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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KARNATAKA, SURATHAKAL<br />

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Department <strong>of</strong> Physics<br />

PH100 PHYSICS (3-1-0) 4<br />

Special theory <strong>of</strong> relativity, Mass Energy relation, Wave Mechanics, Dual nature <strong>of</strong> matter, Heisenberg�s<br />

uncertainty principle, Schrodinger�s wave equation, applications <strong>of</strong> Schrodinger�s wave equation.<br />

Classical free electron theory, Statistical Physics, Quantum free electron theory. Semiconductors, Hall<br />

Effect, P-n junction, direct and indirect band gap semiconductors. Dielectric Materials, Electrical<br />

polarisation mechanisms, internal field in solids, Ferro-electric materials.<br />

Arthur Beiser, Concepts <strong>of</strong> Modern Physics (Sixth Edition) Tata MC Graw – Hill Publication, New Delhi<br />

(1998).<br />

Kenneth.S. Krane, Modern Physics (Second Edition) Wiley International Edition (1998).<br />

A. J. Dekkar, Electrical Engineering Materials, Prentice Hall <strong>of</strong> India Ltd., New Delhi (1990).<br />

B.G Streetman, Solid State Electronic Devices, Prentice Hall <strong>of</strong> India Ltd., New Delhi (1981).<br />

PH101 PHYSICS LABORATATORY (0-0-3) 2<br />

Experiments on Zener Diode Characteristics, Newton�s rings, Series Resonance / Parallel Resonance,<br />

Helmhotz Resonator, Rectifier & Filter Circuits, Photoelectric effect, Transistor Characteristics, Hall<br />

Effect.<br />

Arthur Beiser, Concepts <strong>of</strong> Modern Physics (Sixth Edition) Tata McGraw Hill publication, New Delhi<br />

(1998)<br />

Kenneth.S. Krane, Modern Physics (Second Edition) Wiley International Edition (1998).<br />

Practical work book for I/II sem B.Tech Students<br />

Chauhan & Singh, A Text book <strong>of</strong> Advanced Practical Physics –<br />

PH201 QUANTUM MECHNICS FOR ENGINEERS (3-0-0) 3<br />

Basic principles <strong>of</strong> quantum mechanics. Probabilities and probability amplitudes. Linear vector spaces.<br />

Bra and ket vectors. Completeness, orthonormality, basis sets. Change <strong>of</strong> basis. Eigenstates and<br />

eigenvalues. Position and momentum representations. Wavefunctions, probability densities, probability<br />

current. Schrodinger equation. Expectation values. Generalized uncertainty relation. One dimensional<br />

potential problems Particle in a box. Potential barriers. Tunnelling. Linear harmonic oscillator:<br />

wavefunction approach and operator approach. Motion in three dimensions. Central potential problem.<br />

Orbital angular momentum operators. Spherical harmonics. Eigenvalues <strong>of</strong> orbital angular momentum<br />

operators. The hydrogen atom and its energy eigenvalues. Charged particle in a uniform constant<br />

magnetic field, energy eigenvalues and eigenfunctions. Schrodinger and Heisenberg pictures Heisenberg<br />

equation <strong>of</strong> motion. Interaction picture.<br />

V.K. Thankappan, Quantum Mechanics. Wiley Eastern (1985)<br />

A.K Ghatak, S.Lokanathan Quantum Mechanics Theory and applications, Macmillan India Ltd ( 1984)<br />

PH202 BASIC NUCLEAR PHYSICS (3-0-0) 3<br />

Atomic structure-Bohr atom model, energy levels and atomic spectra, correspondence principle.<br />

Nuclear structure- Composition and properties <strong>of</strong> nucleus, stability and binding energy, liquid drop model<br />

and shell model, meson theory <strong>of</strong> nuclear forces. Nuclear transformations-Radioactivity, α, β and γ<br />

decay, nuclear reactions, fission and fusion, nuclear reactors. Elementary particles-interaction <strong>of</strong> charged<br />

particles, Leptons, Hadrons, Quarks, fundamental interactions.<br />

Concepts <strong>of</strong> Modern Physics – Arthur Beiser (Ch. 4, 11, 12 and 13), Tata McGraw Hill Pub.<br />

PH203 CLASSICAL MECHANICS (3-0-0) 3<br />

Review <strong>of</strong> Newton�s Laws <strong>of</strong> motion; Conservation principles; Harmonic oscillator; Two particle<br />

systems; Time dependent forces; Variational Principle; Lagrange�s equation <strong>of</strong> motion; Charged particles<br />

in EM fields; Planetry motion; Rutherford scattering; Small Oscillations; CO2 Molecule; Beads on a<br />

stretched string; Euler�s equation for rotating bodies; Hamilton�s equations <strong>of</strong> motion; Charged particle<br />

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