ThiagarajarCollege

(AnAutonomousInstitutionAffiliatedtoMaduraiKamarajUniversity)
Re-Accreditedwith‘A++ ’Grade by NAAC

Academic Council Meeting (ACM)

June-2023

Department of Physics
[Link]., Physics Syllabus
2023-2024

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 [Link]. PHYSICS
ProgrammeCode– PPH
(Aided)

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 Programme outcome (PO) Master of Science ([Link].)

PO1 Knowledge
Acquire an overview of concepts, fundamentals and advancements of science
across a range of fields, with in-depth knowledge in at least one area of study.
Develop focused field knowledge and amalgamate knowledge across different
disciplines.

PO2 Complementary skills

Students will be able to engage in critical investigation through principle
approaches or methods and through effective information search and
evaluation strategies. Employ highly developed conceptual, analytical,
quantitative and technical skills and are adept with a range of technologies.

PO3 Applied learning

Students will be able to apply disciplinary or interdisciplinary learning across
multiple contexts, integrating knowledge and practice. Recognize the need for
information; effectively search for, evaluate, manage and apply that
information in support of scientific investigation or scholarly debate

PO4 Communication
Communicate effectively on scientific achievements, basic concepts and recent
developments with experts and with society at large. Able to comprehend and
write reports, documents, make effective presentation by oral and/or written
form.

PO5 Problem solving

Investigate, design and apply appropriate methods to solve problems in
science, mathematics, technology and/or engineering.

PO6 Environment and sustainability

Understand the impact of the solutions in ethical, societal and environmental
contexts and demonstrate the knowledge of and need for sustainable
development.

PO7 Teamwork, collaborative and management skills

Recognise the opportunities and contribute positively in collaborative
scientific research. Engage in intellectual exchange of ideas with researchers
of other disciplines to address important research issues.

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 THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE, MADURAI – 625 009
An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Madurai kamaraj University
Re-Accredited with A++ Grade by NAAC
Ranked 18th in NIRF 2023

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

LIGHT

Learn with focus

Innovate for a cause
be Grateful
be Humane
Transform dreams into reality

VISION
To provide an ambient environment for teaching and research in physics with
focus on achieving academic excellence

MISSION

 To contribute to develop and sustain teaching and evaluation methods in

physics learning in tune with emerging trends in science
 To constantly explore and enhance research potential among faculty and
students to promote innovation
 To bridge the gap between curriculum-based learning and career
readiness/employability of physics graduates
 To create a conscientious awareness among students about issues pertaining to
welfare of society and environment

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 PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

 The objectives of this programme is to equip/prepare students to

A successful career in academia, government, industry, corporates or as an

PEO1
self-employed entrepreneur or as self-employed

Continue to learn and advance in academia to undertake higher education with

PEO2
focus on research and development

Communicate effectively by way of presenting a brief lecture on a specific

PEO3 topic in physics or writing scientific reports, projects, dissertations, and engage
in debates and discussion.

Acknowledge the importance of participation in co-curricular and extra-

curricular activities to nurture and grow leadership skills, be socially sensitive
PEO4
to contemporary issues and play a constructive role in the welfare of the
society.

Be socially sensitive to contemporary issues and play a constructive role

PEO5
towards the welfare of the society and environment

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES – [Link]. PHYSICS

 On successful completion of [Link]. Physics, the students will be able to

Identify key concepts, principles and concepts of various major areas of

PSO1
theoretical and experimental research

Comprehend fundamental concepts of physics through advanced laboratory

PSO2
experiments and qualify them to work in scientific and research laboratories.

Explore problem solving skills and compete in state and national level
PSO3
competitive exams.

Gain exposure to methods of research through a mandatory individual project

PSO4
work to be undertaken during the last semester.

Plan and execute an experiment through careful observations, precise

measurements, analysis,interpretation and effectively communicate the results
PSO5
by way of presenting a brief lecture on a science topic or writing scientific
reports, projects, dissertation and engage in debates and discussions.

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 THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE, MADURAI – 9
(Re-accredited with ‘A++’ Grade by NAAC)
Department of Physics
[Link]. Physics (w.e.f. 2023 batch onwards)
Programme Code :PPH
Semester – I
Contact Total No. Maximum
Course Code Subject hours per Credits of hours Marks Total
week allotted CA SE
PART-A
Core1 PPH23CT11 Mathematical Physics 5 4 75 25 75 100
Classical Mechanics and
Core2 PPH23CT12 5 4 75 25 75 100
Relativity
Core
PPH23CL11 Practical - I 5 4 75 25 75 100
Practical-1
Core Linear and Digital ICs and
PPH23ET11 5 3 75 25 75 100
Elective-1 Applications
Core Communication
PPH23ET12 5 3 75 25 75 100
Elective - 2 Electronics
PART-B
AECC-1 Ethics in Research and
PPH23AT11 2 2 30 25 75 100
Soft Skill Publishing
SEC - 1 PPH23ST11 Computational Physics 3 2 45 25 75 100
30 22 450 175 525 700
Semester – II

Contact Total No. Maximum

Course Code Subject hours per Credits of hours Marks Total
week allotted CA SE
PART-A
Core3 PPH23CT21 Statistical Mechanics 5 4 75 25 75 100
Core4 PPH23CT22 Quantum Mechanics – I 5 4 75 25 75 100
Core
PPH23CL21 Practical – II 5 4 75 25 75 100
Practical-2
Core Characterization of
PPH23ET21 5 3 75 25 75 100
Elective-3 Materials
Core
PPH23ET22 Advanced Optics 5 3 75 25 75 100
Elective-4
PART-B
AECC-2
PPH23AT21 Soft Professional Skills 2 2 30 25 75 100
Soft Skill
Solar Photovoltaic
SEC - 2 PPH23ST21 3 2 45 25 75 100
Technology
30 22 450 175 525 700

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: PPH
CourseCode Course Title Category L T P Credit

PPH23CT11 MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS Core-1 4 1  4

Year Semester Int. Marks Ext. Marks Total

First First 25 75 100

Preamble
 To equip students with the mathematical techniques needed for understanding
theoretical treatment in different courses taught in their program
 To extend their manipulative skills to apply mathematical techniques in their
fields
 To help students apply Mathematics in solving problems of Physics.

Prerequisite
Matrices, vectors, differentiation, integration, differential equations

Course Outcome

At the end of the course the student will be able to:

K Level Expected Expectd
Proficiency Attai
% nment%
Understand use of bra-ket vector notation and explain the 75 70
CO1 meaning of complete orthonormal set of basis vectors, K1, K2
and transformations and be able to apply them
Able to understand analytic functions, do complex 75 70
integration, by applying Cauchy Integral Formula. Able to
CO2 K2, K3
compute many real integrals and infinite sums via
complex integration.
Analyze characteristics of matrices and its different types, 75 70
CO3 K4
and the process of diagonalization.
Solve equations using Laplace transform and analyze the 75 70
CO4 Fourier transformations of different function, grasp how K4, K5
these transformations can speed up analysis and correlate

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 their importance in technology

To find the solutions for physical problems using linear 75 70

differential equations and to solve boundary value
CO5 K2, K5
problems using Green’s function. Apply special functions
in computation of solutions to real world problems
K1 - Remember; K2 – Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 –
Evaluate

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Outcomes

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7

CO1 S M M M L M S
CO2 M S M M S S L
CO3 S S S L S L M
CO4 M L S M S S L
CO5 S S S L S M M

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Specific Outcomes

PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 S L S L M
CO2 L M L L S
CO3 L L S  M
CO4 M S S L M
CO5 L M L S M

Blooms Taxonomy: Assessment Patern

CA End of
Bloom’s
I Internal II Internal Semester
category
Marks Marks Marks
Knowledge-K1 15% (9) 15% (9) 15% (20)
Understand-K2 15% (9) 15% (9) 15% (20)
Apply-K3 30% (18) 30% (18) 30% (40)
Analyze – K4 20% (12) 20% (12) 20% (25)
Evaluate – K5 20% (12) 20% (12) 20% (25)

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 MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS

Unit I Linear vector space

Basic concepts – Definitions- examples of vector space – Linear independence – Scalar
product – Orthogonality – Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization procedure – Linear operators
– Dual space – ket and bra notation – Orthogonal basis – Change of basis – Isomorphism
of vector space – Projection operator –Eigen values and Eigen functions – Direct sum and
invariant subspace – orthogonal transformations and rotation.
Unit II Complex Analysis
Review of Complex Numbers – de Moivre’s theorem – Functions of a Complex Variable
– Differentiability – Analytic functions – Harmonic Functions – Complex Integration –
Contour Integration, Cauchy – Riemann conditions – Singular points – Cauchy’s Integral
Theorem and integral Formula – Taylor’s Series – Laurent’s Expansion – Zeros and
poles – Residue theorem and its Application.
Unit III Matrices
Types of Matrices and their properties, Rank of a Matrix – Conjugate of a matrix –
Adjoint of a matrix – Inverse of a matrix –Hermitian and Unitary Matrices – Trace of a
matrix – Transformation of matrices – Characteristic equation – Eigen values and Eigen
vectors –Cayley-Hamilton theorem – Diagonalization.
Unit IV Fourier transforms and Laplace transforms
Definitions – Fourier transform and its inverse – Transform of Gaussian function and
Dirac delta function – Fourier transform of derivatives – Cosine and sine transforms –
Convolution theorem. Application: Diffusion equation: Flow of heat in an infinite and
in a semi-infinite medium – Wave equation: Vibration of an infinite string and of a
semi-infinite string.

Laplace transform and its inverse – Transforms of derivatives and integrals –

Differentiation and integration of transforms – Dirac delta functions – Application –
Laplace equation: Potential problem in a semi-infinite strip.

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 Unit V Differential equations
Second order differential equation – Sturm-Liouville’s theory – Series solution with
simple examples – Hermite polynomials – Generating function – Orthogonality properties
– Recurrence relations – Legendre polynomials – Generating function – Rodrigue
formula – Orthogonality properties -– Dirac delta function – One dimensional Green’s
function and Reciprocity theorem – Sturm-Liouville’s type equation in one dimension &
their Green’s function.
Unit VI Professional components
Expert Lectures, Online Seminars – Webinars on Industrial Interactions/Visits,
Competitive Examinations, Employable and Communication Skill Enhancement, Social
Accountability and Patriotism

Text Books

1. Arfken, G. and Weber, H.J. (2012): Mathematical Methods for Physicists – A

Comprehensive Guide (7th ed.), Academic press.
2. Chattopadhyay, P.K. (2013): Mathematical Physics (2nd ed.), New Age
International Pvt. Ltd.
3. Joshi, A.W. (2017): Matrices and Tensors in Physics, (4th ed.), New Age
International Pvt. Ltd.
4. Gupta, B.D. (2009): Mathematical Physics (4thed.), Vikas Publishing House,
New Delhi.
5. Dass, H.K. and Verma, R. (2014): Mathematical Physics, (7th ed.), S. Chand &
Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

Reference Books

1. E. Kreyszig, E. (1983): Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Wiley Eastern,

New Delhi,
2. Zill, D.G. and Cullen, M.R. (2006): Advanced Engineering Mathematics, (3rd
ed.), Narosa, New Delhi.
3. Lipschutz, S. (1987): Linear Algebra, Schaum's Series, McGraw-Hill, New
York
4. Butkov, E. (1968): Mathematical Physics , Addison-Wesley, Massachusetts.

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 5. Halmos, P.R. (1965): Finite Dimensional Vector Spaces, (2nd ed.), Affiliated
East West, New Delhi.
6. Wylie, C.R. and Barrett, L.C. (1995): Advanced Engineering Mathematics, (6th
ed.), International Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York.

Web Resources

1. [Link]
2. [Link]
3. [Link]
4. [Link]
_SlED56gNjVJGO2qaZ
5. [Link]

Course Designers

1. Dr. R.V. Krishnakumar

2. Dr. V. Rajniswamy

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: PPH
CourseCode Course Title Category L T P Credit

PPH23CT12 CLASSICAL MECHANICS Core-2 4 1  4

AND RELATIVITY

Year Semester Int. Marks Ext. Marks Total

First First 25 75 100

Preamble

 Acquire acquaintance with basic concepts of classical mechanics and gain

knowledge on principle of virtual work.
 Procure familiarity with Hamilton principles and its applications.
 Appreciate the theory of small oscillations and canonical transformations.
 Grasp knowledge to learn the theory of relativity.

Prerequisite

 Basic knowledge on Lagrangian, Hamiltonian equations and relativity

Course Outcome

On the completion of the course the student will be able to

K Level Expected Expectd
Proficiency Attai
nment
Understand the fundamentals of classical K1 75 70
CO1
mechanics and its extension to Lagrangian
formulation.
Apply the concept of variational principle and K3 75 70
CO2
Hamiltonian mechanics to solve the equations of
motion of physical systems.
Formulate the problem of small oscillations in K4 75 70
CO3
systems and determine their normal modes of
oscillations.
CO4 Apply the concept of Canonical transformation and K2, 75 70
to acquire knowledgeon Lagrange and Poisson

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 brackets. K3

CO5 Evaluate the principles of relativistic kinematics K5 75 70

and apply it to the mechanical systems.
K1 - Remember; K2 – Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze;
K5 – Evaluate

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Outcomes

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7

CO1 S S S L M L M
CO2 S M S L S L M
CO3 S L M L S M S
CO4 M M L L S M L
CO5 S L S S S L L

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Specific Outcomes

PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 S L S L M
CO2 L M L L S
CO3 L L S  M
CO4 M S S L M
CO5 L M L S M

Blooms Taxonomy: Assessment Patern

CA End of
Bloom’s
I Internal II Internal Semester
category
Marks Marks Marks
Knowledge-K1 15% (9) 15% (9) 15% (20)
Understand-K2 15% (9) 15% (9) 15% (20)
Apply-K3 30% (18) 30% (18) 30% (40)
Analyze – K4 20% (12) 20% (12) 20% (25)
Evaluate – K5 20% (12) 20% (12) 20% (25)

Thiagarajar College, Madurai. 42ndACM - Department of Physics- Syllabus 2023 G13

 60 60 130

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 CLASSICAL MECHANICS AND RELATIVITY

UNIT I : CLASSICAL MECHANICS AND LAGRANGIAN FORMULATION

Mechanics of a particle-mechanics of a system of particles–conservation laws -constraints–
generalized coordinates- configuration space–transformation equations-principle of virtual
work-D’Alembert`s principle-Lagrange’s equation of motion for conservative systems–
applications: (i) simple pendulum (ii) Atwood`s machine (iii) projectile motion.
UNIT II : HAMILTONIAN FORMULATION
Hamilton’s (variational) principle–some techniques of the calculus of variations–shortest
distance between two points in a plane and Brachistochrone problem-Derivation of
Lagrange’s equations from Hamilton’s principle.
Phase space – cyclic coordinates – conjugate momentum – Hamiltonian function –
Hamilton’s canonical equations of motion – applications: (i) simple pendulum (ii) one
dimensional simple harmonic oscillator (iii) motion of particle in a central force field – The
Principle of least action.
UNIT III : SMALL OSCILLATIONS
Formulation of the problem – the Eigen value equation and principle axis transformation –
frequencies of free vibration and normal coordinates - Free vibrations of linear triatomic
molecule.
UNIT IV : CANONICAL TRANSFORMATIONS
The equations of canonical transformation – Examples of canonical transformations – The
symplectic approach to canonical transformations – Lagrange and Poisson brackets as
canonical invariants – The equations of motion in Poisson bracket notation –
Infinitesimal/constant transformations.
UNIT V : THEORY OF RELATIVITY
Inertial and non-inertial frames – Lorentz transformation equations – length contraction and
time dilation – relativistic addition of velocities – Einstein’s mass-energy relation –
Minkowski’s space – four vectors – position, velocity, momentum, acceleration and force in
for vector notation and their transformations.
UNIT VI : PROFESSIONAL COMPONENTSExpert Lectures, Online Seminars -
Webinars on Industrial Interactions/Visits, Competitive Examinations, Employable and
Communication Skill Enhancement, Social Accountability and Patriotism.

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 Text Books

1. Goldstein, H. Poole, C., Safko, J. (2002).Classical Mechanics, 3rd Edition, Pearson

Edu.
2. Upadhyaya, J.C. (2019). Classical Mechanics, Himalaya Publshing. Co. New Delhi.
3. Resnick, R. (2021).Introduction to Special Theory of Relativity, Wiley.
4. TakwalaR.G. and Puranik, P.S. (1980). Introduction to Classical Mechanics –Tata –
McGraw Hill, New Delhi,
5. RanaN.C. and Joag, P.S. (2001). Classical Mechanics,McGraw Hill Education (India)
Private Limited 1 edition, ISBN 9780074603154.

Reference Books

1. Symon, K.R. (1971), Mechanics, Addison Wesley, London.

2. Biswas, S.N. (1999).Classical Mechanics, Books & Allied, Kolkata.
3. Gupta, Kumar and Sharma, (2021). Classical Mechanics, 31stEd.,PragatiPrakashan,
Meerut.
4. Kibble, T.W.B. Classical Mechanics, (c1970)ELBS/McGraw-Hill, New York..
5. Greenwood, D.T. Classical Dynamics, (1997). Rev. 2018, DoverPublications Inc.
6. SankaraRao, [Link] Mechanics, (2005). Prentice-Hall of India, ISBN 81-203-
2676-
7. Bhatia,V.B. (1997). Classical Mechanics – With Introduction to Nonlinear
Oscillations and Chaos,.Narosa Publishing House, ISBN 81-7319-104-2.
8. Greiner, W. (2004). Classical Mechanics – Systems of Particles and Hamiltonian
Dynamics, Springer, ISBN 81-8128-128-4.

Web Resources

1. [Link]
hanics_optimized.pdf
2. [Link]
[Link]
3. [Link]
4. [Link]
notes/
5. [Link]

Course Designers
1. Dr. N. Srinivasan 3. Prof. R. Sribala
2. Dr. S. Rajakarthihan

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: PPH

CourseCode Course Title Category L T P Credit

PPH23ET11 LINEAR AND DIGITAL ICs

Core-3 3 2  3
AND APPLICATIONS

Year Semester Int. Marks [Link] Total

First First 25 75 100

Preamble

 Realize the characteristics and applications of Op-Amp

 Provide an insight about fundamental concepts, techniques of Filters & 555 timer
 Study the Application of integrated circuits for analog-to-digital and digital-to-
analog conversion
 Furnish exposure on CMOS logic, combinational circuits and sequential circuits

Prerequisite

 Knowledge of semiconductor devices, basic concepts of digital and analog

electronics.
Course Outcome
On the completion of the course the student will be able to
Knowled Expect Expec
ge Level ed td
# Course Outcome
Profici Attai
ency nment
Learn about the basic concepts for the circuit
CO1 configuration to design of linear integrated K1, K5 75 70
circuits and develops skill to solve problems
Develop skills to design linear and non-linear
CO2 applications circuits using Op-Amp and design K3 75 70
the active filters circuits.
Gain knowledge about PLL, and develop skills to
CO3 design the simple circuits using IC 555 and can K1 K3 75 70
solve problems related to it.
CO4 Learn about various techniques to develop A/D K2 75 70

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 and D/A converters.
Acquire the knowledge about the CMOS logic, 75 70
CO5 combinational and sequential circuits K1 K4
K1 - Remember; K2 – Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 –
Evaluate

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Outcomes

# PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 S S S S M M
CO2 S S S S L S
CO3 M M S S L S
CO4 M S M S L S
CO5 S M S M L L

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Specific Outcomes

PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 S S S L S
CO2 M L S M S
CO3 S M S S L
CO4 L S S S M
CO5 M L M S M

Blooms Taxonomy: Assessment Patern

CA End of
Bloom’s
I Internal II Internal Semester
category
Marks Marks Marks
Knowledge-K1 15% (9) 15% (9) 15% (20)
Understand-K2 15% (9) 15% (9) 15% (20)
Apply-K3 30% (18) 30% (18) 30% (40)
Analyze – K4 20% (12) 20% (12) 20% (25)
Evaluate – K5 20% (12) 20% (12) 20% (25)
60 60 130

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 LINEAR AND DIGITAL ICs AND APPLICATIONS

Unit I: INTEGRATED CIRCUITS AND OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER

Introduction, Classification of IC‘s, basic information of Op-Amp 741 and its features,
the ideal Operational amplifier, Op-Amp internal circuit and Op-Amp. Characteristics.
Unit II: APPLICATIONS OF OP-AMP
LINEAR APPLICATIONS OF OP-AMP: Solution to simultaneous equations and
differential equations, Instrumentation amplifiers, V to I and I to V converters.
NON-LINEAR APPLICATIONS OF OP-AMP:
Sample and Hold circuit, Log and Antilog amplifier, multiplier and divider, Comparators,
Schmitt trigger, Multivibrators, Triangular and Square waveform generators.
Unit III: ACTIVE FILTERS & TIMER AND PHASE LOCKED LOOPS
ACTIVE FILTERS: Introduction, Butterworth filters – 1st order, 2nd order low pass
and high pass filters, band pass, band reject and all pass filters.
TIMER AND PHASE LOCKED LOOPS: Introduction to IC 555 timer, description
of functional diagram, monostable and astable operations and applications, Schmitt
trigger, PLL - introduction, basic principle, phase detector/comparator, voltage
controlled oscillator (IC 566), low pass filter, monolithic PLL and applications of PLL.
Unit IV: VOLTAGE REGULATOR & D to A AND A to D CONVERTERS
VOLTAGE REGULATOR: Introduction, Series Op-Amp regulator, IC Voltage
Regulators, IC 723 general purpose regulators, Switching Regulator.
D to A AND A to D CONVERTERS: Introduction, basic DAC techniques -weighted
resistor DAC, R-2R ladder DAC, inverted R-2R DAC, A to D converters -parallel
comparator type ADC, counter type ADC, successive approximation ADC and dual
slope ADC, DAC and ADC Specifications.
Unit V: CMOS LOGIC, COMBINATIONAL CIRCUITS USING TTL 74XX ICs
&SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS USING TTL 74XX ICs
CMOS LOGIC: CMOS logic levels, MOS transistors, Basic CMOS Inverter, NAND
and NOR gates, CMOS AND-OR-INVERT and OR-AND-INVERT gates,
implementation of any function using CMOS logic.

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 COMBINATIONAL CIRCUITS USING TTL 74XX ICs: Study of logic gates using
74XX ICs, Four-bit parallel adder (IC 7483), Comparator (IC 7485), Decoder (IC 74138,
IC 74154), BCD to 7-segment decoder (IC7447), Encoder (IC74147), Multiplexer
(IC74151), Demultiplexer (IC 74154).
SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS USING TTL 74XX ICs: Flip Flops (IC 7474, IC 7473),
Shift Registers, Universal Shift Register (IC 74194), 4- bit asynchronous binary counter
(IC 7493).

Text Books

1. D. Roy Choudhury, Shail B. Jain (2012), Linear Integrated Circuit, 4th edition,
New Age International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, India
2. Ramakant A. Gayakwad, (2012), OP-AMP and Linear Integrated Circuits, 4th
edition, Prentice Hall / Pearson Education, New Delhi.
3. TherajaB.L. and Theraja, A.K. (2004).A Textbook of Electrical technology, S.
Chand & Co. New Delhi.
4. Mehta V.K. and Rohit Mehta, (2008).Principles of Electronics, 12th Edition S.
Chand &Co,.New Delhi
5. Vijayendran, V. (2008).Introduction to Integrated electronics (Digital & Analog),
S. Viswanathan Printers & Publishers Private Ltd, Reprint. V.

Reference Books

1. Sergio Franco (1997), Design with operational amplifiers and analog integrated
circuits, McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
2. Gray, Meyer (1995), Analysis and Design of Analog Integrated Circuits, Wiley
International, New Delhi.
3. Malvino and Leach (2005), Digital Principles and Applications5th Edition, Tata
McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
4. Floyd, Jain (2009), Digital Fundamentals, 8th edition, Pearson Education, New
Delhi.
5. Millman&Halkias, (2000).Integrated Electronics, Tata McGraw Hill, 17th Reprint

Web Resources

1. [Link] circuits/
2. [Link] amplifier/

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 3. [Link]
controlled-thyristors/
4. [Link]
5. [Link]

Course Designers
1. [Link]
2. [Link]
3. [Link]

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous):: Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: PPH

CourseCode Course Title Category L T P Credit

PPH23ET12 Communication Electronics Elective - 1 3 2  3

Year Semester Int. Marks Ext. Marks Total

First First 25 75 100

Preamble

 Appreciate the transmission of electromagnetic waves thorough different types of

antenna and also to acquire knowledge about the propagation of waves through
earth’s atmosphere and along the surface of the earth
 Gain knowledge in the generation and propagation of microwaves
 Acquire knowledge about radar systems and its applications and also the working
principle of colour television
 Learn the working principle of fiber optics and its use in telecommunication
 Understand the general theory and operation of satellite communication systems

Prerequisite
Knowledge of Regions of electromagnetic spectrum and its characteristics

Course Outcome
On the completion of the course the student will be able to

Knowledg Expected Expectd

# Course Outcome
e Level Proficiency Attai nment
Discuss and compare the propagation of electromagnetic K 7 7
CO1 waves through sky and on earth’s surface Evaluate the 1 5 0
energy and power radiated by the different types of antenna
Compare and differentiate the methods of generation of K2 75 70
microwaves analyze the propagation of microwaves through
CO2
wave guides- discuss and compare the different methods of
generation of microwaves
Classify and compare the working of different radar K3 75 70
systems- apply the principle of radar in detecting locating,
CO3
tracking, and recognizing objects of various kinds at
considerable distances – discuss the importance of radar in

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 military- elaborate and compare the working of different
picture tube
Classify, discuss and compare the different types of K4 75 70
CO4 optical fiber and also to justify the need of it-discover the
use of optical fiber as wave guide
Explain the importance of satellite communication in our K4, K5 75 70
daily life-distinguish between orbital and geostationary
CO5
satellites elaborate the linking of satellites with ground
station on the earth

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Outcomes

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7

CO1 S M S L M M S
CO2 S M S L M M S
CO3 S M S L M M S
CO4 S M S L M M S
CO5 S M S L M M S

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Specific Outcomes

PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5
CO1 S L M S S
CO2 S L M M M
CO3 S L M M M
CO4 S L M M M
CO5 S L M M M

Blooms Taxonomy: Assessment Patern

CA End of
Bloom’s
I Internal II Internal Semester
category
Marks Marks Marks
Knowledge-K1 15% (9) 15% (9) 15% (20)
Understand-K2 15% (9) 15% (9) 15% (20)
Apply-K3 30% (18) 30% (18) 30% (40)
Analyze – K4 20% (12) 20% (12) 20% (25)
Evaluate – K5 20% (12) 20% (12) 20% (25)
60 60 130

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 COMMUNICATION ELECTRONICS

UNIT I: ANTENNAS AND WAVE PROPAGATION

Radiation field and radiation resistance of short dipole antenna-grounded

antenna-ungrounded antenna-antenna arrays-broadside and end side arrays-antenna gain-
directional high frequency antennas-sky wave-ionosphere- Ecles and Larmor theory-
Magnento ionic theory-ground wave propagation

UNIT II: MICROWAVES

Microwave generation—multi cavity Klystron-reflex klystron-magnetron

travelling wave tubes (TWT) and other microwave tubes-MASER-Gunn diode-wave guides-
rectangular wave guides-standing wave indicator and standing wave ratio(SWR)

UNIT III: RADAR ANDTELEVISION

Elements of a radar system-radar equation-radar performance Factors radar

transmitting systems-radar antennas-duplexers-radar receivers and indicators-pulsed systems-
other radar systems- colour TV transmission and reception -cable TV, CCTV and theatre TV.

UNIT IV: OPTICAL FIBER

Propagation of light in an optical fibre-acceptance angle-numerical aperture-step

and graded index fibres-optical fibres as a cylindrical wave guide-wave guide equations-wave
guide equations in step index fibres - fibre losses and dispersion-applications

UNIT V: SATELLITECOMMUNICATION

Orbital satellites-geostationary satellites-orbital patterns-satellite system link

models-satellite system parameters-satellite system link equation link budget-INSAT
communication satellites

UNIT VI:PROFESSIONAL COMPONENTS

Expert Lectures, Online Seminars - Webinars on Industrial Interactions/Visits,

Competitive Examinations, Employable and Communication Skill Enhancement, Social
Accountability and Patriotism

Text Books

1. Gupta, Kumar, (2008). Handbook of Electronics, PragatiPrakashan, Meerut.

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 2. George Kennedy, Davis, (1988). Electronic communication systems, Tata McGraw
Hill, 4th Edition, New Delhi.
3. Taub and Schilling, (1991). Principles of communication systems, 2nd Edition, Tata
McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
4. Kulkarani, M. (1998). Microwave and radar engineering, Umesh Publications, New
Delhi.
5. Ghulathi,R. R. (2005). Mono Chrome and colour television, New Age International
(P) Limited, New Delhi.

Reference Books

1. Dennis Roody, Coolen, (1995). Electronic communications, 4th Edition, Prentice

Hall of India, New Delhi.
2. Wayne Tomasi, (1998). Advanced electronics communication systems, 4th Edition,
Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
3. S. Salivahanan, N. Suersh Kumar, A. Vallavaraj, (2009). Electronic Devices and
Circuits, 4nd Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited, New Delhi.

Web Resources

1. [Link]
2. [Link]
instruments/
3. [Link]
4. [Link]
5. [Link]

Course Designers

1. Dr. [Link]
2. Mr. [Link]
3. [Link]

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) :: Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: PPH

Course
Course Title Category L T P Credit
Code
PPH23AT11 Ethics in Research and Publishing AECC - 1 2 - - 2

Year Semester Int. Marks [Link] Total

First First 25 75 100

Preamble

 Acquire knowledge about research and ethics in publishing.

 Able to understand ethical practices in measurements
 Know to communicate science as an outreach.

Prerequisite

 Gain exposure in research and publishing ethics.

Course Outcome

Knowledge Expected Expectd

# Course Outcome Level Proficiency Attai
nment
CO1 Know about ethics in research K1 80 75
Understand the options present in the visual K2 80 75
CO2 display of data.
Comprehend the responsibilities of authors in K2,K3 80 75
CO3
publishing
Develop ethical practices by communicating K4 80 75
CO4 science to the public

CO5 Realize the case studies in ethics K5 80 75

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 Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Outcomes

# PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7

CO1 M S S S L S L
CO2 S S S M L S L
CO3 S S S M L S S
CO4 S S S M L S S
CO5 L S S M L S S

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Specific Outcomes

PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 M M L M S
CO2 M S M L M
CO3 S M L M M
CO4 S M L M M
CO5 M M L S M

Blooms Taxonomy: Assessment Patern

CA End of
Bloom’s
I Internal II Internal Semester
category
Marks Marks Marks
Knowledge-K1 15% (9) 15% (9) 15% (20)
Understand-K2 15% (9) 15% (9) 15% (20)
Apply-K3 30% (18) 30% (18) 30% (40)
Analyze – K4 20% (12) 20% (12) 20% (25)
Evaluate – K5 20% (12) 20% (12) 20% (25)
60 60 130

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 ETHICS IN RESEARCH AND PUBLISHING

Unit I: Ethics of Research

Introduction- Topic of research- collaborative research and sharing of credits- research
supervisor and student relationship.

Unit II: Ethics in Measurement Practices

Laboratory record- options in the visual display of data- fidelity of analysis-precision,
accuracy and errors-significant figures- Biases around probability.

Unit III: Ethics of publication

Introduction- authors and contributors-General responsibility of authors- ethical

conventions of publications

Unit IV: Ethical Practices in science outreach

Outreach as an obligation- Ethics in communicating science- Responsibilities of
journalists and public.

Unit V: Case studies in ethics

Conflict of interest case study confidentiality scenario-Data Acquisition Case Study:

Intellectual Property-Educational Concerns Case Study: Reporting Violations and
Plagiarism-Health & Safety Case Study: Hazardous Materials.

Text Books

1. K Muralidhar ,AmitGhosh, AK Singhvi(2019). Ethics in Science Education,Research

and Governance edited by Indian National Science Academy New Delhi, India

Reference Books

1. Case studies developed by the APS Task Force on Ethics Education.

Web Resources

1. [Link]
2. [Link]

Course Designers

1. Dr. [Link]
2. [Link]

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) :: Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: PPH

Course
Code Course Title Category L T P Credit

PPH23ST11 COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS SEC – 1 2 1 - 2

Year Semester Int. Marks [Link] Total

I I 25 75 100

Preamble

 Expose the students to use free and open-source software.

 Know the basic concepts of scientific programming
 Extend their manipulative skills to develop new algorithms
 Help students apply SCILAB in solving problems of Physics

Prerequisite

Fundamental knowledge of mathematics and physics

Course Outcome

On the completion of the course the student will be able to

Knowledge Expected Expectd Attai

# Course Outcome Level Proficiency nment

80 75
CO1 Understand the basics of Scilab environment K1, K2

Able to understand data structures of scilab 80 75

CO2 in mathematical functions and able to apply K2, K3
them to solve simple problems.
Analyze data structures of scilab in matrices 80 75
CO3 K3
and basic matrix processing
Recognize the concepts of looping, 80 75
CO4 branching functions in SCILAB and write a K4, K5
simple program in Scilab
Understand the graphic output identify the 80 75
CO5 K2, K5
versatility of SCILAB in physics

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 Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Outcomes

# PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7

CO1 L L M L M - L
CO2 L M M L M - L
CO3 M M S M M L M
CO4 M M S M S L M
CO5 M M S M M L M

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Specific Outcomes

PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 L M M M L
CO2 M M M M M
CO3 M M M M M
CO4 S S S S M
CO5 M M M S M

Blooms Taxonomy: Assessment Pattern

Bloom’s taxonomy
Category Continuous Assignment End of Semester
I Internal Marks II Internal Marks Marks
Knowledge-K1 15% (5) 15% (5) 15% (10)
Understand-K2 15% (4) 15% (4) 15% (8)
Apply-K3 30% (9) 30% (9) 30% (18)
Analyze-K4 20% (6) 20% (6) 20% (12)
Evaluate-K5 20% (6) 20% (6) 20% (12)
Total Marks 30 30 60

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 COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS
Unit I: INTRODUCTION TO SCILAB
Introduction- TheScilab environment-Manipulating the command line- Comments-The Scilab
menu bar-exercises
Unit II: SCALARS AND VECTORS
Initialising vectors in Scilab- mathematical, relational, and logical operations on Vectors-
built-in-logical functions-elementary mathematical functions-mathematical functions on
scalars- complex numbers-trigonometric, inverse trigonometric and hyperbolic functions-
exercises
Unit III: MATRICES
Introduction-Arithmetic operators for matrices-basic matrix processing-exercises
Unit IV: PROGRAMMING IN SCILAB
Introduction-variables- statements-operators- input and output-Control/branching/conditional
statements-break and continue-exercises
Unit V: GRAPHIC OUTPUT
Introduction-2D plotting-3d plotting- other graphic primitives and commands-exercises.

Text Books

1. HemaRamachandran&[Link], (2012).SCILAB, First edition,

[Link]& company Ltd., New Delhi.

Reference Books

1. Sandeep Nagar, (2017). Introduction to Scilab: For Engineers and

ScientistsApress, New York, USA. ISBN-13 (pbk): 978-1-4842-3191-3 ISBN-13
(electronic): 978-1-4842-3192-0 [Link]
2. Amos Gilat, (2009). MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications, John Wiley &
Sons, Inc., U.K.
3. Kirani Singh Y &Chaudhuri B.B., (2008). MATLAB Programming, Prentice Hall
of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
4. Raj Kumar Bansal, Ashok Kumar Goel& Manoj Kumar Sharma, (2009). MATLAB
and its Applications in Engineering, Dorling kinderselyPvt. Ltd., New Delhi:
5. Stephan J. Chapman, (2008). MATLAB Programming for Engineers,Cengage
Learning India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi:

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) :: Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: PPH

Course
Course Title Category L T P Credit
Code
PPH23CT21 STATISTICAL MECHANICS Core – 3 4 1 - 4

Year Semester Int. Marks [Link] Total

First Second 25 75 100

Preamble
 To acquire the knowledge of thermodynamic potentials and to understand phase
transition in thermodynamics
 To identify the relationship between statistical and thermodynamic quantities
 To comprehend the concept of partition function, canonical and grand canonical
ensembles
 To grasp the fundamental knowledge about the three types of statistics
 To get in depth knowledge about phase transitions and fluctuation of thermodynamic
properties that vary with time

Prerequisite

Laws of thermodynamics, phase transition, entropy, ensembles, partition function,

classical and quantum statistics, thermal equilibrium, Brownian motion

Course Outcome

At the end of the course the student will be able to

Knowledge Expected Expectd
# Course Outcome Level Proficiency Attai
nment
CO1 Examine and explore the effect of changes in 75 70
thermodynamic quantities on the states of matter K5
during phase transition
CO2 Analyze the macroscopic properties such as 75 70
pressure, volume, temperature, specific heat,
elastic moduli etc. in terms of microscopic
properties like intermolecular forces, chemical
K4
bonding, atomicity etc., Describe the peculiar
behaviour of the entropy by mixing two gases
and understand the connection between statistics
and thermodynamic quantities.

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 CO3 Differentiate between canonical and grand
canonical ensembles. To realize the relation
K1 75 70
between thermodynamical quantities and
partition function.
CO4 Recall and apply the concepts of statistical
mechanics so as to explore the behaviour of ideal K4, K5 75 70
Fermi gas and ideal Bose gas.
CO5 Discuss and examine the thermodynamical
K3 75 70
behaviour of gases using Ising model.
K1 - Remember; K2 – Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 – Evaluate

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Outcomes

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7
CO1 S S M L L M M
CO2 S M L L M S S
CO3 M S S M L M M
CO4 M S L S S M S
CO5 S S M L S S M
S=Strong, M=Medium and L=Low

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Specific Outcomes

PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 S M M S S
CO2 S M M S M
CO3 S S M L S
CO4 M L M M S
CO5 S L S M S

Blooms Taxonomy: Assessment Pattern

CA End of
Bloom’s
I Internal II Internal Semester
category
Marks Marks Marks
Knowledge-K1 15% (9) 15% (9) 15% (20)
Understand-K2 15% (9) 15% (9) 15% (20)
Apply-K3 30% (18) 30% (18) 30% (40)
Analyze – K4 20% (12) 20% (12) 20% (25)
Evaluate – K5 20% (12) 20% (12) 20% (25)
60 60 130

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 STATISTICAL MECHANICS

UNIT I PHASE TRANSITIONS

Thermodynamic potentials - Phase Equilibrium - Gibb’s phase rule - Phase transitions and
Ehrenfest’s classifications –Third law of [Link] parameters – Landau’s
theory of phase transition - Scale transformations and dimensional analysis.

UNIT II STATISTICAL MECHANICS AND THERMODYNAMICS

Foundations of statistical mechanics - Specification of states of a system - Micro canonical
ensemble - Phase space – Entropy - Connection between statistics and thermodynamics –
Entropy of an ideal gas using the micro canonical ensemble - Entropy of mixing and Gibb’s
paradox.

UNIT III CANONICAL AND GRAND CANONICAL ENSEMBLES

Trajectories and density of states - Liouville’s theorem - Canonical and grand canonical
ensembles - Partition function - Calculation of statistical quantities - Energy and density
fluctuations.

UNIT IV CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM STATISTICS

Density matrix - Statistics of ensembles - Statistics of indistinguishable particles -
Maxwell-Boltzmann statistics - Fermi-Dirac statistics – Ideal Fermi gas – Degeneracy -
Bose-Einstein statistics - Plank radiation formula - Ideal Bose gas - Bose-Einstein
condensation.

UNIT V REAL GAS, ISING MODEL AND FLUCTUATIONS

Ising model - Mean-field theories of the Ising model in three, two and one dimensions - Exact
solutions in one [Link] of space-time dependent fluctuations - Fluctuations and
transport phenomena - Brownian motion - Langevin’s theory.

UNIT VI PROFESSIONAL COMPONENTS

Expert Lectures, Online Seminars - Webinars on Industrial Interactions/Visits, Competitive
Examinations, Employable and Communication Skill Enhancement, Social Accountability
and Patriotism.

Text Books

1. Agarwal, B.K., Eisner, M. (1998). Statistical Mechanics, Second Ed., New Age
International, New Delhi.
2. Sinha, S.K. Statistical Mechanics, (1990). Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
3. Bhattacharjee, J.K. (1996). Statistical Mechanics: An Introductory Text, Allied
Publication, New Delhi.
4. Reif, F. (1965). Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics, McGraw -Hill,
New York.
5. Zemansky,M.K. (1968). Heat and Thermodynamics, Fifth ed., McGraw-Hill New
York.

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 Reference Books

1. Pathria, R.K. (1996). Statistical Mechanics, Second ed., ButterWorthHeinemann,

New Delhi.
2. Landau, L.D., Lifshitz, E.M., (1969), Statistical Physics, Pergamon Press, Oxford,.
3. K. Huang, K. (2002). Statistical Mechanics, Taylor and Francis, London.
4. Greiner, W. Neise, L., Stoecker, H. (1995). Thermodynamics and Statistical
Mechanics, Springer Verlang, New York.
5. Gupta, A.B. Roy, H. (2002). Thermal Physics, Books and Allied, Kolkata..

Web Resources

1. [Link]
2. [Link]
3. [Link]
4. [Link]
5. [Link]

Course Designers
1. Dr. G. Arivazhagan
2. Prof. [Link]

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) :: Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: PPH

Course
Course Title Category L T P Credit
Code
PPH23CT22 QUANTUM MECHANICS – I Core – 4 4 1 - 4

Year Semester Int. Marks [Link] Total

First Second 25 75 100

Preamble

 To develop the physical principles and the mathematical background important to

quantum mechanical descriptions.
 To describe the propagation of a particle in a simple, one-dimensional potential.
 To formulate and solve the Schrodinger’s equation to obtain eigenvectors and
energies for particle in a three-dimensional potential.
 To explain the mathematical formalism and the significance of constants of
motion, and see their relation to fundamental symmetries in nature.
 To discuss the Approximation methods like perturbation theory, Variational and
WKB methods for solving the Schrödinger equation.

Prerequisite

Newton’s laws of motion, Schrodinger’s equation, integration, differentiation.

Course Outcome
On the completion of the course the student will be able to
Knowled Expected Expectd
# Course Outcome ge Level Proficiency Attai
nment
Demonstrates a clear understanding of the basic 75 70
CO1 postulates of quantum mechanics which serve to K1, K5
formalize the rules of quantum mechanics.
Able to apply and analyze the Schrodinger 75 70
CO2 equation to solve one dimensional problems and K3, K4
three dimensional problems
Can discuss the various representations, space time 75 70
CO3 symmetries and formulations of time evolution K1, K2
Can formulate and analyze the approximation 75 70
CO4 methods for various quantum mechanical K4, K5
problems.

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 To apply non-commutative algebra for topics such 75 70
CO5 as angular and spin angular momentum and hence K3,K4
explain spectral line splitting.
K1 - Remember; K2 – Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 – Evaluate

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Outcomes

# PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 S S S M M S
CO2 S M S S M S
CO3 S M M S L S
CO4 S S M S L S
CO5 M M S M L L

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Specific Outcomes

PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 S M S L S
CO2 S L M M S
CO3 S M M S M
CO4 M S S S M
CO5 M L M S M

Blooms Taxonomy: Assessment Pattern

CA End of
Bloom’s
I Internal II Internal Semester
category
Marks Marks Marks
Knowledge-K1 15% (9) 15% (9) 15% (20)
Understand-K2 15% (9) 15% (9) 15% (20)
Apply-K3 30% (18) 30% (18) 30% (40)
Analyze – K4 20% (12) 20% (12) 20% (25)
Evaluate – K5 20% (12) 20% (12) 20% (25)
60 60 130

QUANTUM MECHANICS – I
Thiagarajar College, Madurai. 42ndACM - Department of Physics- Syllabus 2023 G37
 UNIT I : BASIC FORMALISM
Interpretation of the wave function – Time dependent Schrodinger equation –Time
independent Schrodinger equation – Stationary states – Ehrenfest’s theorem – Linear
vector space – Linear operator – Eigen functions and Eigen Values – Hermitian Operator
– Postulates of Quantum Mechanics – Simultaneous measurability of observables –
General Uncertainty relation
UNIT II : ONE-DIMENSIONAL AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL ENERGY EIGEN
VALUE PROBLEMS
Square – well potential with rigid walls – Square well potential with finite walls – Square
potential barrier – Alpha emission – Bloch waves in a periodic potential – Kronig-penny
square – well periodic potential – Linear harmonic oscillator: Operator method – Particle
moving in a spherically symmetric potential – System of two interacting particles –
Hydrogen atom – Rigid rotator
UNIT III : GENERAL FORMALISM
Dirac notation – Equations of motions – Schrodinger representation – Heisenberg
representation – Interaction representation – Coordinate representation – Momentum
representation – Symmetries and conservation laws – Unitary transformation – Parity and
time reversal
UNIT IV : APPROXIMATION METHODS
Time independent perturbation theory for non-degenerate energy levels – Degenerate
energy levels – Stark effect in Hydrogen atom – Ground and excited state – Variation
method – Helium atom – WKB approximation – Connection formulae (no derivation) –
WKB quantization – Application to simple harmonic oscillator.
UNIT V : ANGULAR MOMENTUM
Eigenvalue spectrum of general angular momentum – Ladder operators and their algebra
– Matrix representation – Spin angular momentum – Addition of angular momenta – CG
Coefficients – Symmetry and anti – symmetry of wave functions – Construction of wave-
functions and Pauli’s exclusion principle.
UNIT VI : PROFESSIONAL COMPONENTS

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 Expert Lectures, Online Seminars - Webinars on Industrial Interactions/Visits,
Competitive Examinations, Employable and Communication Skill Enhancement, Social
Accountability and Patriotism.

Text Books

1. Mathews P.M. and Venkatesan, K. (2010). A Text book of Quantum Mechanics,

2ndedition(37th Reprint),Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi.
2. Aruldhas, G. (2009). Quantum Mechanics, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall of India,
New Delhi.
3. David J Griffiths, (2011). Introduction to Quantum Mechanics. 4th edition,
Pearson,
4. Gupta SL and Gupta, ID. (1982). Advanced Quantum Theory and Fields, 1st
Edition, [Link]& Co., New Delhi.
5. GhatakA. and Lokanathan, S. (1984). Quantum Mechanics: Theory and
Applications, 4thEdition, Macmillan, India.

Reference Books

1. Merzbacher, E. Quantum Mechanics, (1970). 2nd Edition, John Wiley and Sons,
New York.
2. Thankappan, V. K. (1985). Quantum Mechanics, 2nd Edition, Wiley Eastern Ltd,
New Delhi.
3. Landau L.D. and Lifshitz, E.M. (1976). Quantum Mechanics, 1st edition,
Pergomon Press, Oxford, 1976.
4. Biswas, S.N. (1999). Quantum Mechanics, Books and Allied Ltd., Kolkata, 1999.
5. Devanathan, V. (2011). Quantum Mechanics, 2nd edition, Alpha Science
International Ltd, Oxford.
6. Satyaprakash& Swati Satya (2006). Quantum Mechanics, KedarNath Ram Nath&
Co.

Web Resources

1. [Link]
2. [Link]
3. [Link]
4. [Link] [Link]
5. [Link]

Course Designers

1. Dr. N. Srinivasan
2. Dr. V. Rajniswamy
3. Prof. R. Sribala

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) :: Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: PPH

Course
Course Title Category L T P Credit
Code
CHARACTERIZATON OF
PPH23ET21 Core – 7 3 2 - 3
MATERIALS

Year Semester Int. Marks [Link] Total

First Second 25 75 100

Preamble

 Acquire some important thermal analysis techniques namely TGA, DTA, DSC and
TMA.
 Realize the theory of image formation in an optical microscope and to introduce
other specialized microscopic techniques.
 Attain and understand the principle of working of electron microscopes and
scanning probe microscopes.
 Apprehend some important electrical and optical characterization techniques for
semiconducting materials.
 Familiarize the basics of x-ray diffraction techniques and some important
spectroscopic techniques.

Prerequisite

Fundamentals of Heat and Thermodynamics, Basics of Optical systems, Microscopic

systems, Electrical measurements and Fundamentals of Spectroscopy.

Course Outcome
On the completion of the course the student will be able to
Knowledge Expected Expectd
# Course Outcome Proficiency Attai
Level nment
Describe the TGA, DTA, DSC and TMA 75 70
CO1 thermal analysis techniques and make K1, K3
interpretation of the results.
The concept of image formation in Optical 75 70
CO2 microscope, developments in other specialized K2
microscopes and their applications.

Thiagarajar College, Madurai. 42ndACM - Department of Physics- Syllabus 2023 G40

 The working principle and operation of SEM, 75 70
CO3 K2, K3
TEM, STM and AFM.
Understood Hall measurement, four –probe 75 70
resistivity measurement, C-V, I-V,
CO4 Electrochemical, Photoluminescence and K3, K4
electroluminescence experimental techniques
with necessary theory.
The theory and experimental procedure for x- 75 70
CO5 ray diffraction and some important K4,K5
spectroscopic techniques and their applications.

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Outcomes

# PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 S S S M M S
CO2 S M S S M S
CO3 S M M S L S
CO4 S S M S L S
CO5 M M S M L L

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Specific Outcomes

PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 S M S L S
CO2 S L M M S
CO3 S M M S M
CO4 M S S S M
CO5 M L M S M

Blooms Taxonomy: Assessment Pattern

CA End of
Bloom’s
I Internal II Internal Semester
category
Marks Marks Marks
Knowledge-K1 15% (9) 15% (9) 15% (20)
Understand-K2 15% (9) 15% (9) 15% (20)
Apply-K3 30% (18) 30% (18) 30% (40)
Analyze – K4 20% (12) 20% (12) 20% (25)
Evaluate – K5 20% (12) 20% (12) 20% (25)
60 60 130

CHARACTERIZATION OF MATERIALS

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 Unit I: THERMAL ANALYSIS
Introduction – thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA) – instrumentation – determination of
weight loss and decomposition products – differential thermal analysis (DTA)- cooling
curves – differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) – instrumentation – specific heat
capacity measurements – determination of thermo mechanical parameters.
Unit II: MICROSCOPIC METHODS
Optical Microscopy: optical microscopy techniques – Bright field optical microscopy –
Dark field optical microscopy – Dispersion staining microscopy - phase contrast
microscopy –differential interference contrast microscopy - fluorescence microscopy -
confocal microscopy - - digital holographic microscopy - oil immersion objectives -
quantitative metallography - image analyzer.
Unit III: ELECTRON MICROSCOPY AND SCANNING PROBE MICROSCOPY
SEM, EDAX, EPMA, TEM: working principle and Instrumentation – sample preparation
–Data collection, processing and analysis- Scanning tunneling microscopy (STEM) -
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) - Scanning new field optical microscopy.
Unit IV: ELECTRICAL METHODS AND OPTICAL CHARACTERISATION
Two probe and four probe methods- van der Pauw method – Hall probe and measurement
– scattering mechanism – C-V characteristics – Schottky barrier capacitance – impurity
concentration – electrochemical C-V profiling – limitations. Photoluminescence – light –
matter interaction – instrumentation – electroluminescence – instrumentation –
Applications.
Unit V: X-RAY AND SPECTROSCOPIC METHODS
Principles and instrumentation for UV-Vis-IR, FTIR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy,
ESR, NMR, NQR, XPS, AES and SIMS-proton induced X-ray Emission spectroscopy
(PIXE) –Rutherford Back Scattering (RBS) analysis-application - Powder diffraction -
Powder diffractometer -interpretation of diffraction patterns - indexing - phase
identification - residual stress analysis - Particle size, texture studies - X-ray fluorescence
spectroscopy - uses.

Text Books

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 1. StradlingR.A. and Klipstain. P.C.(1990). Growth and Characterization of
semiconductors. Adam Hilger, Bristol.
2. Belk. J.A. (1979). Electron microscopy and microanalysis of crystalline
materials. Applied Science Publishers, London.
3. Lawrence E. Murr. (1991). Electron and Ion microscopy and Microanalysis
principles and Applications. Marcel Dekker Inc., New York.
4. KealeyD. and Haines. P.J. (2002).Analytical Chemistry. Viva Books Private
Limited, New Delhi, 2002.
5. Li, Lin, Ashok Kumar (2008). Materials Characterization Techniques Sam Zhang;
CRC Press.

Reference Books

1. Cullity, B.D., and Stock, R.S., (2001). "Elements of X-Ray Diffraction”, Prentice-
Hall.
2. Murphy, Douglas B, (2001).Fundamentals of Light Microscopy and Electronic
Imaging, Wiley-Liss, Inc. USA,
3. Tyagi, A.K., Roy, Mainak, Kulshreshtha, S.K., and Banerjee, S., (2009).Advanced
Techniques for Materials Characterization, Materials Science Foundations
(monograph series), Volumes 49 – 51, Volumes 49 – 51, (2009).
4. Wendlandt, W.W., (1986).Thermal Analysis, John Wiley & Sons.
5. Wachtman, J.B., Kalman, Z.H., (1993).Characterization of Materials, Butterworth
Heinemann.

Web Resources

1. [Link]
2. [Link]
3. [Link]
4. [Link]
5. [Link]

Course Designers

1. [Link]
2. [Link]

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) :: Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: PPH

Course
Course Title Category L T P Credit
Code
PPH23ET22 ADVANCED OPTICS Elective -4 3 2 - 3

Year Semester Int. Marks [Link] Total

First Second 25 75 100

Preamble
 To know the concepts behind polarization and could pursue research work on
application aspects of laser
 To impart an extensive understanding of fiber and non-linear optics
 To study the working of different types of LASERS
 To differentiate first and second harmonic generation
 Learn the principles of magneto-optic and electro-optic effects and its
applications.

Prerequisite
Polarisation, Principle of Laser, Optical fiber communication etc.

Course Outcome
On the completion of the course the student will be able to

Know Expected Expectd

Proficiency Attai
# Course Outcome ledge nment
Level
Discuss the transverse character of light waves and 75 70
CO1 K1
different polarization phenomenon
Discriminate all the fundamental processes involved in 75 70
CO2 laser devices and to analyze the design and operation of the K2
devices
Demonstrate the basic configuration of a fiber optic – K3, 75 70
CO3 communication system and advantages K4
Identify the properties of nonlinear interactions of light and 75 70
CO4 matter K4

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 75 70
Interpret the group of experiments which depend for their
CO5 K5
action on an applied magnetics and electric field
K1 - Remember; K2 – Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 –
Evaluate

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Outcomes

# PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7

CO1 S S S M S L M
CO2 S M S L S M L
CO3 S S M S M L M
CO4 S S L M S M S
CO5 S S S M L M L

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Specific Outcomes

# PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 S S M M M
CO2 S S L L M
CO3 S L S L M
CO4 S M M M L
CO5 S L L M M

Blooms Taxonomy: Assessment Pattern

CA
End of
Bloom’s
Semester
category I Internal II Internal
Marks Marks Marks

Knowledge-K1 15% (9) 15% (9) 15% (20)

Understand-K2 15% (9) 15% (9) 15% (20)

Apply-K3 30% (18) 30% (18) 30% (40)

Analyze – K4 20% (12) 20% (12) 20% (25)

Evaluate – K5 20% (12) 20% (12) 20% (25)

60 60 130

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 ADVANCED OPTICS
Unit I Polarization and double refraction
Classification of polarization – Transverse character of light waves – Polarizer and
analyzer – Malu’s law – Production of polarized light – Wire grid polarizer and the
polaroid – Polarization by reflection – Polarization by double refraction – Polarization by
scattering – The phenomenon of double refraction – Normal and oblique incidence –
Interference of polarized light: Quarter and half wave plates – Analysis of polarized light
– Optical activity
Unit II Lasers
Basic principles – Spontaneous and stimulated emissions – Components of the laser –
Resonator and lasing action – Types of lasers and its applications – Solid state lasers –
Ruby laser – Nd:YAG laser – gas lasers – He-Ne laser – CO2 laser – Chemical lasers –
HCl laser – Semiconductor laser
Unit III Fiber optics

Introduction – Total internal reflection – The optical fiber – Glass fibers – The coherent
bundle – The numerical aperture – Attenuation in optical fibers – Single and multi-mode
fibers – Pulse dispersion in multimode optical fibers – Ray dispersion in multimode step
index fibers – Parabolic-index fibers – Fiber-optic sensors: precision displacement sensor
– Precision vibration sensor
Unit IV Non-linear optics

Basic principles – Harmonic generation – Second harmonic generation – Phase matching

– Third harmonic generation – Optical mixing – Parametric generation of light – Self-
focusing of light
Unit V Magneto-optics and electro-optics
Magneto-optical effects – Zeeman effect – Inverse Zeeman effect – Faraday effect –
Voigt effect – Cotton-mouton effect – Kerr magneto-optic effect – Electro-optical effects
– Stark effect – Inverse stark effect – Electric double refraction – Kerr electro-optic effect
– Pockels electro-optic effect
Unit VI Professional components
Expert Lectures, Online Seminars - Webinars on Industrial Interactions/Visits,
Competitive Examinations, Employable and Communication Skill Enhancement, Social
Accountability and Patriotism.

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 Text Books

1. Laud, B.B. (2017): Lasers and Non-linear Optics (3rd ed.), New Age
International (P) Ltd.
2. AjoyGhatak, A. (2017): Optics (6th ed.), McGraw-Hill Education Pvt. Ltd.
3. Silfvast, W.T. (1996): Laser Fundamentals, Cambridge University Press, New
York
4. Peatros, J.: Physics of Light and Optics, A good (and free!) electronic book.
5. Saleh, B. and Teich, M.: Fundamentals of Photonics, Wiley-Interscience

Reference Books
1. Jenkins, F.S. and White, H.E. (1981): Fundamentals of Optics, (4th ed.),
McGraw-Hill International Edition.
2. Meschede, D. (2004): Optics, Light and Lasers, Wiley-VCH.
3. Lipson, S. G. and Lipson, H. (2011): Optical Physics (4th ed.), Cambridge
University Press.
4. Band, Y.B. (2006): Light and Matter, Wiley and Sons.
5. Guenther, R. (1990): Modern Optics, Wiley and Sons.

Web Resources
1. [Link]
2. [Link]
3. [Link]
[Link]
4. [Link]
5. [Link]

Course Designers:

1. Dr. R.V. KRISHNAKUMAR

2. Dr. S. RAJAKARTHIHAN

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) :: Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: PPH

Course
Course Title Category L T P Credit
Code
PPH23AT21 Soft Professional Skills AECC - 2 2 - - 2

Year Semester Int. Marks [Link] Total

First Second 25 75 100

The course helps in improving the soft professional skills and acquire knowledge about
Preamble
developing soft professional skills

Prerequisite

 Leadership, inter-personal relationship, ethics.

Course Outcome

Knowledge Expected Expectd

# Course Outcome Proficiency Attai
Level nment
Know about the importance of interpersonal K1 80 75
CO1 relationship

CO2 Understand the importance of human relations. K2 80 75

CO3 Acquire knowledge about leadership skills. K3 80 75

CO4 Attain presentation and thinking skills. K4 80 75

CO5 Comprehend the ethics of interview. K3,K5 80 75

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Outcomes

# PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7

CO1 L M S S L S S
CO2 L M S S L S S
CO3 L M S S L S S
CO4 L M S S L S S
CO5 L M S S L S S

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 Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Specific Outcomes

PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 L M S L S
CO2 L M S L S
CO3 L M S L S
CO4 L M S L S
CO5 L M S L S

Blooms Taxonomy: Assessment Pattern

Bloom’s taxonomy
Category Continuous Assignment End of Semester
I Internal Marks II Internal Marks Marks
Knowledge-K1 15% (5) 15% (5) 15% (10)
Understand-K2 15% (4) 15% (4) 15% (8)
Apply-K3 30% (9) 30% (9) 30% (18)
Analyze-K4 20% (6) 20% (6) 20% (12)
Evaluate-K5 20% (6) 20% (6) 20% (12)
Total Marks 30 30 60

SOFT PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

UNIT 1: Interpersonal Relationship

Introduction- Importance of interpersonal relationship skills –types of interpersonal

relationship- uses of interpersonal relationship skill-factors affecting interpersonal
relationship.

UNIT 2: Team Building

Introduction- importance of human relations- understanding behavior- characteristics of

high performance teams

UNIT 3: Leadership

Meaning of leadership- importance of leadership-leadership relationship-functions and

responsibilities of leadership

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 UNIT 4: Presentation & Thinking skills

Introduction-process-examples of presentation language- core thinking skills- categories

of thinking.

UNIT 5: Employment communication

Introduction-writing CV – group discussion-interview

Text Books

[Link] Joshi, Soft Skills - 1st edition, (2017).theebook company,Bookboon.

Reference Books

1. .Alex, K, Soft skills-Know yourself and know the world - Third revised edition,
2014, [Link] company.

Web Resources

1. [Link]
2. [Link]
plDlEhRDZHkBD-0n

Course Designers

1. Dr. [Link]
2. [Link]

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) :: Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: PPH

Course
Course Title Category L T P Credit
Code
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC
PPH23ST21 SEC-2 2 1 - 2
TECHNOLOGY

Year Semester Int. Marks [Link] Total

I Second 25 75 100

Preamble

 Introduce the basic physics and technology of photovoltaic science and systems
for solar energy harnessing.

Prerequisite

Fundamental knowledge of semiconductors.

Course Outcome
On the completion of the course the student will be able to
Knowled Expected Expectd
# Course Outcome Proficien Attai nment
ge Level cy
Know the present energy scenario and the importance of K1, K2 80 75
CO1
photovoltaics
K2 80 75
CO2 Understand the science and technology of solar cells
Appreciate various material properties which are used in K3, K4 80 75
CO3
photovoltaic devices
K4 80 75
CO4 Appreciate the designing of solar cells
Understand the designing of solar hybrid PV systems and K3, K5 80 75
CO5
its applications
K1 - Remember; K2 – Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 – Evaluate

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 Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Outcomes

# PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7

CO1 M L L L - S -
CO2 L M M L - L -
CO3 M M M M M L -
CO4 M M M M M L L
CO5 L M S M M L -

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Specific Outcomes

PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 M L L L L
CO2 M L L M L
CO3 M M L S L
CO4 L M L S L
CO5 M M L M L

Blooms Taxonomy: Assessment Pattern

Bloom’s taxonomy
Category Continuous Assignment End of Semester
I Internal Marks II Internal Marks Marks
Knowledge-K1 15% (5) 15% (5) 15% (10)
Understand-K2 15% (4) 15% (4) 15% (8)
Apply-K3 30% (9) 30% (9) 30% (18)
Analyze-K4 20% (6) 20% (6) 20% (12)
Evaluate-K5 20% (6) 20% (6) 20% (12)
Total Marks 30 30 60

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 SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC TECHNOLOGY

Unit I: ENERGY SCENARIO

World energy requirement- need for sustainable energy sources-Sustainable Sun’s
energy-current status of renewable energy sources-place of photovoltaics in energy
supply
Unit II: INTRODUCTION TO SOLAR CELLS
Introduction to PN junction diode-Equilibrium Condition-Non-equilibrium condition-PN
junction diode under illumination: solar cell
Unit III: DESIGN OF SOLAR CELLS-I
Upper limit of cell parameters- losses in solar cells- solar cell design- Design for high Isc-
Design for high Voc-Design for high FF
Unit IV: DESIGN OF SOLAR CELLS-II
Si based solar cell Technology: process flow of commercial Si Cell Technologies – high
efficiency Si Solar cells. Thin film solar cell technologies: Common features of thin film
Technologies
Unit V: EMERGING SOLAR CELL TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS
Organic solar cells-Dye sensitized solar cells-GaAs solar cells-Thermo photovoltaics-
introduction to solar PV systems-standalone PV system configurations-design
methodology of PV systems-Hybrid PV systems.

Text Books

1. Chetan Singh Solanki, (2011). Solar Photovoltaics: Fundamentals, Technologies

and Applications 2nd ed., Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi

Reference Books

1. Moller, H.J. (1993).Semiconductors for solar cells, Artech House Inc., MA, USA
2. Martin Green, (1997). Solar Cells: Operating principles, Technology and Systems
Applications, UNSW, Australia

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 3. Larry D. Partain (1995). Solar Cells and their Applications, John Wiley and Sons,
New York
4. Nelson, J. (2006). The Physics of Solar Cells, Imperial College Press
5. Richard H. Bube,(1998).Photovoltaic Materials, Imperial College Press

Web Resources

1. [Link]
2. [Link]
3. [Link]

Course Designers

[Link] Rani

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) :: Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: PPH
Course
Course Title Category L T P Credit
Code
PPH23CL11 PRACTICAL – I Lab - - 5 4

Year Semester Int. Marks [Link] Total

I First 40 60 100

Preamble

 To understand the concept of mechanical behavior of materials and calculation of

the same using appropriate formulae.
 To calculate the thermodynamic quantities and physical properties of materials.
 To acquire knowledge on designing electronic circuits of practical applicability.

Prerequisite

Knowledge and hands on experience of basic general and electronics experiments of

Physics.

Course Outcome

On the completion of the course the student will be able to

Expected Expectd
Knowledge
# Course Outcome Proficiency Attai
Level
nment
Understand the concept of Young’s modulus, Ultrasonics, 80 75
CO1 Interferometer. K2
Acquire knowledge of thermal and electrical conductivity of 80 75
CO2 the matetials. K1

CO3 Understand diffraction of light by experiments. K2 80 75

CO4 Conduct experiments on FET, UJT and Op amp. K1, K3 80 75
CO5 Understand the concept of logic circuits, counters and K3, K5 80 75

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 registers
K1 - Remember; K2 – Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 – Evaluate

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Outcomes

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7

CO1 M S M S L M M
CO2 S M M L M L S
CO3 M S L M L S M
CO4 M M L S S L S
CO5 S M M L S S M

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Specific Outcomes

PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 S M M S M
CO2 M M M S L
CO3 S S M L S
CO4 S S M M S
CO5 S M S M L

PRACTICAL – I
List of experiments (any twelve).
1. Determination of Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio by Hyperbolic fringes -
Cornu’s Method.
2. Determination of Thickness of air film. - Solar spectrum – Hartmann’s formula.
3. Determination of Planck Constant – LED Method.
4. Determination of Compressibility of a liquid using Ultrasonics.
5. Determination of Wavelength, Separation of wavelengths - Michelson
Interferometer.
6. GM counter – Characteristics, inverse square law and absorption coefficient.
7. Measurement of Conductivity - Four probe method.
8. Measurement of wavelength of Diode Laser / He – Ne Laser using Diffraction
grating.
9. Determination of Diffraction pattern of light with circular aperture using
Diode/He-Ne laser.
10. Study the beam divergence, spot size and intensity profile of Diode/He-Ne laser.

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 11. Construction of relaxation oscillator using UJT.
12. FET CS amplifier- Frequency response, input impedance, output impedance.
13. Study of important electrical characteristics of IC741.
14. V- I Characteristics of different colours of LED.
15. Construction of Schmidt trigger circuit using IC 741 for a given hysteresis-
application as squarer.
16. Construction of square wave Triangular wave generator using IC 741.
17. Construction of Op-Amp- 4 bit Digital to Analog converter (Binary Weighted
and R/2R ladder type).
18. Study of R-S, clocked R-S and D-Flip flop using NAND gates.
19. Study of J-K, D and T flip flops using IC 7476/7473.
20. Arithmetic operations using IC 7483- 4-bit binary addition and subtraction.
21. Study of Arithmetic logic unit using IC 74181.
22. Construction of Encoder and Decoder circuits using ICs.

Text Books

1. Gupta, S.L., Kumar, V.(2017).Practical Physics, PragatiPrakasan, Meerut.

2. Srinivasan, R. Priolkar, K.R., (2013).Kit Developed for doing experiments in Physics
– Introduction manual, Sponsored by Indian Academy of Sciences, Banglore,
3. Poornachandra, S. Sasikala, B. Electronic Laboratory Primer a design approach,
Wheeler Publishing, New Delhi.
4. Navas, K.A.(2008).Electronic lab manualVol I, Rajath Publishers, Kochi.
5. Navas, K.A.(2018). Electronic lab manualVol II, Sixth ed., Eastern Economy Edition,
New Delhi.

Reference Books
1. Singh, S.P. (2017). Advanced Practical Physics, PragatiPrakashan.
2. Chattopadhayay, D. Rakshit, C.R. (1990). An advanced course in Practical Physics,
New Central Book Agency Pvt. Ltd.
3. Ramakanth A Gaykwad, (2015). Op-Amp and linear integrated circuit, Fourth ed.,
Eastern Economy Edition, New Delhi.
4. Sirohi, R.S., John, (2001). A course on experiment with He-Ne Laser, Second ed.,
New Age International (P) Limited, New Delhi, 2001.
5. Kuriachan, T.D. Syam Mohan, S. (2010). Electronic lab manual Vol II, Ayodhya
Publishing.

Course Designers

1. Dr. [Link]
2. Prof. [Link]

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) :: Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: PPH

Course
Course Title Category L T P Credit
Code
PPH23CL21 PRACTICAL – II Lab - 5 4

Year Semester Int. Marks [Link] Total

I Second 40 60 100

Preamble

 To understand the concept of mechanical behavior of materials and calculation of

the same using appropriate formulae.
 To calculate the thermodynamic quantities and physical properties of materials.
 To acquire knowledge on designing electronic circuits of practical applicability.

Prerequisite

Knowledge and hands on experience of basic general and electronics experiments of

Physics.

Course Outcome

On the completion of the course the student will be able to

Knowled Expected Expectd

# Course Outcome Proficiency Attai
ge Level nment
Understand the concept of Young’s modulus, linear expansion, 80 75
CO1 K2
dielectric, molecular and vibrational spectra.
Acquire knowledge of magnetic susceptibility, hysteresis, Hall effect 80 75
CO2 K1
of the matetials.
CO3 Understand diffraction and interference by experiments. K2 80 75
Conduct experiments on Seven Segment, Op-amp, ADC, DAC and 80 75
CO4 K1, K3
filters.
Understand the concept of square and pulse wave generator and 80 75
CO5 K3, K5
counters.
K1 - Remember; K2 – Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 – Evaluate

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 Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Outcomes

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7

CO1 M S M S L M M
CO2 S M M L M L S
CO3 M S L M L S M
CO4 M M L S S L S
CO5 S M M L S S M
S=Strong, M=Medium and L=Low

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Specific Outcomes

PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 S M M S M
CO2 M M M S L
CO3 S S M L S
CO4 S S M M S
CO5 S M S M L

PRACTICAL – II
List of experiments (any twelve).
1. Determination of Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio by Elliptical fringes -
Cornu’s Method
2. Determination of Stefan’s constant of radiation from a hot body
3. Measurement of Coefficient of linear expansion- Air wedge Method
4. Measurement of Susceptibility of liquid - Quincke’s method
5. B-H curve using CRO
6. Measurement of Magnetic Susceptibility - Guoy’s method
7. LG Plate
8. Arc spectrum: Copper
9. Determination of Solar constant
10. Determination of e/m - Millikan’s method
11. Miscibility measurements using ultrasonic diffraction method
12. Determination of Thickness of thin film. - Michelson Interferometer
13. GM counter – Feather’s analysis: Range of Beta rays
14. Iodine absorption spectra

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 15. Molecular spectra – CN bands
16. Determination of Refractive index of liquids using diode Laser/ He – Ne Laser
17. Determination of Numerical Apertures and Acceptance angle of optical fibers
using Laser Source.
18. Measurement of Dielectricity - Microwave test bench
19. Hall Effect in Semiconductor. Determine the Hall coefficient, carrier concentration
and carrier mobility
20. Interpretation of vibrational spectra of a given material.
21. Determination of I-V Characteristics and efficiency of solar cell.
22. IC 7490 as scalar and seven segment display using IC7447
23. Solving simultaneous equations – IC 741 / IC LM324
24. Op-Amp –Active filters: Low pass, High pass and Band pass filters (Second Order)
Batter worth filter
25. Construction of Current to Voltage and Voltage to Current Conversion using IC
741.
26. Construction of second order butter worth multiple feedback narrow band pass
filter
27. Realization of analog to digital converter (ADC) using 4-bit DAC and synchronous
counter IC74193
28. Construction of square wave generator using IC 555 – Study of VCO
29. Construction of Schmidt trigger circuit using IC555 for a given hysteresis –
Application as squarer
30. Construction of pulse generator using the IC 555 – Application as frequency
divider
31. BCD to Excess- 3 and Excess 3 to BCD code conversion
32. Study of binary up / down counters - IC 7476 / IC7473
33. Shift register and Ring counter and Johnson counter- IC 7476/IC 7474
34. Study of synchronous parallel 4-bit binary up/down counter using IC 74193
35. Study of asynchronous parallel 4-bit binary up/down counter using IC 7493
36. Study of Modulus Counter
37. Construction of Multiplexer and Demultiplexer using ICs.

Text Books

1. Gupta, S.L., Kumar, V.(2017).Practical Physics, PragatiPrakasan, Meerut.

2. Srinivasan, R. Priolkar, K.R., (2013).Kit Developed for doing experiments in
Physics – Introduction manual, Sponsored by Indian Academy of Sciences,
Banglore,
3. Poornachandra, S. Sasikala, B. Electronic Laboratory Primer a design approach,
Wheeler Publishing, New Delhi.
4. Navas, K.A.(2008). Electronic lab manualVol I, Rajath Publishers, Kochi.

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 5. Navas, K.A.(2018). Electronic lab manualVol II, Sixth ed., Eastern Economy
Edition, New Delhi.
6. Ramakanth A Gaykwad, (2015). Op-Amp and linear integrated circuit, Fourth ed.,
Eastern Economy Edition, New Delhi.

Reference Books

1. Singh, S.P. (2017). Advanced Practical Physics, PragatiPrakashan.

2. Chattopadhayay, D. Rakshit, C.R. (1990). An advanced course in Practical
Physics, New Central Book Agency Pvt. Ltd.
3. Ramakanth A Gaykwad, (2015). Op-Amp and linear integrated circuit, Fourth ed.,
Eastern Economy Edition, New Delhi.
4. Sirohi, R.S., John, (2001). A course on experiment with He-Ne Laser, Second ed.,
New Age International (P) Limited, New Delhi, 2001.
5. Kuriachan, T.D. Syam Mohan, S. (2010). Electronic lab manual Vol II, Ayodhya
Publishing.

Course Designers

1. Dr. [Link]
2. Prof. [Link]

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 ThiagarajarCollege
(AnAutonomousInstitutionAffiliatedtoMaduraiKamarajUniversity)
Re-Accreditedwith‘A++ ’Grade by NAAC

Academic Council Meeting (ACM)

June-2023

Department of Physics
[Link]., Physics Syllabus
2023-2024

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 [Link]. PHYSICS
ProgrammeCode– UPH
(Aided & SF)

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 Programme outcome (PO) Bachelor of Science ([Link].)

PO1 Scientific Knowledge and Critical Thinking

Apply the knowledge of Life Science, Physical and Chemical Science,
Mathematics, statistics, Computer science and humanities for the arrangement
of solutions to the problems that come across in our day-to-day life/activities

PO2 Problem Solving

Identify and analyse the problem and formulate solutions for problems using
the principles of mathematics, natural sciences with appropriate consideration
for the public health, safety and environmental considerations.

PO3 Communication and Computer Literacy

Communicate the fundamental and advanced concepts of their discipline in
written and oral form. Able to make appropriate and effective use of
information and information technology relevant to their technique.

PO4 Life-Ling Learning

Recognize the need for and have the preparation and ability to engage in
independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological
change.

PO5 Ethical, Social and Professional Understanding

Commitment to principles, codes of conduct and social responsibility in order
to behave consistently with personal respect. Acquire the responsibility to
contribute for the personal development and for the development of the
community. Respect the ethical values, social responsibilities and diversity.

PO6 Innovative, Leadership and Entrepreneur Skill Development

Function as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in
multidisciplinary settings. Become an entrepreneur by acquiring technical,
communicative, problem solving and intellectual skills.

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 THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE, MADURAI – 625 009
An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Madurai kamaraj University
Re-Accredited with A++ Grade by NAAC
Ranked 22rd in NIRF 2022

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

LIGHT

Learn with focus

Innovate for a cause

be Grateful

be Humane

Transform dreams into reality

VISION

To provide an ambient environment for teaching and research in physics with

focus on achieving academic excellence

MISSION

 To contribute to develop and sustain teaching and evaluation methods in

physics learning in tune with emerging trends in science
 To constantly explore and enhance research potential among faculty and
students to promote innovation
 To bridge the gap between curriculum-based learning and career
readiness/employability of physics graduates
 To create a conscientious awareness among students about issues pertaining
to welfare of society and environment

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 PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

 The objectives of this programme is to equip/prepare students to

A successful career in academia, government, industry, corporates or as an

PEO1
self-employed entrepreneur

Continue to learn and advance in academia to undertake higher education with

PEO2
focus on research and development

Communicate physics related topics effectively by way of oral presentations

PEO3
and write-ups in the form of scientific reports, projects, dissertations, etc.

Acknowledge the importance of participation in co-curricular and etra-

PEO4
curricular activities to nurture and grow leadership skills

Be socially sensitive to contemporary issues and play a constructive role

PEO5
towards the welfare of the society and environment




PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES – [Link]. PHYSICS

 On successful completion of [Link]. Physics, the students will be able to

Identify key concepts, principles and fundamental laws that are central to the
PSO1
study of various areas of physics, define and describe them with clarity

Demonstrate the application of physics principles, concepts and laws with

PSO2
necessary experimental background and assess their consequences

Explain the mathematical foundation of the underlying physics principles,

PSO3
concepts and laws

Formulate, discuss and analyse problems in physics by identifying key concepts

PSO4
and principles to solve them

Plan and execute an experiment through careful observations, precise

PSO5
measurements, analysis, interpretation and effectively communicate the results

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 THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE, MADURAI – 9
Bachelor of Science ([Link]. Physics) (w.e.f. 2023 batch onwards)
Department of Physics Programme Code : UPH
Semester – I

Contact Total No. Maximum

Course Code Subject hours Credits of hours Marks Total
per week allotted CA SE
/ Other
Part – I U23P1TA11B 6 3 90 25 75 100
Language
Part – II U23P2EN11 General English -I 4 3 60 25 75 100
Core1 UPH23CT11 Properties of Matter and Sound 4 3 60 25 75 100
Heat,Thermodynamics and
Core2 UPH23CT12 3 3 45 25 75 100
Statistical Physics
Core
UPH23CL11 Major Practical – I 2 2 30 25 75 100
Lab 1
Generic
UMA23GT11P Ancillary Mathematics 5 3 75 25 75 100
Elective
NME UPH23NT11 Home Electrical Installations 2 2 30 25 75 100
AECC Introduction to Personality
UEN23AT11 2 2 30 25 75 100
–I Development - I
FC UPH23FT11 Introductory Physics 2 2 30 25 75 100
30 23 450
Semester – II

Contact Total No. Maximum

Course Code Subject hours per Credits of hours Marks Total
week allotted CA SE
Part – I U23P1TA21 Tamil / Other Language 6 3 90 25 75 100
Part – II U23P2EN21 English 4 3 90 25 75 100
Core3 UPH23CT21 Mechanics 4 3 60 25 75 100
Core4 UPH23CT22 Optics and Spectroscopy 3 3 45 25 75 100
Core
UPH23CL21 Major Practical - II 2 2 30 25 75 100
Lab 2
Generic
UMA23GT21P Ancillary Mathematics 3 2 45 25 75 100
Elective
NME UPH23NT21 Physics for Everyday life 2 2 30 25 75 100
SEC – I
UPH23ST21 Energy Physics 2 2 30 25 75 100
DSE
AECC – Employability Skills
UEN23AT21 2 2 30 25 75 100
II
30 23 450 180 470 650
Naan Mudhalvan Scheme
Extra
U23NM21 Language Proficiency for 2
Credit
Employability

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: UPH

Course
Course Title Category L T P Credit
Code
PROPERTIES OF MATTER
UPH23CT11 Core-1 3 1 - 3
AND SOUND

Year Semester Int. Marks Ext. Marks Total

I FIRST 25 75 100

Preamble

A study of the properties of matter leads to information which is of practical value to both
the physicist and the [Link] gives us information about the internal forces which act
between the constituent parts of the substance. Students who undergo this course are
successfully bound to get a better insight and understanding of the subject.

Prerequisite

Elasticity, Sound, Ultrasonics, Waves, oscillations

Course Outcome

On the completion of the course the student will be able to

K Level Expected Expected

# Course Outcome Proficien Attainme
cy% nt%
Learning the basics concepts of elasticity, Young’s K1 80 75
CO1 modulus and also study the elastic behavior & working
of torsional pendulum.
Study of bending behavior beams and analyses the K2 80 75
CO2 expression for young's modulus with experimental
methods.
CO3 Understand the surface tension and viscosity of fluid. K2 80 75

CO4 Understand the concepts of waves and oscillations. K2 80 75

Acquire the knowledge about acoustics of buildings and K3 80 75
CO5 ultrasonic waves.

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 Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Outcomes

# PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 S S S S S M
CO2 S M M M M L
CO3 S M M M M M
CO4 S M M M L S
CO5 S S S L S L

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Specific Outcomes

PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 M S M S S
CO2 M S M L L
CO3 S M L M M
CO4 M S L M S
CO5 M L S M M

Blooms Taxonomy: Assessment Pattern

Bloom’s CA End of
category First Second Semester
Knowledge 40% 40% 40%
Understand 40% 40% 40%
Apply 20% 20% 20%

PROPERTIES OF MATTER AND SOUND

Unit I ELASTICITY: Introduction–Hooke’s law – stress-strain diagram - elastic

constants –Poisson’s ratio – relation between elastic constants and Poisson’s ratio – work
done in stretching and twisting a wire –twisting couple on a cylinder – rigidity modulus
by static torsion–torsional pendulum (with and without masses)

Unit II BENDING OF BEAMS: Cantilever– expression for Bending moment –

expression for depression at the loaded end of the cantilever– oscillations of a cantilever –
expression for time period –experiment to find Young’s modulus – non-uniform bending–
experiment to determine Young’s modulus by (using pin and microscope)– uniform
bending – expression for elevation – experiment to determine Young’s modulus using
microscope.

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 Unit III FLUID DYNAMICS: Surface tension: definition – molecular forces– excess
pressure over curved surface – application to spherical and cylindrical drops and bubbles
– determination of surface tension by Jaegar’s method–variation of surface tension with
temperature-Drop weight method of determining the surface tension of a liquid–
Interfacial tension-experiment to determine interfacial tension between water and
kerosene. Viscosity: Definition – streamline and turbulent flow – rate of flow of liquid in
a capillary tube – Poiseuille’s formula –corrections –terminal velocity and Stoke’s
formula– variation of viscosity with temperature

Unit IV WAVES AND OSCILLATIONS: Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)–

differential equation of SHM – graphical representation of SHM –composition of two
SHM in a straight line and at right angles –Lissajous figures- free, damped, forced
vibrations –resonance and Sharpness of resonance. Laws of transverse vibration in strings
– sonometer – determination of AC frequency using sonometer –determination of
frequency using Melde’s string apparatus.

Unit V: ACOUSTICS OF BUILDINGS AND ULTRASONICS: Intensity of sound –

decibel – loudness of sound –reverberation –Sabine’s reverberation formula – acoustic
intensity – factorsaffecting the acoustics of buildings. Ultrasonic waves: production of
ultrasonic waves – Piezoelectric crystal method – magnetostriction effect – application of
ultrasonic waves.

Text Books
1. Mathur, D.S. (2010). Elements of Properties of Matter, [Link]& Co.
2. BrijLal&Subrahmanyam, N. (2003).Properties of Matter, [Link]& Co
3. [Link]&Bedi, R.S.(1969).Textbook of Sound, AtmaRam& sons
4. BrijLal&Subrahmanyam, N. (1995).A Text Book of Sound, Second revised
edition,Vikas Publishing House.
5. Murugesan, R. (2012).Properties of Matter, [Link]& Co.

Reference Books
1. Smith, C.J. (1960).General Properties of Matter, Orient Longman Publishers
2. Gulati, H.R. (1977).Fundamental of General Properties of Matter, Fifth
edition,R. Chand & Co.
3. French, A.P. (1973).Vibration and Waves, MIT Introductory Physics, Arnold-
Heinmann India.
[Link]
Web Resources

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 1. [Link]
2. [Link]
3. [Link]
4. [Link]
work
5. [Link]
6. [Link]
7. [Link]

Course Designers

1. Dr. V. Rajniswamy
2. Mr. S. Alaguraja
3. Dr. D. Saravanakkumar
4. Dr. R. Sangeetha

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: UPH

Course
Course Title Category L T P Credit
Code
HEAT, THERMODYNAMICS
UPH23CT12 Core-2 3 - - 3
AND STATISTICAL PHYSICS

Year Semester Int. Marks Ext. Marks Total

I FIRST 25 75 100

Preamble

The course focuses to understand a basic in conversion of temperature in Celsius, Kelvin

and Fahrenheit scales. Practical exhibition and explanation of transmission of heat in
good and bad conductor. Relate the laws of thermodynamics, entropy in everyday life and
explore the knowledge of statistical mechanics and its relation

Prerequisite

Heat capacity, Carnot Engine, Entropy, Conduction, Convection, Radiation

Course Outcome

On the completion of the course the student will be able to

K Level Expected Expecte

Proficiency d
# Course Outcome
% Attainm
ent%
Acquires knowledge on how to distinguish K1 80 75
between temperature and heat. Student identifies
the relationship between heat capacity, specific
CO1 heat capacity. The study of Low temperature
Physics sets the basis for the students to
understand cryogenics, superconductivity,
superfluidity and Condensed Matter Physics
Derive the efficiency of Carnot’s engine. Discuss K2 80 75
CO2 the implications of the laws of Thermodynamics
in diesel and petrol engines
Able to analyze performance of thermodynamic K2 80 75
CO3 systems viz efficiency by problems. Gets an

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 insight into thermodynamic properties like
enthalpy, entropy
Study the process of thermal conductivity and K2 80 75
apply it to good and bad conductors. Quantify
CO4 different parameters related to heat, relate them
with various physical parameters and analyse
them
Interpret classical statistics concept, Maxwell- K3 80 75
Boltzmann distribution law. Develop the
CO5
statistical interpretation of Bose-Einstein and
Fermi-Dirac .

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Outcomes

# PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 S S S S S S
CO2 M S S S M S
CO3 S S S M S S
CO4 S S S S S S
CO5 S S M S S S

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Specific Outcomes

PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 S S S S S
CO2 S S M S S
CO3 S M S S S
CO4 S S S S S
CO5 M S S S M

Blooms Taxonomy: Assessment Pattern

Bloom’s CA End of
category First Second Semester
Knowledge 40% 40% 40%
Understand 40% 40% 40%
Apply 20% 20% 20%

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 HEAT, THERMODYNAMICS AND STATISTICAL PHYSICS

UNIT I -CALORIMETRY: Specific heat capacity – specific heat capacity of gases CP

& CV– Meyer’s relation. LOW TEMPERATURE PHYSICS: Joule-Kelvin effect –
porous plug experiment –Joule-Thomson effect –liquefaction of gas by Linde’s Process

UNIT II - THERMODYNAMICS - I:zeroth law and first law of thermodynamics – P-V

diagram - phase changing materials (Introduction) – heat engine –efficiency of heat
engine – Carnot’s engine, construction, working and efficiency.
UNIT III -THERMODYNAMICS - II: second law of thermodynamics –entropy of an
ideal gas – entropy change in reversible and irreversible processes – T-S diagram –
Maxwell’s thermodynamical relations –Clasius-Clapeyron’s equation (first latent heat
equation) – third law of thermodynamics – unattainability of absolute zero – heat death.

UNIT IV - HEAT TRANSFER: modes of heat transfer: conduction, convection and

radiation. Conduction: thermal conductivity- determination of thermal conductivity of a
bad conductor by Lee’s disc method. Radiation: black body radiation (Ferry’s method) –
Wien’s law and Rayleigh Jean’s law –Planck’s law of radiation – Stefan’s law –
deduction of Newton’s law of cooling from Stefan’s law.

UNIT V - STATISTICAL MECHANICS: definition of phase-space – micro and macro

states – classical and quantum Statistics – Maxwell-Boltzmann statistics – Bose-Einstein
statistics – Fermi-Dirac statistics – comparison of three statistics.

Text Books

1. Brijlal&Subramaniam, N. (2000).Heat and Thermodynamics, [Link]& Co.

2. Narayanamoorthy& KrishnaRao, (1969). Heat,Triveni Publishers, Chennai.
3. KhannaV.R.&Bedi,R.S.(1998). 1st Edition, Text book of Sound, Kedharnaath
Publish & Co, Meerut
4. Brijlal&Subramaniam, N.(2001).Waves and Oscillations, Vikas Publishing
House, New Delhi.
5. Ghosh, (1996).Text Book of Sound, [Link]& Co.
6. MurugeshanR. &KiruthigaSivaprasath,(2004). Thermal Physics, S. Chand&Co..

Reference Books

1. RajamJ.B.&Arora, C.L. (1976).Heat and Thermodynamics, 8th edition,

[Link]& Co. Ltd.
2. Mathur, [Link] and Thermodynamics, Sultan Chand & Sons.

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 3. Gupta, Kumar, Sharma, (2013).Statistical Mechanics, 26th Edition, S. Chand &
Co.
4. Resnick, Halliday&Walker, (2010).Fundamentals of Physics, 6th Edition.
5. Sears, Zemansky, Hugh D. Young,Roger A. Freedman, (2021).University
Physics with Modern Physics 15th Edition, Pearson.

Web Resources

1. [Link]
2. [Link]

Course Designers
1. Prof. M. Venkatachalam
2. Dr. K. Gangadevi
3. Prof. M. Chandrarekha

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) :: Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: UPH

Course
Course Title Category L T P Credit
Code
HOME ELECTRICAL
UPH23NT11 NME 2 - - 2
INSTALLATION

Year Semester Int. Marks [Link] Total

I FIRST 25 75 100

Preamble

Understand the principles behind the transmission of electricity and electrical wiring and
know the precautions while using electrical wires and appliances.

Prerequisite

Knowledge on electricity, power, resistance, installations

Course Outcome

K Level Expected Expected

# Course Outcome
Proficiency% Attainment%
CO1 Understand about simple Electrical circuits. K1,K2 85 80
Know the principles behind the transmission of K1 85 80
CO2
Electricity
CO3 Understand the theory behind electrical wiring. K2 85 80
Know the theory of power rating and power K2 85 80
CO4 delivered
Understand the Safety measures while using K2,K3 85 80
CO5 electrical wires and appliances.

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 Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Outcomes

# PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 S M M S M M
CO2 S S M M M L
CO3 S M S M L M
CO4 M S M M L M
CO5 S M S M M L

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Specific Outcomes

# PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 M S M M L
CO2 S M S M M
CO3 M S M M L
CO4 S M M L M
CO5 M M L S M

Blooms Taxonomy: Assessment Pattern

Bloom’s CA End of
category First Second Semester
Knowledge 40% 40% 40%
Understand 40% 40% 40%
Apply 20% 20% 20%

HOME ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Unit I: SIMPLE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS

charge, current, potential difference, resistance – simple electrical circuits – DC ammeter,
voltmeter, ohmmeter – Ohm’s law – difference between DC and AC –advantages of AC
over DC – electromagnetic induction - transformers– inductors/chokes –
capacitors/condensers – impedance – AC ammeter, voltmeter –symbols and nomenclature

Unit II: TRANSMISSION OF ELECTRICITY

Production and transmission of electricity – concept of power grid – Series and parallel
connections– technicalities of junctions and loops in circuits –transmission losses

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 (qualitative) – roles of step-up and step-down transformers – quality of connecting wires
– characteristics of single and multicore wires

Unit III: ELECTRICAL WIRING

Different types of switches – installation of two way switch – role of sockets, plugs,
sockets - installation of meters – basic switch board – electrical bell – indicator – fixing of
tube lights and fans – heavy equipment like AC, fridge, washing machine, oven, geyser,
jet pumps – provisions for inverter – gauge specifications of wires for various needs

Unit IV: POWER RATING AND POWER DELIVERED:

Conversion of electrical energy in to different forms – work done by electrical energy–
power rating of electrical appliances – energy consumption –electrical energy unit in kWh
– calculation of EB bill – Joule’s heating– useful energy and energy loss – single and
three phase connections –Measures to save electrical energy – energy audit

Unit V: SAFETY MEASURES:

Insulation for wires – colour specification for mains, return and earth – Understanding of
fuse and circuit breakers –types of fuse: kit-kat, HRC, cartridge, MCB, ELCB – purpose
of earth line – lighting arrestors – short circuiting and over loading – electrical safety –
tips to avoid electrical shock – first aid for electrical shock –fire safety for electric current

Text Books

1. Rex Cauldwell (2014). Wiring a House: 5th Edition. Taunton Press.

2. Black & Decker (2018).Advanced Home Wiring, 5th Edition: Backup Power -
Panel Upgrades - AFCI Protection – “Smart” Thermostats. by Editors of Cool
Springs Press.
3. Kevin Ryan (2022).Complete Beginners Guide to Rough in Electrical Wiring.
Independently published.

Reference Books

1. Philip Kiameh(2003). Electrical Equipment Handbook: Troubleshooting and

MaintenanceMc GRAW- HILL New Delhi
2. Rao, S. (2010). Testing Commissioning Operation & Maintenance of Electrical
Equipment- Khanna Publishers-
3. Jose Robin G. &Ubald Raj A. (2013).Maintenance of Electrical EquipmentsFirst
Edition,Indira Publication Marthandam

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 Web Resources

1. [Link]
2. [Link]
3. [Link]
4. [Link]

Course Designers

1. [Link]
2. [Link]
3. [Link]
4. [Link]

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) :: Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: UPH

Course
Course Title Category L T P Credit
Code
UPH23FT11 INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS Core 2 - 2

Year Semester Int. Marks [Link] Total

I First 25 75 100

Preamble

 To Know the concept of Vectors and Scalars.

 To Understand about different types of Forces, Energy and Motions.

Prerequisite

Scalar, Vector, Energy, Force, Angular momentum.

Course Outcome

K Expected Expected
# Course Outcome
Level Proficiency% Attainment%
Apply Concept of Vectors to understand K1 85 80
CO1 Concepts of Physics and Solve problems.
Appreciate Different Forces Present in Nature K2 85 80
CO2 while learning about phenomena related to these
different forces.
Quantify Energy in Different process and relate K2 85 80
CO3 Momentum, Velocity and Energy.
Differentiate different types of Motions they K3 85 80
CO4 would encounter in various courses and
understand their basis.
Relate Various Properties of matter with their K3 85 80
CO5 behavior and connect them with different
Physical parameters involved.

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 Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Outcomes

# PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 S S S M S S
CO2 M S S S M S
CO3 S S M S S S
CO4 S S S S S M
CO5 S M S S S S

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Specific Outcomes

PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 S L M M M
CO2 M L M L S
CO3 M L M S L
CO4 S M L M L
CO5 M S L L M

Blooms Taxonomy: Assessment Pattern

Bloom’s CA End of
category First Second Semester
Knowledge 40% 40% 40%
Understand 40% 40% 40%
Apply 20% 20% 20%

FOUNDATION COURSE : INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS

UNIT-I Vectors and Scalars: Vectors, Scalars –examples for scalars and vectors from
physical quantities – Addition, subtraction of vectors – Resolution and resultant of
vectors – Units and dimensions– Standard physics constants.
UNIT-II Types of Forces: Different types of forces–gravitational, electrostatic,
magnetic, electromagnetic, nuclear – Mechanical forces like, centripetal, centrifugal,
friction, tension, cohesive, adhesive forces.
UNIT-III Types of Energy: Different forms of energy– Conservation laws of
momentum, energy – Types of collisions –Angular momentum– Alternate energy
sources–Real life examples.

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 UNIT-IV Types of Motion: Linear, projectile, circular, angular, simple harmonic
motions – satellite motion – Banking of a curved roads – Stream line and turbulent
motions – Wave motion – Comparison of light and sound waves – Free, forced,
damped oscillations.
UNIT-V Properties of Liquids: Surface tension – Shape of liquid drop – Angle of
contact – Viscosity –Lubricants – Capillary flow – Diffusion – Real life examples–
Properties and types of materials in daily use- conductors, insulators – thermal and
electric.

Text Books

1. Mathur,D.S. (2010).Elements of Properties of Matter, S. Chand & Co

2. BrijLal& N. Subrahmanyam, (2003).Properties of Matter, S. Chand & Co.

Reference Books

1 Gulati, .H.R. (1977).Fundamental of General Properties of Matter, Fifth edition,

[Link]& Co.

Web Resources

1. [Link]
[Link]/hbase/[Link][Link]
2. [Link]

Course Designers

Dr. S. Rajakarthihan

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: UPH

Course
Course Title Category L T P Credit
Code
UPH23CT21 MECHANICS Core 3 1 - 3

Year Semester Int. Marks [Link] Total

First Second 25 75 100

Preamble

This course allows the students: To have a basic understanding of the laws and principles
of mechanics; To apply the concepts of forces existing in the system; To understand the
forces of physics in everyday life; To visualize conservation laws; To apply Lagrangian
equation to solve complex problems.

Prerequisite

Newton’s law of motion, gravitation, conservation laws.

Course Outcome

On the completion of the course the student will be able to

K Expected Expected
# Course Outcome Level Proficienc Attainment%
y%
Understand the Newton’s Law of motion, K1,K 80 75
CO1 understand the gravitation of earth and its 2
potential.
CO2 Acquire the knowledge on the conservation laws K2 80 75
Apply conservation law and calculate energy of K2,K 80 75
CO3 various systems, understand and differentiate 3
conservative and non-conservative forces
Gain knowledge on rigid body dynamics and solve K2 80 75
CO4 problems based on this concept
Appreciate Lagrangian system of mechanics, apply K3 80 75
CO5 D’ Alembert’s principle.

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 Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Outcomes

# PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 L L L M S -
CO2 M M M L L -
CO3 S M L M M -
CO4 S S M L L M
CO5 L S M - - S

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Specific Outcomes

PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 L M M L M
CO2 M S M M M
CO3 M M S M M
CO4 S M L L M
CO5 L M L L M

Blooms Taxonomy: Assessment Pattern

Bloom’s CA End of
category First Second Semester
Knowledge 40% 40% 40%
Understand 40% 40% 40%
Apply 20% 20% 20%

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 MECHANICS

Unit I: LAWS OF MOTIONAND GRAVITATION: Newton’s Laws– forces –

equations of motion – frictional force – motion of a particle in a uniform gravitational
field – types of everyday forces in Physics.
Gravitation: Classical theory of gravitation–Kepler’s laws, Newton’s law of gravitation –
Determination of G by Boy’s method– gravitational potential – velocity of escape –
satellite potential and kinetic energy –Einstein’s theory of gravitation – introduction –
principle of equivalence.

Unit II: CONSERVATION LAWS OF LINEAR AND ANGULAR MOMENTUM:

conservation of linear and angular momentum – Internal forces and momentum
conservation – center of mass – examples – conservation of angular momentum – torque
due to internal forces – torque due to gravity – angular momentum about center of mass.

Unit III: CONSERVATION LAWS OF ENERGY: Introduction – significance of

conservation laws – law of conservation of energy concepts of work- power – energy –
conservative forces – potential energy and conservation of energy in gravitational and
electric field – examples – non-conservative forces.

Unit IV: RIGID BODY DYNAMICS: Translational and rotational motion – angular
momentum – moment of inertia – examples of circular disc, rectangular lamina, thin
uniform bar(rod), solid sphere - general theorems of moment of inertia (theorem of
perpendicular and parallel axis)– rotation about fixed axis – kinetic energy of rotation –
examples – body rolling along a plane surface – body rolling down an inclined plane.

Unit V: LAGRANGIAN MECHANICS: Generalized coordinates –degrees of freedom

– constraints - principle of virtual work and D’ Alembert’s Principle –Lagrange’s
equation from D’ Alembert’s principle – application –simple pendulum – Atwood’s
machine.

Text Books

1. Upadhyaya, J.C. (2019).Classical Mechanics, Himalaya Publishing house,

Mumbai.
2. DuraiPandian, P. LaxmiDuraiPandian, Muthamizh Jayapragasam, (2005).
Mechanics, 6th revised edition, [Link] & Co.

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 3. Mathur D. S. & Hemne, P. S. (2000). Mechanics, Revised Edition, [Link]&
Co.
4. Narayanamurthi, M.&Nagarathnam. N, (1998).Dynamics. The National
Publishing,Chennai.
5. Narayanamurthi, M. and Nagarathnam, N, (1982).Statics, Hydrostatics and
Hydrodynamics,The National Publishers, Chennai.

Reference Books

1. Goldstein Herbert, (1980). Classical Mechanics. U.S.A: Addison and Wesely.

2. Halliday, David & Robert, Resnick,(1995). Physics Vol.I. New Age,
International, Chennai.
3. Halliday, David Robert Resnick and Walker Jearl, (2001).Fundamentals of
Physics, John Wiley, New Delhi.

Web Resources

1. [Link]
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4. [Link]
5. [Link]
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7. [Link]

Course Designers

1. [Link]
2. [Link]
3. [Link]

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: UPH

Course
Course Title Category L T P Credit
Code
UPH23CT22 OPTICS AND SPECTROSCOPY Core 3 - - 3

Year Semester Int. Marks Ext. Marks Total

I SECOND 25 75 100

Preamble
The course provides an in-depth understanding of the basics of various phenomena in
geometrical and wave optics; To explain the behaviour of light in different mediums; To
understand the differences in the important phenomena namely interference, diffraction
and Polarization and apply the knowledge in day to day life; To understand the design of
optical systems and methods to minims aberrations; To solve problems in optics by
selecting the appropriate equations and performing numerical or analytical calculations.

Course Outcomes
On the completion of the course the student will be able to

K Level Expected Expected

# Course Outcome
Proficiency% Attainment%
Outline basic knowledge of methods of K1 80 75
CO1 rectifying different defects in lenses, articulate
technological applications of resolving power
Discuss the principle of superposition of K2 80 75
wave, use these ideas to understand the wave
CO2
nature of light through working of
interferometer
Extend the knowledge about nature of light K2,K3 80 75
through diffraction techniques; apply
CO3
mathematical principles to analyse the optical
instruments
Interpret basic formulation of polarization and K3 80 75
CO4 gain knowledge about polarimeter, appraise
its usage in industries
Relate the principles of optics to various fields K3 80 75
of IR, and Raman spectroscopy and
CO5
understand their instrumentation and
application in industries

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 Mapping of Course Outcomes with Programme Outcomes

# PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 S M S M M M
CO2 M S M S M S
CO3 S M S S S M
CO4 S M S M M S
CO5 S M S M S S

Mapping of Course Outcomes with Programme Specific Outcomes

PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 S M M M S
CO2 M S M S M
CO3 S S S M S
CO4 S M M S M
CO5 S M S S M

Blooms taxonomy: Assessment Pattern

Bloom’s CA End of
category First Second Semester
Knowledge 40% 40% 40%
Understand 40% 40% 40%
Apply 20% 20% 20%

Syllabus: Optics and Spectroscopy

UNIT I:LENS AND PRISMS:
Lens: thick and thin lenses-lens maker`s formula. Prism: dispersion-deviation -
applications-rainbows and halos. Resolving power: Rayleigh’s criterion for resolution –
limit of resolution for the eye – resolving power of (i) Prism (ii) grating (iii) telescope.
UNIT – II – INTERFERENCE: Division of wave front, Fresnel’s biprism – fringes
with white light – division of amplitude: interference in thin films due to, (i) reflected
light, (ii) transmitted light – colours of thin films applications – air wedge – Newton’s
rings.
Interferometers : Michelson’s interferometer – applications, ( i) determination of the
wavelength of a monochromatic source of light, (ii) determination of the wavelength and
separation D1 and D2 lines of sodium light, (iii) determination of a thickness of a mica
sheet.

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 UNIT – III – DIFFRACTION: Fresnel’s assumptions – zone plate – action of zone
plate for an incident spherical wave front – differences between a zone plate and a convex
lens –Fresnel type of diffraction – diffraction pattern due to a straight edge – positions of
maximum and minimum intensities – Fraunhofer type of diffraction – Fraunhofer
diffraction at a single slit (excluding calculus method ) – plane diffraction grating–
experiment to determine wavelengths.

UNIT – IV –POLARISATION: Polarizer and analyser– principal plane– polaroids and

applications –double refraction – optic axis– Huygens’s explanation of double refraction
in uniaxial crystals – circularly and elliptically polarized light –quarter wave plate – half
wave plate – production and detection of circularly and elliptically polarized lights-
optical activity – optically active crystals– Fresnel’s explanation – specific rotation –
Laurent`s half shade polarimeter – experiment to determine specific rotatory power.

UNIT – V – SPECTROSCOPY: Infra-red spectroscopy- near infra-red and far infra-red

– properties –origin of IR spectra – IR spectrophotometer – applications – Scattering of
light – Raman effect –classical theory – quanum theory –Raman spectrometer–
applications.

Text Books
1. Subramaniam. N&Brijlal, (2014). Optics, 25th edition,[Link] &Co.
2. Gupta, S.L. Kumar, V. &.Sharma R.C (1997). Elements of Spectroscopy, 13th
Edition, PragatiPrakashan, Meerut.
3. Aruldhass G. (2000). Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy,II [Link] Pvt Ltd,
New Delhi.
4. Sasikumar, P.R. (2012). Photonics, PHIPvt Ltd, New Delhi.
5. Rajagopal, K. (2008). Engineering Physics, PHIPvt Ltd, New Delhi.
6. Rajendran, V. (2012).Engineering Physics, Tata McGraw Hill.

Reference Books
1. Agarwal B.S, (2011). Optics,KedernathRamnath Publishers, Meerut.
2. Sathyaprakash, (1990). Optics,VII edition, RatanPrakashanMandhir, New Delhi.
3. Banewell, C.N. (2006). Introduction to Molecular Spectroscopy,IVedition,TMH
Publishing Co,New Delhi.
4. AjoyGhatak, (2009). Optics, 4thedition, PHIPvt Ltd, New Delhi.
5. Singh &Agarwal, (2002), Optics and Atomic Physics, 9thedition,
PragatiPrakashan Meerut.
6. Halliday, D, ResnickR. and Walker, J. (2001). Fundamentals of Physics,6th
edition, Willey, New York.
7. [Link]& White (2011). Fundamentals of Optics, 4th edition, McGraw
Hill Inc., NewDelhi.

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 Web Resources

1. [Link]
2. [Link]
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Course Designers

1. Prof. M. Venkatachalam
2. Prof. R. Sribala
3. Dr. K. Gangadevi
4. Dr. R. A. Jeyaram

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) :: Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: UPH

Course
Course Title Category L T P Credit
Code
UPH23NT21 PHYSICS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE SEC 2 - - 2

Year Semester Int. Marks Ext. Marks Total

I SECOND 25 75 100

Preamble
Gain knowledge about physics principles used in day to day life with significant
contributions made by the Indian scientist to physics.

Prerequisite

Basic knowledge on home and electrical appliances.

Course Outcome

K Level Expected Expected

# Course Outcome
Proficiency% Attainment%
Understand about working of mechanical K1,K2 85 80
CO1 objects.
Discuss about the defects of eye and its K1 85 80
CO2 correction
Understand the theory behind the working of K2 85 80
CO3 Home appliances
Know the importance of solar energy and its K2,K3 85 80
CO4 applications.
Know the significant contributions made by K2 85 80
CO5 the Indian scientists to physics.

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Outcomes

# PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 S S M S M M
CO2 S S M M M S
CO3 S S S M S M

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 CO4 S S M M S M
CO5 M M S M M S

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Specific Outcomes

# PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 M S S S M
CO2 S S M S M
CO3 M S S S S
CO4 S S S S M
CO5 M M M M M

Blooms Taxonomy: Assessment Pattern

Bloom’s CA End of
category First Second Semester
Knowledge 40% 40% 40%
Understand 40% 40% 40%
Apply 20% 20% 20%

PHYSICS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE

Unit I: MECHANICAL OBJECTS

Spring scales – bouncing balls –roller coasters – bicycles –rockets and space travel.
Unit II: OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS AND LASER
vision corrective lenses – polaroid glasses – UV protective glass – polaroid camera –
colour photography – holography and laser
Unit III: PHYSICS OF HOME APPLIANCES:
bulb – fan – hair drier – television – air conditioners – microwave ovens – vacuum
cleaners
Unit IV: SOLAR ENERGY
Solar constant – General applications of solar energy – Solar water heaters – Solar Photo
– voltaic cells – General applications of solar cells.
Unit V: INDIAN PHYSICIST AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS
[Link], HomiJehangirBhabha, Vikram Sarabhai, Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar,
VenkatramanRamakrishnan, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and their contributions to science and
technology.

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 Text Books

1. UmmeAmmara, (2019).The Physics in our Daily Lives, Gugucool Publishing,

Hyderabad.
2. Walter Lawin, (2011).For the love of physics, Free Press, New York.
.

Reference Books

1. Jose Robin G. &Ubald Raj A. (2013). Maintenance of Electrical Equipments First

Edition, Indira Publication Marthandam - July 2013.
2. Theraja B.L. &Theraja, A.K. (2005). A Text Book of Electrical Technology, S.
Chand &Company Ltd., New Delhi, India,

Web Resources

1. [Link]
2. [Link]

Course Designers

1. [Link]
2. [Link]
3. [Link]

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous):: Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: UPH

Course
Course Title Category L T P Credit
Code
UPH23ST21 ENERGY PHYSICS SEC I 2 - - 2

Year Semester Int. Marks Ext. Marks Total

I Second 25 75 100

Preamble

 This paper enables the students to understand the feature of various available
renewable energy sources and also helps them to gain theoretical knowledge of it.
 This paper provides an understanding of the present energy crisis and various
energy conversion systems.
 It also creates awareness about the usage of alternative evergreen sources.

Course Outcomes

On the completion of the course the student will be able to

K level Expected Expected

# Course Outcome
Proficiency % Attainment %
Understand of conventional and non- K1,K2 85 80
CO1
conventional energy sources.
A good understand of solar energy in K2 85 80
CO2
detail and its applications.
Gain knowledge on wind energy and K2 85 80
CO3
its energy conversion systems.
Develop capability to do basic K3 85 80
CO4
design of bio gas plant.
Understand the applications of K3 85 80
different energy storage devices,
CO5
batteries including hydrogen storage
etc.

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 Mapping of Course Outcomes with Programme Outcomes

# PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 S S M M M M
CO2 S S L L L L
CO3 S L M M M M
CO4 S L L L L L
CO5 S L M M M M

Mapping of Course Outcomes with Programme Specific Outcomes

# PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 S S M M M
CO2 S S L L M
CO3 S L S L M
CO4 S M M M L
CO5 S L L M M

Blooms taxonomy: Assessment Pattern

Bloom’s CA End of
category First Second Semester
Knowledge 40% 40% 40%
Understand 40% 40% 40%
Apply 20% 20% 20%

Syllabus: ENERGY PHYSICS

Unit I ENERGY SOURCES: Energy consumption as a measure of prosperity – World

energy future – conventional energy sources – renewable energy sources – comparison –
Merits and Demerits.
Unit II SOLAR ENERGY: Solar energy introduction – solar constant – solar radiation
measurements – solar water heater – solar cells – solar cooker - solar greenhouse – types
of greenhouse gasses.
Unit III WIND ENERGY: Introduction – nature of the wind – basic principle of wind
energy conversion – basic components of Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) –
advantages and disadvantages of WECS – applications.
Unit IV BIOMASS ENERGY: Biomass introduction – classification – biomass
conversion technologies - fermentation - biogas generation – classification of biogas
plants - advantages & disadvantages.

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 Unit V ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES: Importance of energy storage - batteries -
leads acid battery - nickel- cadmium battery - fuel cells - applications of fuel cells -
hydrogen storage.

Text Books
1. Rai, G.D. (2009). Non-Conventional Sources of Energy, [Link] Publishers,
Unit 1: sec 1.2, 1.3, 1.4.1, 1.4.2, 1.4.3, 1.5
Unit 2: sec 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 5.2, 5.6, 5.11, 5.12
Unit 3: sec 6.1, 6.2, 6.5, 6.7, 6.13
Unit 4: sec 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.6, 7.25
Unit 5: sec 10.3, 10.2.1, 10.2.2, 10.2.3, 10.2.5, 11.3

Reference Books

1. S P Sukhstme, J K Nayak, Solar Energy, Principles of Thermal Collection and

Storage, McGrawHill, 2008, 3rd Edn.
2. D P Kothari, K P Singal, RakeshRajan, PHI Learning Pvt Ltd, 2011, 2ndEdn.
3. John Twidell& Tony Weir, (2005).Renewable Energy Resources,2nd Edn Taylor &
Francis.
4. AbbasiS.A. and NasemaAbbasi, (2008).Renewable Energy sources and their
environmental impact, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd, India.
5. Agarwal, M. P. (1982).Solar Energy, S. Chand & Co. Ltd., New Delhi,
6. Jain, H. C. (1986). Non-Conventional Sources of Energy, Sterling Publishers.

Web Resources
1. [Link]
2. [Link]
3. [Link]
4. [Link]
5. [Link]

Course Designers

1. DR. S. RAJAKARTHIHAN&
2. [Link]

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) :: Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: UPH

Course
Course Title Category L T P Credit
Code

UPH23CL11 Practical – 1 Core - - 2 2

Year Semester Int. Marks Ext. Marks Total

First First 25 75 100

Preamble

 This paper enables the students to understand the feature of various properties of
matter
 This paper provides hands on training through the experiments in properties of
matter.

Prerequisite

Modulus of elasticity, surface tension, viscosity, acceleration due to gravity.

Course Outcome

On the successful completion of the course the student will be able to

K Level Expected Expected

# Course Outcome
Proficiency% Attainment%
Remember various Physics concepts to K1 80 75
CO1
understand Properties of Matter.
Understand and set up experimentation to K2 80 75
CO2
verify theories.
Apply the observations and make K3 80 75
CO3
meaningful conclusion

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 Analyze and correlate the results to the K3 80 75
CO4 applications of different system involving
materials.
Checking to do error analysis based on K3 80 75
CO5
calculation

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Outcomes

# PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 S S - M S L
CO2 M S M S S L
CO3 M L M S S L
CO4 S S L S S M
CO5 L M S M L S

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Specific Outcomes

# PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 S S M M M
CO2 S S L L M
CO3 S L S L M
CO4 S M M M L
CO5 S L L M M

CORE PRACTICAL – I : LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

1. Determination of rigidity modulus without mass using Torsional pendulum.

2. Determination of rigidity modulus with masses using Torsional pendulum.
3. Determination of moment of inertia of an irregular body.
4. Verification of parallel axes theorem on moment of inertia.
5. Verification of perpendicular axes theorem on moment of inertia.
6. Determination of moment of inertia and g using Bifilar pendulum.
7. Determination of Young’s modulus by stretching of wire with known masses.
8. Verification of Hook’s law by stretching of wire method.
9. Determination of Young’s modulus by uniform bending – load depression graph.
10. Determination of Young’s modulus by non-uniform bending – scale & telescope.
11. Determination of Young’s modulusby cantilever – load depression graph.
12. Determination of Young’s modulus by cantilever – oscillation method
13. Determination of Young’s modulus by Koenig’s method – ( or unknown load)
14. Determination of rigidity modulus by static torsion.
15. Determination of Y, n and K by Searle’s double bar method.

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 16. Determination of surface tension & interfacial surface tension by drop weight
method.
17. Determination of co-efficient of viscosity by Stokes’ method – terminal velocity.
18. Determination of critical pressure for streamline flow.
19. Determination of Poisson’s ratio of rubber tube.
20. Determination of viscosity by Poiseullie’s flow method.
21. Determination radius of capillary tube by mercury pellet method.
22. Determination of g using compound pendulum.

Course Designers

1. Dr. S. RAJAKARTHIHAN
2. Dr. J. SUVETHA RANI
3. Mr. S. ALAGURAJA
4. Dr. K. GANGADEVI

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: UPH

Course
Course Title Category L T P Credit
Code

UPH23CL21 Core Practical – 2 Core - - 2 2

Year Semester Int. Marks Ext. Marks Total

First Second 25 75 100

Preamble

 This paper enables the students to understand the feature of heat and sound
 This paper provides hands on training through the experiments in heat and sound

Prerequisite

Specific heat capacity, thermal conductivity, velocity of sound, transverse vibration.

Course Outcome

On the successful completion of the course the student will be able to

K Level Expected Expected
# Course Outcome
Proficiency% Attainment%
Remember various Physics concepts of heat K1 80 75
CO1
and sound.
Understand and set up experimentation to K2 80 75
CO2
verify theories.
Apply the observations and make K3 80 75
CO3
meaningful conclusion.
Analyze and correlate the results of the K3 80 75
CO4
applications.
Checking to do error analysis based on K3 80 75
CO5
calculation.

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 Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Outcomes
# PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6
CO1 S S - M S L
CO2 M S M S S L
CO3 M L M S S L
CO4 S S L S S M
CO5 L M S M L S

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Specific Outcomes

# PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 S S M M M
CO2 S S L L M
CO3 S L S L M
CO4 S M M M L
CO5 S L L M M

CORE PRACTICAL – II : LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

1. Determination of specific heat by cooling – graphical method.

2. Determination of thermal conductivity of good conductor by Searle’s method.
3. Determination of thermal conductivity of bad conductor by Lee’s disc method.
4. Determination of thermal conductivity of bad conductor by Charlaton’s method.
5. Determination of specific heat capacity of solid.
6. Determination of specific heat of liquid by Joule’s electrical heating method (applying radiation
correction by Barton’s correction/graphical method),
7. Determination of Latent heat of a vaporization of a liquid.
8. Determination of Stefan’s constant for Black body radiation.
9. Verification of Stefan’s-Boltzmans law.
10. Determination of thermal conductivity of rubber tube.
11. Helmholtz resonator.
12. Velocity of sound through a wire using Sonometer.
13. Determination of velocity of sound using Kunds tube.
14. Determination of frequency of an electrically maintained tuning fork
15. To verify the laws of transverse vibration using sonometer.
16. To verify the laws of transverse vibration using Melde’s apparatus.
17. To compare the mass per unit length of two strings using Melde’s apparatus.
18. Frequency of AC by using sonometer.

Course Designers

1. Dr. S. RAJAKARTHIHAN
2. Dr. J. SUVETHA RANI
3. Mr. S. ALAGURAJA
4. Dr. K. GANGADEVI

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 Allied Papers

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) :: Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: UPH

Course
Course Title Category L T P Credit
Code
ALLIED
UPH23GT11C ALLIED PHYSICS – I 3 2 - 3
PAPER

Year Semester Int. Marks [Link] Total

I FIRST 25 75 100

Preamble

 Understand the theory behind elasticity, viscosity and surface tension.

 Know the laws of thermodynamics.
 Learn the working of basic logic gates and their use in Digital India.

Prerequisite

Simple harmonic oscillations, modulus of elasticity, ultrasonics, Carnot Engine, entropy,

e.m.f., logic gates.

Course Outcome

K Level Expected Expected

# Course Outcome Proficiency Attainment
% %
Explain types of motion and extend their K1 80 75
knowledge in the study of various dynamic
CO1
motions analyze and demonstrate
mathematically.
Explain their knowledge of understanding K1,K2 80 75
about materials and their behaviors and
CO2 apply it to various situations in laboratory
and real life. Connect droplet theory with
Corona transmission.
Comprehend basic concept of K2 80 75
thermodynamics, concept of entropy and
CO3
associated theorems and able to interpret the
process of flow temperature physics in the

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 Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Outcomes
background of growth of this technology.
Correlate the connection between electric K3 80 75
field and magnetic field and analyze them
CO4 mathematically verify circuits and apply the
concepts to construct circuits and study
them.
Interpret the real life solutions using AND, K3 80 75
OR, NOT basic logic gates and intend their
CO5 ideas to universal building blocks. Acquire
information about various Govt. programs/
institutions in this field.

# PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 S M S M M S
CO2 M S S M M S
CO3 S M M M M S
CO4 S S S S S S
CO5 S S M S S S

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Specific Outcomes

# PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 M S M M S
CO2 S S S M S
CO3 S S M S S
CO4 M S M M S
CO5 S S M M S

Blooms Taxonomy: Assessment Pattern

Bloom’s CA End of
category First Second Semester
Knowledge 40% 40% 40%
Understand 40% 40% 40%
Apply 20% 20% 20%

ALLIED PHYSICS – I

Unit I: WAVES, OSCILLATIONS AND ULTRASONICS

Simple harmonic motion (SHM) – composition of two SHMs at right angles (periods in
the ratio 1:1)– laws of transverse vibrations of strings – determination of AC frequency

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 using sonometer (steel and brass wires) – ultrasound – production –piezoelectric method
– application of ultrasonics: medical field.

Unit II: PROPERTIES OF MATTER

Elasticity: elastic constants – bending of beam – theory of non- uniform bending –
determination of Young’s modulus by non-uniform bending – energy stored in a stretched
wire – torsion of a wire – determination of rigidity modulus by torsional pendulum.
Viscosity: streamline and turbulent motion – critical velocity –coefficient of viscosity –
Poiseuille’s formula – comparison of viscosities – burette method,
Surface tension: definition – molecular theory – droplets formation–shape, size and
lifetime – COVID transmission through droplets, saliva – drop weight method –
interfacial surface tension.
Unit III: HEAT AND THERMODYNAMICS
Joule-Kelvin effect – Joule-Thomson porous plug experiment – theory – temperature of
inversion – liquefaction of Oxygen– thermodynamic system – thermodynamic
equilibrium– laws of thermodynamics – heat engine – Carnot’s cycle – efficiency –
entropy – change of entropy in reversible and irreversible process.
Unit IV: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM
Potentiometer – principle – measurement of thermo emf using potentiometer –magnetic
field due to a current carrying conductor – Biot-Savart’s law – field along the axis of the
coil carrying current – peak, average and RMS values of ac current and voltage – power
factor and current values in an AC circuit – types of switches in household and factories–
Smart wifi switches- fuses and circuit breakers in houses.

Unit V: DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AND DIGITAL INDIA

logic gates, OR, AND, NOT, NAND, NOR , EXOR logic gates – universal building
blocks – Boolean algebra – De Morgan’s theorem –verification – overview of
Government initiatives: software technological parks under MeitY, NIELIT-
semiconductor laboratories under Dept. of Space – an introduction to Digital India

Text Books

1. [Link] (2001),Allied Physics, S. Chand & Co, New Delhi.

2. Brijlal and N. Subramanyam (1994). Waves and Oscillations,Vikas Publishing
House, New Delhi.
3. Brijlal and N. Subramaniam (1994).Properties of Matter, [Link]&
Co.,NewDelhi.
4. RajamJ.B. and AroraC.L. (1976) Heat and Thermodynamics (8th edition),
[Link]&Co.,New Delhi.
5. MurugesanR.(2005). Optics and Spectroscopy,[Link]&Co,New Delhi.

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 6. Subramaniyam, Applied Electronics 2ndEdn., National Publishing Co.,Chennai.

Reference Books

1. Resnick, Halliday and Walker (2018).Fundamentals of Physics (11th edition),John

Willey and Sons, Asia [Link]., Singapore.
2. Khannaand, [Link].S.(1998), Textbook of Sound 1st Edn. Kedharnaath Publish
& Co, Meerut.
3. [Link].S.(1983), Electricity and Magnetism 10thEdn.,Atma
Ram & Sons, New Delhi.
4. [Link] Gulati, H.R. (1979). Optics,S. Chand &[Link].,New Delhi.
5. MethaV.K.(2004).Principles of electronics 6thEdn. [Link] and company.

Web Resources

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Course Designers

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) :: Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: UPH

Course
Course Title Category L T P Credit
Code
ALLIED
UPH23GL11C ALLIED PRACTICALS – I - -
PRACTICAL

Year Semester Int. Marks [Link] Total

I FIRST 25 75 100

Preamble

Realize theoretical concepts through carrying out experiments.

Apply various physics concepts to understand Properties of Matter and waves, set up
experimentation to verify theories, quantify and analyse, able to do error analysis and
correlate results.

Prerequisite

Modulus of elasticity, Surface tension, viscosity, transverse vibration, potentiometer,

logic gates.

Course Outcome
K Expected Expected
# Course Outcome
Level Proficiency% Attainment%
Identify the link between theory and K1 80 75
CO1 practical
Develop the skill of performing K2 80 75
CO2 experiments accurately
Report observations and analyses in a K2 80 75
CO3 scientific manner

CO4 Appreciate the applications of logic IC’s. K3 80 75

Analyze observations and make K3 80 75
CO5 meaningful conclusions

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 Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Outcomes

# PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 S M S S L M
CO2 M S M S M M
CO3 S M S S L M
CO4 S L M S M S
CO5 S M S S L M

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Specific Outcomes

# PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 S M S L L
CO2 S L L M L
CO3 S S M M L
CO4 M M L L S
CO5 S L L S M

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS (Any Seven Only)

1. Young’s modulus by non-uniform bending using pin and microscope

2. Young’s modulus by non-uniform bending using optic lever, scale and telescope
3. Rigidity modulus by static torsion method.
4. Rigidity modulus by torsional oscillations without mass
2. Surface tension and interfacial Surface tension – drop weight method
3. Comparison of viscosities of two liquids – burette method
4. Specific heat capacity of a liquid – half time correction
5. Verification of laws of transverse vibrations using sonometer
6. Calibration of low range voltmeter using potentiometer
7. Determination of thermo emf using potentiometer
8. Verification of truth tables of basic logic gates using ICs
9. Verification of De Morgan’s theorems using logic gate ICs.
10. Use of NAND as universal building block.

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous):: Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: UPH

Course
Course Title Category L T P Credit
Code
ALLIED
UPH23GT21C ALLIED PHYSICS –II 3 - - 3
PAPER

Year Semester Int. Marks [Link] Total

I Second 25 75 100

Preamble

 Know the physics of optical phenomena like interference, diffraction and

polarisation.
 Learn the various types atomic model with atomic theory and effects.
 Understand the basics of nuclear forces, half-life period, model and reactors
 Understand the basics of relativity and gravitational waves.
 Understand the basics of semiconductor and diodes also its applications.

Prerequisite

Interference, diffraction, atom model, nuclear fission and fusion, relativity,

semiconductor.

Course Outcome
On the completion of the course the student will be able to

K Level Expected Expected

# Course Outcome
Proficiency% Attainment%
Explain the concepts of interference diffraction K1 80 75
using principles of superposition of waves and
CO1
rephrase the concept of polarization based on
wave patterns.
Outline the basic foundation of different atom K2 80 75
CO2 models and various experiments establishing
quantum concepts.
Summarize the properties of nuclei, nuclear K3 80 75
CO3
forces and nuclear models. Solve problems on

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 delay rate half-life and mean-life. Interpret
nuclear processes like fission and fusion.
Understand the importance of nuclear energy,
safety measures carried and get our Govt.
agencies like DAE guiding the country in the
nuclear field.
Describe the basic concepts of relativity like K3 80 75
equivalence principle, inertial frames and
Lorentz transformation. Extend their
CO4 knowledge on concepts of relativity and vice
versa. Relate this with current research also the
projects of National and International level and
opportunities.
Summarize the working of semiconductor K3 80 75
devices like junction diode, Zener diode,
CO5
transistors and practical devices we daily use
like EV charging stations.

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Outcomes

# PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 S S S S S S
CO2 M S S S S S
CO3 M S S S S M
CO4 S S S S S S
CO5 M S S S S S

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Specific Outcomes

# PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 S S S S S
CO2 S S S M S
CO3 S S S S S
CO4 S M S S S
CO5 S S S S S

Blooms Taxonomy: Assessment Pattern

Bloom’s CA End of
category First Second Semester
Knowledge 40% 40% 40%
Understand 40% 40% 40%
Apply 20% 20% 20%

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 ALLIED PHYICS – II

Unit I OPTICS:
Interference – interference in thin films –colors of thin films – air wedge – determination
of diameter of a thin wire by air wedge – diffraction – diffraction of light vs sound –
normal incidence – experimental determination of wavelength using diffraction grating
(no theory) – polarization – polarization by double refraction – Brewster’s law – optical
activity – application in sugar industries.

Unit II ATOMIC PHYSICS:

Atom models – Bohr atom model – mass number – atomic number – nucleons – vector
atom model – various quantum numbers – Pauli’s exclusion principle – electronic
configuration – periodic classification of elements – Bohr magneton – Stark effect –
Zeeman effect (elementary ideas only).

Unit III NUCLEAR PHYSICS:

Nuclear models – liquid drop model– nuclear energy – mass defect – binding energy –
radioactivity – uses – half life – mean life - radio isotopes and uses –controlled and
uncontrolled chain reaction – nuclear fission – energy released in fission atom bomb –
nuclear reactor – breeder reactor – importance of commissioning PFBR in our country –
heavy water disposal, safety of reactors: seismic and floods –introduction to DAE, IAEA
– nuclear fusion – thermonuclear reactions – differences between fission and fusion.

Unit IV INTRODUCTION TO RELATIVITY AND GRAVITATIONAL WAVES:

Frame of reference – postulates of special theory of relativity – Galilean transformation
equations – Lorentz transformation equations – derivation – length contraction – time
dilation – twin paradox – mass-energy equivalence –introduction on gravitational waves,
LIGO, ICTS opportunities at International Centre for Theoretical Sciences.

Unit V SEMICONDUCTOR PHYSICS:

p-n junction diode – forward and reverse biasing – characteristic of diode – zener diode –
characteristic of zener diode – voltage regulator – full wave bridge rectifier – construction
and working – advantages (no mathematical treatment) –introduction to e-vehicles and
EV charging stations.

Text Books

1. MurugesanR.(2005),Allied Physics, [Link]& Co, New Delhi.

2. [Link]. (2004),Allied Physics, Popular Book Depot,
Chennai.
3. Brijlal and SubramanyamN.(2002), Textbook of Optics, [Link]& Co, New Delhi.
4. MurugesanR.(2005), Modern Physics, [Link]& Co, New Delhi.
5. [Link] Electronics, 2ndEdn., National Publishing Co., Chennai.

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 Reference Books

1. ResnickHalliday and Walker (2018), Fundamentals of Physics, 11thEdn., John

Willey and Sons, Asia [Link]., Singapore.
2. [Link].R. (1979).Optics,[Link]& Co. Ltd., New Delhi.
3. BeiserA.(1997), Concepts of Modern Physics,TataMcGraw Hill Publication, New
Delhi.
4. Thomas L. Floyd (2017), Digital Fundamentals, 11thEdn., Universal Book Stall,
NewDelhi.
5. MethaV.K. (2004), Principles of electronics, 6thEdn. ,[Link] and Company, New
Delhi.

Web Resources

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Course Designers

1. [Link]
2. [Link]
3. Dr.D. Saravanakkumar
4. [Link]

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 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) :: Madurai – 625 009
Department of Physics
(For those joined [Link]. Physics on or after June 2023)
PROGRAMME CODE: UPH

Course
Course Title Category L T P Credit
Code
ALLIED
UPH23GL21C ALLIED PRACTICALS – II - - 2 2
PRACTICAL

Year Semester Int. Marks [Link] Total

FIRST SECOND 25 75 100

Preamble

Apply various Physics concepts to understand concepts of Light, electricity and

magnetism and waves, set up experimentation to verify theories, quantify and analyse,
able to do error analysis and correlate results.

Prerequisite

Radius of curvature, refractive index, thermal conductivity, Zener diode, logic gates.

Course Outcome

K Expected Expected
# Course Outcome Proficiency% Attainment%
level
Identify the link between theory and K1 80 75
CO1 practical
Develop the skill of performing K1 80 75
CO2 experiments accurately
Report observations and analyses in a K2 80 75
CO3 scientific manner
Appreciate the applications of diodes and K2 80 75
CO4 transistors
Analyze observations and make K3 80 75
CO5 meaningful conclusions

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 Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Specific Outcomes

# PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6

CO1 S M S S L M
CO2 M S M S M M
CO3 S M S S L M
CO4 S L M S M S
CO5 S M S S L M

Mapping of Course Outcome with Programme Specific Outcomes

PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 S M S L L
CO2 S L L M L
CO3 S S M M L
CO4 M M L L S
CO5 S L L M M

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS (Any Eight)

1. Radius of curvature of lens by forming Newton’s rings

2. Thickness of a wire using air wedge
3. Wavelength of mercury lines using spectrometer and grating
4. Refractive index of material of the lens by minimum deviation
5. Refractive index of liquid using liquid prism
6. Determination of AC frequency using sonometer
7. Specific resistance of a wire using PO box
8. Thermal conductivity of poor conductor using Lee’s disc
9. Determination of figure of merit table galvanometer
10. Determination of Earth’s magnetic field using field along the axis of a coil
11. Characteristics of Zener diode
12. Construction of Zener/IC regulated power supply
13. Construction of AND, OR, NOT gates using diodes and transistor
14. NOR gate as a universal building block

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