Syllabus: M.Sc. Physics
Syllabus: M.Sc. Physics
M.Sc. Physics
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
And
ELECTRONICS
DR. RAM MANOHAR LOHIYA AVADH UNIVERSITY
FAIZABAD-224001 (INDIA)
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M.SC. PHYSICS
M.Sc. PREVIOUS - SEMESTER I
Th+S*
y PH 101: Mathematical Physics 70+30
y PH 102: Quantum Mechanics - I 70+30
y PH 103: Semiconductor Devices & Circuits 70+30
y PH 104: Solid State Physics- I 70+30
y PRACTICAL-I: Electronics Devices and Circuit Lab 200
TOTAL MARKS OF FIRST SEMESTER 600
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PAPER- II: PH 102: QUANTUM MECHANICS - I
Matrix formulation and theory of angular momentum: Bra and Ket Notation, Matrix
form of wave function, Matrix representation of observable, Change of basis. Equation of
motion in Matrix form, Schrodinger, Heisenberg and interaction representation. Matrix
theory of linear harmonic oscillator and general proof of uncertainty principle in Matrix
mechanics. Angular momentum operators, Commutation relation of angular momentum,
Ladder operators, Addition of Angular momenta, Clebsch-Gordon Coefficients (j1=1/2,
j2=1/2 and j1=1, j2=1/2), Pauli matrices.
Klein-Gorden and Dirac equation: K.G. equation, Plane wave solution of Dirac
equation. Negative energy states and prediction of positron, Spin and Intrinsic magnetic
moment of Dirac electron.
REFERENCES: -
1. Quantum Mechanics by L. I. Schiff
2. Quantum Mechanics by Pauling & Wilson
3. Quantum Mechanics by B. K. Agrawal
4. Quantum Mechanics by Merzbacher
5. Quantum Mechanics by Ghatak & Lokanathan
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PAPER III: PH 103: SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES & CIRCUITS
Oscillators: General theory of operation, Phase Shift, Wien’s Bridge, Hartley, Collpit and
Crystal Oscillators.
References:
1. Electronic Devices & Circuits: Mottershed
2. Electronic Devices & Circuits: Milliman and Halkias
3. Solid state Electronic devices: B. G. Streetman
4. Functional Electronics: Ramnan
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PAPER- IV: PH 104: SOLID STATE PHYSICS- I
Point Defects: Schottky defects and Frenkel defects. Colour centers: Trapped electron
(F) Center, Trapped hole (V) Center. Exciton: Frenkel Exciton and Mott – Wannier
Exciton.
Lattice Vibration: Normal modes of monoatomic and diatomic chains, Optical and
Acoustic modes, Quantization of Lattice Vibrations.
Free Electron Theory of Metals: Free electron model, some features of electrical
conductivity of metals, Density of states, free electron gas at 0K, Electron heat capacity,
Lorentz modifications to Drude model, Sommer field theory of electrical conduction and
Hall Effect.
Energy Bands: The Bloch theorem, The Kroning-Penney Model (Energy bands in
general periodic potential).Motion of electron in one dimension. Insulator, Semiconductor
& Metals. Tight binding approximations, Brillioun zones.
References:
1. Solid state Physics by A-J.Dekkar (McMillan and Co., London)
2. Introduction to Solid State Physics by C.Kittel (Wiley Eastern, New Delhi)
3. Elementary Solid State Physics: Principle and Application by Omar Ali (Addison
Wesley, London).
4. Solid State Physics by R.Kubo and T.Nagamiya (McGraw Hill, New York).
5. Electrons and Phonons by J.M.Ziman (Oxford University Press, London).
6. Solid State Theory by W.A. Harrison (McGraw Hill, New York).
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M.Sc. Previous – Second Semester
PAPER-I: PH 201: NUMERICAL ANALYSIS AND FORTRAN PROGRAMMING
References:
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PAPER-II:PH 202: QUANTUM MECHANICS -II
REFERENCES: -
1. Quantum Mechanics by L. I. Schiff
2. Quantum Mechanics by Pauling & Wilson
3. Quantum Mechanics by B. K. Agrawal
4. Quantum Mechanics by Merzbacher
5. Quantum Mechanics by Ghatak & Lokanathan
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PAPER-III: PH 203 THERMODYNAMICS AND STATISTICAL MECHANICS
Ideal gas in microcanonical, Canonical and Grand canonical ensembles, Gibbs paradox
and its resolution, Sackur-Tetrode relation.
Bose & Fermi Systems: Bose & Fermi distribution functions, Quantum theory of ideal
gas, Bose-Einstein condensation, Derivation of Planck’s formula, Thermionic and
Photoelectric emission.
Phase transition & Brownian motion: First and second order phase transition, (Order
parameters and Landau theory of Phase equilibrium), Fluctuations and Thermodynamic
Properties, Brownian motion (Langevin Theory)
References:
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PAPER-IV: PH 204: SOLID STATE PHYSICS-II
Dielectrics and Related Properties: Dielectrics and Gauss theorem, Dielectric constant
and polarizability: Electronic Polarization, Ionic Polarization and Orientations
Polarization, Langevin theory of Polarization in Polar Dielectrics, Internal fields in
Liquids and Solids, Clausius Mosotti relation, Lorentz – Lorentz formula,
Ferroelectricity, Dielectrics in Alternating field & Dielectric Loss.
References:
1. Solid state Physics by A-J.Dekkar (McMillan and Co., London)
2. Introduction to Solid State Physics by C.Kittel (Wiley Eastern, New Delhi)
3. Elementary Solid State Physics: Principle and Application by Omar Ali (Addison
Wesley, London).
4. Solid State Physics by S.O Pillai
5. Solid State Physics by R.Kubo and T.Nagamiya (McGraw Hill, New York).
6. Solid State Theory by W.A. Harrison (McGraw Hill, New York).
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M.Sc. Final – Third Semester
PAPER I: PH 301: NUCLEAR PHYSICS-I
Nuclear Forces: Binding Energy, Saturation of nuclear force, Central and Non-central
force, Spin dependent and exchange force, Von Weizsacker mass formula, Meson-theory
of nuclear force, Mass parabola, Deuteron problem, Quadrupole moment of Deuteron,
Scattering length, Determination of phase shift, Coherent scattering of slow neutrons,
shape independent effective range theory, proton-proton scattering, Neutron-proton
scattering at low energies.
Nuclear Models: Liquid drop model, Theory of fission, Bohr –Wheeler theory of
fission, Experimental evidence of shell effects, Shell model, Independent particle model,
Harmonic oscillator model, Spin orbit-interaction and explanation of magic number,
Schmidt limits, Collective model, Vibrational states, Rotational states.
References: -
1. Nuclear Physics By- D. C. Tayal
2. Nuclear Physics By- Evans
3. Nuclear Physics By- Roy and Nigam
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PAPER II: PH 302: CLASSICAL ELECTRODYNAMICS
REFERENCES
1-The classical theory of fields by L. D. Landan and E. M. Lifshitz.
2- Introduction to the classical electrodynamics by J. D. Jackson
3- Introduction to the Quantum Field theory by F. Mandal
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PAPER III: PH 303: INTIGRATED AND DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
Active filters( low pass & high pass of 1st & 2nd order), Comparator, Mutivibrator,
Schmitt trigger, Sample and hold circuit, triangular wave generator, Voltage Controlled
Oscillator, Phase locked loop(PLL) and its Application, A/D and D/A converter circits,
555 Timer..
Arithmetic Logic Operations And Circuits: Binary addition & substraction, Half adder,
Full adder, Half Subtractor, Full Subtractor, Controlled Inverter and Adder-Subtracter,
Data processing circuits: Multiplexers, Demultiplexers, Encoder and Decoder (1 of 16
Decoder, BCD Decoder and LED Decoder).
Flip-flop: R-S, D, T, J-K and J-K Master slave flip-flops. Asynchronous, Synchronous
and Mod counters. Serial, parallel shift registers and counters.
References:
1. Integrated Electronics by – Millman & Halkias
2. OPAMP and Linear Integrated Circuits By- R.A.Gayakwad
3. Linear Integrated Circuits By- Choudhary and Jain
4. Op. Amp and Linear Integrated circuit by Coughlin and Driscoll.
5. Digital Principle & Application By-Malvino Leach
6. Modern Digital Electronics By- R.P.Jain
7. Digital Electronics By Floyd
8. Digital Electronics By Goathmann
9. Digital Electronics By Tocci
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PAPER IV: PH 304: ELECTRONICS COMMUNICATION PRINCIPLES
REFERENCES:
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M.Sc. Final – Fourth Semester
PAPER I: PH 401: NUCLEAR PHYSICS-II
Nuclear Decay: Gamma’s theory of Alpha decay, Fermi theory of Beta-decay, Neutrino
hypothesis, Violation of parity conservation in β-decay, Gamma radiation (multipole
transitions), Internal conversion, Internal pair creation, Nuclear isomerism.
Fission reaction, Chain reaction, General aspects of nuclear reactor design, Indian
Reactors. Fusion Reaction.
Particle Physics: Types of interaction between elementary particles their strength and
general classification, Invariance and Conservation laws, Associated production and
strangeness, Lifetime, Spin and Parity of pions, Basic idea of quark’s structure of
elementary particles.
References: -
1. Nuclear Physics By- D. C. Tayal
2. Nuclear Physics By- Evans
3. Nuclear Physics By- Roy and Nigam
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PAPER-II: PH 402: ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSICS
Atomic Spectra: Spectra of one and many electron atoms, LS and jj coupling, Spin orbit
interaction, Fine structure, Zeeman, Paschan Back and Stark effects, Electric dipole
transitions and selection rules, X-ray spectra ( Characteristic of X- rays, Moseley’s Law),
Electronic Spectra: Electronic energy and total energy, vibration structure of electronic
transitions, progressions and sequences, rotational structure of electronic bands, band
head formation and band origin. Intensity distribution in vibrational structure, Frank-
Condon principle and its quantum mechanical formulation, intensity alternation in
rotational lines, Basics of NMR and ESR.
References:
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PAPER III: PH 403: MICROPROCESSOR AND COMPUTER ORGANIZATION
References:
1. Microprocessor by Goyankar
2. Microprocessor & Interfacing by Rafiquazzama (PHI)
3. Microprocessor & Interfacing by Douglas V Hall (TMH)
4. Microprocessor & Microcomputer by B. Ram
5. Computer Fundamentals by PK Jain (BPO)
6. Computer Fundamentals by B. Ram
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PAPER IV: PH 404: LASER AND OPTICAL COMMUNICATION
References:
1. Lasers and Non-Linear Optics by B. B. Laud (Wiley East. Ltd., New Delhi)
2. Laser and holographic Data processing by N.G. Bosov (Mir Publisher, Moscow)
3. Principles of communication- Taub & Schilling
4. Communication System- S.Haykins
5. Satellite Communication- D.C. Ararwal
6. Communication Principles- Kennedy
7. Microwave Devices- Liao
8. Optical fiber communication- Keiser &Senior
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Ordinance relating to newly adopted semester system in M.Sc.
course in Physics & Electronics, Faculty of Science
Ordinances
A candidate who has passed B. Sc. with Physics and or Electronics as a subject up
to IIIrd year and Mathematics as a subject at least up to second year and having minimum
50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university is eligible for admission.
Admission will be made on merit of entrance test/merit of qualifying exam.
The courses of M.Sc. Physics/Electronics degree shall consist of two academic
sessions and each session shall consist of two semesters.
A candidate enrolled for M.Sc. Physics/Electronics course shall be admitted to
semester examination after completing a regular course of study for at least 14 weeks in
each semester.
A candidate successful at all four M.Sc. Physics/Electronics semester
examinations as specified in the regulation will be awarded M.Sc. degree in
Physics(Electronics) /Electronics.
Regulations
1- The examination for semester system in M.Sc. course in Physics /Electronics shall
be by means of theory papers and practicals as specified in the examination
scheme which consist of
(a) Four theory papers, practical examination in each of the first, second and third
semesters.
(b) Four theory papers, practical examination, seminars and project viva in fourth
semester.
2- The name of the candidates successful in the semester system in M.Sc. course in
Physics/Electronics examination shall be arranged in the following classes.
(a) First class to those who secure 60% or more marks in aggregate.
(b) Second class to those who secure 45% or more marks in aggregate.
3- The pass marks in each semester shall be
(a) 30% marks in each theory papers subject to 40% marks in the total of theory.
(b) 40% marks in practical examinations/seminar/project.
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Ordinance Relating to Second Examination in newly adopted semester
system in M.Sc. course in Physics & Electronics, Faculty of Science
1- A candidate taking the main examination of newly adopted semester system in
M.Sc. course in Physics & Electronics Ist, IInd, IIIrd & IVth semester will be
eligible to appear in the second examination to be clubbed with respective
main examination of next consecutive year.
2- An examinee shall be allowed in the second examinations only under the
following circumstances
(a) It the examinee has scored not less than 30% marks in each theory paper and
not less than 40% marks in total of theory but has failed in practical on has
been unable to appear in practical examination the examinee may appear in
second examination in practical, No improvement is allowed in practical
examination.
(b) If, in an academic session, an examinee has scored not less than 40% marks in
total of all theory and in practical in each semester and has scored not
less than 40% marks in aggregate in each semester but has failed to score
30% or more marks in only one or two theory papers, the examinee may
appear in second examination in any two of these theory papers only in one
academic session.
(c) If an examinee has secured the pass marks or more in any main semester
examination but desires to improve his marks, the examinee may appear
in second examination in only one theory paper of his/her choice.
(d) Provided further that a candidate shall not be allowed to appear in more than
two theory papers in second examinations in an academic session.
3- A candidate for any of the second examination listed above shall apply not less
than 15 days before the latest for the commencement of the respective
examination to be held in next consecutive year/batch.
4- The candidate has to surrender his/her original marks sheet relating to the
corresponding semester examination to the controller of examination. He/She
shall be eligible to take second examination only when the original mark sheet
has been surrendered.
5- A candidate opting for the second examination shall be entitled to appear in
the respective main examination of next consecutive year only.
6- The students who have failed are not eligible to appear in the second
examination of the semester may appear as ex-student in the main examination
in next session.
7- The number of attempts in examination will be subject to university
ordinance and regulation.
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