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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------dynamics;
Virial theorem; Hamilton � Jacobi equations; Action angle variables; Poisson Brackets;
Integral invariants; Stretched elastic string; Energy momentum relations.
PH251 ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS (3-0-0) 3
Conductivity of metals-classical free electron theory and quantum free electron theory, Semiconductors -
pure and impure semiconductors, band model, conductivity and its temperature dependence, Hall effect,
Direct and indirect bandgap semiconductors, p-n junction and diode equation, Dielectric properties of
insulators-dielectric behaviour in static and alternating fields, dipolar relaxation and dielectric loss,
ferroelectric and piezoelectric materials.
Electrical Engineering Materials – A.J.Dekkar, Prentice Hall India Publ.
Solid state Electronic Devices – B.G. Streetman, Prentice Hall India Publ.
PH252 ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY (3-0-0) 3
Electrostatics: electrostatic field, Divergence and Curl of electric field, Electric potential. Laplace�s
equation in three dimetians. Separation of variables. Electrosatic field in Matter Electric displacement.
Magnetostatic , Lorentz force law, Biot-Savarts law, Divergence and Curl of Magnetic field, Ampere�s
law. Electromotive force Faraday�s law, Maxwell�s Equations plane wave solutions of Maxwell�s
equations, Poynting vector, wave propagation through a boundary, reflection, refraction, absorption and
skin depth.
D. Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics, 2 nd ed., Prentice Hall, 1989.
William H. Hayt . Engineering Electromagnetics, 5 th ed. Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing Company Ltd.
PH301 SEMICONDUCTOR PHYSICS (3-0-0) 3
Review of atomic structure and statistical mechanics : Schrodinger wave equation- Particle in a periodic
potential well. Crystalline and amorphous; inorganic and organic; elemental and compound
semiconductors. Band models. Impurities and Defects. Bulk and thin film techniques. E-k diagrams,
effective mass and mobility. Temperature dependence. Degenerate and non-degenerate semiconductors.
Fermi level and impurity levels, Equilibrium and non-equilibrium characteristics. Carrier transport
phenomena, Electrical conductivity, Temperature dependence, Conductivity in a magnetic field, Hall
effect. Thermal Conductivity, Thermoelectric power. Optical and dielectric properties. Refractive index,
Transmission and reflection, Debye length, photoconductivity and photovoltaic effect. Oxidation
methods, Diffusion, Ion implantation, Metallization and Etching processes. Measurement techniques:
Resistivity, energy gap, thermal conductivity, film thickness and carrier mobility.
Donald A Neamen, Semiconductor Physics and Devices-Basic Principles.
Helmut F Wolf, Semiconductors.
M.S. Thyagi, Semiconductor Materials and Devices.
S Mahajan and K S Sree Harsha, Principles of Growth and Processing of Semiconductors.
S.M. Sze, Physics of Semiconductor Devices.
David H Ferray, Electronic materials and Devices.
Jasprit Singh, Semiconductor Optoelectronics and Technology
PH302 X-RAYS AND CRYSTALLOGRAPHY (3-0-0) 3
Crystal structure- crystal systems, Bravais lattices, Miller indices, inter planar spacing, atomic packing
factor, structure of NaCI, CsCI, ZnS and diamond. Symmetry considerations- rotational and translational
symmetries, angle between planes and directions, reciprocal lattice and its relation to diffraction patterns.
X-rays- production, continuous and characteristic x-rays, properties, diffraction of x-rays, Bragg�s law,
Bragg�s spectrometer, Laue diffraction technique and Debye-Scherrer method of structure analysis.
Elements of x-ray crystallography – L. V. Azaroff, McGraw Hill publ.
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