I find you have miswritten B. Tech Physics with B. Sc. Physics as IITC or Indian Institute of Technology Chennai does not offer B. Sc. Physics instead it offers B. Tech Physics.

It is offered in collaboration with Electrical Engineering department and aims to strengthen the scientific basis of engineering, especially electrical engineering.

There is a variety of core-courses in it that emphasize the basics while keeping in mind the evolving nature of subjects.

The laboratory part allows explore a range of experiments from classic ones to those that are more recent and advanced.

There are advanced elective courses, from both physics and electrical engineering, is available in the third and fourth year. The final semester project is taken at Physics department or at Electrical Engineering.


The syllabus of B. Tech. Physics ( Semester 1 ) offered by IITC or Indian Institute of Technology Chennai is as follows:

CS1100 Computation Engineering
Computer Organization - Personal Computing - Distributed Computing -Client/server Computing - Higher Level languages - C environment – C Standard Library - Structured programming - Selection and repetition structure - Break, exit and continue statements - program control - functions - arrays - printers - structures - Formatted I/O. Numerical Methods -round off and truncation errors - Approximations - Order of Convergence - non Linear equations - regula falsi; bisection, Newton - Raphson methods - matrices - Gauss eliminations – LU Decomposition - iterative methods for linear systems - interpolation - case studies illustrating the applicability of these techniques in general engineering, chemical, Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering problems Computer Modeling and simulation - Discrete & Continuous approaches - Systems approach to problem solving - Models from various Engineering disciplines - Limitations of simulation.
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1. C: How to program, H. M. Deitel, P. J. Deitel, Prentice Hall, 1997. 2. Numerical Methods, Software and Analysis, J. R. Rice, Mc-Graw Hill, 1993. 3. Numerical Methods for Engineers, S. C. Chapra, R. P. Canale, Mc-Graw Hill, 1989. 4. Computer simulation and Modeling - Francis Neelamuavil, John Wiley & Sons, 1987 5. Numerical Recipes in C - William H. Press, Saul A. Teukolsky William T.Vellerling, Brain P. Flannery, Manas Saikia for Foundation Books, 1993. 6. Engineering problem solving with ANSI C - Delores M. Etter, Prentice Hall
CY1001 Chemistry: Structure, Bonding & Reactivity
Module–I Time-dependent and time-independent Schödinger wave equation, normalized and orthogonal wave functions, particle between parallel walls, average values, Heisenberg uncertainty principle, electron in a cubic box, box model for the hydrogen atom, box functions for H2+, free electron molecular orbital model. Interaction of radiation with matter, Absorption and emission of light, Einstein coefficients, factors governing line shapes of spectral lines, Beer-Lambert law, electronic transitio Course Content: Module-II Transition metal chemistry: Bonding in transition metal complexes: coordination compounds, crystal field theory, octahedral, tetrahedral and square planar complexes, crystal field stabilization energies, Jahn-Teller theorem, spectral and magnetic properties. Organometallics: 16 & 18 electron rules, bonding in metal carbonyls, Zeiss’ salt, oxidative addition, reductive elimination, migratory insertion and deinsertion reactions, examples of reaction types in catalysis cycles like homogeneous hydrogenation and hydroformylation reactions, Monsanto acetic acid synthesis. Bio-inorganic: Trace elements in biology, heme and non-heme oxygen carriers, haemoglobin and myoglobin-cooperativity, Hill coefficient, oxy and deoxy haemoglobin, reversible binding of oxygen, Perutz model. Solid state chemistry: X-ray and neutron diffraction, Bragg equation, Miller indices, conduction in solids, Arhenius equation and conductivity expressions; magnetic ordering, soft and hard magnets, B-H loop, spinels and inverse spinels, ferrites, rare earth transition metal compounds, dielectric, ferroelectric and piezo electric materials; basics and examples. Aromaticity: Electron delocalization, resonance and aromaticity; molecular orbital description of aromaticity and anti-aromaticity, annulenes; ring current, NMR as a tool, diamagnetic anisotropy Aromatic electrophilic and nucleophilic substitutions, benzyne; reaction mechanisms, reactivity and orientation. Pericyclic reactions : Definition, classification, electrocyclic, cycloaddition, sigmatropic reactions, electrocyclic reactions, examples of ring closing and ring opening reactions of butadiene and hexatriene only; cycloaddition reactions: Diels Alder reaction; Woodward Hoffmann rules, FMO approach, stereochemical aspects and synthetic utility of the above reactions, sigmatropic rearrangement limited to Cope and Claisen rearrangements. Text Books: 1. Kuhn Hans, Försterling Horst-Dieter and Waldeck David H, Principles of Physical Chemistry, 2nd Ed., Wiley (2009). 2. Atkins P W and de Paula Julio, Physical Chemistry, Oxford University Press, 8th Ed., (Indian student Edition) (2009). 3. Silbey Robert J, Alberty Robert A, Bawendi Moungi G., Physical Chemistry, (4th Ed.), Wiley (2006).
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EP1001 Contemporary Physics
Total Lectures: 27. Aim: Familiarize students to the exciting landscape of contemporary Physics research. Painting with a very broad brush, some of the principal topics that they will explore in conventional courses during the course of their 4/5 years of education is surveyed at a qualitative Learning Outcomes: List some of the contemporary research topics in Physics Recognize and make connections of research topics with the core Courses Methodically learnt refer to Physics education / research resources 1. Introduction to Resources: Overview of current Physics research: Institutes and Research directions, with emphasis on Indian institutes. Journals (special attention to journals such as “Resonance”, and “American Journal of Physics”) and introduction to the arXiv. Pointing to Online simulations/applets of interest to Physics education and other resources. (1). 2.Arena of Physics: Scales from the very large to the very small. Hierarchy of organization from elementary particles to galaxies. (1) 3.Symmetry and Nature: What is symmetry? Space PTime symmetries and important conservation laws. Reflection symmetry. Symmetry breaking. (2) 4.Chaos and Fractals: Butterfly effect. Chaos is common: double pendulum. Simple models of chaos. Elementary examples of fractals: Koch snowflake, Cantor dust. (3) 5.Quantum Physics: Classical vs Quantum mechanics: Superposition, Entanglement, Schrodinger’s cat. Elementary treatments of teleportation, gates, quantum Computers, algorithms and quantum cryptography. (3) 6.Photonics and Lasers: Light and Electromagnetic radiation. Spontaneous and stimulated emission, Continuous wave and Pulsed lasers. Applications of lasers. Introduction to Quantum optics. (3) 7.Matter at Extreme Conditions: Superconductivity, Laser cooling and trapping, BosePEinstein condensation. (3) 8.Matter at Nanoscales: Quantum devices: Wells, Wires, Dots. Carbon Fullerenes, Nanotubes, Graphene. Introduction to spintronics and applications. (3) 9.Cosmology: Stars, White Dwarfs, Neutron stars, Black holes, Dark matter. Big bang theory and inflation. Cosmic microwave background radiation. (3) 10.Elementary particles and forces: Nuclei to Leptons, quarks, gauge bosons. Standard model. Key experiments. Neutrino Oscillations. (3) 11.Biophysics: Molecules of life: RNA, DNA. Genes. Protein folding problem. (2)
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Principal Text: Invitation to Contemporary Physics by Q. Ho Kim, N. Kumar, and C. S. Lam, 2nd Edition, World Scientific publishers, (2004).
GN1100 Life Skills
The objective of this course is to expose the undergraduate students to such methods and practices that help develop and nurture qualities such as character, effective communication, right attitude, trustworthiness, dependability and holding ethical values. It will provide a lot of activities and examples for a student to learn and develop these life skills.
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Today, everyone sees value in people who have traits and qualities that don’t stop with just the hard skills such as academic and vocational skills. Qualities such as character, effective communication, right attitude, trustworthiness and dependability while maintaining high ethical standards, go a long way in one’s success in the workplace and also in their personal life. An exposure to such skills that can be developed in this regard early among our students is paramount. This course aims at exposing the students to such skills and discussing the various techniques and methods of practice by which they can develop such skills. Making this a required part of the curriculum ensures every student’s lifelong success. This is bound to make a great impact on our students and help them shape themselves as well-rounded persons equipped skills of leading a successful life. Some of the skills that will be introduced are: Communication skills; stress management; dealing with disappointment; inner dependence, independence and inter-dependence; positive and affirmative living and assertiveness; self-awareness and self-esteem; time management; relationship responsibilities; decision making; sensitization to substance abuse; social responsibility; the importance of personal health and hygiene; understanding various dimensions of personality and intellige
ID1100 Concepts in Engineering Design
The purpose of this course is to introduce to the undergraduate student the fundamental principles of Engineering Design which is very important and relevant in the context of to-day’s engineering professionals. The course will be generic to all engineering disciplines and will not require specialized preparation or pre-requisites in any of the individual engineering disciplines. The first eight lectures will introduce the students to the following aspects of design. 1. Philosophy of Engineering Design. 2. Engineering Design Process. 3. Identification and Analysis of needs. 4. Organization of Design Concept. 5. Design Methods. 6. Considerations in Engineering Design. 7. Design decisions. 8. Development of design. Case studies from field situations and real products will be used to illustrate these principles. Software support will be provided for self-learning by students.
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1. Dandy G. C. and Warner, R.F., "Planning and Design of Engineering Systems" Unwin Hyman, 1989. 2. Eric Laithevaite, (1989), "Invitation to Engineering", Basil Blackwell Inc., Oxford, U.K., 1984. 3. Florman, S.C., "Existential Pleasures of Engineering", St. Martin's Press, New York, 1976. 4. George E.Dieter, "Engineering Design, A Materials and Processing Approach", McGraw Hill International Book Co., (62:744 DIE (148 532), 1983. 5. Henry Petroski, "To Engineer is Human -The Role of Failure in Successful Design", St. Martin Press (62.744.004.6 Pet, 167795), 1985. 6. lITO, "Design Thinking Visual Fundamental+ Human Features", (62:744 ING 106961). 7. Lawrence, P. Grayson, Joseph M. Biedenbac (Eds.), "Engineering Education for 215 century" ASEE, 1980, 62:744 DIE (148532), 1980. 8. Morris Asinow, "Introduction to Design", Prentice Hall, (62:744 ASI 23501), 1962. 9. Nicholas Jequier, (Ed.) "Appropriate Technology, Problems and Promises", (62:330.19 (.ORG) 1976 133727) 1976. 10. Shoup, "Introduction to Engineering Design with Graphics and Design Projects", (62.744.8150) 11. Vijay Gupta and Murthy., P.N., "An Introduction to Engineering Design Method", Tata McGraw Hill Book Co., 62:744 Gup 1980. 12. Wallence, P.J., "Technique of Design, Isaac Pitman & Sons Inc. (62:744 Wal, 9284), Hill, Percy, H., "The Science of Engineering Design", Holt, Reinhart & Winston Inc., (62:744 Hill) 1970
MA1010 Concepts I Function of One Variable
Real Sequences-boundedness, convergence Differential calculus - Limit, continuity and differentiability of functions, properties of differentiable functions - Rolle's theorem, Mean value theorem, Taylor's formula, maxima, minima, points of inflection, asymptotes and curvature Integral Calculus - Definite integral as a limit of a sum, properties of definite integrals, applications of definite integrals. Numerical Series - Test of convergence, alternating series, absolute convergence. Sequences and series of real functions, power series and Fourier series.
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1. Thomas G.B., Jr. and Finney, R.L., Calculus and Analytic Geometry, Addison Wesly ,1998. 2. Ghorpade, S.R., Limaye, B.V., A Course in Calculus and Real Analysis, Springer, 2007.
PH1010 Physics I
Use of vectors in practical mechanics. Unit vectors in spherical and cylindrical polar coordinates. Conservative vector fields and their potential functions-gravitational and electrostatic examples. Gradient of a scalar field. Equipotentials, States of equilibrium. Work and energy, conservation of energy. Motion in a central force and conservation of angular momentum. Physics concepts in vector fields, Continuity equations and conservation principles for matter, energy and electrical charge. Flux, divergence of a vector. Gauss theorem, physical applications in gravitation and electrostatics. Irrotational versus rotational vector fields. Physical significance of circulation, curl of a vector field. Stokes' theorem, physical applications. Oscillatory motion, Wave motion in one dimension. Wave equation and travelling wave solutions. Wave velocity, group velocity and dispersion. Shallow water waves. Wave equation in three dimensions, spherical waves.
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1. Kittel C., Knight W.O. and Ruderman M.A., Mechanics - Berkeley Physics Course, Vol.1, Tata McGraw-Hill 2. Purcell E.M. Electricity and Magnetism - Berkeley Physics Course, Vol.2, Tata McGraw-Hill. 3. Crawford F.S. -Waves and Oscillations, Berkeley Physics Course, Vol.3, McGraw-Hill 4. Feyman R.P., Leighton R.B. and Sands M. (Narosa) The Feyman Lectures on Physics, Vol.1 5. Feyman R.P., Leighton R.B. and Sands M. (Narosa) The Feyman Lectures on Physics, Vol.2 6. Davis D. (Academic) - Classical Mechanics.
PH1030 Physics Lab I
Experiments in Mechanics Properties Materials, Heat, Electromagnetism and Optics.
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1. Smith E. V. -Manual of Experiments in Applied Physic$, London,'" Butterworth, 1970. 2. Workshop B.L., and Flint H.P. -Advanced Practical Physics for Students, Methuen and Co. Ltd. London. 3. Jerrad H.G. and Mc Neil D.B. -Theoretical and Experimental Physics. 4. Fretter W.B. -Introduction to Experimental Physics, Blackiee 5. M. Nelkon and J.rlJl. Ogborn -Advanced Level Practical Physics, English Language Book Society, 1955.