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Teaching Scheme: Conceptual Lecture: 3 hrs/week Tutorial: 0 Credit:3

Examination Scheme (Theoretical): End Semester Exam: 70 Internal Assessment:30

Objective of the Physics II Course: Paper Code: 301 [applicable to 2nd year CSE, IT students]

Physics II for 2ndyr CSE & IT w.e.f. 2019-2020 session

Prerequisite:

Knowledge of Physics up B.Tech 1st year Physics-I course

Course Objective:

The Physics-II course will provide the exposure to the physics of materials that are applied in
digital circuitry, storage devices; exposure to the physics of quantum logic gate operation and
quantum computation; an insight into the science & technology of next generation; foundations of
electromagnetic theory and communication systems; concept of fundamental particles and
associated applications in semiconductors

Pre-Requisites: 1st year Basic Physics knowledge

Delivery of the Course:

i) Preparation of Lecture plan by respective teacher(s).
ii) Preparation of session plan detailing the methodology, learners’ activity, learning outcome (such as Skill,
Competency etc).
ii) Concept Class
iv) Flipped learning
Mode of Delivery of the course:
i) Chalk-talk method ii) Showing models (Demonstration)
iii) Analogy iii) Presentation
iv) Active learning: Cross-word puzzle
v) Active learning: Quiz/Brain storming
vi) Active learning: Role-play
vii) Active learning: Problem oriented guided inquiry learning (POGIL)

Course Evaluation: CIE (Continuous Internal Evaluation) and SEE (Semester End Examination) to
constitute the major evaluations prescribed for the Course.
CIE (Continuous Internal Evaluation): To be conducted by the respective teacher and include mid-
term/weekly/fortnightly class tests, surprise test, home work, problem solving, group discussion, quiz,
problem oriented guided inquiry learning, mini-project & seminar throughout the Semester, with weightage
for the different components being fixed at the institutional level. The teacher will discuss with students
their performance, highlighting their strength and weakness.

SEE (Semester End Examination): To be conducted at the institutional level and cover the entire Course
Syllabi; For this purpose, Syllabi to be modularized and SEE questions to be set from each module, with
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choice if any, to be confined to module concerned only. The questions to be comprehensive emphasizing
analysis, synthesis, design, problems & numerical quantities.

Course Outcome
After completion of this course student will be able to
PH301.1: Define
 understand and explain electrostatics, magnetostatics and electromagnetic
theory.
 operator formalism in Quantum Mechanics.
 categories of storage devices.
 materials at the low-dimensions.
 fundamental particles.
PH301.2: Apply the knowledge of
 Vector space & Heisenberg representation in developing knowledge of
quantum bit Quantum bit and its representation as a two level system to
design quantum logic gates.
 Schrödinger equation in problems of junction diode, tunnel diode.
 Magnetism and semiconductors in data storage.
 Electromagnetic theory in communication and networking.
 Poisson’s equations in various electronic systems.
 Fermi levels in intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors.
PH301.3: Analyze
 Role of superposition principle in generation of large number of Qubits.
 The principle of display devices.
 Which type of magnetic materials to be used for data storage purpose.
 Role of quantum confinement in inducing novel feature of a nano material.
 Change in electric and magnetic fields in various symmetrical bodies.
 Quantum gates and quantum circuits.
PH301.3:  Apply new age computational approach in functioning of latest super
computers
 Compare functioning and logical operations of quantum gates classical logic
gates

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Physics-II (Gr-B)
Code: PH 301 [For CSE and IT]
Contacts: 3L
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Credit: 3 Total no. of lectures: 35 L

Module 1: Quantum Mechanics-II, Quantum Computation and Communication (12L)

1.01: Quantum Mechanics-II

Formulation of quantum mechanics and Basic postulates; Operator correspondence-Measurements
in Quantum Mechanics- Eigen value, Eigen function, superposition principle, orthogonality of
wave function, expectation value. Commutator. 3L

Time dependent Schrödinger’s equation, formulation of time independent Schrödinger’s equation

by method of separation of variables, Schrödinger’s equation as energy eigen value equation,
Application of Schrödinger equation – Particle in an infinite square well potential (1-D and 3-D
potential well; Discussion on degenerate levels), 1D finite barrier problem and concept of quantum
tunnelling (solve only E<V0). 4L

1.02: Quantum Computation and Communication

The idea of n- dimensional vector space, use of 'bra-ket' notation, matrix representation of bra
&kets; basis, Hilbert space; Pauli matrices. 2L
Idea of qubit and examples of single qubit logic gates- Classical bits, qubit as a two level system;
Bloch vector, Pauli gate, Hadamard gate, Phase shift gate, Quantum circuits related to Quantum
gates. 3L
Module 2: Statistical Mechanics (6L)

Module 2.01: Basics of Statistical Mechanics:

Concept of energy levels and energy states, phasespace, microstates, macrostates and
thermodynamic probability, MB, BE, FD, statistics (Qualitative discussions)- physical significance,
conception of bosons, fermions, classical limits of quantum statistics, Fermi distribution at zero &
non-zero temperature, Concept of Fermi level. 4L

Module 2.02: Applications of Statistical Mechanics:

Qualitative study: Fermi level in metals, intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors (pictorial
representations on temperature dependence and doping concentration viz. p type, n-type). 2L

Module 3: Storage and display devices (3L)

3.01: Different storage and display devices-Magnetic storage materials, Hard disc (examples
related to computers compared with semiconductor storage viz. Pendrive),
Operation and application of CRT, Liquid crystal display (LCD), LED, Plasma display, Thin film
transistor display). 3L

Module 4 :

Module 4: Electricity and Magnetism (8L)

Module 4.01:Electrostatics
Gauss’s law in integral form and conversion into differential form, Equation of continuity, Extend
to Poisson’s & Laplace’s equation, Application to parallel plate, spherical and cylindrical
capacitors. 3L

Module 4.02: Magnetostatics:

Lorentz force (concept in Hall effect-), force on a small current element placed in a magnetic field.
Biot-Savart law- non existence of magnetic monopole, Ampere’s circuital law, Magnetic vector and
scalar potential. 3L
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Module 4.03: Electro-magnetism &Electromagnetic theory

Faraday’s law, Concept of displacement current, Maxwell's field equations with physical
significance, wave equation in free space, transverse nature of electromagnetic wave. 2L

Module 4.01: Application of Electromagnetic theory in Polarisation (3L)

Definition, Plane of polarization, Plane of vibration, Malus Law, Fundamental concepts of plane,
circular & elliptical polarizations (only qualitative idea) with examples, Brewster’s law, Double
refraction : Ordinary & Extra ordinary rays, Nicol’s prism, Engineering applications in E.M.Theory,
Numerical problems 3L

Module 5: Physics of Nanomaterials (3L)

Reduction of dimensionality, properties of nanomaterials, Quantum wells (two dimensional),
Quantum wires (one dimensional), Quantum dots (zero dimensional); Application of nanomaterials
(CNT, grapheme, electronic, environment, medical). 3L

List of recommended Books:

Module 1:
1. Advanced Quantum Mechanics-J. J. Sakurai (TMH)
2. Quantum Mechanics-Schiff (Addison-Wesley)
3. Quantum Computation and Quantum Information(10th Anniversary Edition)-Nielsen & Chuang
(Cambridge University Press)
4. The physics of quantum information-Dirk Bouwmeester, Artur K. Ekert, Anton Zeilinger (Springer)
5. Quantum Mechanics-Cohen Tanuje.
6. Advanced Quantum Mechanics-P.A.M. Dirac

Module 2.
Statistical Mechanics by B.B. Laud
Statistical Mechanics by Singh and Singh
Statistical Mechanics by Satyaprakash

Module 3
1 Introduction to solid state physics-Kittel (TMH)
2. Solid State Physics- Ali Omar (Pearson Eduction)
3. Solid state physics- S. O. Pillai
4. Solid State Physics-A. J. Dekker (Prentice-Hall India)
5. Materials Science-Raghavan

Module 4:
1. Electromagnetics-B.B. Laud (TMH)
2. Electricity Magnetism-B.Ghosh ( Book & Allied Publisher)
3. Electricity Magnetism-Chattopadhyay & Rakshit (New Central Book Agency)
4. Electricity Magnetism-Fewkes and Yardwood (Oxford University Press)
5. Optics-A. K. Ghatak (TMH)
6. Optics-B.D. Gupta (Books and Allied Publ)

Module 6
6. Nanotechnology-Rakesh Rathi (S. Chand Publishers)
7. Integrated Electronics-Millman Halkias (TMH)
8. Nanotechnology-Rakesh Rathi (S. Chand Publishers)
9. Nanoscience-H. E. Schaefer (Springer)

General Text Book:

1. Integrated Engineering Physics by Amal Kumar Chakraborty
2. Engineering Physics by Khan and Panigrahi Publisher: Oxford.
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Paper Name: PHYSICS-II Lab Paper Code: PH 391 Semester: 3rd

Duration: 3 Hours/Week* Full Marks: 100 Credits: 1.5

Teaching Scheme: Practical :3 hrs/week

PH 391.01: define, understand and explain
 Magnetic dipoles and dipolar behaviour

 Change in barrier potential due to change in LED

 Dielectric features and its frequency dependent

PH391.02: conduct experiments using

 Semiconductors (intrinsic and extrinsic)

 Solar photovoltaic cells and LDR

 ferroelectric materials

PH 391.03: classify
 Various types of magnetic materials

 Various types of transducer actions

PH391.04:Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in laboratory

sessions
PH391.05: communicate effectively, write reports and make effective presentation using
available technology
 on presentation of laboratory experiment reports

 on presentation of innovative experiments

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Paper Name: PHYSICS-II Lab Paper Code: PH 391 [for CSE & IT] Semester: 3rd
Duration: 3 Hours/Week* Full Marks: 100 Credits: 1.5
Teaching Scheme: Practical: 3 hrs/week
Examination Scheme (Practical): End Semester Exam: 60 Internal Assessment:40
*At least 7 experiments to be performed during the semester
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Experiments on Module 1: Quantum Mechanics-II (6L)

1. . To study current-voltage characteristics, load response, areal characteristics and spectral response of
photo voltaic solar cells & measurement of maximum workable power.
2. Measurement of specific charge of electron using CRT.
3. Determination of band gap of a semiconductor.
4. Study of I-V characteristics of a LED.
5. Study of I-V characteristics of a LDR

Experiments on Module 3: Storage and display devices

6. Identification of various types of magnetic materials through the study of Hysteresis loop

Experiments on Module 4 -Electricity magnetism

7. To determine the angle of optical rotation of a polar solution using polarimeter
8. Study of dipolar magnetic field behavior.
9. Measurement of Curie temperature of the given sample.
10. Determination of dielectric constant of given sample (frequency dependent).
11. Determination of Hall co-efficient of a semiconductor and measurement of Magnetoresistance of a given
semiconductor
12. Study of transducer property: Determination of the thermo-electric power at a certain temperature of the
given thermocouple.

**In addition to regular 7 experiments it is recommended that each student should carry out at least one
experiment beyond the syllabus/one experiment as Innovative experiment.

Probable experiments beyond the syllabus:

1. Determination of thermal conductivity of a bad conductor by Lees and Chorlton’s method.
2. Determination of thermal conductivity of a good conductor by Searle’s mothod.
3. Use of paramagnetic resonance and determination of Lande-g factor using ESR setup.