3rd Sem, Nano

Physical and Chemical Principles of Nanotechnology Nano 3rd Sem Syllabus for VTU BE 2017 Scheme

Physical and Chemical Principles of Nanotechnology detail syllabus for Nanoelectronics (Nano), 2017 scheme is taken from VTU official website and presented for VTU students. The course code (17NT35), and for exam duration, Teaching Hr/week, Practical Hr/week, Total Marks, internal marks, theory marks, duration and credits do visit complete sem subjects post given below.

For all other nano 3rd sem syllabus for be 2017 scheme vtu you can visit Nano 3rd Sem syllabus for BE 2017 Scheme VTU Subjects. The detail syllabus for physical and chemical principles of nanotechnology is as follows.

Course Objectives:

To learn the physical and chemical principles involved in the materials and systems.

Module 1

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Module 2

BASICS OF THERMODYNAMICS Thermodynamics: Introduction, importance and limitations of thermodynamics; thermodynamic terms definition and examples for: system and surroundings, properties of a system, state variables, processes, thermodynamic equilibrium, internal energy, enthalpy, and heat capacity of a system; Zeroth law of thermodynamics.; First law of thermodynamics: definition, mathematical expressions, heat capacity (at constant volume, and constant pressure); Spontaneous process: criteria for spontaneity; Second law of thermodynamics: equivalent forms, entropy and its illustrations, Third law of thermodynamics: definition and illustration. 10

Module 3

LATTICE VIBRATIONS AND BAND THEORY OF SOLIDS Concept of lattice vibrations and thermal heat capacity, classical, Einstein and Debye theories of molar heat capacity and their limitations. Band Theory of Solids: Origin of bands, band theory of solids, motion of electron in periodic field of crystal, Kronig-Penny model, Brillion zones, concept of holes, distinction between metal, insulator and semi- conductor. 10

Module 4

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Module 5

COLLOIDAL SYSTEMS Introduction, Crystalloids and colloids, Classifications of colloids with examples: based on state of aggregation, affinity, and natural dispersed phase. Characteristics of colloidal solutions: Dynamic properties (Brownian motion, diffusion, 10
sedimentation, colligative properties, adsorption, and filterability), Optical properties (visibility, colour, and Tyndall effect), Electrical properties (electrophoresis, and electroosmosis). Emulsion: introduction, classification, types of emulsions formed on mixing of two partly or completely insoluble liquids, inter-conversion of dispersed phase and medium, characteristics of emulsions, identification of type of emulsion.

Course Outcomes:

After studying this course, students will be able to understand:

  • Basics of quantum mechanics
  • Basics of thermodynamics
  • Concepts of lattice vibrations and band theory of solids
  • Semiconductors and tunnelling
  • Principles and applications of colloidal systems

Graduate Attributes (as per NBA):

  • Engineering Knowledge.
  • Problem Analysis.
  • Design / development of solutions (partly).
  • Interpretation of data.

Question paper pattern:

  • The question paper will have ten questions.
  • Each full Question consisting of 20 marks
  • There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
  • Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
  • The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.

Text Books:

  1. Solid State Physics: S.O. Pillai
  2. A text book of engineering chemistry, Shashi Chawla, Dhanpat Rai & Co, Educational and Technical Publishers, Delhi, 2011

Reference Books:

  1. Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics by John M. Seddon, J. D. Gale
  2. Introduction to Solid State Physics C. Kittle 3.Solid State Physics: A.J. Decker

For detail syllabus of all other subjects of BE Nano, 2017 scheme do visit Nano 3rd Sem syllabus for 2017 scheme.

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