PHY1003 Physics L T P J C

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Physics as one subject in 12 t h standard or equivalent
Course Prerequisite
level
To enable the student to understand the basic principles
of Physics behind (a) those latest areas of biotechnology
Objective
such as nanobiotechnolog y and (b) medical applications
involving lasers, ultrasound and fiber optics
Modules Topics L Hrs SLO
Quantum Physics : Dual natur e of electro magnetic
radiation , Compton effect (Qualitative) , experimental
1 verification - deBroglie waves - Davisson-Germer 6 1,2
Exper iment, Heisenberg uncertainty principle -
Schrödinger equation.
Applications of Quantum Physics: Particle in a 1 -D
box (Eigen Value and Eigen Function), 3 -D Analysis
2 6 1,2,7
(Qualitative), Tunneling Effect (Qualitative), Scanning
Tunneling M icroscop e, Atomic Force Microscope.
Nanotechnology: Introduction to Nano -materials ,
Properties of Nano -mater ials, Bionanomater ials,
3 membranes, electrical properties of nano membranes, 6 1,2,4
CNT, Applications of nanobio technology- longer-lasting
medical implants, nanodrugs.
Lasers: L aser char acteristics , Einstein’s theory of
stimulated emission , pumping me chanisms-population
4 6 1,2,9
inversion, three level, four level las ers, Nd-YAG, He-Ne-
laser, CO 2 laser .
Ultrasonics: Properties of ultr asonics , generation-
5. Magnetostr icti on method, Piezoelectric method, 5 2,4
detection of ultrasonics .
Fiber Optics: Light propagation through fiber ,
6. 6 5,6,7
Acceptance angle, numerical aperture, types of fiber.
Application of Laser s, Ultrasonics and Fiber Op tics:
Laser in surger y, ophthalmology, d entistry, ultra
7. 5 4,5,6
sonogram, POT-sensor s- fiber optic- bios ensors, keyhole
surgery.
8. Current Topics - Industry Experts 5 1,2
Total Lectu re
45
Hours

List of Suggested CAL Project s

1. 2-D graphical simulation of Schrödinger’s waves.
2. Demonstration of Davisson-Germer experiment using computer
simulation.
3. Simulation of particle in a box potential for different energy eigen values
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and eigen functions. [Non
Contact
4. Building water purification unit using nano particles.
hrs]
5. Survey of efficacy of nano particles in drug delivery in the human body.
6. Building a basic laser communication system.
7. Construction of bar code scanner using lasers.
8. Investigation of pollution in air sample using laser light scattering.
9. Automobile accident prevention using ultrasonics.
10. Building ophthalmological instruments with fiber optics.

List of experiments for Lab (any ten exper iments )

1. Calculation of interplanar spacing of polycrystalline graphite from electron

diffraction pattern .
2. Fabry Perot Interf erometer: Determination of wavelength of the laser beam
and finding spacing of the etalon.
3. Determination of wavelength of las er sour ce (H e-Ne las er and diode lasers of
different wavelengths) using diffraction technique .
4. Integrated optics : Determination of r efractive index of pr ism .
5. Determination of r efractive index of various liquid s.
6. Optical Fiber Char acterization : determination of numeric al aperture of a given
multimode optical f iber
7. Determination of size of fine particle using laser diffraction.
8. Determination of the track width (periodi city) in a written CD.
9. Analysis of cr ystallite size and strain in a nano -crystalline film using a given
X-ray diffraction pattern.
10. Ultrasonic interferometer : Determination of velocity of ultrasonic wave in
different liquids and its adiabatic compr essibility.
11. Numerical solutions of Schrödinger equation (e.g. particle in a box problem)
(can be given as an assi gnment) .
12. Explor ing the link between q uantum confinement and Heis enber g's uncertainty
principle (can be given as assignment).

Text Books
1. Concepts of Modern Physics, Arthur Beiser et al., T ata M cGraw Hill (2013)
2. Laser Fundamentals , William Silfvast, Cambridge University Press (2008)
3. Fiber Optic Communication Technology, Djafar K. Mynbaev and Lowell
L.Scheiner, Pearson, (2011)
4. Ultrasonics: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Application, Dale Ensminger ,
Leonard J . Bond, CR C Press (2011)

Reference Books
1. Modern Physics, Raymond A. Serway, Clement J. Mosses, Curt A. Moyer,
Cengage learning [ 3 r d Indian Edition], 2010
2. Modern Phys ics for Scientists and Engineers, John R. Taylor, Chris D.
Zafir atos and Michael A. Dubson, PHI Learning Private Ltd., 2011
3. Modern Physics, Kenneth Kr ane, Wiley Indian Edition, 2010
4. Modern Physics, Stephen T. Thornton and Andrew Rex, Cengage Learning,
First Indian Reprint, 2008
5. The Essential Understandings of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, J. Pradeep,
Tata McGr aw Hill, 2007
6. Laser Systems and Applications , Nityanand Choudhary and Richa Verma, PHI
Learning Private Ltd., 2011
7. Lasers: Principles and Applications, J. Wilson and J.F.B. Hawkes, Prentice Hall
(2003)
8. Lasers and Optical Ins trumentation, S. Nagabhushana and B. Sathyanar ayana,
I.K. International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., 2010
9. Fundamentals and Applications of Ultr asonic Waves, J . David N. Cheeke, CRS
Press, (2012).
10. Introduction to Fiber Optics, Ajoy Ghatak and K. Thyagar ajan, Cambridge
University Pr ess, 2010

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)

1. Having an abilit y to appl y mathematics and science in engineering

applications
2. Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of
contemporary issues
3. Having an abilit y to be sociall y intelligent with good SIQ (Social
Intelligence Quotient) and EQ (Emotional Quotient)
4. Having Sense-Making Skills of creating unique insights in what is
being seen or observed (Higher level thinking skills which cannot be
codified)
5. Having design thinking capabilit y
6. Having an abilit y to design a com ponent or a product appl ying all the
relevant standards and with realistic constraints
7. Having computational thinking (Abilit y to translate vast data in to
abstract concepts and to understand database reasoning)
8. Having Virtual Collaborating abilit y
9. Having problem solving abilit y- solving social issues and engineering
problems
10. Having a clear understanding of professional and ethical responsibilit y
11. Having interest in lifelong learning
12. Having adaptive thinking and adaptabilit y
13. Having cross cultural competenc y exhibited by working in teams
14. Having an abilit y to design and conduct experiments, as well as to
anal yze and interpret data
15. Having an abilit y to use the social media effectivel y for productive
use
16. Having a good working knowledge of communicating in Engli sh
17. Having an abilit y to use techniques, skills and modern
engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
18. Having critical thinking and innovative skills
19. Having a good cognitive load management skills
20. Having a good digital footprint