BPHYE102: Physics for EES syllabus EEE Stream Physics Group 2022 Scheme

Physics for EES detailed syllabus for EEE Stream Physics Group 2022 Scheme curriculum has been taken from the VTUs official website and presented for the EEE Stream Physics Group students. For course code, course name, duration, number of credits for a course and other scheme related information, do visit full semester subjects post given below.

For EEE Stream Physics Group 1st Sem scheme and its subjects, do visit EEE Stream Physics Group 1st Sem 2022 Scheme scheme. The detailed syllabus of physics for ees is as follows.

Course Objectives:

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Teaching-Learning Process

These are sample Strategies, which teacher can use to accelerate the attainment of the various course outcomes and make Teaching -Learning more effective

1. Flipped Class
2. Chalk and Talk
3. Blended Mode of Learning
4. Simulations, Interactive Simulations and Animations
5. NPTEL and Other Videos for theory topics
6. Smart Class Room
7. Lab Experiment Videos

Module 1:

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Module 2:

(08 hours) Electrical Properties of Solids: Conductors: Quantum Free Electron Theory of Metals: Assumptions, Fermi-energy, Fermi factor, Variation of Fermi Factor with Temperature and Energy, Mention of expression for electrical conductivity. Dielectric Properties: Polar and non-polar dielectrics, Electrical Polarization Mechanisms, internal fields in solids, Clausius-Mossotti equation (Derivation), Solid, Liquid and Gaseous dielectrics. Application of dielectrics in transformers, Capacitors, Electrical Insulation. Numerical Problems. Superconductivity: Introduction to Superconductors, Temperature dependence of resistivity, Meissner Effect, Critical Field, Temperature dependence of Critical field, Types of Super Conductors, BCS theory (Qualitative), High Temperature superconductivity, SQUID, MAGLEV, Numerical problems.
Pre-Requisite: Classical Free Electron Theory
Self-learning: Dielectrics Basics

Module 3:

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Module 4:

(08 hours) Maxwell’s Equations and EM waves: Maxwell’s Equations: Fundamentals of Vector Calculus. Divergence and Curl of Electric field and Magnetic field (static), Gauss’ divergence theorem and Stoke’s theorem. Description of laws of Electrostatics, Magnetism, Faraday’s laws of EMI, Current Density, Equation of Continuity, Displacement Current (with derivation), Maxwell’s equations in vacuum, Numerical Problems EM Waves: The wave equation in differential form in free space (Derivation of the equation using Maxwell’s equations), Plane Electromagnetic Waves in vacuum, their transverse nature.
Pre-Requisite: Electricity & Magnetism
Self-learning: Fundamentals of vector calculus.

Module 5:

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Course Outcomes:

(Course Skill Set) At the end of the course the student will be able to:

1. Describe the fundamental principles of the Quantum Mechanics and the essentials of Photonics.
2. Elucidate the concepts of conductors, dielectrics and superconductivity
3. Discuss the fundamentals of vector calculus and their applications in Maxwell’s Equations and EM Waves.
4. Summarize the properties of semiconductors and the working principles of semiconductor devices.
5. Practice working in groups to conduct experiments in physics and Perform precise and honest measurements.

Suggested Learning Resources:

Books (Title of the Book/Name of the author/Name of the publisher/Edition and Year)

1. A Textbook of Engineering Physics- M.N. Avadhanulu and P.G. Kshirsagar, 10th revised Ed, S. Chand. & Company Ltd, New Delhi.
2. An Introduction to Lasers theory and applications by M.N.Avadhanulu and P.S. Hemne revised Edition 2012. S. Chand and Company Ltd -New Delhi.
3. Engineering Physics-Gaur and Gupta-Dhanpat Rai Publications-2017.
4. Concepts of Modern Physics-Arthur Beiser: 6th Ed;Tata McGraw Hill Edu Pvt Ltd- New Delhi 2006.
5. Fundamentals of Fibre Optics in Telecommunication & Sensor Systems, B.P. Pal, New Age International Publishers.
6. Introduction to Electrodynamics, David Griffith, 4th Edition, Cambridge University Press 2017.
7. Lasers and Non Linear Optics – B.B. Laud, 3rd Ed, New Age International Publishers 2011.
8. LASERS Principles, Types and Applications by K.R. Nambiar-New Age International Publishers.
9. Solid State Physics-S O Pillai, 8th Ed- New Age International Publishers-2018.

Web links and Video Lectures (e-Resources):

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Activity Based Learning (Suggested Activities in Class)/ Practical Based learning

1. http://nptel.ac.in
2. https://swayam.gov.in
3. https://www.vlab.co.in/participating-institute-amrita-vishwa-vidyapeetham
4. https://vlab.amrita.edu/index.php?sub=1&brch=189&sim=343&cnt=1
5. https://virtuallabs.merlot.org/vl_physics.html
6. https://phet.colorado.edu
7. https://www.myphysicslab.com

Laboratory Component:

Any Ten Experiments have to be completed from the list of experiments
Note: The experiments have to be classified into

1. Exercise
2. Demonstration
3. Structured Inquiry
4. Open EndedBased on the convenience classify the following experiments into above categories selecting at least three experiments for each type. Select at least one simulation/spreadsheet activity.

List of Experiments:

1. Determination of wavelength of LASER using Diffraction Grating.
2. Determination of acceptance angle and numerical aperture of the given Optical Fiber.
3. Determination of Magnetic Flux Density at any point along the axis of a circular coil.
4. Determination of resistivity of a semiconductor by Four Probe Method
5. Study the I-V Characteristics of the Given Bipolar Junction Transistor.
6. Determination of dielectric constant of the material of capacitor by Charging and Discharging method.
7. Study the Characteristics of a Photo-Diode and to determine the power responsivity / Verification of Inverse Square Law of Intensity of Light.
8. Study the frequency response of Series & Parallel LCR circuits.
9. Determination of Plank’s Constant using LEDs.
10. Determination of Fermi Energy of Copper.
11. Identification of circuit elements in a Black Box and determination of values of the components.
12. Determination of Energy gap of the given Semiconductor.
13. Step Interactive Physical Simulations.
14. Study of motion using spread Sheets
15. Study of Application of Statistics using spread sheets
16. PHET InteractiveSimulations(https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/filter?subjects=physics&type=html,prototype)

For detailed syllabus of all other subjects of EEE Stream Physics Group, 2022 Scheme curriculum do visit EEE Stream Physics Group 1st Sem subject syllabuses for 2022 Scheme.

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