B.SC Physics - 2019-2020
B.SC Physics - 2019-2020
B.SC Physics - 2019-2020
PHYSICS
Syllabus
AFFILIATED COLLEGES
BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY
(A State University, Accredited with “A” Grade by NAAC,
Ranked 13th among Indian Universities by MHRD-NIRF,
World Ranking : Times - 801-1000, Shanghai - 901-1000, URAP - 982)
Coimbatore - 641 046, Tamil Nadu, India
B.SC. PHYSICS 2020-21 onwards - Affiliated Colleges - Annexure No. 17A
SCAA DATED: 23.09.2020
Page 1 of 89
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
After the successful completion of B.Sc., Physics program, the students are expected to,
PSO1 realize the role of Physics in day to day life.
communicate explicitly and exchange ideas with regard to the impacts of various
PSO2
components of Physics on environment and society.
PSO3 expertise in various domains of Physics.
design and develop the skills towards the futuristic needs of the industry/ society
PSO4 utilizing both theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in basic Physics.
identify and access the diverse applications of Physics using mathematical
PSO5
concepts enriching towards career opportunities.
Program Outcomes (POs)
On successful completion of the B. Sc. Physics program, the students will be able to,
PO1 understand the basic concepts and significance of various physical phenomena.
PO2 transform ideas into action i.e. lab to land.
acquire a wide range of problem solving skills, both analytical and
PO3 computational and to apply them.
develop an independent and self-disciplined specialized learning in tune with
PO4
the changing socio-technological scenario.
get motivated to pursue higher education and research activities in Physics to
PO5 find professional level employment.
identify, analyse and formulate novel ideas to yield, substantial results in the
PO6
fields of research utilizing the principles of Physics.
PO7 develop creative thinking and innovative tools.
PO8 communicate effectively in order to acquire employability/ self – employment.
PO9 acquire a broad interdisciplinary knowledge.
update themselves in the current developments and discoveries related to
PO10
Physics.
BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY: : COIMBATORE 641 046
B. Sc. PHYSICS Curriculum (Affiliated Colleges)
(For the students admitted during the academic year 2020 – 21 onwards)
Reference Books
1 Elements of Properties of Matter, D.S. Mathur, 11th Edition, S.Chand & Co., (2010).
2 A text book of Sound, Brijlal N.Subramaniam, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd, 2nd edition,
(2010).
3 A Textbook of Sound, M.N.Srinivasan, Himalaya Publishing house, (1991).
Reference Books
1 Heat and Thermodynamics – Zemansky and R.H. Dcltanann, TMH (2017)
2 Heat and Thermodynamics – D.S. Mathur, S. Chand & Co, Edi (2002).
3 Heat and Thermodynamics – Agarwal, Singhal, Sathyaprakash, KedarNath Ramnath and Co.
(2003).
Reference Books
1 Optics and Spectroscopy, R Murugesan, S. Chand Publishing, 5th Edition (2013)
2 Optoelectronics, Ajoy Kumar Ghatak,K. Thyagarajan, Cambridge University Press (1989).
Reference Books
1 H. S. Kalsi, Electronic Instrumentation, 3rd edition, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi (2012)
2 Measurement System Applications and Design, E.O. Doebalin, 5th edition, McGraw Hill
International, (2007)
3 Transducers and Instrumentation, D. V. S. Murthy, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall of India (2010)
Reference Books
1 Modern Physics, Sehgal D.L. Chopra K.L. and Sehgal N.K. Sultan Chand & Sons, 9th edition,
(2004)
2 Atomic Physics, Rajam J B, S. Chand and Company Ltd, New Delhi, 20th edition (2009).
Reference Books
1 Measurement System Applications and Design, E.O. Doebalin, 5th edition, McGraw Hill
International (2007)
2 Transducers and Instrumentation, D. V. S. Murthy, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall of India (2010)
3 Mechanical and Industrial Measurement, R. K. Jain, Khanna Applications (2013)
Reference Books
1 Mathematical Physics, Sathya Prakash, Sultan Chand, 6th edition (2014)
2 Mathematical Physics Rajput, Pragathi Prakasan Pub., (2017)
3 Mathematical Physics, H.K. Dass, S. Chand & Co., Eighth edition (2018)
4 Classical Mechanics, J.C.Upadhyaya, Himalaya Publishing House(2012)
Reference Books
1 A textbook of Applied Electronics, R S Sedha, S. Chand Company, First Edition (2010)
2 Integrated Electronics, Jacob Millman and Christos C. Halkias, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company, Second edition (2015)
3 Electronic devices and Circuits, S. Salivahanan and N. Sureshkumar, Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Company, Fourth edition (2016)
Reference Books
1 Introduction to Solid State Physics Charles Kittel, Wiley (2019)
2 Solid State Physics A J Dekker, Macmillan (2011)
Reference Books
1 Electricity and Magnetism, D.N. Vasudeva, S.Chand&Co, twelfth edition (2007)
2 Electricity and Magnetism, Nagarathanam and Lakshminarayanan,
Reference Books
1 Measurement System Applications and Design, E.O. Doebalin, 5th edition, McGraw Hill
International (2007)
2 Transducers and Instrumentation, D. V. S. Murthy, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall of India (2010)
3 Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurements, Leslie Crombwell, Fred.J.Weibell,
Trich.A.Pfeiffer, Prentice Hall of India (1997).
Reference Books
1 Quantum Mechanics, Sathya Prakash, C.K.Singh, Kedar Nath Ram Nath&Co.(1997)
2 Quantum Mechanics, Schiff, Tata McGraw-Hill, second edition, (1968).
Reference Books
1 Concept of Modern Physics, Arthur Beiser, McGraw-Hill, (2007).
2 Introduction to Modern Physics, F K Richtmyer Etal, McGraw-Hill; 6th edition (1969).
I. DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
II. MICROPROCESSORS
Core/Elective/SBS PRACTICAL V 0 0 3 3
Should have the fundamental knowledge of C Syllabus
Pre-requisite 2020 - 21
and C++ Programming Version
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. Develop Programming concepts in C and C++
2. Apply Programming concepts of C and C++ to various programmes
3. Write C and C++ programmes for Physics oriented problems.
PROGRAMMING IN C++
11. Write a C++ program to read any two numbers through the key board and to perform simple
arithmetic operations (Use Do While loop).
12. Write a C++ program to display the name of the day in a week, depending upon the number
entered through the keyboard using Switch – case statement.
13. Write a C++ program to perform Matrix addition.
14. Write a C++ program for matrix multiplication.
15. Write a C++ program to find the inverse of a matrix.
16. Write a C++ program to find the modulus of the given number.
17. Write a C++ program to compare two files printing the character position where they are equal
and where they differ.
18. Write a C++ program to find resultant value of three capacitances C1, C2 and C3 connected in
(i) series and (ii) parallel.
19. Write a C++ program to measure the resonant frequency of the LCR parallel circuit.
20. Write a C++ program to estimate the half-life period of a radioactive substance for the given
value of decay constant λ.
Reference Books
1 Solar Energy Utilization - G.D. Rai Khhanna Publishers, (1995)
2 Engineering Physics - II- M. Arumugham, Anuradha Publishers (2010)
Reference Books
1 Electricity and Magnetism, R. Murugesan, S.Chand, (2017).
2 Hydrostatics, A. S. Ramsey, Cambridge University Press, (2017).
3 Solar energy Utilization, G.D. Rai, Khanna Publisers, (1987).
2 test the cables during installation of cable based on cable selection criteria. K3
3 analyze the attenuation and dispersion in an optical fibre. K4
4 calculate the efficiency, modulation bandwidth and spectral emission of light K5
sources.
5 use the knowledge to make varied link and networking. K6
K1 - Remember; K2 - Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate; K6 - Create
Reference Books
1 Optical Fibres and Fibre Optic Communication Systems, R.K.Puri and V.K.Babbar, S.
Chand & CO
2 Introduction to Fiber Optics, Ajoy Ghatak, K. Thyagarajan, Cambridge (2009)
2 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq-Gm0yRYwTgr7v3HhdrI_Kcc38369fw-
Course Designed By: Mr. J. William Charles
Reference Books
1 Biophysics, S. Thiravia Raj, Saras Publication, (2009).
2 Basic Biophysics for Biologist, M. Daniel, Agro-Bios, (1998).
Reference Books
1 Fundamentals of Geophysics, William Lowrie, Andreas Fichtner, Cambridge University Press,
(1997).
2 Exploration Geophysics, Mamdouh R. Gadallah , Ray Fisher, Springer Science & Business
Media, (2008).
Reference Books
1 PC Software for Windows Made Simple, R.K. Taxali, Tata McGrawHill Publishing Company,
(1998).
2 Internet of Things, Srinivasa K.G., Siddesh G.M.,Hanumantha Raju R., Cengage Learning India
Pvt. Ltd (2018)
Related Online Contents [MOOC, SWAYAM, NPTEL, Websites etc.]
1 Google Docs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJiUTXGv3PE&vl=en
2 Google Sheet : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIkZ1sPmKNw
3 Google Calendar and Google Meet : https://youtu.be/PKuBtQuFa-8
4 IOT : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrwbeOIlc68
Course Designed By: Dr. S. Prasath, Coordinator, E-learning cell, Nandha Arts & Science
College, Erode
Module:1 2 hours
Electron - hole pair formation and recombination, absorption in semiconductor direct and indirect
band gap semiconductors.
Module:2 2 hours
Effect of electric field on absorption, Franz-Keldysh effect in semiconductors.
Module:3 2 hours
Light Emitting Diodes — Materials for light emitting diodes, Principle of action of LED,
expression for light power in terms of photon energy, homo structured LED and Hetero junction
LED, drawbacks of homo structured LED.
Module:4 2 hours
Types of LED structures—planar, dome type, surface emitter, edge emitter, super luminescent
structure.
Module:5 2 hours
Performance characteristics of LED—Optical output power-current characteristics, forward current
voltage characteristics.
Module:6 2 hours
Performance characteristics of LED—Optical output power-current characteristics, forward current
voltage characteristics, Modulation bandwidth, power bandwidth product, Lifetime, Rise time/fall
time, reliability,
Module:7 2 hours
Internal quantum efficiency, advantages / disadvantages of using LED. Numerical problems
Module:8 2 hours
Organic light emitting diodes (OLED), The principle of OLED, characterisation, structure,
efficiency, multilayer OLED.
Module:9 2 hours
Important parameters of photo detectors, Detector responsivity, spectral response range, response
time, quantum efficiency, capacitance, noise characteristics.
Module:10 2 hours
Absorption of radiation—absorption coefficient, mention of expression for photocurrent, long
wavelength cut off, direct and indirect absorption T.
Module:11 2 hours
Types of photodiodes—Junction photodiodes, pin diode, avalanche photodiodes, CCD
photodetectors; Comparison of different detectors, Photomultiplier tubes.
Module:12 2 hours
Phototransistors—characteristics. Photo conductive detectors—expression for photoconductive gain.
Numerical problems.
Module:13 2 hours
Solar cell—IV characteristics, efficiency, materials
Module:14 2 hours
Organic photovoltaic diodes (OPVD)—fundamental process, exciton absorption, exciton
dissociation
Module:15 2 hours
Charge transport, charge collection, characterisation. numerical problems
Reference Books
1 Fibre Optic Communication, Agarwal D C, Wheeler Publications, (1996).
2 Optical Communication, Katiyar S, S K Kataria and Sons, (2010).
3 Optoelectronics and Photonics: Principles and Practices, Kasap S O, Pearson, (2013).
Module:1 2 hours
Introduction of materials testing -Classification of materials tests – Overview of non-destructive
testing methods.
Module:2 2hours
Various NDT methods- selection of NDT methods-Visual Inspection.
Module:3 2hours
Introduction-principle-types of visual testing- Experiments used in visual inspection -Applications.
Module:4 2 hours
Liquid Penetrant Testing – Principles - Testing Process - penetrant materials – Developers.
Module:5 2 hours
Penetrant testing methods- Interpretation of results- Applications.
Module:6 2 hours
Magnetic Particle Testing- Magnetic testing methods-Interpretation and evaluation of test
indications. - Application of Magnetic particle Inspection.
Module:7 2 hours
Thermography principles- Contact and non-contact inspection methods-Techniques for applying
liquid crystals-Advantages and limitation.
Module:8 2 hours
Infrared radiation and infrared detectors-Generation of eddy currents, Properties of eddy currents
Module:9 2 hours
Eddy current sensing elements, Probes, Instrumentation, Types of arrangement, Applications,
advantages, Limitations, Interpretation/Evaluation.
Module:10 2 hours
Ultrasonic and acoustic emission testing - Basics of ultrasonic waves- Principle- Equipment for
ultrasonic testing- Testing methods.
Module:11 2 hours
Ultrasonic transducers- Mode of displays- Application.
Module:12 2 hours
Introduction- Basic principle- Instrumentation of acoustic emission testing- Modes- Four channel
data acquisition- Applications.
Module:13 2 hours
Radiography testing - Principle-Equipment of Radiography Testing-film and film less techniques-
types and use of filters and screens.
Module:14 2 hours
Characteristics of films -graininess, density, speed, contrast-characteristic curves- Radiographic
techniques.
Module:15 2 hours
Fluoroscopy- Xerography-Computed Radiography- Computed Tomography.
Reference Books
1 Handbook of Non-destructive evaluation, Charles, J. Hellier, McGraw Hill Professional,
(2001).
2 Introduction to Non-destructive testing: a training guide,Paul E Mix, Wiley, 2nd Edition
New Jersey, (2005).
Module:1 2 hours
Physiological Assist Devices: -Introduction – pacemakers – pace maker batteries.
Module:2 2 hours
Artificial heart valves – nerve and muscle stimulators.
Module:3 2 hours
Heart lung machine – kidney machine.
Module:4 2 hours
Operation theatre equipment: Introduction – surgical diathermy – ventilators – anesthesia
machine.
Module:5 2 hours
Cardiac output measurements – pulmonary function analysers – gas analysers.
Module:6 2 hours
Blood gas analysers – oxymeters – elements of intensive care monitoring.
Module:7 2 hours
Bio-Telemetry: Elements of bio-telemetry system.
Module:8 2 hours
Design of a bio-telemetry system – radio telemetry system.
Module:9 2 hours
Problems in implant telemetry – uses of bio-telemetry.
Module:10 2 hours
Safety instrumentation Introduction – radiation safety instrumentation.
Module:11 2 hours
Physiological effects due to 50 Hz current passage – electrical accidents in hospitals.
Module:12 2 hours
Devices to protect against electrical hazards – hospital architecture.
Module:13 2 hours
Advances in bio-medical instrumentation: Introduction – computers in medicine – lasers in
medicine.
Module:14 2 hours
Endoscopes – cryogenic surgery – CT scan – ultrasonic imaging.
Module:15 2 hours
MRI – biofeedback instrumentation – biomaterials.
Reference Books
1 Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurements, Leslie Cromwell, Fred J. Weibell And Erich
A. Pfeiffer, Measurements Prentice Hall of India (1997).
2 Handbook of biomedical instruments, Khandpur. R.S, Tata McGraw Hill Company (2003).
1. acquire knowledge about different types of electronic devices and about some storage materials.
2. understand the selection process which will be used in industries.
3. create various electronic and optoelectronic devices using suitable materials.
Module:1 2 hours
Selection of materials for different devices: Selection Criteria- Operating Parameters-
Manufacturing Process-Functional Requirements-Cost consideration.
Module:2 2 hours
Engineering Requirements-Types of Materials-Examples of selection criteria.
Module:3 2 hours
Modern Engineering materials: Metallic Glasses-Structure-Preparation-Properties-Applications.
Module:4 2 hours
Shape memory alloys- Introduction-Structural Changes-General Characteristics-Characterization
Techniques-Commercial SMAs-Applications.
Module:5 2 hours
IC Packaging Materials. Introduction-IC packing-Package type-Package materials.
Module:6 2 hours
Display Devices: Introduction-Electroluminescence process- LED materials.
Module:7 2 hours
Fabrication of LED - Applications - Active and passive display devices.
Module:8 2 hours
Liquid crystals-Types -General features of liquid crystals-liquid crystal display systems-TN-LED
(twisted nematic liquid crystal display) - merits and Demerits.
Module:9 2 hours
Magnetic Data Storage Devices: Basics of magnetic materials and their parameters - Memory
concepts
Module:10 2 hours
Magnetic surface storage devices-magnetic Disc Memories
Module:11 2 hours
Flexible disc storage systems-Floppy disks- Magnetic Tapes and drives-Magnetic Bubble materials
Module:12 2 hours
Rare earth garnets-Magnetic Bubble memories - Charge Couple devices – Applications.
Module:13 2 hours
Optical Data Storage Devices: Principle-Disc data storage- Structure and operating principle of
CD-ROM.
Module:14 2 hours
Magneto-optical storage system (recording and reading) - Data storage and retrieval methods.
Module:15 2 hours
Holography data storage-principle-storing and retrieving digital data-Applications of Holography.
Reference Books
1 Material science, O.P.Khanna, Dhanpat Rai Publications, (2004).
2 Semiconductor Physics and Optoelectronics, M.Arumugam, Anuradha Agencies,(2003).
1AF/
Course code L T P C
3AF ALLIED PHYSICS-I
Allied Paper 4 0 0 4
The students are expected to know the
Syllabus
Pre-requisite fundamental of properties of matter, heat and 2020-21
electricity. Version
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of this course are to:
1. understand the behavior of matter in everyday life.
2. acquire .skill of solving related problems.
3. get clear idea about properties of matter, electricity and magnetism.
Reference Books
1 A Text Book of electronics, R.S Sedha, S.Chand & Co. Ltd. Reprint (2008).
2 Modern Physics, Sehgal.Choppa, Sehgal, S.Chand & Co
Related Online Contents [MOOC, SWAYAM, NPTEL, Websites etc.]
1 https://www.askiitians.com/revision-notes/physics/atomic-physics/
2 https://www.askiitians.com/revision-notes/physics/nuclear-physics/
3 https://www.askiitians.com/revision-notes/physics/solid-and-electronic-device/
Course Designed By: Dr. P. Sagunthala and Dr. P. Yasotha
Syllabus
(With effect from 2020 – 21)
Program Code:
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
Bharathiar University
(A State University, Accredited with “A“ Grade by NAAC and
13th Rank among Indian Universities by MHRD-NIRF)
Coimbatore 641 046, INDIA
LIST OF ELECTIVE PAPERS
(Colleges can choose any one of the papers from each section as electives)
Elective – I A Principles of Programming Concepts and C Programming
B Energy Physics
C Agricultural Physics
Elective – II A Digital and Microprocessor
B Optical Fibers and Fiber Optic Communication Systems
C Bio-Physics
Elective - III A Object Oriented Programming with C++
B Geo Physics
C Industry Automation & Its Applications (Industry 4.0)
I. THEORY
TOTAL EXTERNAL INTERNAL Overall Passing
MARKS Max. Passing Max. Marks Minimum
Marks Minimum (Internal + External)
100 75 30 25 40
75 55 22 20 30
II. PRACTICALS
TOTAL EXTERNAL INTERNAL Overall Passing
MARKS Max. Passing Max. Marks Minimum
Marks Minimum (Internal + External)
100 60 24 40 40
75 45 18 30 30
50 30 12 20 20
The following question paper patterns shall be followed for OBE pattern syllabi for the
candidates admitted from the academic year 2020-21 wherever applicable otherwise
provided in syllabi itself.
The General Awareness paper to have multiple choice questions (with four option) to be
evaluated by using OMR. For other courses in Part IV namely, Environmental Studies,
Value Education – Human Rights, Yoga for Human Excellence and Women’s Rights the
question paper pattern should be 5 out of 10. Each question carries 10 marks.