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OUTLINES OF SYLLABUS FOR M. Sc. (HONS. SCHOOL) IN
PHYSICS & Electronics– FIRST AND SECOND YEAR (SEMESTER SYSTEM)
M.Sc.(H.S.) First Year*
Teaching hours per week marks+
First Semester MPEH6101 Mathematical Physics 4 75MPEH6102 Classical Mechanics 4 75MPEH6103 Quantum Mechanics 4 75MPEH6104 Electronics I 475
Semiconductor Devices & Analogue ElectronicsMPEH6151 Physics Laboratory I & Project 9150 MPEH6152 Computational Physics I 4 50
Second Semester MPEH6201 Quantum Mechanics II 4 75MPEH6202 Statistical Mechanics 4 75MPEH6203 Electronics II 4 75 Digital Electronics and IC Technology MPEH6204 Classical Electrodynamics 4 75MPEH6251 Physics Laboratory II & Project Work 9 150MPEH6252 Computational Physics II 4 50
M.Sc(H.S.). Second Year
Third SemesterMPEH7101 Electronics IIIAdvanced Microprocessors 4 100MPEH7102 Electronics IV 4 75
Electronics Instrumentation & Power ElectronicsMPEH7103 Condensed Matter Physics I 4 75 MPEH7104 Nuclear Physics I 4 75MPEH7105 Particle Physics I 4 75MPEH7151 Physics Laboratory III and Project Work 9 100
Fourth SemesterMPEH7201 ElectronicsV 4 100
Microcontrollers and embedded systemsMPEH7202 ElectronicsVI 4 75
Integrated and VLSI Circuit designMPEH7203 ElectronicsVII Digital Signal Processing 4 75MPEH7251 Major Project 4 150
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Choice of one of the following papersMPEH7503 Condensed Matter Physics II 4 100 MPEH7504 Nuclear Physics II 4 100MPEH7505 Particle Physics II 4 100MPEH7506 Electronics VIII Digital Communication 4 100MPEH7507 Physics of Nanomaterials 4 100MPEH7508 Experimental techniques in Nuclear physics and 4 100
Particle physics
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF DIFFERENT COURSES
MPEH 6101The aim and objective of the course on Mathematical Physics is to equip the M.Sc.(H.S.) student with the mathematical techniques that he needs for understanding theoreticaltreatment in different courses taught in this class and for developing a strong background if he chooses topursue research in physics as a career.
MPEH 6102The aim and objective of the course on Classical Mechanics is to train the students of M.Sc.(H.S.)class in the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalisms to an extent that they can use these in the modernbranches like Quantum Mechanics, quantum Field Theory, Condensed Matter Physics, Astrophysics, etc.
MPEH 6104The ElectronicsI course PHYS414H covers semiconductor physics, physical principles of devices and theirbasic applications, basic circuit analysis, firstorder nonlinear circuits, Analysis of Passive and Active filters,OPAMP based analog circuits and introduction to various communication techniques.
PHYS 6103The aim and objective of the course on Quantum Mechanics is to introduce the students of M.Sc.(H.S.) class to the formal structure of the subject and to equip them with thetechniques of angular momentum, perturbation theory and scattering theory so that they can use these invarious branches of physics as per their requirement.
MPEH 6151 & MPEH 6251The aim and objective of the courses on Physics Laboratory I and Physics Laboratory II is toexpose the students of M.Sc.(H.S.) class to experimental techniques in general physics, electronics, nuclearphysics and condensed matter physics so that they can verify some of the things read in theory here or inearlier classes and develop confidence to handle sophisticated equipment.
MPEH 6152The aim and objective of the course on Computational Techniques I is to familiarize the students ofM.Sc.(H.S.) students with the numerical methods used in computation and Programming using C++ so thatthey can use these in solving simple problems pertaining to physics.
MPEH 6202
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The aim and objective of the course on Statistical Mechanics is to equip the M.Sc.(H.S.) student with the techniques of Ensemble theory so that he can use these tounderstand the macroscopic properties of the matter in bulk in terms of its microscopic constituents.
MPEH 6203 The ElectronicsII course covers Digital circuits, basic concepts of IC technology and fundamentals ofmicroprocessors
MPEH 6204 The Classical electrodynamics course covers Electrostatics and magnetostatics including Boundary valueproblems, Maxwell equations and their applications to propagation of electromagnetic waves in dielectrics,metals and plasma media; EM waves in bounded media, waveguides, Radiation from time varying sources. Italso covers motions of relativistic and nonrelativistic charges particles in electrostatic and magnetic fields.
MPEH 6252The objective of the course Computational Techniques II is to solve advanced physics problems using C++programming. Acquaint the students to the electronics related software like PSPICE, ORCAD and MATLAB.
MPEH 7103The aim and objective of the course on Condensed Matter Physics I is to expose the students ofM.Sc.(H.S.) class to the topics like elastic constants, lattice vibrations, dielectric properties, energy bandtheory and transport theory so that they are equipped with the techniques used in investigating theseaspects of the matter in condensed phase. MPEH 7104The aim and objective of the course on Nuclear Physics I is to familiarize the students of M.Sc.(H.S.)class to the basic aspects of nuclear physics like static properties of nuclei, radioactive decays, nuclearforces, neutron physics and nuclear reactions so that they are equipped with the techniques used instudying these things.
MPEH 7105The aim and objective of the course on Particle Physics I is to introduce the M.Sc.(H.S.) students tothe invariance principles and conservation laws, hadronhadron interactions, relativistic kinematics, staticquark model of hadrons and weak interactions so that they grasp the basics of fundamental particles inproper perspective.
MPEH 7151The aim and objective of the courses on Physics Laboratory III and Physics Laboratory IV isto train the students of M.Sc.(H.S.) class to advanced experimental techniques in general physics,electronics, nuclear physics, particle physics and condensed matter physics so that they can investigatevarious relevant aspects and are confident to handle sophisticated equipment and analyze the data.
MPEH 7503The aim and objective of the course on Condensed Matter Physics II is to familiarize the M.Sc.(H.S.) students with relatively advanced topics like optical properties, magnetism, superconductivity,
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magnetic resonance techniques and disordered solids so that they are confident to use the relevanttechniques in their later career. MPEH 7504
The aim and objective of the course on Nuclear Physics II is to expose the students of M.Sc.(H.S.)class to the relatively advanced topics in nuclear models and nuclear reactions so that they understand thedetails of the underlying aspects and can use the techniques if they decide to be nuclear physicists in theircareer.
MPEH 7505
The aim and objective of the course on Particle Physics II is to expose the students of M.Sc.(H.S.)class to the relatively advanced topics like internal symmetries and quark model, details of different types offundamental interactions and unifaction schemes so that they understand these aspects properly and arewell equipped to pursue a career in high energy physics.
MPEH 7507The aim and objective of the course on Physics of Nanomaterials is to familiarize the students ofM.Sc.(H.S.) to the various aspects related to preparation, characterization and study of different propertiesof the nanomaterials so that they can pursue this emerging research field as career.
MPEH 7508The aim and objective of the course on Experimental Techniques in Nuclear Physics andParticle Physics is to expose the students of M.Sc.(H.S.) class to theoretical aspects of differentequipment and methods used in the fields of nuclear physics and particle physics.
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FIRST YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER MPEH6101 : MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS Max. Marks: 20+55= 75
Note : 1. The question paper for endsemester examination will consist of seven questions ofequal marks, viz. 11. The first question will be compulsory and will consist of severalshort questions/problems covering the entire syllabus. The candidates will attempt fivequestions in all, including the compulsory question. The question paper is expected tocontain problems to the extent of 50% of total marks.
2. The books indicated as textbook(s) are suggestive of the level of coverage.However, any other book may be followed.
I Complex Variables : Introduction, CauchyRiemann conditions, Cauchy’s Integralformula, Laurent expansion, singularities, calculus of residues, evaluation of definiteintegrals, Dispersion relation. (6.26.5, 7.17.3 of Book 1).
II Delta and Gamma Functions : Dirac delta function, Delta sequences for onedimensional function, properties of delta function, Gamma function, factorial notation andapplications, Beta function. (8.7, 10.1, 10.4 of Book 1).
III Differential Equations : Partial differential equations of theoretical physics, separation ofvariables, singular points, series solutions, second solution.(8.1, 8.3 – 8.6 of Book 1).
IV Special Functions : Bessel functions of first and second kind, Generating function,integral representation and recurrence relations for Bessel’s functions of first kind,orthogonality. Legendre functions : generating function, recurrence relations and specialproperties, orthogonality, various definitions of Legendre polynominals. AssociatedLegendre functions: recurrence relations, parity and orthogonality, Hermite functions,Laguerre functions.
(11.1, 11.2, 12.112.5, 13.1, 13.2 of Book 1).
V Elementary Statistics: Introduction to probability theory, random variables, Binomial, Poisson and Normal distribution (Book 4)
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TUTORIALS : Relevant problems given at the end of each section in Book 1.
Books :
1. Mathematical Methods for Physicists : G. Arfken and H.J. Weber (Academic Press, SanDiego).
2. Mathematical Physics : P.K. Chattopadhyay (Wiley Eastern, New Delhi).3. Mathematical Physics : A.K. Ghatak, I.C. Goyal and S.J. Chua (MacMillan, India, Delhi).4. Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences – M.L. Boas (Wiley, New York).5. Special Functions : E.D. Rainville ( MacMillan, New York).6. Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering : K.F.Riley, M.P.Hobson and S.J.
Bence (Cambridge University Press, Cambridge).
MPEH 6102 CLASSICAL MECHANICS
Max. Marks: 20+55= 75
Note : (i) The question paper for endsemester examination will consist of seven questions ofequal marks, viz. 11. The first question will be compulsory and will consist of severalshort questions/problems covering the entire syllabus. The candidates will attemptfive questions in all, including the compulsory question. The question paper isexpected to contain problems to the extent of 40% of total marks.
(ii) The books indicated as textbook(s) are suggestive of the level of coverage.However, any other book may be followed.
I Lagrangian Formulation: Mechanics of a system of particles; constraints of motion,generalized coordinates, D’Alembert’s Principle and Lagrange’s velocity—dependent forces andthe dissipation function, Applications of Lagrangian formulation. (1.11.6 of Book 1).II Hamilton’s Principles: Calculus of variations, Hamilton’s principle, Lagrange’s
equation from Hamilton’s principle, extension to nonholonomic systems advantages ofvariational principle formulation, symmetry properties of space and time and conservationtheorems. (2.12.6 of Book 1).
III Rigid Body Motion: Independent coordinates of rigid body, orthogonal transformations,Eulerian Angles and Euler’s theorem, infinitesimal rotation, Rate of change of a vector,Coriolis force, angular momentum and kinetic energy of a rigid body, the inertia tensor,principal axis transformation, Euler equations of motion, Torque free motion of rigid body,motion of a symmetrical top.(4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.6, 4.8, 4.9, 4.10, 5.1, 5.3, 5.7 of Book 1).
IV Small Oscillations: Eigenvalue equation, Free vibrations, Normal Coordinates, Vibrationsof a tritomic molecule. (6.1 6.4 of Book 1).
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V Hamilton’s Equations: Legendre Transformation, Hamilton’s equations of motion,Cycliccoordinates, Hamilton’s equations from variational principle, Principle of leastaction. (8.18.3, 8.5, 8.6 of Book 1).
VI Canonical Transformation and HamiltonJacobi Theory: Canonical transformationand its examples, Poisson’s brackets, Equations of motion, Angular momentum, Poisson’sBracket relations, infinitesimal canonical transformation, Conservation Theorems.HamiltonJacobi equations for principal and characteristic functions Actionanglevariables for systems with onedegree of freedom. (9.1, 9.2, 9.49.6, 10.1, 10.4 of Book1).
TUTORIALS : Relevant problems given at the end of each chapter in different books.
Books :
1. Classical Mechanics: H. Goldstein, C.Poole and J.Safko (Pearson Education Asia, New Delhi).2. Classical Mechanics of Particles and Rigid Bodies: K.C. Gupta (Wiley Eastern, New Delhi).3. Analytical Mechanics : L.N. Hand and J.D. Finch (Cambridge University Press, Cambridge)4. Mechanics: L.D. Landau and E.M. Lifshitz (Pergamon, Oxford).
5. Classical Mechanics: N.C. Rana and P.J. Joag (Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi).
MPEH 6103 QUANTUM MECHANICS I
Max. Marks: 20 + 55 = 75
Note : (i) The question paper for endsemester examination will consist of seven questions ofequal marks, viz. 11. The first question will be compulsory and will consist of severalshort questions/problems covering the entire syllabus. The candidates will attemptfive questions in all, including the compulsory question. The question paper isexpected to contain problems to the extent of 40% of total marks.
(ii) The books indicated as textbook(s) are suggestive of the level of coverage. However,any other book may be followed.
I Linear Vector Space and Matrix Mechanics: Vector spaces, Schwarz inequality,Orthonormal basis, Schmidt orthonormalisation method, Operators, projection operator,Hermitian and Unitary operators, change of basis, Eigenvalue and Eigenvectors ofoperators, Dirac's bra and ket notation, commutators, Simultaneous eigenvectors,Postulates of quantum mechanics, uncertainty relation. Harmonic oscillator in matrixmechanics, Time development of states and operators, Heisenberg and Schroedingerrepresentations, Exchange operator and identical particles. (Ch. l, 2.3, 2.7, 3.9 of Book 1 and 1, 3.16 of Book 2).
II Angular Momentum : Angular part of the Schroedinger equation for a sphericallysymmetric potential, orbital angular momentum operator. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors ofL2 and Lz. Spin angular momentum, General angular momentum, Eigenvalues andeigenvectors of J2 and Jz. Representation of general angular momentum operator, Additionof angular momenta, C.G. coefficients.
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(3.8, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12 of Book 1 and 8.1 8.3, 8.5, 8.6, 8.9 of Book 2).III Stationary State Approximate Methods: NonDegenerate and degenerate perturbation
theory and its applications, Variational method with applications to the ground states ofharmonic oscillator, hydrogen, helium atoms, etc. (5.15.4, 5.65.8 of Book 2 and Ch. 4 of Book 1).
IV Time Dependent Perturbation: General expression for the probability of transition fromone state to another, constant and harmonic perturbations, Fermi’s golden rule and itsapplication to radiative transition in atoms, Selection rules for emission and absorption oflight. (Ch. 6 of Book 1 and 9.59.8, 9.129.15 of Book 2).
V Scattering Theory : Scattering Crosssection and scattering amplitude, partial waveanalysis, Low energy scattering, Green’s functions in scattering theory, Bornapproximation and its application to Yukawa potential and other simple potentials.Electron scattering by an atom. Optical theorem, Scattering of identical particles. (Ch. 5 of Book 1 and 6.1, 6.2, 6.46.6, 6.86.13, 6.19 of Book 2).
TUTORIALS : Relevant problems given in the text and reference books.
Books :1. Quantum Mechanics : M.P. Khanna, (Har Anand, New Delhi).2. A Text book of Quantum Mechanics, P.M. Mathews & K. Venkatesan (Tata McGraw Hill,New
Delhi).3. Quantum Mechanics : V.K. Thankappan (New Age, New Delhi).4. Quantum Mechanics : J.L. Powell and B. Crasemann (Narosa, New Delhi).5. Quantum Physics : S. Gasiorowicz (Wiley, New York).6. Modern Quantum Mechanics : J.J. Sakurai (Addison Wesley, Reading).MPEH 6104 ELECTRONICS I (Semiconductor Devices and Analog Electronics)
Max. Marks: 20+55= 75
Note : (i) The question paper for endsemester examination will consist of seven questions of equalmarks, viz. 11. The first question will be compulsory and will consist of several shortquestions/problems covering the entire syllabus. The candidates will attempt fivequestions in all, including the compulsory question. The question paper is expected tocontain problems to the extent of 40% of total marks.
(ii) The books indicated as textbook(s) are suggestive of the level of coverage.However, any other book may be followed.
I Semiconductor Devices : Drift and diffusion of carriers, Fermi level, Photoconductors,Capacitance of pn junctions, Varactors, switching diodes, Tunnel diode, Direct andindirect semiconductors, Light emitting diodes, Semiconductor laser, Metalsemiconductorjunctions; Ohmic and rectifying contacts, Photodiodes, Liquid crystal displays, FET asswitch and amplifier, MOSFET, Enhancement and depletion mode, UJT, UJT as relaxationoscillator, IMPATT diodes, SCR, pnpn devices.
II Circuit Analysis : Lumped circuits, Nonlinear resistorsseries and parallel connections,D.C. operating points, small signal analysis, Thevenin and Norton theorems, Mesh and
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Node analysis. Firstorder nonlinear circuits, Dynamic route, jump phenomenon andrelaxation oscillator, triggering of bistable circuits. Admittance, impedance and hybridmatrices for two and threeport networks and their cascade and parallel combinations.Relation between time and frequency domains (Laplace transforms), response functions,Bode plot, Transfer function, Location of poles and zeros of response functions of activeand passive systems (Nodal and modified nodal analysis), polezero cancellation,Sinusoidal response, Frequency response, Bode plot, Analysis of passive circuits andequalizers, Phase shift and delay, Transformer equivalent circuits and transfer function,Autotransformer.
III Analog Circuits : Differential amplifiers, common mode rejection ratio, Transfercharacteristics, OPAMP configurations, open loop and close loop gain, inverting, noninverting and differential amplifier, Basic characteristics with detailed internal circuit ofIC Opamp, slew rate, Comparator characteristics, Window comparator, 555 timer basedcircuits, Summing amplifier, Logarithmic and antilogarithmic amplifiers, Currenttovoltage and Voltagetocurrent converter, Analogue computation, Voltage regulationcircuits, Electronic circuits–Phase shift oscillator, Wien bridge oscillator, rectangular wavegenerators, Sample and hold circuits, Principle of Phase locking, Sallen and Keyconfiguration and Multifeedback configuration, LP, HP, BP and BR filters, Delayequalizers.
IV Communication systems : Generation and detection of SSB, DSBSC and FM waves,Pulse Amplitude and Pulse Position Modulation, Differential Pulsecode Modulation,Digital transmission, Satellite communication, Mobile Radio, Optical communication.
TUTORIALS : Relevant problems given in the books.
Books:
1 Semiconductor Devices Physics and Technology by S.M. Sze(Wiley)
2 Applications of Laplace Transforms by Leonard R. Geis (Prentice Hall, New Jersey) 3 Linear and Nonlinear Circuits by Chua, Desoer and Kuh(Tata McGraw) 4 Integrated Electronics by Millman and Halkias(Tata McGraw Hill) 5 Electronic devices and Circuit theory by Boylestad and Nashelsky(Preutice Hall). 6 OPAMPS and Linear Integrateed circuits by Ramakant A Gayakwad(Preutice Hall). 7 Electronic Principles by A.P. Malvino(Tata McGraw, New Delhi). 8 The Elements of Fibre Optics : S.L. Wymer (Regents/Prentice Hall) 9 Electronic Communication Systems : Kennedy and Davis (Tata McGraw Hill)
MPEH 6151 Laboratory I and Project work 120 Hrs. Max. Marks: 150
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MPEH 6251 Laboratory II and Project work 120 Hrs. Max. Marks: 150
Note: (i) Students are expected to perform at least 10 experiments in each semester from sectionsA and B. Each student will be give seminar on one of the topics on Advances in Electronics. Projectwork will consist of understanding, handling and repair of AudioVideo and communicationElectronics Equipment.
(ii) The examination for both the courses will be of 4 hours duration. (iii) There will be a 30 minutes written comprehensive test containing short answerquestions for the whole class before the actual laboratory examination. This test will have aweightage of 25 marks in each semester, will be jointly set by the teachers involved in theexamination and will be of general nature.
SECTIONA
Data and error analysis, Use of PC for Data analysis, plotting and curvefitting.
1. To determine the velocity of ultrasonic waves using interferometer.2. To study the intensity profile of the diffraction pattern of single slit and verify the
uncertainty principle by using LASER.3. To determine Planck’s constant using photocell.4. To determine the γray absorption coefficient for different elements. 5. To study absorption of beta rays in Al and deduce endpoint energy of a beta emitter.6. To calibrate the given gammaray spectrometer and determine its energy resolution.7. To study the potential energy curve of the magnetmagnet interaction using airtrack setup
along with the simple experiments in mechanics.8. To estimate the rotational period of sun using sunspots observations.9. To study the characteristic of JH curve using ferromagnetic standards.10. To study temperaturedependence of conductivity of a given semiconductor crystal using
four probe method.11. To determine the Hall coefficient for a given semiconductor.12. To study the characteristics of a PN junction with varying temperature & the capacitance
of the junction.13. To study the characteristics of a LED and determine activation energy.14. To study the characteristics of a Leacher Wire.15. Experiments with microwave (Gunn diode): Young's double slit experiment,
Michelson interferometer, FebryPerot interferometer, Brewester angle, Bragg'slaw, refractive index of a prism.
SECTIONB Introduction to electronic components & use of instruments: Oscilloscope, Multimeter, Waveformgenerator. Development of Soldering and desoldering skills. Study of PCB layout sequences.
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16. To study various displays and drivers on a breadboard Assembling circuits onbreadboard.
17. Hybrid parameters of a transistor and design an amplifier.18. MOSFET characteristics, biasing and its applications as an amplifier.19. Study of characteristics of temperature and optical transducers and their use in circuits.
Use of different relays for switching circuits20. Design of Regulated power supply and study of its characteristics.21. Design of high voltage power supply using Voltage multiplier circuits.22. Design of constant low current source23. (i) To study the power dissipation in the SSB and DSB side bands of AM wave. To study
the demodulation of AM wave. (ii) To study various aspects of frequency modulation anddemodulation.
24. To study the frequency response of an operational amplifier & to use operational amplifierfor different mathematical operations.
25. Use of Instrumentation amplifier with different optical, movement and pressuretransducers.
26. Design of a waveform generator using Comparator IC and study its characteristics. 27. Design and study of Hartley and Colpitts oscillators.28. Use of timer IC 555 in astable and monostable modes and applications involving different
relays and LDR.29. UJT characteristics and its application as relaxation oscillator or triggering of triac.30. Study of different logic gate IC’s and JK, D and T Flipflops.31. Implementation of Full Adder and multiplexers.32. To study logic gates and flip flop circuits using on a breadboard.33. Hardware Assembly of PC and loading of various softwares.34. PC based measurements and controls.35. 8085 microprocessor kit – familiarization and introductory programming.36. Training on transformer winding and motor winding.
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MPEH 6152 COMPUTATIONAL TECHNIQUES IMax. Marks: 50
Note : The examination will be of 4 hours duration.
1. Introduction to Computational Physics: Computer algorithms, interpolations – cubicspline fitting, Numerical differentiation – Lagrange interpolation, Numerical integrationby Simpson and Weddle's rules, random generators, Numerical solution of differentialequations by Euler, predictorcorrector and RungeKutta methods, eigenvalueproblems, Monte Carlo simulations
II Programming with C++: Introduction to the Concept of Object OrientedProgramming; Advantages of C++ over conventional programming languages;Introduction to Classes, Objects; C++ programming syntax for Input/Output, Operators,Loops, Decisions, simple and inline functions, arrays, strings, pointers; some basicideas about memory management in C++.
III List of Numerical Problems:
1. Data handling: find standard deviation, mean, variance, moments etc. of at least 25entries.
2. Choose a set of 10 values and find the least squared fitted curve. 3. Generation of waves on superposition like stationary waves and beats. 4. Fourier analysis of square waves. 5. To find the roots of quadratic equations. 6. Wave packet and uncertainty principle. 7. Find y for a given x by fitting a set of 9 values with the help of cubic spline fitting
technique. 8. Find first order derivative at given x for a set of 10 values with the help of Lagrange
interpolation. 9. To generate random numbers between (i) 1 and 0, (ii) 1 and 100. 10. Perform numerical integration on 1D function using Simpson and Weddle rules. 11. To find determinant of a matrix its eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Books
1. Numerical Mathematical Analysis, J.B. Scarborough (Oxford Book Co.)2. A first course in Computational Physics: P.L. DeVries (Wiley)3. Computer Applications in Physics: S. Chandra (Narosa)4. Computational Physics: R.C. Verma, P.K. Ahluwalia and K.C. Sharma (New Age)5. Object Oriented Programming with C++: Balagurusamy, Tata McGrawHill
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SECOND SEMESTER
MPEH 6201 RELATIVISTIC QUANTUM MECHANCIS AND QUANTUM FIELD
THEORY
Max. Marks: 20+55= 75
Note : (i) The question paper for endsemester examination will consist of seven questions ofequal marks, viz. 11. The first question will be compulsory and will consist of severalshort questions/problems covering the entire syllabus. The candidates will attemptfive questions in all, including the compulsory question. The question paper isexpected to contain problems to the extent of 40% of total marks.
(ii) The books indicated as textbook(s) are suggestive of the level of coverage. However,any other book may be followed.
I Relativistic Quantum Mechanics : KleinGordon equation, Dirac equation and its planewave solutions, significance of negative energy solutions, spin angular momentum of theDirac particle. The nonrelativistic limit of Dirac equation, Electron in electromagneticfields, spin magnetic moment, spinorbit interaction, Dirac equation for a particle in acentral field, fine structure of hydrogen atom, Lambshift. (Chs. 7, 8 of Book 1, Ch. 10 of Book 2, Ch. 10 of Book 3 (Except Foldy WouthuysenTransformation and 10.2 B).
II Field Quantization : Resume of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalism of a classicalfield, Second quantization : Concepts and illustrations with Schroedinger field.
(Ch. 9 of Book 1 and 11.2, 11.3 of Book 3)
III Relativistic Quantum Field Theory : Quantization of a real scalar field and itsapplication to one meson exchange potential. Quantization of a complex scalar field, Diracfield and e.m. field, Commutation relations, Covariant perturbation theory, Feynmandiagrams and their applications, Wick's Theorem. Scattering matrix.
(Ch.ll12 of Book 1; 11.4, 11.5 of Book 3; 1.5, 2.12.3, 3.13, 4, 4.14.5, 5.1, 5.2, 6.16.3,7.1 of Book 4).
TUTORIALS : Relevant problems given in each chapter in the books listed below:
Books :
1. Quantum Mechanics : M.P. Khanna, (Har Anand, New Delhi).2. A Text book of Quantum Mechanics, P.M. Mathews and K.Venkatesan, (Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi).
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3. Quantum Mechanics : V.K. Thankappan, (New Age, New Delhi).4. Quantum Field Theory : H. Mandl and G. Shaw, (Wiley, New York).5. Advanced Quantum Mechanics : J.J. Sakurai (AddisonWesley, Reading).
MPEH 6202 STATISTICAL MECHANICS Max. Marks: 20+55= 75
Note : (i) The question paper for endsemester examination will consist of seven questions ofequal marks, viz. 11. The first question will be compulsory and will consist of severalshort questions/problems covering the entire syllabus. The candidates will attemptfive questions in all, including the compulsory question. The question paper isexpected to contain problems to the extent of 40% of total marks.
(ii) The books indicated as textbook(s) are suggestive of the level of coverage.However, any other book may be followed.
I The Statistical Basis of Thermodynamics : The macroscopic and microscopic states,contact between statistics and thermodynamics, classical ideal gas, Gibbs paradox and itssolution. (1.11.6 of Book 1).
II Ensemble Theory : Phase space and Liouville's Theorem, The microcanonical ensembletheory and its application to ideal gas of monatomic particles. The canonical ensemble andits thermodynamics; Partition function, classical ideal gas in canonical ensemble theory,energy fluctuations, equipartition and virial theorems, A system of quantum harmonicoscillators as canonical ensemble, Statistics of paramagnetism. The grand canonicalensemble and significance of statistical quantities. Classical ideal gas in grand canonicalensemble theory. Density and energy fluctuations. (2.12.4, 3.13.5, 3.73.9, 4.14.5 of Book 1).
III Quantum Statistics of Ideal Systems: Quantum states and phase space, an ideal gas inquantum mechanical ensembles, statistics of occupation numbers. Ideal Bose Systems :Basic concepts and thermodynamic behaviour of an ideal Bose gas, BoseEinsteincondensation, Discussion of gas of photons (the radiation fields) and phonons (the Debyefield), Liquid helium and superfluidity. Ideal Fermi Systems : Thermodynamic behaviourof an ideal fermi gas, discussion of heat capacity of a freeelectron gas at lowtemperatures, Pauli paramagnetism, statistical equilibrium of white dwarf stars. (2.5, 6.1 6.3, 7.1 7.3, 7.5, 8.1, 8.2A,8.3 (omit sub sections A and B), 8.4 of Book 1).
IV Elements of Phase transitions : Introduction, a dynamical model for phase transition,Ising and Heisenberg models, Ising model in the Zeroth approximation,
(11.3 & 11.5 of Book 1)
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TUTORIALS : Relevant problems given in the end of each chapter in the text book.
Books :
1. Statistical Mechanics : R.K. Pathria (ButterworthHeinemann, Oxford).2. Statistical Mechanics : K. Huang (Wiley Eastern, New Delhi).3. Statistical Mechanics : B.K. Agarwal and M. Eisner (Wiley Eastern, New Delhi).4. Elementary Statistical Physics : C. Kittel (Wiley, New York).5. Statistical Mechanics : S.K. Sinha (Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi).
MPEH 6203 ELECTRONICSII (Digital Electronics and IC Technology)
Max. Marks: 20+55 = 75
Note : (i) The question paper for endsemester examination will consist of seven questions ofequal marks, viz. 11. The first question will be compulsory and will consist of severalshort questions/problems covering the entire syllabus. The candidates will attemptfive questions in all, including the compulsory question. The question paper isexpected to contain problems to the extent of 40% of total marks.
(ii) The books indicated as textbook(s) are suggestive of the level of coverage. However,any other book may be followed.
I Digital circuits : Boolean algebra, de Morgans theorem, truth table to Karnaugh map andsimplification. Data processing circuits : Multiplexers, Demultiplexers, Adders,Encoders , Decoders, Parity generators. Sequential circuits : FlipFlops – RS, JK, D,clocked, preset and clear operation, racearound conditions in JK Flipflops, masterslaveJK flipflops as building block of sequential circuits. Shift registers, Asynchronous andsynchronous counter, Counters design and applications. Digital logic families : RTL, DTL,TTL, ECL, CMOS, MOS, Tristate logic switching and propagation delay, fan out and fanin.Semiconductor Memories : ROM, PROM and EPROM, RAM, Static and Dynamic RandomAccess Memories (SRAM and DRAM), content addresable memory, Other advancedmemories. D/A and A/D Converters : Parallel comparator A/D converter, successiveapproximation A/D converter, Counting A/D converter, Dual slope A/D converter, A/Dconverter using voltage to frequency and voltage to time conversion. –accuracy andresolution. D/A converter resistive network, accuracy and resolution.
II Basic concepts of Integrated Circuits : IC technology, epitaxial growth, diffusion of impurities, masking and etching, Fabrication of monolithic IC’s, Active and Passive components, advantages of IC’s, MSI, LSI and VLSI chips.III Microprocessor : Buffer registers, Bus oraganised computers, SAPI, Microprocessor (µP)
8085 Architecture, memory interfacing, interfacing I/O devices. Assembly languageprogramming : Instruction classification, addressing modes, op code and operand, fetch and
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excute cycle, timing diagram, machine cycle, instruction cycle and T states, Data transfer,Logic and Branch operations Programming examples.
TUTORIALS : Relevant problems given at the end of each chapter in the books listed below.
Books :
1. Microelectronics by Millman and Grabel2. Digital Electronics by Malvino and Leach3. Semiconductor Devices : Physics and Technology by S.M. Sze
4. Microprocessor Architecture, Programming and Applications with 8085 by R.S. Gaonkar(Preutice Hall).
MPEH 6204 CLASSICAL ELECTRODYNAMICS 52 + 13 = 65 Hrs.
Max. Marks: 20+55 = 75
Note : (i) The question paper for endsemester examination will consist of seven questions ofequal marks, viz. 11. The first question will be compulsory and will consist of severalshort questions/problems covering the entire syllabus. The candidates will attemptfive questions in all, including the compulsory question. The question paper isexpected to contain problems to the extent of 40% of total marks.
(ii) The books indicated as textbook(s) are suggestive of the level of coverage. However,any other book may be followed.
I. Electrostatics : Laplace and Poisson’s equations, Electrostatic potential and energydensity of the electromagnetic field, Multipole expansion of the scalar potential of a chargedistribution, dipole moment, quadrupole moment, Multipole expansion of the energy of acharge distribution in an external field, Static fields in material media, Polarization vector,macroscopic equations, classification of dielectric media, Molecular polarizability andelectrical susceptibility, ClausiusMossetti relation, Models of Molecular polarizability,energy of charges in dielectric media (Maxwell stress tensor),
II. Magnetostatics : The differential equations of magnetostatics, vector potential, magneticfields of a localized current distribution, Singularity in dipole field, Fermicontact term,Force and torque on a localized current distribution. (Magnetic stress tensor)
III. Boundary value problems : Uniqueness theorem, Dirichlet and Neumann Boundaryconditions, Earnshaw theorem, Green’s (reciprocity) theorem, Formal solution ofelectrostatic boundary value problem with Green function, Method of images withexamples, Magnetostatic boundary value problems.
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IV. Time varying fields and Maxwell equations : Faraday’s law of induction, displacementcurrent, Maxwell equations, scalar and vector potential, Gauge transformation, Lorentzand Coulomb gauges, Hertz potential, General expression for the electromagnetic fieldsenergy, conservation of energy, Poynting Theorem, Conservation of momentum.
V. Electromagnetic Waves : wave equation, plane waves in free space and isotropicdielectrics, polarization, energy transmitted by a plane wave, Poynting theorem for acomplex vector field, waves in conducting media, skin depth, Reflection and refraction ofe.m. waves at plane interface, Fresnel’s amplitude relations, Reflection and Transmissioncoefficients, polarization by reflection, Brewster’s angle, Total internal reflection, Stoke’sparameters, EM wave guides, Cavity resonators, Dielectric waveguide, optical fibrewaveguide, Waves in rarefied plasma (ionosphere) and cold magnetoplasma, Frequencydispersive characteristics of dielectrics, conductors and plasmas.
VI. Radiation from Localized Time varying sources: Solution of the inhomogeneous waveequation in the absence of boundaries, Fields and radiation of a localized oscillatingsource, electric dipole and electric quadrupole fields, centre fed antenna
VII. Charged Particle Dynamics: Nonrelativistic motion in uniform constant fields and in aslowly varying magnetic field, Adiabatic invariance of flux through an orbit, magneticmirroring, Cross electrostatic and magnetic fields and applications, Relativistic motion of acharged particle in electrostatic and magnetic fields.
TUTORIALS : Relevant problems are given in each chapter in the text and reference books.
Books
1. Classical Electrodynamics : S.P. Puri, (Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi). 2. Classical Electrodynamics : J.D. Jackson, (Wiley Eastern, New Delhi).3. Classical Electromagnetic Radiation : J.B. Marion and M.A. Heald, (Academic Press, San
Diego). 4. Introduction to Electrodynamics: D.J. Griffiths, (Prentice Hall India, New Delhi).5. Electromagnetic Fields, Ronald K. Wangsness ( John Wiley and Sons) .6. Electromagnetic Field theory fundamentals : Bhag Singh Guru and H.R. Hiziroglu
(Cambridge University Press)7. Introduction to Electrodynamics : A.Z. Capri and P.V. Panat (narosa Publishing House)
MPEH 6252 COMPUTATIONAL TECHNIQUES II
Max. Marks: 50
Section A
1. Use of PSPICE for electronic circuit design.2. Use of ORCAD for electronic printed circuit board design.
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3. Use of MATLAB software for basic applications on signal processing.
Section B
List of Physics problems to done using C++:
1. Write a program to study graphically the EM oscillations in a LCR circuit (use RungeKuttaMethod). Show the variation of (i) Charge vs Time and (ii) Current vs Time.
2. Study graphically the motion of falling spherical body under various effects of medium(viscous drag, buoyancy and air drag) using Euler method.
3. Study graphically the path of a projectile with and without air drag using FN method. Find thehorizontal and maximum height in either case. Write your comments on the findings.
4. Study the motion of an artificial satellite. 5. Study the motion of (a) 1D harmonic oscillator (without and with damping effects). (b) two
coupled harmonic oscillators. 6. To obtain the energy eigenvalues of a quantum oscillator using the RungeKutta method. 7. Study the motion of a charged particle in: (a) Uniform electric field, (b) Uniform Magnetic
field, (c) in combined uniform E and M fields. Draw graphs in each case. 8. Use Monte Carlo techniques to simulate phenomenon of Nuclear Radioactivity. Modify your
program to a case when the daughter nuclei are also unstable. .Books 1. A First Course in Computational Physics: P.L. DeVries (Wiley)2. An introduction to Computational Physics: Tao Pang (Cambridge)3. Computer Applications in Physics: S. Chandra (Narosa)4. Computational Physics: R.C. Verma, P.K.Ahluwalia and K.C. Sharma (New Age)5. Object Oriented Programming with C++: Balagurusamy, Tata McGrawHill
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THIRD SEMESTER (Physics & Electronics)
MPEH7101 ElcetronicsIII ADVANCED MICROPROCESSORS
Max. Marks: 100
Note : (i) The question paper for endsemester examination will consist of seven questions ofequal marks, viz. 11. The first question will be compulsory and will consist of severalshort questions/problems covering the entire syllabus. The candidates will attemptfive questions in all, including the compulsory question. The question paper isexpected to contain problems to the extent of 50% of total marks.
(ii) The books indicated as textbook(s) are suggestive of the level of coverage.However, any other book may be followed.
Advanced programming techniques for 8085 microprocessor, Counters and timer delays,Stack and subroutines, Code conversion, BCD, Arithmetic and 16bit Data operations,Interrupts of 8085, Vectored and nonvectored, maskable and nonmaskable interrupts.Interfacing data converters – A/D and D/A, Programmable interface devices – 8255Aprogrammable interface, Interfacing keyboard/Display and Sevensegment displayInterfacing Programmable Peripheral Devices – interfacing keyboard and sevensegmentdisplay, 8254 programmable interval timer, 8259A programmable interval timer, 8259Programmable Interrupt ControllerSerial communications, Software controlled Asynchronous Serial I/O, Programmablecommunications interface 8251, RS232 8086 Architecture Hardware specifications, Pins and signals, Internal data operations andRegisters, Minimum and maximum mode, System Bus Timing, Linking and execution ofPrograms, Assembler Directives and operators.Software & instruction set Assembly language programming: addressing mode andinstructions of 8086, MACRO programming, 8086 interrupts.Analog interfacing & Digital interfacing, Programmable parallel ports, Memory interfacingand Decoding, DMA controller.Multiprocessor configurations Multiuser / Multitasking operating system concepts, 8086based Multiprocessor systems. Introduction and basic features of 286, 386, 486 andPentium processors.
Books:1. Ramesh S. Gaonkar,”Microprocessor Architecture, Programming and Applications with
8085”, New Age International Publishers.2. Microcomputer Systems: The 8086/8088 Family Yu Cheng Liu and G.A. Gibson,
Prentice Hall of India3. The 8086/8088 Family Design, programming and interfacing John Uffenbeck, Prentice
Hall of India.4. Badri Ram, “Advanced Microprocessors and Interfacing”, Tata McGraw Hill
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Douglas V. Hall, Microprocessors and Interfacing programming and Hardware, TataMcGraw Hill
MPEH 7102 Electronics–IV
ELECTRONICS INSTRUMENTATION & POWER ELECTRONICSMax. Marks: 75
Note : (i) The question paper for endsemester examination will consist of seven questions ofequal marks, viz. 11. The first question will be compulsory and will consist of severalshort questions/problems covering the entire syllabus. The candidates will attemptfive questions in all, including the compulsory question. The question paper isexpected to contain problems to the extent of 50% of total marks.
(ii) The books indicated as textbook(s) are suggestive of the level of coverage.However, any other book may be followed.
InstrumentationActive Electrical Transducers Thermoelectric transducers, Piezoelectric transducers,Magnetostrictive transducers, Hall effect transducers, Electromechanical transducers,Photoelectric transducers, Ionization transducers, Digital Transducers, Electrochemicaltransducers, Measurement of Power, Measurement of RF Power.Chemical sensors, Optochemical sensors, Electrochemical sensors, Biosensors,Semiconductor sensors, Smart sensorsSensors and Transducers for biological applications, Measurements of electrical parametersand nonelectrical parametersWave analyzers and Harmonic distortion : Frequency selective wave analyzer, HeterodyneWave analyzer, Spectrum analyzer, Digital Fourier AnalyzerFeedback Transducer Systems Inverse transducers, Temperature balance system, Selfbalancing potentiometers and bridges, Heatflow balance Systems, Beam balance systems,Servooperated Manometer, Feedback Pneumatic Load Cell, ServooperatedElectromagnetic flow meter, Feedback accelerometer System, Integrating Servo, Otherapplications of feedback system.
Power electronics Regulated Power Supplies –Supply characteristics, Diodes for high voltage power supplies,Shunt and series regulators, Monolithic linear regulators, Current boosters, DCtoDCconverters, Switching regulators SEMICONDUCTOR POWER DEVICES Basic characteristics & working of PowerDiodes, Diac, SCR, Triac, Power Transistor, MOSFETs, IGBT, and GTO.Devices of Thyristor family and their Switching characteristics, GTO, MOSFET, IGBT,Thyristor, triggering and commutation circuits, Thyristor specifications, Thyristorprotection circuits, SCR Crowbar
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Principle of operation of choppers. Step up, Step down and reversible choppers. Highfrequency electronic ballast, Switch Mode Power Supply: Fly back converter, forward/buckconverter, Boost converter and buckboost converter. Uninterruptible Power Supply.Phase controlled rectifiers for different loads with and without freewheeling diode.Inverters – single phase series and parallel inverters, single phase and three phase inverters,Pulse width modulated inverters, CycloconvertersDC and AC drives – Singlephase and threephase converter drives, Chopper drives,Induction motor drives, Microprocessor controlled electrical drives
Nuclear electronics Pulse processing and shaping: Gasfilled detectors, Semiconductordetectors, Scintillation detectors, Position sensitive detectors, Device impedance, Linearand logic pulse functions, Preamplifiers and amplifiers, Pulse shape discriminators, Time toPulse Height converter, Time pickoff methods, Coincidence units, gate and Delaygenerators, Multichannel pulse analysis, Charge coupled devices, NIM and CAMACinstrumentation and software.
Books:1. Transducers and Instrumentation by D.V.S. Murty, PrenticeHall of India Private
Limited, New Delhi2. Modern Electronic Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques, A.D. Helfrick and
William D. Cooper, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.Design of Medical ElectronicDevices by Reinaldo Perez, Academic Press
3. Introduction to Instrumentation and Control, A.K. Ghosh, Prentice Hall of India4. Principles of Measurement and Instrumentation, Alan S Morris, Prentice Hall of
India.5. Power Electronics by C.W. Lander, McGraw Hill Book Company, Singapore (1993)6. Mohammed H. Rashid, Power ElectronicsCircuits, Devices and Applications, PHI,
New Delhi 20017. Radiation detection and measurement by Glenn F. Knoll(Wiley).8. Techniques in Nuclear and particle Experiments by W.R. Leo(Springer).
MPEH7103 CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICSI Max. Marks :20+55=75Note : 1. The question paper for endsemester examination will consist of seven questions of
equal marks, viz. 11. The first question will be compulsory and will consist of severalshort questions/problems covering the entire syllabus. The candidates will attempt fivequestions in all, including the compulsory question. The question paper is expected tocontain problems to the extent of 40% of total marks.
2. The books indicated as textbook(s) are suggestive of the level of coverage.However, any other book may be followed.
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I Elastic constants :Resume of binding in solids; Stress components, stiffness constant, elastic constants, elastic waves in crystals.
II Lattice Dynamics and Thermal Properties :Rigorous treatment of lattice vibrations, normal modes; Density of states, thermodynamicproperties of crystal, anharmonic effects, thermal expansion. (Books 3, 4 and 6).
III Energy Band Theory :Review of electrons in a periodic potential; Nearly free electron model; tight bindingmethod; Impurity levels in doped semiconductors, Band theory of pure and dopedsemiconductors. (Books 13 and 5).
IV Transport Theory : Electronic transport from classical kinetic theory; Introduction to Boltzmann transportequation, calculation of relaxation time in metals; thermal conductivity of metals and insulators;thermoelectric effects; Hall effect and magnetoresistance; Transport in semiconductors.
(Books 35). V Dielectric Properties of Materials :
Polarization mechanisms, Dielectric function from oscillator strength, ClausiusMosottirelation; piezo, pyro and ferroelectricity.
(Books 14).
TUTORIALS : Relevant problems given in the books listed below:
Books :
1. Introduction to Solid State Physics (VII ed): C. Kittel (Wiley, New York).2. Quantum Theory of Solids : C. Kittel (Wiley, New York).3. Principles of the Theory of Solids : J. Ziman (Cambridge Univ. Press,
. Cambridge).4. Solid State Physics : H. Ibach and H. Luth (Springer Berlin).5. Solid State Theory : Walter A, Harrison (Tata McGrawHill,
New Delhi).6. Theory of Lattice Dynamics in the Harmonic Approx. : A.A. Maradudin et al( Academic Press)
MPEH7104 NUCLEAR PHYSICSI
Max. Marks: 20+55 = 75
Note : 1. The question paper for endsemester examination will consist of seven questions ofequal marks, viz. 11. The first question will be compulsory and will consist of several
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short questions/problems covering the entire syllabus. The candidates will attempt fivequestions in all, including the compulsory question. The question paper is expected tocontain problems to the extent of 40% of total marks.
2. The books indicated as textbook(s) are suggestive of the level of coverage.However, any other book may be followed.
I Static properties of nuclei : Nuclear radii and measurements, nuclear binding energy (review), nuclearmoments and systematic, wavemechanical properties of nuclei, hyperfine structure, effect of externalmagnetic field, Nuclear magnetic resonance.
II Radioactive decays : Review of barrier penetration of alpha decay & GeigerNuttal law. Beta decays,Fermi theory, Kurie plots and comparative halflives, Allowed and forbidden transitions,Experimental evidence for Parityviolation in beta decay, Electron capture probabilities, Double betadecay, Neutrino, detection of neutrinos, measurement of the neutrino helicity. Multipolarity of gamma transitions, internal conversion process, transition rates, Production ofnuclear orientation, angular distribution of gamma rays from oriented nuclei.
III Nuclear forces : Evidence for saturation of nuclear density and binding energies (review), types ofnuclear potential, Ground and excited states of deuteron, dipole and quadrupole moment of deuteron,np scattering at low energies, partial wave analysis, scattering length, spindependence of npscattering, effectiverange theory, coherent and incoherent scattering, central and tensor forces, ppscattering, exchange forces & single and triplet potentials, meson theory of nuclear forces.
IV Neutron physics : Neutron production, slowing down power and moderating ratio, neutrondetection.
V Nuclear reactions: Nuclear reactions and crosssections, Resonance, Breit–Wigner dispersion formulafor l=0 and higher values, compound nucleus, Coulomb excitation, nuclear kinematics and radioactivenuclear beams.
TUTORIALS : Relevant problems given in the books listed below:
Books:1. Nuclear Physics : Irving Kaplan(AddisonWesley).2. Basic ideas and Concepts in Nuclear Physics : K. Heyde, Institute of Physics3. Introduction to Nuclear Physics ; Herald Enge (Pearson)4. Nuclei and Particles : E. Segre(Benjamin)5. Theory of Nuclear Structure : R.R. Roy and B.P. Nigam(Wiley)
MPEH7105 PARTICLE PHYSICS I
Max. Marks: 20+55 = 75
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Note : 1. The question paper for endsemester examination will consist of seven questions ofequal marks, viz. 11. The first question will be compulsory and will consist of severalshort questions/problems covering the entire syllabus. The candidates will attempt fivequestions in all, including the compulsory question. The question paper is expected tocontain problems to the extent of 40% of total marks.
2. The books indicated as textbook(s) are suggestive of the level of coverage.However, any other book may be followed.
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I Introduction : Fermions and bosons, particles and antiparticles, quarks and leptons,interactions and fields in particle physics, classical and quantum pictures, Yukawa picture,types of interactions electromagnetic, weak, strong and gravitational, units.
II Invariance Principles and Conservation Laws : Invariance in classical mechanics and inquantum mechanics, Parity, Pion parity, Charge conjugation, Positronium decay. Timereversal invariance, CPT theorem.
III HadronHadron Interactions : Cross section and decay rates, Pion spin, Isospin, Twonucleon system, Pionnucleon system, Strangeness and Isospin, Gparity, Total and Elasticcross section, Particle production at high energy.
IV Relativistic Kinematics and Phase Space : Introduction to relativistic kinematics,particle reactions, Lorentz invariant phase space, twobody and threebody phase space,recursion relation, effective mass, dalitz, K3 π decay, τθ puzzle, dalitz plots fordissimilar particles, BreitWigner resonance formula, Mandelstem variables.
V Static Quark Model of Hadrons : The Baryon decuplet, quark spin and color, baryonocter, quark—antiquark combination.
VI Weak Interactions : Classification of weak interactions, Fermi theory, Parity nonconservation in βdecay, experimental determination of parity violation, helicity ofneutrino, Kdecay, CP violation in K decay and its experimental determination.
TUTORIALS : Relevant problems given at the end of each chapter in the books listed below.
Books :
1. Introduction to High Energy Physics : D.H. Perkins (Addison Wesley, Reading).2. Elementary Particles : I.S. Hughes (Cambridge University Press, Cambridge).3. Introduction to Quarks and Partons : F.E. Close (Academic Press, London).4. Introduction to Particle Physics : M.P. Khanna (Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi).
MPEH7151 Physics Laboratory III
Max. Marks: 100Note: 1. Students are expected to perform at least 12 experiments in the semester with equal
coverage from each unit.
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2. The examination for the course will be of 4 hours duration.
UNITI
1. To determine the gfactor of free electron using ESR.2. To measure dielectric constant of barium titanate as function of temperature and frequency
and hence study its transition.3. To study thermoluminescence of Fcentres in alkali halide crystals.4. To determine the lattice constant constant of LiF crystal using Xray diffraction and
mesurement of Kshell binding energy of different elements.5. To measure (i) wavelength of microwaves (SWR) (ii) dielectric constant of
solid/liquid and (iii) Q of a cavity. Use of Klystronbased microwave generator6. To plot polar pattern and gain characteristics of Pyramidal horn antenna and
parabolic dish7. Scanning tunneling microscope – hardware and software familiarization, Atomic lattice
image of graphite, Study of thin film and nanogrid . 8. Energy calibration and energy resolution of a gammaray spectrometer using multi
channel analyzer Study of γray spectrum.9. Time resolution of a gammaray coincidence setup.10. To determine range of αparticles in air and determination of thickness of foil.11. To determine strength of alpha particles using SSNTD.
UNITII
12. To design (i) Low pass filter (ii) High pass filter (iii) Allpass filter (iv) Band pass filter (v)Bandreject filter using 741 OPAMP.
13. To study of Switchedmode power supply.14. Frequency modulation using Varactor and Reactance modulator and Freaquency
demodulation using Quadrature detector and Phased Locked Loop detector.15. Computer controlled experiments and measurements (Phoenix kit and Python language) –
Digital and analog measurments based experiments.16. Control of devices and data logger using parallel port of PC (Turbo C language).17. Microprocessor kit: (a) hardware familiarization (b) programming for (i) addition and
subtraction of numbers using direct and indirect addressing modes (ii) Handling of 16 bitnumbers (iii) use of CALL and RETURN instructions and block data handling.
18. Microprocessor kit: (a) Selection of port for I & O and generation of different waveforms(b) control of stepper motor.
19. Microcontroller kit: hardware familiarization of µC and universal programmer andprogramming for four digit seven segment multiplexed upcounter upto 9999.
20. Microcontroller kit : (a) EEPROM based 8 to 3 encoder using microcontroller (b)interfacing with ADC (temperature sensor) and DAC (variable voltage source).
21. Digital signal processing – ADSP 2181 board, hardware familiarization,audio/speech applications using stereo CODEC device.
Project Work*: Develop a new experiment or perform openended thorough investigations using the available setup.
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FOURTH SEMESTER (Physics & Electronics)
MPEH 7201 ElectronicsV MICROCONTROLLERS AND EMBEDDED SYSTEMS
Max. Marks: 25+75 = 100
Note : (i) The question paper for endsemester examination will consist of seven questions ofequal marks, viz. 11. The first question will be compulsory and will consist of severalshort questions/problems covering the entire syllabus. The candidates will attemptfive questions in all, including the compulsory question. The question paper isexpected to contain problems to the extent of 50% of total marks.
(ii) The books indicated as textbook(s) are suggestive of the level of coverage.However, any other book may be followed.
Microcontrollers and embedded processors, Overview of the 8051 family, Architecture of 8051 8051assembly language programming, Jump, Loop and Call instructions, Instruction set, Time delay forvarious 8051 chips.I/O programming, Addressing modes, Arithmatic and Logic instructions and Programs, 8051programming in C.8051 hardware connection and Intel HEX file, 8051 timer programming in assembly and C, Serial portprogramming, Interrupts programming.LCD and Keyboard interfacing, ADC, DAC and sensor interfacing, Interfacing to external memory,Interfacing with 8255 I/O chip, DS12887 RTC interfacing and programming.Application of Microcontrollers in interfacing, Robotics, MCU based measuring instruments. Real Time Operating System for System Design, Multitasking System.Introduction to Advanced Microcontrollers: PIC, ARM and AVR controllers.Introduction to embedded system, Classification of embedded systems.
Books :1. The 8051 Microcontroller and embedded Systems by Ali Mazidi, Pearson Education2. The 8051 Microcontroller – I. Scott Mackenzie, Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd3. Microcontrollers A.J. Ayala, Penram International Publishing (I) Pvt. Ltd.
MPEH 7202 Electronics VI Integrated and VLSI Circuit design
Max. Marks: 20+55=75
Note : (i) The question paper for endsemester examination will consist of seven questions ofequal marks, viz. 11. The first question will be compulsory and will consist of severalshort questions/problems covering the entire syllabus. The candidates will attempt
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five questions in all, including the compulsory question. The question paper isexpected to contain problems to the extent of 50% of total marks.
(ii) The books indicated as textbook(s) are suggestive of the level of coverage.However, any other book may be followed.
Introduction to technologies Semiconductor SubstrateCrystal defects, Electronic Grade Silicon,Czochralski Growth, Float Zone Growth, Characterization & evaluation of Crystals; WaferPreparation Silicon Shaping, Etching and Polishing, Chemical cleaning.Diffusion & ion implantation Ficks diffusion Equation, Diffusion in SiO2, Ion Implantation,Oxidation. Growth mechanism and DealGrove Model of oxidation, Linear and Parabolic Rate coefficient, Structure of SiO2, Oxidation techniques and system.Chemical vapour deposition and layer growth CVD for deposition of dielectric and polysilicon,Chemical equilibrium and the law of mass action, Introduction to atmospheric CVD of dielectric,low pressure CVD of dielectric and semiconductor. EpitaxyVapour Phase Expitaxy, Defects inEpitaxial growth, Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition, Molecular beam epitaxy.Pattern transfer Introduction to photo/optical lithography, Contact/ proximity printers, Projectionprinters, Mask generation, photoresists. Wet etching, Plasma etching, Reaction ion etching.VLSI process integration Junction and Oxide Isolation, LOCOS methods, Trench Isolation, SOI;Metallization, Planarization. Fundamental consideration for IC Processing, NMOS and CMOS ICTechnology, Bipolar IC Technology. Basic physical design of simple Gates and Layout issues.Layout issues for inverter, Layout for NAND and NOR Gates, Complex Logic gates Layout,Layout optimization for performance. Packaging of VLSI devicesIntroduction to VHDL, VHDL Code for simple Logic gates.
MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS), Working principles of microsensors andmicroactuation, scaling laws in geometry, Physical Microsensors, Optical MEMS (MOEMS),fluidic, RF and BioMEMS, e.g., DNAchip, microarrays. Materials for MEMS, Microfabrication and Micromachining processes, Isotropic Etching andAnisotropic Etching, Bulk Micromachining, Deep Reactive Ion Etching (DRIE), high density ICPplasma, high aspect ratio Si structures, LIGA process, Surface micromachining, Examples pressure sensors, accelerometers, flow sensors, inkjet printers, deformable mirror devices, gassensors, micromotors, microgears, labonachip systemsMicroactuators, Electromagnetic and Thermal microactuation, Mechanical design and examples.Physics of nanomaterials, quantum transport phenomenon, Overview of quantum dots, resonanttunneling devices, single electron effects and Coulomb blockade, Introduction to Nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS).Introduction to Molecular electronic devices, self assembled monolayers (SAM), Diodes,Optoelectronic devices, switches, Nanowires.
Books :
1. VLSI Technology by Simon Sze, Tata McGraw Hill2. VLSI Design Techniques for Analog and Digital Circuits, Randall Geiger, McGraw Hill 2000.
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3. CMOS Digital Integrated Circuit Analysis and Design, SungMO (Steve) Kang and YusufLeblebici, McGraw Hill 2002.
4. VHDL by Doglus Perry, Tata Mc Graw Hill 20045. VHDL for Designers by Sjoholm and Lindh, Prentice Hall International, 1998.6. An introduction to Microelectromechanical system Engineering, Nadim Maluf, Artech House
1998.7. MEMS and MICROSYSTEMS – design and Manufacture, TaiRan Hsu, Tata McGraw Hill
2002.8. Fundamentals of Microfabrication, Marc Madou, CRC Press 19909. Gregory Kovacs, “Micromachined Transducers Sourcebook” WCB McGrawHill, Boston,
1998.10. MEMS and NEMS by Sergey Edward Lyshevski, CRC Press (2002).
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MPEH 7203 ElectronicsVII Digital Signal Processing
Max. Marks: 20+55 = 75
Note : (i) The question paper for endsemester examination will consist of seven questions ofequal marks, viz. 11. The first question will be compulsory and will consist of severalshort questions/problems covering the entire syllabus. The candidates will attemptfive questions in all, including the compulsory question. The question paper isexpected to contain problems to the extent of 50% of total marks.
(ii) The books indicated as textbook(s) are suggestive of the level of coverage.However, any other book may be followed.
Introduction to DSP Systems, Continuous and discretetime signals, Sampling of analog signals,Quantization, coding, DiscreteTime systems, Analysis of DiscreteTime Linear TimeInvariant (LTI)systems, reconstruction of signal from its samples, Aliasing, Sampling of discretetime signals.ZTransforms, Analysis of Linear TimeInvariant Systems in Zdomain, Frequency analysis ofcontinuous and discretetime Signals, Frequency domain analysis of LTI systemsDiscrete Fourier Transform, Discrete cosine transform, Fast Fourier Transform, Wavelet TransformimplementationDigital filters, Finite impulse response (FIR) filter design, FIR filter structures, Design of infiniteimpulse response (IIR) digital filters, Specifications of IIR filters, Mapping of analog filter structures.Multirate Digital signal processing, Decimation and implementation of sample rate conversion, Time andFrequency decimation techniques, Interpolation with an integer factor L, Sampling rate change with aratio L/M, cascaded integrator comb filters, ApplicationsAdaptive filters and applications, Adaptive channel equalization and Echo cancellation in DatatransmissionDSP Hardware DSP Processor Families, Circular Buffering, Basic Architectural features, DSPComputational Building Blocks, Bus Architecture and Memory, Data Addressing Capabilities, Pipelininginstructions, Hardware looping, Interrupts, The ADSP2106x family, The SHARC EZKIT LiteInterfacing Memory & I/O Peripherals to Programmable DSP Devices a CODEC interface circuit andprogramming, DSPapplications for telecommunication and Biomedical
Books :1. Digital Signal Processing: Principles, Algorithms, and Applications by J. G. Proakis and D. G.
Manolakis(Pearson).2. Avtar Singh and S. Srinivasan , “Digital Signal Processing”, Thomson Publications, 2004.3. DiscreteTime Signal Processing by A. V. Oppenheim and R. W. Schafer(Preutice Hall).4. Digital Signal Processing in Communication Systems by Marvin E. Frerking(Kluwer Academics
Pub.)5. Emmanuel C. Ifeachor, Barrie W. Jervis, “Digital signal processingA practical approach”, Second
edition, Pearson education, Asia 2001.6. The Scientist and Engineer's and Guide to Digital Signal Processing by Steven W. Smith(California
Technical Publication).7. Digital Signal Processing and the Microcontroller by Dale Grover and John R. (Jack) Deller with
illustrations by Jonathan Roth(Preutice Hall).
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MPEH7251 MAJOR PROJECT WORK Max. Marks: 100
The aim of project work in M.Sc.( H.S.) 4th semesters is to expose the students toInstrumentation, Power Electronics, Microcontroller and DSP, Digital communication. Itmay include development of pulse processing electronic modules, power supplies, controlequipment in a research laboratory, or fabrication of a device. Project work based on participationin some ongoing research activity or analysis of data is excluded. A student will be attached to one teacher of the department before the end of the 3rd
semester. Scientists and Engineers from other departments of the university and Institutes inand around Chandigarh can act as cosupervisors. A report of about 50 pages about the workdone in the project (typed on both the sides of the paper and properly bound) will be submitted bya date to be announced by the PGAPMEC. Assessment of the work done under the project will becarried out by a committee on the basis of effort put in the execution of the project, degree interestshown in learning the methodology, report prepared, grasp of the problem assigned and vivavoce/seminar, etc as per guidelines prepared by the PGAPMEC.
MPEH7503 CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS II
Max. Marks: 25+75 = 100
Note : 1. The question paper for endsemester examination will consist of seven questions ofequal marks, viz. 15. The first question will be compulsory and will consist of severalshort questions/problems covering the entire syllabus. The candidates will attempt fivequestions in all, including the compulsory question. The question paper is expected tocontain problems to the extent of 40% of total marks.
2. The books indicated as textbook(s) are suggestive of the level of coverage.However, any other book may be followed.
I Optical Properties : Resume of macroscopic theory generalized susceptibility,Kramers Kronig relations, Brillouin scattering, Raman effect; interband transitions.
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(Books 14)II Magnetism : Dia and paramagnetism in materials, Pauli paramagnetism, Exchange
interaction. Heisenberg Hamiltonian and resume of the results; Ferro, ferri and antiferromagnetism; spin waves; specific heat Bloch law. (Books 24).
III Magnetic Resonance Techniques : Principles of ESR and NMR (Book 1)
IV Superconductivity : Experimental Survey, Basic phenomenology, Type I and Type IIsuperconductors; BCS pairing mechanism,; High Tc superconductors. (Books 14).
V Disordered Solids : Resume of point defects and dislocations; Noncrystalline solids:diffraction pattern, glasses, amorphous semiconductors and ferromagnets, heat capacityand thermal conductivity of amorphous solids, Brief introduction to nanostructures. (Book 1).
TUTORIALS : Relevant problems given at the end of each chapter in the books listed below.
Books :
1. Introduction to Solid State Physics : C. Kittel (Wiley, New York).2. Quantum Theory of Solids : C. Kittel (Wiley, New York).3. Principles of the Theory of Solids : J. Ziman (Cambridge University Press, Cambridge).4. Solid State Physics : H. Ibach and H. Luth (Springer, Berlin).5. A Quantum Approach to Solids : P.L. Taylor (PrenticeHall, Englewood Cliffs).6. Intermediate Quantum Theory of Solids : A.O.E. Animalu (EastWest Press, New Delhi).
7. Solid State Physics : Ashcroft and Mermin (Reinhert & Winston, Berlin).
MPEH7504 NUCLEAR PHYSICSII
Max. Marks: 25+75 = 100
Note : 1. The question paper for endsemester examination will consist of seven questions ofequal marks, viz. 15. The first question will be compulsory and will consist of severalshort questions/problems covering the entire syllabus. The candidates will attempt fivequestions in all, including the compulsory question. The question paper is expected tocontain problems to the extent of 40% of total marks.
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2. The books indicated as textbook(s) are suggestive of the level of coverage.However, any other book may be followed.
I Shell model : Coupling of angular momenta, C.G. & Racah coefficients. Extreme particlemodel with squarewell & harmonic oscillator potentials, spinorbit coupling, shell modelpredictions, effect of pairing energy, static electromagnetic moments of nuclei, LS & jjcoupling, seniority wave function, magnetic momentSchmidt lines, Single particle model,Total spin ‘J’ for various configurations, electric quadrupole moment, configurationmixing, independent particle model, coefficient of fractional parentage, Two nucleonwavefunction, Matrix elements of one and two body operators, Correlation in nuclearmatter.
II Collective model : RotationD matrices, Collective modes of motion, nuclear vibrations,isoscalar vibrations, Giant resonance ( brief overview), derivation of collectiveHamiltonian and applications, Rotation and vibration of eveneven nuclei, β and γvibrations, Rotationalvibrational coupling, oddmass nuclei coupling of particle to eveneven core, Nilsson model, Rotational motion at high spin, Kinematic and dynamic momentof inertia, Routhian and alignment plots, backbending behaviour.
III Nuclear reactions : Review of Statistical & Optical model for compound nucleus, Direct reactions : Kinematics and theory of stripping, pick up & reverse reactions. Fusionevaporation & transfer reactions and various models, Heavyion induced nuclear reactions and various phenomena at low, intermediate and high energies.
TUTORIALS : Relevant problems given at the end of each chapter in the books listed below.
Books :
1. Theory of Nuclear Structure : M.K. Pal (EastWest Press, New Delhi).2. Nuclear Physics : R.R. Roy and B.P. Nigam (New Age, New Delhi), 3. Basic Ideas and Concepts in Nuclear Physics by K. Hyde(Institute of Physics).4. Elementary theory of Angular Momentum by M.E. Rose(Dover).5. Concepts of Nuclear Physics by B.L. Cohen(Tata McGraw Hill)
MPEH7505 PARTICLE PHYSICS – II
Max. Marks: 25+75 = 100
Note : 1. The question paper for endsemester examination will consist of seven questions ofequal marks, viz. 15. The first question will be compulsory and will consist of severalshort questions/problems covering the entire syllabus. The candidates will attempt five
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questions in all, including the compulsory question. The question paper is expected tocontain problems to the extent of 40% of total marks.
2. The books indicated as textbook(s) are suggestive of the level of coverage.However, any other book may be followed.
I Internal Symmetries and Quark Model : Introduction to Symmetries and their relation togroup theory. Symmetry groups 0(3), SU(2), SU(3) and SU(6). Applications of symmetrygroups to hadron spectroscopy : meson mixing, mass formulae, etc. Introduction toconstituent quark model and its applications to hadron phenomenology.
II Review of Relativistic Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Field Theory III Electromagnetic Interactions : Electromagnetic form factors of nucleons. Deep inelastic
structure functions and introduction to parton model. Gauge invariance and chargeconservation. Noether's Theorem. .
IV Weak Interactions : Introduction to four fermion Fermi theory. Development of VAtheory. Weak neutral current and GIM model. Neutrinonucleon scattering.
V Strong Interactions : Introduction to gauge field theories, including NonAbelian gauge
field. Elements of QCD,Charmonium Spectroscopy.
VI Unification Schemes : Spontaneous symmetry breaking, GlashowWeinbergSalam model,Standard model. GUTS, Supersymmetry, recent developments.
TUTORIALS : Relevant problems given at the end of each chapter in the books listed below.
Books :1. An Introduction to Elementary Particles : D.H. Perkins (Addison Wesley, Reading). 2. Introduction to Unitary Symmetry :Litchtenberg (Addison Wesley, Reading). 3. Introduction to Quarks and Partons : F.E. Close (Academic Press, London).4. Introduction to Particle Physics : M.P. Khanna (PrenticeHall of India, New Delhi). 5. Gauge Theories of Weak, Strong and Electromagnetic Interactions : C. Quigg (Gorden &
Breach, New York).6. Gauge Theory of Elementary Particle Physics : T.P Cheng and L.F. Li (Oxford
University Press, Oxford).
MPEH 7506 Electronics VIII DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONMax. Marks: 25+75 = 100
Note : (i) The question paper for endsemester examination will consist of seven questions ofequal marks, viz. 11. The first question will be compulsory and will consist of severalshort questions/problems covering the entire syllabus. The candidates will attemptfive questions in all, including the compulsory question. The question paper isexpected to contain problems to the extent of 50% of total marks.
(ii) The books indicated as textbook(s) are suggestive of the level of coverage.However, any other book may be followed.
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Data Communication, General communication system, ASK, FSK, PSK, DPSK,Modulation and demodulation techniques, Baseband signal receiver, probability of error,Optimum filter, Matched filter correlator examplesPulse Modulation: Sampling, Nyquist theorem, Calculation of percentage distortion due toundersampling, Spectrum of sampled signal, sampling with narrow pulses, Pulse amplitudemodulation, Pulse width modulation, pulse position modulation, digital modulationprinciples , pulse code modulation, intersymbol interference, eye patterns, equalization,compounding, Bandwidth and noise of PCM systems, Delta modulation, Adaptive DM,Comparison between various techniques.Information and Theory: Information, Entropy, Mutual information, redundancy andchannel capacity, ShannonHartley theorem, Bandwidth S/N Trade offCoding Theory: Shannon’s Theorem, Coding of η, ShannonFano coding, Huffman coding,Hamming coding, bit error detection and correction, Modern Transmission characteristics,Modern features, compatibility, selection criteria
Modern communication Systems
Data transfer and computer networking: packet switching, ISDN, ATM, LAN, WAN,Internet and WAP, Digital Radio Communication Systems: Transmission media, sampling,multiplexing, digital modulation and multiple access techniques.Satellite communication Systems: Principles of satellite communication, modulation,multiplexing and multiple access techniques; satellite services like DSB, VSAT.Mobile communication: Specifications, design approach and details, OpticalCommunication systems: Network topologies, Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)network, Synchronous Optical Network (SONET/SDH), Asynchronous Transfer Mode(ATM), Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) and its network implementation
Books:1. Communication systems by Haykin, Wiley eastern Limited2. Communication Systems by B.P. Lathi: Wiley Eastern Limited3. Introduction to Modern communication by P.D. Sharma(Nem Chand & Bros).4. Digital Communications by J.G. Proakis; Tata McGraw Hill5. Digital Signal Transmission by Bissell and Chapman, Cambridge University Press
MPEH7507 PHYSICS OF NANOMATERIALS
Max. Marks: 25+75 = 100
Note : 1. The question paper for endsemester examination will consist of seven questions ofequal marks, viz. 15. The first question will be compulsory and will consist of several
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short questions/problems covering the entire syllabus. The candidates will attempt fivequestions in all, including the compulsory question. The question paper is expected tocontain problems to the extent of 40% of total marks.
2. The books indicated as textbook(s) are suggestive of the level of coverage.However, any other book may be followed.
I Introductory Aspects : Free electron theory and its features, Idea of band structure—metals,insulators and semiconductors. Density of state in bands and its variation with energy,Effect of crystal size on density of states and band gap. Examples of nanomaterials.
II Preparation of Nanomaterials : Bottom up: Cluster beam evaporation, ion beam deposition,chemical bath deposition with capping techniques and Top down: Ball Milling.
III General Characterization Techniques : Determination of particle size, study of textureand microstructure, Increase in xray diffraction peaks of nanoparticles, shift in photoluminescence peaks, variation in Raman spectra of nanomaterials, photoemissionmicroscopy, scanning force microscopy.
IV Quantum Dots : Electron confinement in infinitely deep square well, confinement in oneand twodimensional wells, idea of quantum well structure, quantum dots – single andinteracting quantum dots, self organized quantum dots, spectroscopy of quantum dots.
V Other Nanomaterials : Properties and applications of carbon nanotubes and nanofibres,Nanosized metal particles, Nanostructured polymers, Nanostructured films and Nanostructured semiconductors.
TUTORIALS : Relevant problems pertaining to the topics covered in the course.
Books
1. Nanotechnology Molecularly Designed Materials : G.M. Chow & K.E. Gonsalves (AmericanChemical Society).
2. Nanotechnology Molecular Speculations on Global Abundance : B.C. Crandall (MIT Press). 3. Quantum Dot Heterostructures: D. Bimerg, M. Grundmann and N.N. Ledentsov (Wiley).4. Nanoparticles and Nanostructured Films–Preparation, Characterization and Application : J.H.
Fendler (Wiley).5. Nanofabrication and Biosystem: H.C. Hoch, H.G. Craighead and L. Jelinski (Cambridge
Univ. Press).6. Physics of Semiconductor Nanostructures: K.P. Jain (Narosa).7. Physics of LowDimension Semiconductors: J.H. Davies (Cambridge Univ. Press.).8. Advances in Solid State Physics (Vo.41) : B. Kramer (Ed.) (Springer).
MPEH7508 EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES IN NUCLEAR PHYSICS AND PARTICLE PHYSICS
Max. Marks: 25+75 = 100
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Note: 1. The question paper for endsemester examination will consist of seven questions ofequal marks, viz. 15. The first question will be compulsory and will consist of severalshort questions/problems covering the entire syllabus. The candidates will attempt fivequestions in all, including the compulsory question. The question paper is expected tocontain problems to the extent of 40% of total marks.
2. The books indicated as textbook(s) are suggestive of the level of coverage.However, any other book may be followed.
I Detection of radiations: Interaction of gammarays, electrons, heavy charged particles, neutrons,neutrinos and other particles with matter.General properties of Radiation detectors, energy resolution, detection efficiency and dead time.Statistics and treatment of experimental data.Gasfilled detectors, Proportional counters, space charge effects, energy resolution, time characteristicsof signal pulse, positionsensitive proportional counters, Multiwire proportional chambers, Driftchamber, Time projection chamber.Organic and inorganic scintillators and their characteristics, light collection and coupling tophotomultiplier tubes and photodiodes, description of electron and gamma ray spectrum from detector,phoswich detectors, Cherenkov detector.Semiconductor detectors, Ge and Si(Li) detectors, Charge production and collection processes, detectorstructures and fabrication aspects, semiconductor detectors in X and gammaray spectroscopy, Pulseheight spectrum, Comptonsuppressed Ge detectors, Semiconductor detectors for charged particlespectroscopy and particle identification, Silicon strip detectors, Radiation damage.Electromagnetic and Hadron calorimeters.Motion of charged particles in magnetic field, Magnetic dipole and quadrupole lenses, beta rayspectrometer.Detection of fast and slow neutrons nuclear reactions for neutron detection.General Background and detector shielding.II Electronics associated with detectors : Electronics for pulse signal processing, CR(RC)n anddelayline pulse shaping, polezero cancellation, baseline shift and restoration, preamplifiers (voltageand chargesensitive configurations), overload recovery and pileup, Linear amplifiers, singlechannelanalyser, anologtodigital converters, multichannel analyzer.Basic considerations in time measurements, Walk and jitter, Time pickoff methods, timetoamplitudeconverters, Systems for fast timing, fastslow coincidence, and particle identification, NIM and CAMACinstrumentation standards and data acquisition system. III Experimental methods : Detector systems for heavyion reactions : Large gamma and chargeparticle detector arrays, multiplicity filters, electron spectrometer, heavyion reaction analysers, nuclearlifetime measurements (DSAM and RDM techniques), production of radioactive ion beams.Detector systems for high energy experiments : Collider physics (brief account), Particle Accelerators(brief account), Secondary beams, Beam transport, Modern Hybrid experiments CMS and ALICE.
Tutorials: Relevant problems pertaining to the topics covered in the course.
Books : 1. Introduction to Experimental Particle Physics by Richard Fernow(Cambridge University Press).2. Radiation detection and measurement by Glenn F. Knoll(Wiley).3. Techniques in Nuclear and particle Experiments by W.R. Leo(Springer).4. Detectors for particle radiation by Konrad Kleinknecht(Cambridge University Press)..
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