EIILM University offers B.Sc Physics course of 3 year duration

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Syllabus:
EIILM University B.Sc Physics Syllabus
COURSE TITLE: BSC PHYSICS
DURATION : 3 YEAR
FIRST YEAR
COURSE TITLE MARKS
THEORY TOTAL
INTERNAL EXTERNAL
Classical Mechanics and theory of
relativity
40 60 100
Electricity, Magnetism and
Electromagnetic Theory
40 60 100
Properties of Matter and Kinetic theory of
gases
40 60 100
Semiconductor Devices 40 60 100
Practical 40 60 100
Physics
Paper – I: Classical Mechanics and Theory of Relativity
Unit 1: Basic concepts of Classical mechanics: Mechanics of single and system of particles,
Conversion law of linear momentum, Angular momentum and mechanical energy for a particle
and a system of particles, Centre of Mass and equation of motion, Constrained Motion.
Unit 2: Generalized Notations: Degrees of freedom and Generalized coordinates, Transformation
equations, Generalized Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration, Momentum, Force and Potential,
Hamilton’s variational principle, Lagrange’s equation of motion from Hamilton’s principle, Linear
Harmonic oscillator, Simple pendulum, Atwood’s machine.
Unit 3: Theory of relativity: Reference system, Inertial and Non-inertial frames, Galilean invariance
and conservation laws, Newtonian Relativity Principle, Michelson-Morley experiment: search for
ether, Lorentz transformations.
Unit 4: Applications of theory of relativity: Length Contraction, Time Dilation, Twin Paradox, Velocity
addition theorem, Variation of mass with velocity, Mass energy equivalence.
Reference:
1. Classical Mechanics by H. Goldstien (2nd Edition).
2. Berkely Physics Course. Vol. 1. Mechanics by E.M.Purcell
3. Concepts of Modern Physics by Arthur Beiser
Paper – II: Electricity, Magnetism and Electromagnetic theory
Unit I: Vector background and Electric field: Gradient of a scalar and its physical significance, Line,
Surface and Volume integrals of a vector and their physical significance, Flux of a vector field,
Divergence and curl of a vector and their physical significance, Gauss’s divergence theorem,
Stoke’s theorem.
Derivation of electric field E from potential as gradient, Derivation of Laplace and Poisson
equations, Electric flux, Gauss’s Law, Mechanical force of charged surface, Energy per unit
volume.
Unit 2: Magnetism: Magnetic induction, Magnetic flux, Solenoidal nature of vector field of induction,
properties of (i) , (ii) , Electronic theory of dia and paramagnetism,
Domain theory of ferromagnetism (Langevin’s theory), Cycle of magnetization- hystresis loop (
Energy dissipation, Hystresis loss and importance of Hystresis Curve)
Unit 3: Electromagnetism: Maxwell equations and their derivations, Displacement current, Vector and
Scalar potentials, Boundary conditions at interface between two different media, Propagation of
electromagnetic wave (Basic idea, no derivation), Poynting vector and Poynting theorem.
Unit 4: A. C. Analysis: A.C. circuit analysis using complex variable with (a) Capacitance and
Resistance (CR) (b) Resistance and Inductance (LR) (c) Capacitance and Inductance (LC) (D)
Capacitance, Inductance (LR) (c) Capacitance and Inductance (LC) (d) Capacitance,
Inductance and Resistance (LCR), Series and parallel resonance circuit, Quality factor
(sharpness of resonance).
Reference:
1. Electricity and Magnetism by Reitz and Milford (Prentice Hall of India).
2. Electricity and Magnetism by A.S. Mahajan and A.A. Rangwala ( Tata McGraw Hill)
Paper – III: Properties of Matter and Kinetic Theory of Gases
Unit I: Moment of inertia: Rotation of rigid body, Moment of inertial, Torque, angular momentum,
Kinetic energy of rotation. Theorem of perpendicular and parallel axes (with proof), Moment of
inertia of solid sphere, hollow sphere, spherical shell, solid cylinder, hollow cylinder and solid
bar of rectangular cross – section, Acceleration of a body rolling down on an inclined plane.
Unit 2: Elasticity: Elasticity, Stress and Strain, Hook’s law, Elastic constant and their relations,
Poisson’s ratio, Torsion of cylinder and twisting couple, Bending of beam ( Bending moment
and its magnitude), Cantilever and Centrally loader beam.
Unit 3: Kinetic theory of gases -I: Assumption of Kinetic theory of gases, pressure of an ideal gas (no
derivation), Kinetic interpretation of Temperature, Ideal Gas equation, Degree of freedom, Law
of equipartition of energy and is application for specific heat of gases, Real gases, Vander
wall’s equation, Brownian motion( Qualitative)
Unit 4: Kinetic theory of gases -II: Maxwell’s distribution of speed and velocities (derivation required),
Experimental verification of Maxwell’s law of speed distribution: most probable speed, average
and r.m.s. speed, Mean free path, Transport of energy and momentum, Diffusion of gases.
Reference:
1. Properties of Matter by D.S. Mathur.
2. Heat and Thermodynamics (5th Edition) by Mark W. Zermansky.
Paper – IV: Semiconductor Devices
Unit I: Semiconductors: Energy bands in solids, Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, p-n junction
diode and their characteristics, Zener and Avalanche breakdown, Zener diode , Light emitting
diodes (LED), Photoconduction in semiconductors, Photodiode, Solar Cell, P-n junction, half
wave and full wave rectifiers, Zener diode as a voltage regulator.
Unit 2: Transistors: Junction transistors, Working of NPN and PNP transistors, Three configurations of
transistor (C-B, C-E, C-C modes), Constants of a transistor, Relation between alpha and beta,
Common base, Common emitter and common collector characteristics of transistor,
Advantages and disadvantages of C-E configuration.
Unit 3: Transistor Amplifiers: Transistor biasing, Methods a of transistor biasing and stabilization,
D.C. load line , Common base and Common emitter biasing, Common base and common
emitter amplifiers, Classification of amplifiers, Resistance- Capacitance (RC) coupled amplifier
(two stage, concept of band width, no derivation), Feedback in amplifiers, Advantages of
negative feedback, Emitter follower.
Unit 4: Oscillators: Oscillators, Principle of oscillation, classification of oscillators, Condition for self
sustained oscillation: Barkhausen criterion for oscillation, Tuned collector common emitter
oscillator, Hartley oscillator, C.R.O. (Principle and Working).
Reference:
1. Basic Electronics and Linear Circuits by N.N.Bhargava. D.C. Kulshreshtha and S.C.Gupta (TITI
CHD).
2. Solid State Electronics by J.P. Agarwal, Amit Agarwal (Pragati Prakashan, Meerut).
3. Electronics Fundamentals and Applications by J.D. Ryder (Prentice Hall of India).
4. Solid State Electronics by B.L.Theraja
Paper – V: Practicals
Section: A
1. Moment of Inertia of a fly-wheel.
2. M.I. of an irregular body using a torsion pendulum.
3. Surface tension by Jeager’s Method.
4. Young’s Modulus by bending of beam.
5. Modulus of rigidity by Maxell’s needle.
6. Elastic constant by Scarle’s method.
7. Viscosity of water by its flow through a uniform capillary tube.
8. Thermal conductivity of a good conductor by Searle’s method.
9. Mechanical equivalent of Heat by Callendao and Barue’s method.
10. ‘g’ by Bar pendulum.
11. E.C.E. of hydrogen using an Ammeter.
12. Calibration of a thermocouple by Potentiometer.
Section: B
13. Low resistance by Carey Foster’s bridge with calibration.
14. Determination of Impedance of an A.C. circuit and its verification.
15. Frequency of A.C. mains by Sonometer using an electromagnet.
16. Frequency of A. C. mains by Sonometer using an electromagnet.
17. Measurement of angle of dip by earth inductor.
18. High resistance by substitution method.
19. Inductance (L) by Anderson Bridge (A.C. Method).
20. To draw forward and reverse bias characteristics of a semiconductor diode.
21. Zener Diode voltage regulation characteristics.
22. Verification of inverse square law by photo-cell.
23. To study the characteristics of a solar cell.


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