Draft Syllabus
I/II Semester
ENGINEERING PHYSICS
Course Code 21PHY12/22 CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P: S) [Link] SEE Marks 50
Total Hours of Pedagogy 40 Total Marks 100
Credits 03 Exam Hours 03 Hours
Course objectives:
Understand the Idea of Simple harmonic motion, shock waves, numerical aperture, and fermi
energy.
Explain the concept of damped, forced vibrations quantization of energy Co2, semiconductor
laser, the temperature dependence of Fermi energy, Hall effect, and dielectric materials.
Apply the concept of resonance for tuning systems, shock waves in various fields, optical fibers in
communication systems. Hall effect in electronic systems and X=rays in crystal size
determination.
Analyse the importance of sharpness of resonance, failure of classical free electron theory,
importance of laser in LASIK surgery, and importance of advanced instrumentation for
measurement at Nanoscale.
Evaluation of numerical problems.
Teaching-Learning Process (General Instructions)
These are sample Strategies; which teachers can use to accelerate the attainment of the various course
outcomes.
1. Apart from conventional lecture methods various types of innovative teaching techniques
through videos, animation films may be adopted so that the delivered lesson can progress the
students in theoretical, applied, and practical skills in physics.
2. State the necessity of physics in engineering studies and offer real-life examples.
3. Seminars and Quizzes may be arranged for students in respective subjects to develop skills.
4. Encourage the students for group learning to improve their creativity and analytical skills.
5. While teaching shows how every concept can be applied to the real world. This helps the
students to expand their understanding level.
6. Support and guide the students for self-study.
7. Ask some higher-order thinking questions in the class, which promotes critical thinking.
8. Inspire the students towards the studies by giving new ideas and examples.
Module-1
Oscillations and Waves
Oscillations: Basics of SHM, derivation of equation for SHM, Mechanical simple harmonic oscillators
(spring constant by series and parallel combination), Equation of motion for free oscillations, Natural
frequency of oscillations.
Damped Oscillations: Theory of damped oscillations (derivation), over damping, critical & under
damping (graphical representation), quality factor.
Forced Oscillations: Theory of forced oscillations (derivation) and resonance,sharpness of resonance.
Shock waves: Mach number, Properties of Shock waves, Construction and working of Reddy shock tube,
applications of shock waves, Numerical problems.
Teaching- Chalk and talk, Powerpoint presentation, Videos
Learning Practical Topics:
Process [Link] in series and parallel combination
1
Draft Syllabus
Self-study Component: Basics of SHM
Module-2
Modern Physics & Quantum Mechanics
08 Hours
Introduction to blackbody radiation spectrum- Wien's law, Rayleigh Jean’s law, Stefan -Boltzmann law
and Planck's law (qualitative), Deduction of Wien's law, and Rayleigh Jeans law from Planck's law. Wave-
Particle dualism, de-Broglie hypothesis, de-Broglie wavelength. Heisenberg's uncertainty principle and
its physical significance, Application of uncertainty principle (Non-existence of electron in the nucleus),
Wave function- Properties, Physical significance, Probability density, Normalization, Eigenvalues and
Eigenfunctions. Time independent Schrödinger wave equation. Particle in a box- Energy Eigenvalues and
probability densities, Numerical problems.
Teaching- Chalk and talk, Powerpoint presentation, Videos
Learning Practical Topics:
Process 1. Verification of Stefan’s Law
Self-study Component: Wave-Particle dualism, de-Broglie hypothesis, de- Broglie
wavelength.
Module-3
Lasers & Optical Fibers
Lasers: Interaction of radiation with matter, Einstein’s coefficients (derivation of expression for energy
density). Requisites of a Laser system. Conditions for Laser action. Principle, Construction, and working
of CO2 and semiconductor Lasers. Application of Lasers in Defence (Laser range finder) and medical
applications- Eye surgery and skin treatment.
Optical Fibers: Propagation mechanism, angle of acceptance, Numerical aperture, Modes of
propagation, Types of optical fibers, Attenuation, and Mention of expression for attenuation coefficient.
Discussion of a block diagram of point-to-point communication, Optical fiber sensors- Intensity-based
displacement sensor and Temperature sensor based on phase modulation, Merits, and demerits,
Numerical problems.
Teaching- Chalk and talk, Powerpoint presentation, Videos
Learning Practical Topics:
Process 1. wavelength of LASER source
2. Optical fiber
Self-study Component: Properties of Laser and comparison with ordinary source
Module-4
Electrical Conductivity in Solids:
Classical free electron theory: Free-electron concept, Drude- Lorentz theory & Assumptions. Drift
velocity, Mean collision time, Mean free path & Relaxation time (only expression). Expression for
electrical conductivity (no derivation), Failures of classical free-electron theory.
Quantum free electron theory: Assumptions, Density of states (no derivation), Fermi-energy, Fermi
factor & its temperature dependence, Fermi - Dirac Statistics, Expression for electrical
conductivity(derivation), Merits of Quantum free electron theory.
Physics of Semiconductors: Fermi level in intrinsic semiconductors, Expression for the concentration
of electrons in the conduction band, Holes concentration in valance band (only mention the expression),
Conductivity of semiconductors (derivation), Hall effect, Expression for Hall coefficient(derivation).
Dielectrics: Electric dipole, Dipole moment, Polarization of dielectric materials, Types of polarization.
Qualitative treatment of Internal field in solids for one dimensional infinite array of dipoles (Lorentz
field). Claussius-Mossotti equation (derivation), Numerical problems.
2
Draft Syllabus
Teaching- Chalk and talk, Powerpoint presentation, Videos
Learning Practical Topics:
Process 1. Fermi Energy of a material
2. Resistivity of a material
Self-study Component: Drift velocity, Mean collision time, Mean free path & Relaxation
time
Module-5
Material Characterization Techniques and Instrumentation:
Introduction to materials: Nanomaterials and nanocomposites. Principle, construction and working of X-
ray Diffractometer, crystal size determination by Scherrer equation, Principle, construction, working
and applications of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy(FTIR), X-
ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy(XPS), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron
Microscopy (TEM), Scanning tunneling electron microscopy(STEM).
Teaching-Learning Chalk and talk, Powerpoint presentation, Videos
Process Self-study Component: X-ray diffractometer.
Course outcome (Course Skill Set)
At the end of the course the student will be able to :
1. Understand various types of oscillations and their implications, the role of Shock waves in
various fields.
2. Compute Eigenvalues, Eigen functions, the momentum of atomic and subatomic particles using
Time independent 1-D Schrodinger’s wave equation.
3. Apprehend the basics of laser & optical fiber with different types and their applications in
various fields.
4. Understand electrical conductivity phenomena in solid materials.
5. Understand the various measurement techniques.
Assessment Details (both CIE and SEE)
(methods of CIE need to be define topic wise i.e.- MCQ, Quizzes, Open book test, Seminar or micro
project)
The weightage of Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) is 50% and for Semester End Exam (SEE) is 50%.
The student has to obtain minimum of 40% marks individually both in CIE and SEE to pass. Theory
Semester End Exam (SEE) is conducted for 100 marks (3 Hours duration). Based on this grading will be
awarded.
Continuous Internal Evaluation:
1. Methods suggested: Test, Open Book test, Written Quiz, Seminar, report writing etc.
2. The class teacher has to decide the topic for closed book test, open book test, Written Quiz and
Seminar. In the beginning only teacher has to announce the methods of CIE for the subject.
Semester End Examination:
Theory SEE will be conducted by University as per scheduled time table, with common question papers
for subject
1. The question paper will have ten questions. Each question is set for 20 marks.
2. There will be 2 questions from each module. Each of the two questions under a module (with a
maximum of 3 sub-questions), should have a mix of topics under that module.
3. The students have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module
3
Draft Syllabus
Suggested Learning Resources:
Text Books:
1. A Text book of Engineering Physics- M.N. Avadhanulu and P.G. Kshirsagar, 10th revised Ed, S.
Chand
1. & Company Ltd, New Delhi
2. 2 An Introduction to Lasers theory and applications by [Link] and [Link] revised
edition2012 . S. Chand and company Ltd -New Delhi.
3. Engineering Physics-Gaur and Gupta-Dhanpat Rai Publications-2017
4. Concepts of Modern Physics-Arthur Beiser: 6th Ed;Tata McGraw Hill Edu Pvt Ltd- New Delhi 2006
5. X-ray diffraction- B E Warren published by Courier Corporation.
6. Nano composite materials-Synthesis, properties and applications, CRC Press.
Reference Books:
1. Introduction to Mechanics — M.K. Verma: 2nd Ed, University Press(India) Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad
2009
2. Lasers and Non Linear Optics – B.B. Laud, 3rd Ed, New Age International Publishers 2011
3. LASERS Principles, Types and Applications by K.R,Nambiar-New Age International Publishers.
4. Solid State Physics-S O Pillai, 8th Ed- New Age International Publishers-2018
5. Shock waves made simple- Chintoo S Kumar, K Takayama and KPJ Reddy: Willey India Pvt. Ltd.
New Delhi2014
6. Materials Characterization Techniques-Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, First
Edition, 2008
7. Characterization of Materials- Mitra P.K . Prentice Hall India Learning Private Limited
Web links and Video Lectures (e-Resources):
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
Activity Based Learning (Suggested Activities in Class)/ Practical Based learning
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
