Syllabus
Syllabus
(Physics)
Paper Code:PHYDSCT5.1 Paper Title: Mathematical Physics – I, Nuclear and Particle
Physics and Classical Mechanics
Teaching Hours: 4 Hrs / Week Marks: Th-80+IA-20
Total hours:60 Credits :3
Unit I
MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS – I
INTEGRAL TRANSFORMS
Fourier Series: Periodic functions. Orthogonality of sine and cosine functions, Dirichlet Conditions
(Statement only). Expansion of periodic functions in a series of sine and cosine functions and
determination of Fourier coefficients. Complex representation of Fourier series. Expansion of
functions with arbitrary period. Expansion of non-periodic functions over an interval. Even and odd
functions and their Fourier expansions. Application. Summing of Infinite Series.
Laplace transform: Definition, transform of elementary functions , inverse transforms, transform of
derivations, differentiation and integration of transforms, solutions of differential equations.
Difference between Laplace and Fourier transform.
15 Hours
Unit II
NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS - I
RADIOACTIVE DECAY, DETECTORS AND ACCELERATORS
Radioactive Decay : Laws of radioactive decay, half – life, mean life, decay constant; theory of
successive disintegration (expression for number of atoms of nth element in the chain – Bateman
equations); radioactive equilibrium (secular and transient - cases of long lived parent, short lived
parent, daughter and parent of nearly equal half – life).
Alpha decay : Range and energy, Geiger- Nuttal law , Characteristics of alpha spectrum, Gamow's
theory of alpha decay [Barrier height, tunneling effect, λ=Pf, f is the frequency of collision of
nucleon with the potential barrier; P is the probability of transmission through the barrier);
Barrier penetrability factor (no derivation). Derivation of Q-value-of alpha decay; Exact energy of
alpha particle emitted.
Alpha particle scattering : Rutherford's theory of alpha scattering (assuming the path to be hyperbolic).
Beta decay : Types of beta decay (electron, positron decay and electron capture) Characteristics
of beta spectrum and Pauli's neutrino hypothesis.
Detectors : Variation of ionization current with applied voltage in a gas counter, Proportional counter,
GM Counter (Construction, working, characteristics, efficiency and quenching).
Particle accelerators : Linear accelerator, Cyclotron, Betatron
15 Hours
Unit III
NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS - II
NUCLEAR REACTIONS AND PARTICLE PHYSICS
NUCLEAR REACTIONS : Types of reactions, Conservation laws in nuclear reactions with examples,
derivation of Q – value for reactions using the energy – momentum conservation, exoergic and
endoergic reactions, threshold energy , reaction rate, reaction cross – section, concept of direct
and compound reactions, resonance reaction; Power reactors.
ELEMENTARY PARTICLES : Classification of elementary particles, Fundamental interactions
Reference Books:
1) Mathematical Physics ---H. K. Dass and Dr. Rama Verma
2) Mathematical Methods for Physicists (4th Edition) George Arfken and
Hans J. Weber Academic Press San Diego(1995).
3) Mathematical Physics - P.K. Chatopadhyay-Wiley Eastern Limited New
Delhi (1990).
4) Introduction to mathematical Physics – Charlie Harper, Prentice-Hall of
India Private Limited New-Delhi (1995)
5) Mathematical Physics - M.L.Boas
6) Atomic and Nuclear Physics, S. N. Ghoshal: Vol. II. ( 2000)
7) Alpha, beta and gamma spectroscopy, K. Seighbahn: Vol. I and II, John Wiley (1967)
8) Introductory nuclear Physics by Kenneth S. Krane (Wiley India Pvt. Ltd., 2008).
9) Nuclear Physics, D C Tayal, Himalaya Publishing House, 5th Edition
10) Concepts of nuclear physics by Bernard L. Cohen. (Tata Mcgraw Hill, 1998).
11) Introduction to the physics of nuclei & particles, R.A. Dunlap. (Thomson Asia, 2004)
12) Introduction to Elementary Particles, D. Griffith, John Wiley & Sons 2nd revised ed (2008)
13) Quarks and Leptons, F. Halzen and A.D. Martin, Wiley India, New Delhi( 2008)
14) Basic ideas and concepts in Nuclear Physics - An Introductory Approach by K. Heyde
(IOP- Institute of Physics Publishing, (2004).
15) Radiation detection and measurement, G.F. Knoll (John Wiley & Sons, (2000).
16) Theoretical Nuclear Physics, J.M. Blatt & V.F.Weisskopf (Dover Pub.Inc., (1991)
17) Classical Mechanics: Goldstein, Narosa Publishing Pvt. Ltd. (1998).
18) Introduction to Classical Mechanics: R. G. Takwale & P. S. Puranik.-Tata McGraw Hill, New
Delhi (1997).
19) Classical Mechanics, Aruldas
Unit I
QUANTUM MECHANICS – I
Failure of Classical Physics to explain the phenomena such as stability of atom, atomic spectra,
black body radiation, photoelectric effect, Compton effect and specific heat of solids, Planck’s
quantum theory, Explanation of the above effects on the basis of quantum mechanics
[Experimental observation, failure of classical theory, quantum mechanical explanation,
Photoelectric effect -Einstein’s explanation, Compton Effect – mention of expression for
wavelength shift (no derivation), Specific heat of solids -Einstein’s and Debye’s explanation of
specific heat (qualitative). Stability of atom and atomic spectra, Black body radiation [Mention of
Planck’s equation, arrive at Wien’s and Rayleigh-Jean’s equation for energy distribution from
Planck’s equation].
de Broglie’s hypothesis of matter waves (𝜆 in terms of momentum, energy, temperature for
monatomic gas molecules); Thomson’s experiment; Davisson and Germer’s experiment – normal
incidence method; Concept of wave packet, Group velocity and particle velocity (relation between
group velocity and particle velocity) Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle - different forms; Gamma
ray microscope experiment; Application to Non – existence of electron in nucleus.
15 Hours
Unit II
ELECTRONICS - I
Semiconductors
Distinction between metals, semiconductors and insulators based on band theory (qualitative).
Intrinsic semiconductors - concept of holes – effective mass - expression for carrier concentration
(derivation for both holes and electrons) and electrical conductivity – extrinsic semiconductors –
concept of doping. Formation of P-N junction, depletion region, barrier potential (qualitative),
Biased P-N junction, drift and diffusion current –expression for diode current.
Special Diodes: Zener diode – characteristics and its use as a voltage regulator. Photo diodes, Solar
cells and LED (working principle with energy level diagram).
Transistors: Transistor action, Characteristics (CE mode), DC Biasing , Load line analysis (Operating
Point, Fixed Bias – Forward bias of Base – Emitter, collector – emitter loop, transistor saturation,
Load line analysis ; Voltage divider bias – Transistor saturation, Load line analysis)
Transistor as an amplifier(CE mode); . H-parameters.
15 Hours
Unit III
ELECTRONICS - II
Oscillators:Transistor as an oscillator, comparison between amplifier and oscillator, Classification
of oscillators-damped and undamped oscillators, the oscillatory circuit, Barkhausen Criterion,
frequency of oscillatory current, essentials of a feedback LC oscillator. Hartely and Phase shift
oscillators
1) Quantum Mechanics, B.H. Bransden and C.J. Joachain, 2nd Edition, Pearson Education (2004)
2) Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, David J. Griffiths, 2nd Edition, Pearson Education ,(2005)
3) Modern Quantum Mechanics, J.J. Sakurai, Pearson Education, (2000)
4) Principles of Quantum Mechanics, Ghatak and Lokanathan, Macmillan, (2004)
5) Concepts of Modern Physics, Beiser 3rd edition, Student edition, New Delhi (1981).
6) Principles of Electronics by V K Mehta and Rohit Mehta, SChand & Company, Eleventh Edition, (2008).
7) Electricity & Electronics, D C Tayal, Himalaya Publishing House, Sixth Edition(1988)
8) Basic Electronics & Linear Circuits, NN Bhargava, DC Kulshrestha & SC Gupta, TMH Publishing Company
Limited, 28th Reprint, (1999).
9) Basic electronics by B Basavraj, Vikas publication, 2nd edition.
10) Op-amp and linear integrated circuits, R. A. Gayakwad, Pearson education.
11) Electronic devises, Thomas Floyd, Pearson publications (ninth edition 201).
12) Optoelectronics – By Ajay Ghatak.
13) Fiber optic communication – By D.C. Agarwal.
14) Fiber optical communication – By Keiser.
15) Introduction to Optical Electronics – By J.Wilson & Hawkes PHI.
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Fifth Semester B.Sc. (Chemistry)
Paper Code: CHEDSET 5.2A Paper Title: Chemistry-5A
Teaching Hours: 4 H / Week Marks: Th-80+IA-20
Total hours:60 Credits :3
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B.Sc V Semester-Mathematics
Paper Code: MATDSET 5.1 Paper Title: Real Analysis
Teaching Hours: 4 Hrs / Week Marks: Theory-80+IA-20
Teaching Hours: 60Hrs Credits: 03
UNIT-I
Riemann Integration I-: Partition of a set. The upper and lower sums. Necessary and sufficient
conditions for integrability. Algebra of integrable functions (constant,sum, difference,
product, quotient, and modulus)
12 Hours
UNIT – II
Riemann Integration II:Integrability of continuous functions, monotonic functions.
Fundamental theorem of integral calculus, Change of variables, Integration by parts. The first
and second mean value theorems (Bonnet & Weirstrass form) of integral calculus.
12 Hours
UNIT – III
Improper integrals: Improper integrals of first and second kind. Comparison tests.Abel’s test
and Dirichlet’s test.
12 Hours
UNIT – IV
Beta and Gamma functions:.Properties, Relation between Beta & Gamma functions and their
convergence and Duplication formula.
12 Hours
UNIT-V
Differentiation under integral sign(Leibnitz theorem), Double and triple integrals, areas and
volumes (Cartesian coordinates).
12 Hours
UNIT-I
Solutions of Algebraic and transcendental equations: Bisection method, Iteration method,
Newton-Raphson method.
Numerical solutions of non-homogeneous systems of linear algebraic equations by Jacobi
Iteration Method and Gauss-Seidel Iteration method.
12 Hours
UNIT-II
Finite Differences: Operators ∆ (Delta), (Del) &E (Shift), Definitions and their properties,
nth order difference of a polynomial,
Interpolation: Newton Gregory forward and backward difference interpolation formulae
and examples. Lagrange’s interpolation formula and examples.
12 Hours
UNIT-III
Numerical differentiation: Forward and backward difference formulae. Computation of first
and second ordered derivatives.
Numerical integration: General Quadrature formula, Trapezoidal rule, Simpson 1/3rdand 3/8th
rules.
12 Hours
UNIT-IV
Solution of initial value problems: by ordinary linear first order differential equations by
Taylor’s series, Euler’s, Picard and Runge- Kutta method of order four.
12 Hours
UNIT-V
Difference equations: Basic definitions, order and degree, solution, formation of first and
second linear difference equations with constant coefficients (simple examples).
12 Hours
This course is to get exposure with various aspects of instruments and their usage through hands-on
mode. Experiments listed below are to be done in continuation of the topics
Unit I
Basic of Measurement: Instruments accuracy, precision, sensitivity, resolution range etc. Errors in
measurements and loading effects. Multimeter: Principles of measurement of dc voltage and dc
current, ac voltage, ac current and resistance. Specifications of a multimeter and their significance.
Electronic Voltmeter: Advantage over conventional multimeter for voltage measurement with
respect to input impedance and sensitivity. Principles of voltage, measurement (block diagram
only). Specifications of an electronic Voltmeter/ Multimeter and their significance.
AC millivoltmeter: Type of AC millivoltmeters: Amplifier- rectifier, and rectifier- amplifier. Block
diagram ac millivoltmeter, specifications and their significance.
Cathode Ray Oscilloscope: Block diagram of basic CRO. Construction of CRT, Electron gun,
electrostatic focusing and acceleration (Explanation only– no mathematical treatment), brief
discussion on screen phosphor, visual persistence & chemical composition. Time base operation,
synchronization. Front panel controls. Specifications of a CRO and their significance.
15 Hours
Unit II
Use of CRO for the measurement of voltage (dc and ac frequency, time period. Special features of
dual trace, introduction to digital oscilloscope, probes. Digital storage Oscilloscope: Block diagram
and principle of working.
Signal Generators and Analysis Instruments: Block diagram, explanation and specifications of low
frequency signal generators. pulse generator, and function generator. Brief idea for testing,
specifications. Distortion factor meter, wave analysis.
Impedance Bridges & Q-Meters: Block diagram of bridge. working principles of basic (balancing
type) RLC bridge. Specifications of RLC bridge. Block diagram & working principles of a Q- Meter.
Digital LCR bridges.
Digital Multimeter: Block diagram and working of a digital multimeter. Working principle of time
interval, frequency and period measurement using universal counter/frequency counter, time-
base stability, accuracy and resolution. 15 Hours
The test of lab skills will be of the following test items:
1. Use of an oscilloscope.
2. CRO as a versatile measuring device.
3. Circuit tracing of Laboratory electronic equipment,
4. Use of Digital multimeter/VTVM for measuring voltages
5. Circuit tracing of Laboratory electronic equipment,
6. Winding a coil / transformer.
7. Study the layout of receiver circuit.
8. Trouble shooting a circuit