TYBSc Physics FINAL Syllabus 1 Syllabus Mumbai University


TYBSc Physics FINAL Syllabus 1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes

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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI









SYLLABUS FOR SEM - V & VI
Program: B.Sc.
Course: Physics

(Credit Based Semester and Grading System
w. e. f. the academic year 2018 –2019)



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T.Y.B.Sc. Physics Syllabus: Credit Based Semester and Grading
System to be impl emented from the Academic year 201 8-2019.

SEMESTER V

Theory

Course UNIT TOPICS
Credits
Lectures
per
Week
USPH501 I Mathematical Methods in Physics

2.5
4 II Mathematical Methods in Physics

III Thermal and Statistical Physics

IV Therm al and Statistical Physics

USPH502

I Solid State Physics

2.5
4 II Solid State Physics

III Solid State Physics

IV Solid State Physics

USPH503 I Atomic Physics

2.5
4 II Atomic Physics

III Molecular Physics

IV Molecula r Physics

USPH504 I Electrodynamics

2.5
4 II Electrodynamics

III Electrodynamics

IV Electrodynamics

Practicals

USPHP05 Practicals of Course USPH501 + Course USPH502
2.5 6
USPHP06 Practicals of Course USPH503 + Course USPH504
2.5 6

Project
USPHPR1 USPH501 + USPH502 + USPH503 + USPH504 1 4

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SEMESTER V I

Theory

Course UNIT TOPICS
Credits
Lectures
per
Week
USPH6 01 I Classical Mechanics

2.5
4 II Classical Mechanics
III Classical Mechanics
IV Classical Mechani cs
USPH6 02

I Electronics

2.5
4 II Electronics
III Electronics
IV Electronics
USPH6 03 I Nuclear Physics

2.5
4 II Nuclear Physics

III Nuclear Physics
IV Nuclear Physics
USPH6 04 I Special Theory of Relativity

2.5
4 II Special Theory of Relativity

III Special Theory of Relativity
IV Special Theory of Relativity
Practicals

USPH6 05 Practicals of Course USPH6 01 + Course USPH 602
2.5 6
USPH6 06 Practicals of Course USPH 603 + Course USPH 604
2.5 6

Project
USPHPR2 USPH601 + USPH6 02 + USPH6 03 + USPH 604 1 4

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SCHEME OF THEORY, PRACTICALS AND PROJECT EXAMINATION
(SEM - V & VI)

I. Theory: External Examination: 100 marks

Each theory paper shall be of THREE hours duration .

Each paper shall consist of FIVE questions. All questions are compulsory
and will have internal options. Choice in papers has to be 1.5 times.

Q – I : From Unit – I

Q – II : From Unit – II
Q – III : From Unit - III
Q – IV : From Unit - IV
Q – V : Will consist of ques tions from all the FOUR Units with equal
weightage of marks allotted to each Unit.

II. Practicals and Project: The External Practical Examination will be
conducted as per the following scheme.
Sr.
No.
Particulars of External Practical and Project Examination Total
Marks
1 Laboratory Work Experiment -1= 60 M Experiment -2 = 60 M 120

2 Journal 10 10 20

3 Viva 10 10 20

Sub Total = 160
III. Project Internal Examiner
(20 M) External Examin er
(20 M)

40
Grand Total 200


Passing Criteria :
1. A student should be considered as passed in the practical examination
provided he/she fulfills the following passing criteria
a. Minimum of 20 marks in each practical component - i.e. USPHP07
and USPHP08.
b. Minimum of 10 marks in Project Component
c. And cumulatively scoring 80 marks (i.e. 40 % of 200 marks)

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Component Maximum
Marks Minimum
Passing
Marks
USPHP07 80 20
USPHP08 80 20
Project 2 40 10
Total 200 80

Scheme of Examination :
1. The University (external ) examination for Theory and Practical shall be
conducted at the end of each Semester and the evaluation of Project
work at the end of the each Semester.
2. The candidate should appear for THREE Practical sessions of three
hours each as part of his/her Practi cal course examination.
3. The candidates shall appear for external examination of 2 practical
courses each carrying 80 marks and presenta tion of project work
carrying 20 marks at the end of each semester.
4. The candidates shall also appear for internal present ation of project work
carrying 20 marks at the end of each semester.
5. The candidate shall prepare and submit for practical examination a
certified Journal bas ed on the practical course with 6 experiments from
each group.
6. The certified journal must contain a minimum of 12 regular experiments
(6 from each group), with minimum 5 demonstration experiments in
semester VI. A separate index and certificate in journal is must for each
semester course.
7. At the time of practical examination, the candidate must also submit the
certified Project Report prepared as per the guidelines given in the
Syllabus.
A candidate will be allowed to appear for the practical examination only if the
candidate submits a certified journal of TYBSc Physics or a certificate from the
Head of the Department to the effect that the candidate has completed the

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practical course of TYBSc Physics as per the mi nimum requirements and a
project completion report duly certified by the project in-charge and Head of
the Department.


III. Visits: Visits to industry, national research laboratories, and scientific
exhibitions should be encouraged.



SEMESTER V

Theory Course - USPH501: Mathematical, Thermal and
Statistical Physics
Learning outcomes: From this course, the student s are expected to learn
some mathematical techniques required to understand the physical
phenomena at the undergraduate level and get exposure to important ideas of
statistical mechanics.
The students are expected to be able to solve simple problems in pro bability,
understand the concept of independent events and work with standard
continuous distributions. The students will have idea of the functions of
complex variables; solve nonhomogeneous differential equations and partial
differential equations using simple methods. The units on statistical mechanics
would introduce the students to the concept of microstates, Boltzmann
distribution and statistical origins of entropy. It is also expected that the
student will understand the difference between different statistics, classical as
well as quantum.
Unit - I Probability (15 lect.)
Review of basic concepts, introduction, sample space, events, independent
events, conditional probability, probability theorems, methods of counting
(derivation of formulae not ex pected), random variables, continuous
distributions (omit joint distributions), binomial distribution, the normal
distribution, the Poisson distribution.
Ref: MB – 15.1-15.9
Expected to cover solved problems from each section and solve at least the
followi ng problems:

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section 2: 1-5, 11 -15, section 3: 1, 3, 4, 5, section 4: 1, 3, 5,13, 21, section
5: 1, 10, 13, section 6: 1 to 9, section 8: 1 and 3, section 9: 2, 3, 4, 9.

Unit -II Complex functions and differential equations (15 lect.)
1. Functions of complex variables: The exponential and trigonometric
functions, hyperbolic functions, logarithms, complex roots and powers, inverse
trigonometric and hyperbolic functions, some applications.
Ref.: MB: 2.11 to 2.16
Expected to cover all solved problems. In addition, solve the following
problems:
section 2: 16 – 2, 3, 8, 9, 10.
2. Second -order nonhomogeneous equations with constant coefficients, partial
differential equations, some important partial differential equations in physics,
method of separation of variables.
Ref : CH :5.2.4, 5.3.1 to 5.3.4
Expected to cover all solved problems. In addition, solve the following
problems:
5.17 a to e , 5.23, 5.26, 5.29 to 5.35.
Unit -III Statistical Thermodynamics (15 lect.)
Microstates and configurations, derivation of Boltzmann distribution,
dominance of Boltzmann distribution, physical meaning of the Boltzmann
distribution law, definition of , the canonical ensemble, relating Q to q for an
ideal gas, translatio nal partition function, equipartition theorem, energy,
entropy
ER: 13.1 to 13.5, 14.1, 14.2, 14.4, 14.8, 15.1, 15.4
Unit -IV Classical and Quantum Statistics (15 lect.)
The probability of a distribution, The most probable distribution, Maxwell -
Boltzmann statistics, Molecular speeds.
Bose-Einstein statistics, Black -body radiation, The Rayleigh -Jeans formula,

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The
Planck radiation formula, Fermi -Dirac statistics, Comparison of results.
AB : 15.2 to 15.5, 16.1 to 16.6
References:
1. MB: Mathematical Methods in the Physical sciences : Mary L. Boas Wiley
India, 3rd ed.
2. ER: Thermodynamics, Statisti cal Thermodynamics and Kinetics : T. Engel
and P. Reid (Pearson).
3. AB: Perspectives of Modern Physics : Arthur Be iser, (Mc Graw Hill
International).
4. CH: Introduction to Mathematical Methods: Charlie Harper (PHI
Learning).
Additional References:
1. Mathematical Physics: A K Ghatak, Chua – 1995 Macmillian India Ltd.
2. Mathematical Method of Physics: Riley, Hobs on and Bence, Cambridge
(Indian edition).
3. Mathematical Physics: H. K. Das, S. Chand & Co.
4. Mathematical Methods of Physics: Jon Mathews & R. L. Walker, W A
Benjamin inc.
5. A Treatise on heat: Saha and Srivastava (Indian press, Allahabad)
6. Statistical Physics: F. Reif (Berkeley Physics Course, McGraw Hill)
7. Introductory Statistical Mechanics: R. Bowley and M. Sanchez (Oxford
Science Publications).
8. An Introduction to Thermal Physics: D. V. Schroeder (Pearson).
9. PROBABILITY: Schaum’s Out lines Series by S. Lipschutz and M. L.
Lipson (Mc Graw Hill International).

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Theory Course - USPH502: Solid State Physics
Learning Outcome s: On successful completion of this course students will be
able to:
1. Understand the basics of crystallography, E lectrical properties of metals,
Band Theory of solids, demarcation among the types of materials,
Semiconductor Physics and Superconductivity.
2. Understand the basic concepts of Fermi probability distribution function,
Density of states, conduction in semicon ductors and BCS theory of
superconductivity.
3. Demonstrate quantitative problem solving skills in all the topics covered.

Unit - I Crystal Physics (15 lect.)
The crystalline state, Basic definitions of crystal lattice, basis vectors, unit cell,
primitive a nd non -primitive cells, The fourteen Bravais lattices and the seven
crystal systems, elements of symmetry, nomenclature of crystal directions and
crystal planes, Miller Indices, spacing between the planes of the same Miller
indices, examples of simple crys tal structures, The reciprocal lattice and X -ray
diffraction.
Ref: Elementary Solid State Physics -Principles and Applications: M. Ali Omar,
Pearson Education, 2012 : (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.6)
Unit -II Electrical properties of metals (15 lec t.)
1. Classical free electron theory of metals, Drawbacks of classical theory,
Relaxation time, Collision time and mean free path
2. Quantum theory of free electrons, Fermi Dirac statistics and electronic
distribution in solids, Density of energy stat es and Fermi energy, The Fermi
distribution function, Heat capacity of the Electron gas, Mean energy of
electron gas at 0 K, Electrical conductivity from quantum mechanical
considerations, Failure of Sommerfeld’s free electron Theory
3. Thermionic Emission

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Ref.: Solid State Physics: S. O. Pillai, New Age International. 6th Ed.
Chapter 6: II, III, IV, V, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII, XX, XXXV, XXXI.

Unit -III Band Theory of Solids and Conduction in
Semiconductors (15 lect.)
1. Band theory of solids, The Kron ig- Penney model (Omit eq. 6.184 to 6.188),
Brillouin zones, Number of wave functions in a band, Motion of electrons in
a one -dimensional periodic potential, Distinction between metals, insulators
and intrinsic semiconductors.
Ref.: Solid State Physics : S. O. Pillai, New Age International, 6th Ed.
Chapter 6: XXXVI, XXXVII, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XXXX, XXXXI
2. Electrons and Holes in an Intrinsic Semiconductor, Conductivity of a
Semiconductor, Carrier concentrations in an intrinsic semiconductor, Donor
and Accept or impurities, Charge densities in a semiconductor, Fermi level in
extrinsic semiconductors, Diffusion, Carrier lifetime, The continuity
equation, Hall Effect .
Ref.: Ele ctronic Devices and Circuits : Millman, Halkias & Satyabrata Jit.
(3rd Ed.) Tat a McGraw Hill.: 4.1 to 4.10.

Unit -IV Diode Theory and superconductivity (15 lect.)
1. Semico nductor -diode Characteristics: Qualitative theory of the p -n junction,
The p -n junction as a diode, Band structure of an open -circuit p -n junction,
The current com ponents in a p -n junction diode, Quantitative theory of p -n
diode currents, The Volt -Ampere characteristics, The temperature
dependence of p -n characteristics, Diode resistance.
Ref.: Electronic Devices and Circuits: Millman, Halkias & Satyabrata Jit.
(3rd Ed.) Tata McGraw Hill.: 5.1 to 5.8

2. Superconductivity: Experimental Survey, Occurrence of Superconductivity,
destruction of superconductivity by magnetic field, The Meissner effect,
London equation, BCS theory of superconductivity, Type I and Type II
Superconductors, Vortex state.
Ref.: Introduction to Solid State Physics -Charles Kittel, 7th Ed. John Wiley &

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Sons: Topics from Chapter 12 .



Main References:
1. Elementary Solid State Physics -Principles and Applications: M.Ali Omar,
Pearson Educ ation, 2012.
2. Solid State Physics : S. O. Pillai, New Age International , 6th Ed.
3. Electronic Devices and Circuits: Millman, Halkias & Satyabrata Jit.
(3rd Ed.) Tata McGraw Hill .

4. Introduction to Solid State Physics - Charles Kittel, 7th Ed. John Wiley &
Sons.
5. Modern Physics and Solid State Physics: Problems and solutions
New Age International.
Additional References:
1. Solid State Physics: A. J. Dekker, Pre ntice Hall.
2. Electronic Properties of Materials: Rolf Hummel, 3rd Ed. Springer.
3. Semiconductor Devices: Physics and Technology, 2nd Ed. John Wiley &
Sons.
4. Solid State Physics: Ashcroft & Mermin, Harcourt College Publisher.

Theory Course - USPH 503: Atomic and Molecular Physics
Learning Outcome : Upon successful completion of this course, the student
will understand
 the application of quantum mechanics in atomic physics
 the importance of electron spin, symmetric and antisymmetric wave
functions and vector atom model
 Effect of magnetic field on atoms and its application
 Learn Molecular physics and its applications.

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 This course will be useful to get an insight into spectroscopy.

Unit - I (15 lect.)
1. Hydrogen atom: Schrödinger’s equation for H ydrogen atom, Separation of
variables, Quantum Numbers: Total quantum number, Orbital quantum
number, Magnetic quantum number. Angular momentum, Electron probability
density (Radial part).
2. El ectron s pin: The Stern -Gerlach experiment, Pauli’s Exclusion P rinciple
Symmetric and Anti -symmetric wave functions.
Ref – Unit – I - B: 9.1 to 9.9 , B: 10.1, 10.3. 2
Unit -II (15 lect.)
1. Spin orbit coupling, Total angular momentum, Vector atom model, L -S and
j-j coupling. Origin of spectral lines, Selection rules.
2. Effect of Magnetic field on atoms, the normal Zeeman effect and its
explanation (Classical and Quantum), The Lande g - factor, Anomalous
Zeeman effect.
Ref – Unit – II - B: 10.2, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9. B : 11.1 and 11.2
Unit -III (15 lect.)
1. Molecula r spectra (Diatomic Molecules): Rotational energy levels, Rotational
spectra, Vibrational energy levels, Vibrational -Rotational spectra. Electronic
Spectra of Diatomic molecules: The Born -Oppenheimer approximation,
Intensity of vibrational -electronic spect ra: The Franck -Condon principle.
2. Infrared spectrometer & M icrowave spectrometer
. Ref – Unit – III - B: 14.1, 14.3, 14.5, 14.7
Unit -IV (15 lect.)
1. Raman e ffect: Quantum Theory of Raman effect, Pure Rotational Raman
spectra: Linear molecules, symmetric top molecules, Asymmetric top
molecules, Vibrational Raman spectra: Raman activity of vibrations,
Experimental set up of Raman Effect.
2. Electron spin resonance: Introduction, Principle of ESR, ESR spectrometer

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3. Nuclear magnetic r esonance: Introduction, prin ciple and NMR
instrumentation.
Ref – Unit – IV - 1. BM: 6.11, 6.1.3. 2.
BM: 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.3.1. GA: 8.6.1
2. GA: 11.1,11.2and 11.3
3. GA : 10.1,10.2,10.3

References:
1. B: Perspectives of Modern Physics : Arthur Beiser Page 8 of 18 McGraw
Hill.
2. BM: Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy : C. N. Banwell & E. M.
McCash (TMH).(4th Ed.)
3. GA: Molecular structure and spectroscopy : G Aruldhas (2nd Ed) PHI
learning Pvt Ltd.
4. Atomic Physics (Mo dern Physics): S.N.Ghoshal. S.Chand Publication
(for problems on atomic Physics).



Theory Course - USPH504: Electrodynamics

Learning outcome s:

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1) Underst and the laws of electrodynamics and be able to perform
calculations using them.
2) Understand Maxwell’s electrodynamics and its relation to relativity
3) Understand how optical laws can be derived from electromagnetic
principles.
4) Develop quantitative pr oblem solving skills.

Unit - I Electrostatics (15 lect.)
1. Review of Coulomb & Gauss law, The divergence of E, Applications of Gauss’

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law, The curl of E. Introduction to potential, Comments on potential, The
potential of a localized charge distribution. Poisson’s equation and Laplace’s
equation. Solution and properties of 1D Laplace equation. Properties of 2D and
3D Laplace equation (without proof).
2. Boundary conditions and Uniqueness theorems, Conductors and Second
Uniqueness theorem, The classic ima ge problem - point charge and grounded
infinite conducting plane and conducting sphere.
DG: 2.1.1 to 2.1.3, 2.2.2 to 2.2.4, 2.3.1 to 2.3.4
DG: 3.1.1 to 3.1.4, 3.1.5, 3.1.6, 3.2.1 to 3.2.4

Unit -II Electrostatics in Matter and Magnetostatics (15 lect.)
1. Dielectrics, Induced Dipoles, Alignment of polar molecules, Polarization,
Bound charges and their physical interpretation, Gauss’ law in presence of
dielectrics, A deceptive parallel, Susceptibility, Permittivity, Dielectric constant
and relation between them, Energy in dielectric systems.
2. Review of Biot -Savart’s law and Ampere’s law, Straight -line currents, The
Divergence and Curl of B, Applications of Ampere’s Law in the case of a long
straight wire and a long solenoid, Comparison of Magnetostatics a nd
Electrostatics, Magnetic Vector Potential.
DG: 4.1.1 to 4.1.4, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.4.1, 4.4.3
DG: 5.2.1, 5.3.1 to 5.3.4, 5.4.1

Unit -III Magnetostatics in Matter and Electrodynamics (15 lect.)
1. Magnetization, Bound currents and their phys ical interpretation, Ampere’s
law in magnetized materials, A deceptive parallel, Magnetic susceptibility and
permeability.
2. Energy in magnetic fields, Electrodynamics before Maxwell, Maxwell’s
correction to Ampere’s law, Maxwell’s equations, Magnetic cha rge, Maxwell’s
equations in matter, Boundary conditions.
DG: 6.1.1, 6.1.4, 6.2.1, 6.2.2, 6.2.3, 6.3.1, 6.3.2, 6.4.1
DG: 7.2.4, 7.3.1 to 7.3.6


Unit -IV Electromagnetic Waves (15 lect.)
1. The continuity equation, Poynting’s theorem
2. The wave equation for E and B, Monochromatic Plane waves, Energy and
momentum in electromagnetic waves, Propagation in linear media, Reflection and
transmission of EM waves at normal incidence, Reflection and transmission of EM

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waves at oblique incidence.
DG : 8.1.1, 8.1.2
DG : 9.2.1 to 9.2.3, 9.3.1 to 9.3.3


References

1. DG: Introduction to Electrodynamics, David J. Griffiths (3rd Ed) Prentice
Hall of India.

Additional References

1. Introduction to Electrodynamics: A. Z. Capria and P. V. Panat, Narosa
Publishing H ouse.

2. Engineering Electrodynamics: William Hayt Jr. & John H. Buck (TMH).
3. Foundations of Electromagnetic Theory: Reitz, Milford and Christy.
4. Solutions to Introduction to Electrodynamics: David J. Griffiths (3rd Ed)
Prentice Hall of India.



PRACTICALS - SEMESTER V

The T. Y. B. Sc. Syllabus integrates the regular practical work with a series of
skill experiments and the project. There will be separate passing head for
project work. During the teaching and examination of Physics laboratory wor k,
simple modifications of experimental parameters may be attempted. Attention
should be given to basic skills of experimentation which include:

i) Understanding relevant concepts.

ii) Planning of the experiments

iii) Layout and adjustments of the equipments

iv) Understanding designing of the experiments

v) Attempts to make the experiments open ended

vi) Recording of obser vations and plotting of graphs

vii) Calculation of results and estimation of possible errors in the observation
of results

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i) Regular Physics Experiments: A minimum of 06 experiments from each of
the course are to be performed and reported in the journal.

ii) Skill Experiments: All the skill experiments are compulsory and must be
reported in the journal. Skills will be te sted during the examination through
viva or practical.

The certified journal must contain a minimum of 12 regular experiments
(06 from each group), with ALL Skill experiments in semester V. A separate
index and certificate in journal is must for e ach semester course.

iii) Project Includes:

a) Review articles/ PC Simulation on any con cept in Physics/ Comparative
& differentiative study/Improvement in the existing experiment (Design
and fabrication concept) /Extension of any regular experiment/At tempt to
make experiment open -ended/Thorough survey of existing active
components (devices, ICs, methods, means, technologies, generations,
applications etc. / any innovative projects having the concept of physics .

b) Two students (maximum) per project.

c) For evaluation of project, the following points shall be considered …
 Working model (Experimental or Concept based simulation)
 Understanding of the project
 Data collection
 Data Analysis
 Innovation/D ifficulty
 Report


There will be THREE turns of 3Hrs each for the examination of practical
courses.

SEMESTER V
PRACTICAL COURSE: USPHP05
Sr. No. Name of the Experiment

1 Determination of ‘g’ by Kater’s pendulum

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2 Surface tension of soap solution
3 Elastic constants of a rubber tube
4 Determinati on of dielectric constant
5 Logarithmic decrement
6 Searle’s Goniometer
7 Determination of Rydberg’s constant
8 Edser’s ‘A’ pattern
9 Determination of wavelength by Step slit
10 Determination of e/m by Thomson’s method
11 R. I. by total internal reflection
12 Velocity of sound in air using CRO
PRACTICAL COURSE: USPHP06
Sr. No. Name of the Experiment

1 Mutual inductance by BG.
2 Capacitance by parallel bridge
3 Hysteresis loop by CRO
4 L/C by Maxwell’s bridge
5 Band gap energy of Ge dio de
6 Design and study of transistorized astable multivibrator (BB)
7 Design and study of Wien bridge oscillator
8 Design and study of first order active low pass filter circuit (BB)
9 Design and study of first order active high pass filter circuit (BB )
10 Application of IC 555 timer as a ramp generator (BB)
11 LM 317 as constant current source
12 Counters Mod 2, 5, 10 (2 x 5, 5 x 2)


SKILL EXPERIMENTS

Sr. No. Name of the Experiment

1 Estimation of errors from actual experimental data

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2 Soldering and testing of an astable multivibrator (Tr./IC555)
circuit on PCB
3 Optical Leveling of Spectrometer
4 Schuster’s method
5 Laser beam profile
6 Use of electronic balance: Find the density of a solid cylinder
7 Dual trace CRO: Phase shift measu rement
8 C1/C2 by B G
9 Internal resistance of voltage and current source
10 Use of DMM to test diode, transistor and  factor


References:
1. Advan ced course in Practical Physics : D. Chattopadhya, PC. Rakshit &
B. Saha (8th Edition) Book & Allied Pv t. Ltd.

2. BSc Practical Physics: Harnam Singh. S. Chand & Co. Ltd. – 2001.

3. A Text book of Practical Physics: Samir Kumar Ghosh New Central Book
Agency (4th edition).

4. B Sc. Practical Physics: C. L. Arora (1st Edition) – 2001 S. Chand & Co.
Ltd.

5. Practical Physics : C. L. Squires – (3rd Edition) Cambridge University
Press.

6. University Practical Physics : D C Tayal. Himalaya Publication.

7. Advanced Practical Physics : Worsnop & Flint.



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SEMESTER VI

Theory Course – USPH601: Classical Mechanics
Learning outcomes:
This course will introduce the students to different aspects of classical
mechanics. They would understand the kinds of motions that can occur under
a central potential and their applications to planetary orbits. The students
should also appreciate the effect of moving coordinate system, rectilinear as
well as rotating. The students are expected to learn the concepts needed for the
important formalism of Lagrange’s equations and derive the equations using
D’Alembert’s principle . They should also be able to solve simple examples using
this formalism. The introduction to simple concepts from fluid mechanics and
understanding of the dynamics of rigid bodies is also expected. Finally, they
should appreciate the drastic effect of add ing nonlinear corrections to usual
problems of mechanics and nonlinear mechanics can help understand the
irregularity we observe around us in nature.

Unit - I Central Force (15 lect.)




1. Motion under a central force, the central force inversely pro portional to the
square of the distance, Elliptic orbits, The Kepler problem.
2. Moving origin of coordinates, Rotating coordinate systems, Laws of motion
on the rotating earth, The Foucault pendulum, Larmor’s theorem.
KRS: 3.13 - 3.15, 7.1 - 7.5.
Unit -II Lagrange’s equations (15 lect.)
1. D’Alembert’s principle, Constraints, Examples of holonomic constraints,
examples of nonholonomic constraints, degrees of freedom and generalized
coordinates, virtual displacement, virtual work, D’Alembert’s p rinciple ,
illustrative problems.
2. Lagrange’s equations (using D’Alembert’s principle), properties of Lagrange’s
equations, illustrative problems, canonical momentum, cyclic or ignorable
coordinates.

PVP: 4.2 to 4.9, 5.2 to 5.4, 7.2, 7.3.

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Unit -III Fluid Motio n and Rigid body rotation (15 lect.)
1. Kinematics of moving fluids, Equation of motion for an ideal fluid,
Conservation laws for fluid motion, Steady flow.
2. Rigid dynamics: introduction, degrees of freedom, rotation about an axis:
orthogonal matrix, Eu ler’s theorem, Eulerian angles, inertia tensor, angular
momentum of rigid body, Euler’s equation of motion of rigid body, free motion
of rigid body, mot ion of symmetric top (without no tation).

KRS : 8.6 to 8.9
PVP: 16.1 to 16.10


Unit -IV Non Linear Me chanics (15 lect.)
1. Nonlinear mechanics: Qualitative approach to c haos, The anharmonic
oscillator, Numerical solution of Duffing’s equation.
2. Transition to chaos: Bifurcations and strange attractors, Aspects of chaotic
behavior (Logistic map).

BO: 1 1.1, 11.3 to 11.5


References

1. PVP: Classical Mechanics, P. V. Panat (Narosa).
2. KRS: Mechanics : Keith R. Symon, (Addision Wesely) 3rd Ed.
3. BO: Classical Mechanics - a Modern Perspective: V. D. Barger and M. G.
Olsson. (Mc Graw Hill Inte rnational 1995 Ed.)


Additional References


1. Classical Mechanics: Herbert Goldstein (Narosa 2nd Ed.).
2. An Introduction to Mechanics: Daniel Kleppner & Robert Kolenkow
Tata Mc Graw Hill (Indian Ed. 2007).

3. Chaotic Dynamics - an introduction: Bak er and Gollub
(Cambridge Univ. Press).

4. Classical Mechanics: J. C. Upadhyaya (Himalaya Publishing House).

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Theory Course – USPH602: Electronics

Learning Outcome:
On successful completion of this course students will b e able to:

1. Understand the basics of semiconductor devices and their applications.
2. Understand the basic concepts of operational amplifier: its prototype and
applications as instrumentation amplifier, active filters, comparators and
waveform generation.
3. Understand the basic concepts of timing pulse generation and regulated
power supplies
4. Understand the basic electronic circuits for universal logic building blocks
and basic concepts of digital communication.
5. Develop quantitative problem solving skills in all the topics covered.

Unit - I (15 lect.)




1. Field effect transistors: JFET: Basic ideas, Drain curve, The
transconductance curve, Biasing in the ohmic region and the active region,
Transconductance, JFET common source amplifier, JFET analog switch,
multiplexer, voltage controlled resistor, Current sourcing.

2. MOSFET: Depletion and enhancement mode, MOSFET operation and
characteristics, digital switching.

3. SCR – construction, static characteristics, Analysis of the operation of SCR,
Gate Trigger ing Characteristics, Variable half wave rectifier and Variable full
wave rectifier, Current ratings of SCR.

4. UJT: Construction, Operation, characteristics and application as a
relaxation oscillator.

1. MB: 13.1 to 13.9
2. MB: 14.1, 14.2, 14.4, 14.6.
3. AM: 28.1 , 28.5


Unit -II (15 lect.)
1. Differential Amplifier using transistor: The Differential Amplifier, DC and AC
analysis of a differential amplifier, Input characteristic -effect of input bias,
offset current and input offset voltage on output, common mo de gain, CMRR.

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2. Op Amp Applications: Log amplifier, Instrumentation amplifiers, Voltage
controlled current sources (grounded load), First order Active filters, Astable
using OP AMP, square wave and triangular wave generator using OP AMP,
Wein -bridge os cillator using OP AMP, Comparators with Hysteresis, Window
Comparator.

1. MB: 17.1 to 17.5
2. 2. MB: 20.5, 20.8, 21.4, 22.2, 22.3, 22.7, 22.8, 23.
3.
Unit -III (15 lect.)
1. Transistor Multivibrators: Astable, Monostable and Bistable Multivibrators,
Schm itt trigger.

2. 555 Timer: Review Block diagram, Monostable and Astable operation
Voltage Controlled Oscillator, Pulse Width modulator, Pulse Position
Modulator, Triggered linear ramp generator.

3. Regulated DC power supply: Supply characteristics, s eries voltage regulator,
Short circuit protection (current limit and fold back) Monolithic linear IC
voltage Regulators. (LM 78XX, LM 79XX, LM 317, LM337).

1. AM: 18.11
2. KVR: 14.5.2.1, 14.5.2.5, 14.5.2.6, 14.5.4.1
3. MB: 23.8, 23.9
4. MB: 24.1, 24.3, 24.4
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Unit -IV (15 lect.)
1. Logic families: Standard TTL NAND, TTL NOR, Open collector gates, Three
state TTL devices, MOS inverters, CMOS NAND and NOR gates, CMOS
characteristics.

2. Digital Communication Techniques: Digital Transmission of Data, Benefits of
Digital Communication, Disadvantages of Digital Communication, Parallel and
Serial Transmission, Pulse Modulation, Comparing Pulse -Modulation Methods (
PAM, PWM, PPM), Pulse -Code Modulation.

1. ML: 6.2, 6.4, 6.6, 6.7, 7.2 to 7.4.
2. 2. LF: 7.1, 7.2, 7 .4
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References


1. MB: Electronic Principles , Malvino & Bates -7th Ed TMH Publication.
2. AM: Electronic Devices and Circuits , Allen Mottershead -PHI Publication.
3. KVR: Functional Electronics , K.V. Ramanan -TMH Publication.
4. ML: Digi tal Principl es and Applications, Malvino and Leach
(4th Ed)(TMH).
5. LF: Communication Electronics: Principles and applications , Louis E
Frenzel 4th edition TMH Publications.


Theory Course – USPH603: Nuclear Physics
Objectives:
The course is built on exp loring the fundamentals of nuclear matter as well as
considering some of the important applications of nuclear physics. Topics
include decay modes – (alpha, beta & gamma decay), nuclear models (liquid
drop model, introduction to shell model), Applications of Nuclear Physics in the
field of particle accelerators and energy generation, nuclear forces and
elementary particles. The lecture course will be integrated with problem
solving.

Learning Outcomes:
 Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
understand
the fundamental principles and concepts governing classical nuclear and
particle physics and have a knowledge of their applications interactions of
ionizing radiation with matter the key techniques for particle accelerators
the physical processes invol ved in nuclear power generation.
 Knowledge on elementary particles will help student s to understand the
fundamental constituents of matter and lay foundation for the
understanding of unsolved questions about dark matter, antimatter and
other research oriented topics.

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Unit - I Alpha & Beta Decay (15 lect.)



1. Alpha d ecay: Velocity, energy, and Absorption of alpha particles: Range,
Ionization and stopping power, Nuclear energy levels. Range of alpha particles,
alpha particle spect rum, Fine structure, long range alpha particles, Alpha
decay paradox: Barrier penetration (Gamow’s theory of alpha decay and Geiger -
Nuttal law).

2. Beta decay: Introduction, Velocity and energy of beta particles, Energy
levels and decay schemes, Continuou s beta ray spectrum -Difficulties
encountered to understand it, Pauli’s neutrino hypothesis, Detection of
neutrino, Energetics of beta decay.
1. IK: 13. 1, 13.2, 13.5, SBP : 4. II. 1, 4. II. 2, 4. II. 3, 1.II.3
2. IK: 14.1, 14.7 , SBP: 4. III. 1, 4. III. 2, 4 . III. 3, 4. III. 5, SN G : 5.5.


Unit -II Gamma Decay & Nuclear Models (15 lect.)
1. Gamma decay: Introduction, selection rules, Internal conversion, nuclear
isomerism, Mossbauer effect.

2. Nuclear Models: Liquid drop model, Weizsacker’s semi -empirica l mass
formula, Mass parabolas - Prediction of stability against beta decay for
members of an isobaric family, Stability limits against spontaneous fission.
Shell model (Qualitative), Magic numbers in the nucleus.

1. SBP: 4. IV. 1, 4. IV.2, 4. IV. 3, 4. IV. 4, 9.4
2. SBP: 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5. AB: 11.6 -pages (460,461).

Unit -III Nuclear Energy & Particle Accelerators (15 lect.)
1. Nuclear energy: Introduction, Asymmetric fission - Mass yield, Emission of
delayed neutrons, Nuclear release in fission, Nature of f ission fragments,
Energy released in the fission of U235, Fission of lighter nuclei, Fission chain
reaction, Neutron cycle in a thermal nuclear reactor (Four Factor Formula),
Nuclear power and breeder reactors, Natural fusion Possibility of controlled
fusion.

2. Particle Accelerators: Van de Graaff Generator, Cyclotron, Synchrotron,
Betatron and Idea of Large Hadron Collider.

1. SBP: 6.1, 6.3 to 6.9, 9.6, 9.7, 8.1,8.2,8.3
2. SBP: 1.I.4 (i), 1.I.4 (ii), 1.I.4 (iii), 1.I.4 (iv), 6.9, AB: 13.3
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Unit -IV Nuclear force & Elementary particles (15 lect.)
1. Nuclear force: Introduction, Deuteron problem, Meson theory of Nuclear
Force - A qualitative discussion.
2. Elementary particles: Introduction, Classification of elementary particles,
Particle interactio ns, Conservation laws (linear &angular momentum, energy,
charge, baryon number & lepton number), particles and antiparticles
(Electrons and positrons, Protons and anti -protons, Neutrons and anti -
neutrons, Neutrinos and anti -neutrinos), Photons, Mesons, Qu ark model
(Qualitative).

1. SBP: 8.6
2. DCT: 18.1, 18.2,18.3, 18.4 , 18.5 to 18.9 AB: 13.5


References

1. AB: Concepts of Modern Physics: Arthur Beiser, Shobhit Mahajan, S Rai
Choudhury (6th Ed.) (TMH).

2. SBP: Nuclear Physics , S.B. Patel (Wiley Eas tern Ltd.).

3. IK: Nuclear Physics , Irving Kaplan (2nd Ed.) (Addison Wesley).
4. SNG: Nuclear Physics, S. N. Ghoshal (S. Chand & Co.)

5. DCT: Nuclear Physics, D. C. Tayal (Himalayan Publishing House) 5th ed.

Additional References
1. Modern Physics : Kenneth Krane (2nd Ed.), John Wiley & Sons.
2. Atomic & Nuclear Physics: N Subrahmanyam, Brij Lal.
(Revised by Jivan Seshan .) S. Chand.

3. Atomic & Nuclear Physics: A B Gupta & Dipak Ghosh Books & Allied (P)
Ltd.

4 Introduction to Elementary Particles: David Griffith, Second Revised
Edition, Wiley -VCH.


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Theory Course – USPH604: Special Theory of Relativity
Learning outcome s:
This course introduces students to the essence of special relativity which
revolutionized the concept of physics in the last century by unifying space and
time, mass and energy, electricity and magnetism. This course also give s a very
brief introduction of general relativity. After the complet ion of the course the
student should be able to
1. Understand the significance of Michelson Morley experiment and failure of
the existing theories to explain the null result
2. Understand the importance of postulates of special relativity, Lorentz
transformati on equations and how it changed the way we look at space and
time, Absolutism and relativity, Common sense versus Einstein concept of
Space and time.
3. Understand the transformation equations for: Space and time, velocity ,
frequency, mass, momentum, force, Energy, Charge and current density ,
electric and magnetic fields.
4. Solve problems based on length contraction, time dilation, velocity addition ,
Doppler effect, mass energy relation and resolve paradoxes in relativity like
twin paradox etc.

Unit - I (15 lect.)



Introduction to Special theory of relativity :
Inertial and Non -inertial frames of reference, Galilean transformations,
Newtonian relativity, Electromagnetism and Newtonian relativity. Attempts to
locate absolute frame: Michelson - Morley experi ment (omit derivation part),
Attempts to preserve the concept of a preferred ether frame: Lorentz Fitzgerald
contraction and Ether drag hypothesis ( conceptual ), Stellar aberration, Attempt
to modify electrodynamics .

Relativistic Kinematics - I: Postulate s of the special theory of relativity,
Simultaneity, Derivation of Lorentz transformation equations. Some
consequences of the Lorentz transformation equations: length contraction, time
dilation and meson experiment, The observer in relativity.

RR: 1.1 to 1.9, 2.1 to 2.5



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Unit -II (15 lect.)
Relativistic Kinematics - II: The relativistic addition of velocities,
acceleration transformation equations, Aberration and Doppler effect in
relativity, The common sense of special relativity.

The Geome tric Representation of Space -Time: Space -Time Diagrams,
Simultaneity, Length contraction and Time dilation, The time order and space
separation of events, The twin paradox.

RR: 2.6 to 2.8 , Supplementary topics A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, B3 .

Unit -III (15 lec t.)
Relativistic Dynamics : Mechanics and Relativity, The need to redefine
momentum, Relativistic momentum, Alternative views of mass in relativity,
The relativistic force law and the dynamics of a single particle, The equivalence
of mass and energy, The t ransformation properties of momentum, energy and
mass. RR: 3.1 to 3.7
,,,,,,,


Unit -IV (15 lect.)
Relativity and Electromagnetism : Introduction, The interdependence of
Electric and Magnetic fields, The Transformation for E and B, The field of a
uniformly moving point charge, Force and fields near a current -carrying wire,
Force between moving charges, The invariance of Maxwell’s equations.

The principle of equiv alence and general relativity, Gravitational red shift.
RR: 4.1 to 4.7 . Supplement ary topic C1, C2, C3, C4.

Note: (A good number of problems to be solved from Resnick).

References

1. RR: Introduction to Special Relativity: Robert Resnick (Wiley Student Edition).
2. Special theory of Relativity: A. P. French.
3. Very Special Relat ivity – An illustrated guide: by Sander Bais - Amsterdam
University Press.
4. Chapter 1: Concepts of Modern Physics by Arthur Beiser.
5. Chapter 2: Modern Physics by Kenneth Krane.

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SEMESTER VI

The T. Y. B. Sc. Syllabus integrates the regular practic al work with a series of
demonstration experiments and the project. There will be separate passing
head for project work. D uring the teaching and examination of Physics
laboratory work, simple modifications of experimental parameters may be
attempted. Atte ntion should be given to basic skills of experimentation which
include:

i) Understanding relevant concepts.

ii) Planning of the experiments.

iii) Layout and adjustments of the equipments

iv) Understanding designing of the experiments

v) Attempts to make the experiments open ended

vi) Recording of observations and plotting of graphs

vii) Calculation of results and estimation of possible errors in the observation
of results.


i) Regular Physics Experiments: A minimum of 06 experiments from e ach of
the practical course are to be performed and reported in the journal.
ii) Demonstration Experiments: The demonstration experiments are to be
performed by the teacher in the laboratory and students should be encouraged
to participate and take obser vation wherever possible.

Demonstration experiments are designed to bring about interest and
excitement in Physics. Students are required to enter details of these
‘demonstration’ experiments in their journal.

The certified journal must contain a minimum of 12 regular experiments
(06 from each practical course), MINIMUM 06 demonstration experiments in
semester VI. A separate index and certificate in journal is must for each course
in each semester.

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iii) Project Details:

a) Project Includes: Review articles/Simulation on PC on any concept in
Physics/ Comparative & differentiative study/Improvement in the existing
experiment (Design and fabrication concept) /Extension of any regular
experiment/Attempt to make experiment open -ended/Thorough survey of
existing active components (devices, ICs, methods, means, technologies,
generations, applications etc. / any innovative projects using the concept
of physics .

b) Students/project : 02 (maximum)

c) Evaluation of the project : The follow ing points sh all be considered.
 Working model (Experimental or Concept based simulation)
 Understanding of the project
 Data collection
 Data Analysis
 Innovation/difficulty
 Report


There will be THREE turns of three hours each for the examination of
practical courses.

SEMESTER VI
PRACTICAL COURSE: USPHP07
Sr. No. Name of the Experiment
1 Surface tension of m ercury by Quincke’s method
2 Thermal conductivity by Lee’s method
3 Study of JFET characteristics
4 JFET as a common source amplifier
5 JFET as switch (seri es and shunt)
6 UJT characteristics and relaxation oscillator
7 Study of Pulse width modulation (BB)

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8 Study of Pulse position modulation (BB)
9 Determination of h/e by photocell
10 R. P. of Prism
11 Double refraction
12 Lloyd’s single mirror: deter mination of wavelength

PRACTICAL COURSE: USPHP08
Sr. No. Name of the Experiment
1 Determination of M/C by using BG
2 Self-inductance by Anderson’s bridge
3 Hall effect
4 Solar cell characteristics and determination of V oc, Isc and Pmax
5 Design an d study of transistorized monostable multivibrator (BB)
6 Design and study of transistorized bistable multivibrator (BB)
7 Application of Op -Amp as a window comparator
8 Application of Op -Amp as a Log amplifier
9 Application of IC 555 as a voltage to frequency converter (BB)
10 Application of IC 555 as a voltage to time converter (BB)
11 LM-317 as variable voltage source
12 Shift register
DEMONSTRATION EXPERI MENTS
Sr. No. Name of the Experiment

1 Open CRO, Power Supply, and Signal Ge nerator: block diagram s

2 Data sheet s: Diodes, Transistor, Op -amp & Optoelectronic devices

3 Zeeman Effect

4 Michelson’s interferometer

5 Constant deviation spectrometer (CDS)
6 Digital storage oscilloscope (DSO)
7 Determination of Op -Amp parameters (off set voltage, slew rate,

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input impedance, output impedance, A CM)

8 Transformer ( theory, construction and working), types of
transformers and energy losses associated with them .

9 Use of LCR meter
10 Lux meter / Flux meter
References:
1. Advanced co urse in Practical Physics: D. Chattopadhya, PC. Rakshit &
B. Saha (8th Edition) Book & Allied (P) Ltd.

2. BSc Practical Physics: Harnam Singh. S. Chand & Co. Ltd. – 2001.

3. A Text book of Practical Physics: Samir Kumar Ghosh New Central Book
Agency (4th edition).

4. B Sc. Practical Physics : C. L. Arora (1st Edition ) – 2001 S. Ch and & Co.

5. Pract ical Physics: C. L. Squires – (3rd Edition) Cambridge Univ . Press.

6. Universi ty Practical Physics: D C Tayal, Himalaya Publication.

7. Advanced Practi cal Physics: Worsnop & Flint.