Course Objectives

The objective of this course is to develop scientific temper and analytical capability in students by teaching key physical concepts and their applications in engineering. This knowledge will help students address challenges that arise from rapidly advancing technologies.

Course Outcomes

CO1: Gain knowledge about Maxwell's equations and the electromagnetic spectrum.
CO2: Understand semiconductor materials and devices.
CO3: Comprehend quantum mechanics, wave-particle duality, and uncertainty principles.
CO4: Understand the properties and synthesis of nanomaterials.
CO5: Learn about laser systems and optical fiber applications in industries and communications.

Detailed Syllabus

Part A

Unit 1: Crystallography - Unit cells, crystal systems, Miller indices, X-ray diffraction, and Bragg's law.
Unit 2: Semiconductor Materials - Intrinsic/extrinsic semiconductors, Fermi levels, p-n junction diodes, and special diodes like Zener, tunnel, and photo diodes.
Unit 3: Magnetic Materials & Superconductivity - Dia, para, and ferromagnetism, hysteresis loops, and Meissner effect in superconductors.
Unit 4: Electromagnetic Waves & Dielectrics - Maxwell's equations, wave propagation, Poynting vector, and the electromagnetic spectrum.

Part B

Unit 5: Quantum Theory - Wave-particle duality, Schrodinger equation, and applications to particle in a box.
Unit 6: Lasers - Stimulated emission, laser components, Ruby, He-Ne, and semiconductor lasers, introduction to holography.
Unit 7: Fibre Optics - Acceptance angle, numerical aperture, modes of propagation, and applications of optical fibers.
Unit 8: Nanomaterials - Types of nanomaterials, synthesis techniques, and applications of nanomaterials.

Physics Lab (BTPH102-23)

Course Objectives

The objective of the Physics Lab is to provide students with practical experience in verifying theoretical concepts learned in physics. This course will help students understand various physical phenomena through experiments.

Course Outcomes

CO1: Verify theoretical concepts from physics courses.
CO2: Perform precise measurements using sensitive instruments.
CO3: Learn methods for dealing with experimental uncertainties.
CO4: Draw conclusions from experimental data.
CO5: Write clear and concise technical reports on experiments.

Experiments

Study the characteristics of different p-n junction diodes (Ge, Si).
Analyze the suitability of a Zener diode as a voltage regulator.
Determine the intensity response of a solar cell, photodiode, LED, or tunnel diode.
Study the magnetic field of a circular coil carrying current.
Determine the polarizability of a dielectric substance.
Study laser beam characteristics using a diffraction grating.
Determine the numerical aperture and losses in optical fibers.
Measure the velocity of ultrasound in liquids.
Determine the resistivity of semiconductors using the Four Probe Method.
Understand the photoelectric effect and determine Planck’s constant.

Physics Syllabus (BTPH101-23)

Course Objectives

Course Outcomes

Detailed Syllabus

Part A

Part B

Suggested Books

Physics Lab (BTPH102-23)

Course Objectives

Course Outcomes

Experiments