LOK JAGRUTI UNIVERSITY (LJU)

INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Department of Electronics and Communication (707)
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) – Semester – I
Course Code: 117071192 Teaching Scheme
Lecture Tutorial Practical Total
Course Name: Physics Credit
(L) (T) (P) Hours
Category of Course: Basic Science Course (BSC)
--- 3 0 2 4 30
Prerequisite Course:

Syllabus

Unit Teaching
Topic Prerequisite Topic Successive Topic
No. Hours

Dielectrics
1.1 Basic terms related to Dielectrics --- ---
Basic terms related to dielectrics ---
1.2 Polarization mechanisms (No derivations)
(117071192-Unit-1.1)
1.3 Internal / local field (No derivations) and Polarization mechanisms (117071192- --- 3
01
Clausius-Mosotti equation Unit-1.2) (10%)

1.4 Types of dielectric materials --- ---

--- Charging and discharging of capacitor
1.5 Applications (Capacitors & Transformers)
(017012291 – Unit-1.4)
Magnetic Materials
2.1 Basic terms related to magnetism --- ---
Basic terms related to magnetism ---
2.2 Magnetic moment (No derivations)
(117071192-Unit-2.1) 3
02
2.3 Types of magnetic materials --- --- (10%)
2.4 Hysteresis and Hard and Soft Magnetic Basic terms related to magnetism ---
materials (Domain theory not included) (117071192-Unit-2.1)
2.5 Applications (Magnetic hard disc) --- ---
Ultrasonics
3.1 Definition and properties --- ---
3.2 Generation methods --- --- 3
03 Generation methods (117071192-Unit- ---
3.3 Detection methods (10%)
3.2)
3.4 Applications (Welding, drilling/cutting, --- ---
SONAR, cleaning)
Laser
4.1 Characteristics of Laser --- ---
4.2 Einstein’s theory --- ---
04 4.3 Basic concepts related to Laser Einstein’s theory (117071192-Unit-4.2) --- 3
Basic concepts related to Laser --- (10%)
4.4 Types of Laser
(117071192-Unit-4.3)
4.5 Applications (Laser in material --- ---
processing, cutting, holography)
Fibre Optics
5.1 Introduction --- ---
5.2 Advantages of Fibre optic system over --- ---
conventional system
5.3 Construction and basic principle --- --- 3
05
Construction and basic principle --- (10%)
5.4 Acceptance angle and Numerical aperture
(117071192-Unit-5.3)
5.5 Types of fibre optic cables (V-number not --- ---
to be included)
5.6 Fibre optic communication link --- ---
Semiconductors
6.1 Properties and types of Semiconductors --- ---
6.2 Carrier statistics in Semiconductors (Only Properties and types of Semiconductors ---
intrinsic semiconductors to be covered) (117071192-Unit-6.1) 3
06
(10%)
6.3 Carrier Generation (creation of EHP) and Properties and types of Semiconductors ---
carrier recombination (117071192-Unit-6.1)
6.4 Carrier Transport (drift and diffusion) --- ---

Basic Diodes
Basic idea about forward bias, reverse 3
07 Properties and types of Semiconductors (10%)
7.1 PN junction diode bias of Diode and VI characteristics
(117071192-Unit-7.1)
(017012291 – Unit-8.1)
 7.2 Energy band diagrams of PN junction ---
PN junction diode (117071192-Unit-7.1)
diode
7.3 Avalanche and Zener breakdown --- ---
---
7.4 Zener diode ---

Digital Circuits
8.1 Basic gates AND, OR, NOT, NAND, --- ---
NOR, EX-OR, EX-NOR, Universal Gates 3
08
8.2 Boolean algebra --- --- (10%)
PN Junction Diode (117071192-Unit-7.1) ---
8.3 Building AND, OR Gate with diodes

Measurements
9.1 Four probe method --- ---
2
09 9.2 Hall effect --- --- (7%)
9.3 Van der Pauw method --- ---
9.4 Hot probe method --- ---
Special Purpose Diodes
Carrier Generation (creation of EHP) and ---
10.1 Light emitting diode carrier recombination (117071192-Unit-
6.3)
10.2 LDR --- --- 4
10
Carrier Generation (creation of EHP) and --- (13%)
10.3 Photodiode carrier recombination (117071192-Unit-
6.3)
10.4 Photovoltaic effect and PV cell (solar cell) --- ---
10.5 Metal-semiconductor diodes --- ---

Sr No. Practical Title Link to Theory Syllabus

1 To find out the velocity & compressibility of liquid using Ultrasonic Interferometer. Unit-3
2 To find out the wavelength of LASER source using Diffraction. Unit-4
3 To find out the Numerical Aperture of a Fiber optic cable. Unit-5
4 Understanding the working of PN Junction diode & plotting the V-I characteristics. Unit-7
5 Study and plot the characteristics of Zener diode. Unit-7
6 To find the bandgap of germanium PN Junction diode. Unit-7
7 To verify truth table of AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, EX-OR, EX-NOR gates Unit-8
8 Understanding the characteristics of Photodiode and Solar cell. Unit-9
9 To find the resistivity of semiconductor using Four probe method. Unit-10
10 Study and plot the characteristics of Light emitting diode. Unit-10

Major Components/ Equipment

Sr. No. Component/Equipment
1 Ultrasonic Interferometer, measuring cell, frequency generator, given liquid.
2 Optical bench, laser source, Optical screen, Double convex lens, Slit and Diffraction.
Patch Cords, Fibre optic Numerical Aperture measurement kit, 1 side connectorised ½ meter fibre cables of different diameters (1mm diameter
3
plastic fibre & 0.5mm diameter plastic at 600nm).
4 PN Junction diode trainer kit.
5 Zener diode trainer kit
6 Diode trainer kit, mercury thermometer.
7 . Logic gates trainer kit
8 Four probe apparatus, sample (a Ge crystal in form of a chip), oven, thermometer, constant power supply, oven power supply, panel meters for
measurement of current and voltage.
9 LED trainer kit.
10 Photodiode trainer kit, bulb, Solar cell trainer kit, solar panel, bulb.
 Proposed Theory + Practical Evaluation Scheme by Academicians
(% Weightage Category Wise and it’s Marks Distribution)

L: 3 T: 0 P: 2
Note : In Theory Group, Total 4 Test (T1+T2+T3+T4) will be conducted for each subject.
Each Test will be of 25 Marks.
Each Test Syllabus Weightage: Range should be 20% - 30%
Total
Group (Theory or Group (Theory or
Subject Category % Weightage Marks Weightage
Practical) Practical) Credit
Credit
Theory MCQ 45% 60
Theory Theory Descriptive 13% 17
3
Theory Formulas and Derivation 6% 7
Theory Numerical 11% 16

Expected Theory % 75% Calculated Theory % 75% 100

4
Practical Individual Project 0% 0
Practical Group Project 9% 35
Practical 1 Internal Practical Evaluation (IPE) 16% 65
Practical Viva 0% 0
Practical Seminar 0% 0

Expected Practical % 25% Calculated Practical % 25% 100

Overall % 100% 100% 200

Course Outcome
Upon completion of the course students will be able to
CO1 Acquire proficiency in the intricate principles of dielectrics, magnetism and electrodynamics to effectively apply them across diverse engineering
context.
CO2 Comprehending the intricate mechanisms behind ultrasound for sensing and communication as well as unraveling the diverse physics, classifications
and wide ranging applications of lasers across various fields.
CO3 Grasping the rudiments of Fiber optic communication, delving into the intricacies of Semiconductor properties, types, carrier statistics, generation
and transport mechanisms, and gaining a profound insight into the functionality and practical application of basic diodes.
CO4 Deepening understanding of special purpose diodes and their myriad applications, while concurrently exploring an array of management techniques
indispensable for precise material selection and electric component design.
Suggested Reference Books
1 Engineering Physics by G Vijayakumari, Vikas Publication
2 Engineering Physics by V Rajendran, Mc Graw Hill Education
3 Engineering Physics by Dattu Joshi, Mc Graw Hill Education
4 Engineering Physics by Dr. Rakesh Dogra, Katson books
5 Solid State Physics by S O Pillai, New Age International publishers

List of Open Source Software/Learning website

1 http://nptel.ac.in/
Practical Project/Hands on Project
Sr. No. Practical List Linked with Unit
1 Design a system showing uninterrupted power regulation in process industry. Unit 01
2 Design an electric bell for an office. Unit 02
Water enters a typical garden hose of diameter 1.6 cm with a velocity of 3 m/s. Calculate the exit velocity of water from the
3 garden hose when a nozzle of diameter 0.5 cm is attached to the end of the hose. Also specify, what will be the divergence in Unit 03
this case.
4 Design a piezoelectricity-based visitor sensing doormat. Unit 04
5 Design a basic laser security alarm system for locker system. Unit 05
6 Design Advance data transfer system for beacon communication system in aircrafts. Unit 06
7 Design electric protection circuit for power station. Unit 07, 08, 10
8 Design an Automatic street light. Unit 08, 09, 10