SRI RAMAKRISHNA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
COIMBATORE-10
(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi & Affiliated to Anna University)
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES
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Course
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Programme
Educational
Objectives
Course
Outcome
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Outcomes
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PH 6251 & Engineering Physics- II
First Year, B.E- Electronics and Communication Engineering-B
Semester
L P T C
3 0 0 3
02
Anna University, Chennai, R 2013
 Fundamental concepts and knowledge about Engineering Physics - I.
 Knowledge of basic mathematical functions and formula
 Atomic Structure of Materials and its behavior
PEO 1: Excel in professional career and/or higher education by acquiring knowledge in mathematical,
scientific and engineering principles.
PEO 2: Analyze real life problems, design electrical systems appropriate to its solutions that are
technically sound, economically feasible and socially acceptable.
PEO 3: Exhibit professionalism, ethical attitude, communication skills, team work in their profession
and adapt to recent trends through continuous learning.
of basic
mathematical
CO.1 ToKnowledge
gain knowledge
on the
conductingfunctions
materials.and formula
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Atomic
structure
of
materials
and
its
behavior.
CO.2 To understand the concept of semiconducting
materials and its types.
CO.3 To learn the properties of magnetic and superconducting materials.
CO.4 To acquaint with the basic nature of dielectric materials.
CO.5 To impart knowledge on modern engineering materials.
PO 1: an ability to apply knowledge of Mathematics, Science and Engineering.
PO 2: an ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data.
PO 3: an ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic
constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
manufacturability and sustainability.
PO 4: an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
PO 5: an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
PO 6: an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
PO 7: an ability to communicate effectively.
PO 8: the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global,
economic, environmental and societal context.
PO 9: a recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
PO 10:an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice.
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References
e-Learning
Resources :
Mode of
Evaluation
Faculty
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Arumugam M., Materials Science. Anuradha publishers, 2010
2. Pillai S.O., Solid State Physics. New Age International(P) Ltd., publishers, 2009
REFERENCES:
1. Palanisamy P.K. Materials Science. SCITECH Publishers, 2011
2. Senthilkumar G. Engineering Physics II. VRB Publishers, 2011
3. Mani P. Engineering Physics II. Dhanam Publications, 2011
4. Marikani A. Engineering Physics. PHI Learning Pvt., India, 2009
http://libguides.wpi.edu/physics
http://libraryguides.lynchburg.edu/eresourcesphysics
http://eresources.rhul.ac.uk/kb/Lecture_Notes_in_Physics
http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/science/resources/index.shtml
http://library.stanford.edu/guides/materials-science-and-engineering-resources
1.Internal Assessment (20)
Internal Assessment Test 1 will be conducted for 50 Marks. (5*2=10 & 2*16=40)
Internal Assessment Test 2 will be conducted for 50 Marks. (5*2=10 & 2*16=40)
Internal Assessment Test 3 will be conducted for 50 Marks. (5*2=10 & 2*16=40)
(All the three test marks will be considered for assessment out of 20)Tests will be conducted as per the
schedule given by the university.
2. External Assessment (80)
University will conduct end semester examination for 100 marks (10*2=20 &
5*16=80) Performance will be considered for assessment out of 80.
Dr.S.Vijayakumar, Associate Professor, Faculty in Physics
COURSE PLAN
UNIT
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
REFERENCE
CONDUCTING MATERIALS
Introduction- Conductors – Classical free electron theory of metals
T1:1.1 – 1.4
I
II
T1:1.4 –1.5/R2:1.7– 1.8
T1:1.14 – 1.17
T1:1.17 – 1.21
T1:1.23 – 1.24
T1:1.30 – 1.31
T1:1.31 – 1.33
T1:1.33 – 1.37
TOTAL
SEMICONDUCTING MATERIALS
Introduction – Intrinsic semiconductor
T1:2.5 -2.7/R2: 2.4-2.8
Intrinsic semiconductor – carrier concentration derivation
T12.8 –2.12/R2:2.8-13
Variation of Fermi level with temperature - Electrical conductivity
T1:2.12- 2.13R2:2.13-2.16
Band gap determination of intrinsic semiconductor – Compound
T1:2.13 – 2.14,& 2.5-2.6/
semiconductors – Direct and Indirect Band gap
R2: 2.17:2.18
Extrinsic semiconductors – carrier concentration derivation in n-type
T1:2.7 – 2.8 &2.14- 2.17
Electrical Conductivity of conducting materials
Thermal Conductivity of conducting materials
Wiedemann , Franz law,Lorentz number– Drawbacks of classical theory
Introduction Quantum theory
Quantum theory – Fermi distribution function
Effect of temperature on Fermi function
Density of energy states – carrier concentration in metals.
Extrinsic semiconductors – carrier concentration derivation in p-type
semiconductor
variation of Fermi level with temperature and impurity concentration
Hall effect –Determination of Hall coefficient – Applications
T1:2.17– 2.18/
R2: 2.26-2.28
T1:2.19–2.20/R2: 2.28-2.30
T1:2.20 – 2.25
TOTAL
HOURS
REQUIRED
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
9
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
9
MAGNETIC AND SUPERCONDUCTING MATERIALS
III
Origin of magnetic moment – Bohr magneton
Comparison of dia, para and ferro magnetism
Domain theory - Hysteresis
T1:3.2 -3.3
T1:3.4 -3.6, 3.8- 3.9
T1:3.12 -3.18
1
1
1
IV
V
Soft and hard magnetic materials - Anti – ferromagnetic materials –
Ferrites and its applications
T1:3.21 -3.22/
R2:3.20-3.24
1
Superconductivity : Properties – Type I and Type II super conductors
BCS theory of superconductivity
High Tc superconductors
Applications of superconductors,SQUID,Cryotron, Magnetic levitation
T1:3.26 -3.31
T1:3.25 -3.26
T1:4.10- 4.14
T1:3.33 – 3.35/R2: 4.14-.18
TOTAL
2
1
1
1
9
DIELECTRIC MATERIALS
Electrical susceptibility – dielectric constant
T1:4.1- 4.3
Electronic Polarization
T1:4.4- 4.7
Ionic Polarization
T1:4.7- 4.4.8
Orientational and Space charge polarization
T1:4.8- 4.13
Frequency and temperature dependence of polarization
T1:4.13- 4.15
Internal field (derivation)
T1:4.18- 4.21
Clausius – Mosotti relation (derivation)
T1:4.21- 4.23
Dielectric loss – Dielectric breakdown
T1:4.23 – 4.26
Uses of dielectric materials (capacitor and
T1:4.27 – 4.32
transformer) – ferro electricity and applications.
TOTAL
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
Metallic glasses: Preparation, properties and applications
T1:5.2 – 5.5/R2: 6.2 -6.7
T1:5.5 - 5.6/R2: 6.8-6.12
Shape memory alloys (SMA): Characteristics
Properties of NiTi alloy, application,
R3: 6.13-6.14/T1:5.9 -5.11
Nano materials: Preparation - Chemical vapour deposition
T1:5.12- 5.13
Pulsed laser deposition - Applications
T1:5.14- 5.16,5.19 -5.21
NLO Materials
T1:5.22- 5.23
Birefringence – Optical Kerr effect
T1:5.23 – 5.24/R3 : 8.2-8.5
Classification of biomaterials and its applications
R3: 8.8-8.14/T1: 5.29 – 5.31
TOTAL
TOTAL HOURS:
COURSE INSTRUCTOR
HOD
PRINCIPAL
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
9
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
9
45