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PHYSICS FOR INFORMATION SCIENCE

(Common To Group A)

Course Code GAPHT121 CIE Marks 40

Teaching Hours/Week
3:0:2:0 ESE Marks 60
(L: T:P: R)

Credits 4 Exam Hours 2 Hrs. 30 Min.

Prerequisites (if any) None Course Type Theory + Lab

Course Objectives:
1. To equip students with a strong foundation in the fundamentals of Physics, impart this knowledge
within the context of Information Science disciplines, cultivate scientific attitudes and critical
thinking skills, and enable students to integrate Physics concepts with their core Information
Science programs.
2. To make the students gain practical knowledge to correlate the theoretical studies and to develop
practical applications of engineering.

SYLLABUS

Module Contact
Syllabus Description
No. Hours

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Electrical conductivity

Classical free electron theory, Electrical conductivity in metals, Fermi

1 Dirac distribution, Variation of Fermi function with temperature, Fermi
Energy, Energy bands, Classification of materials into conductor,
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semiconductor and insulator.

Superconductivity, Transition temperature, Critical field, Meissner effect,

Type I and Type II Super conductors. BCS Theory, Applications of
superconductors.

Quantum Mechanics

Introduction, Concept of uncertainty and conjugate observables

(qualitative), Uncertainty principle (statement only), Application of
2
uncertainty principle- Absence of electron inside nucleus - Natural line
broadening, Wave function – properties - physical interpretation, 9
Formulation of time dependent and time independent Schrodinger
equations, Particle in a one- dimensional box - Derivation of energy eigen
values and normalized wave function, Quantum Mechanical Tunnelling
(Qualitative)

Semiconductor Physics

Intrinsic semiconductor, Derivation of density of electrons in conduction

band and density of holes in valence band, Intrinsic carrier concentration,
3 Variation of Intrinsic carrier concentration with temperature, Extrinsic
semiconductor (qualitative)
9

Formation of p-n junction, Fermi level in semiconductors-intrinsic and

extrinsic, Energy band diagram of p-n junction - Qualitative description
of charge flow across a p-n junction - Forward and reverse biased p-n
junctions, Diode equation (Derivation), I-V Characteristics of p-n
junction

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Semiconductor Devices

Semiconductor devices- Rectifiers- Full wave and Half wave. Zener

diodeVI characteristics, Tunnel diode-VI characteristics, Semiconductor
4
Laser 9
(Construction and working), Applications

Photonic devices (Qualitative treatment only) - Photo detectors (Junction

and PIN photodiodes), Solar cells- IV Characteristics, Efficiency, Stringing
of Solar cells to solar panel, Light Emitting Diode, Applications

Course Assessment Method

(CIE: 40 marks, ESE: 60 marks)

Continuous Internal Evaluation Marks (CIE):

Internal Internal Internal

Continuous Examination-
Attendance Examination-1 Examination- 3 Total
Assessment 2
(Written) (Lab Examination)
(Written)

5 10 10 10 5 40
End Semester Examination Marks (ESE)
In Part A, all questions need to be answered and in Part B, each student can choose any one
full question out of two questions

Part A Part B Total

2 Questions from each Each question carries 9 marks.

module. Two questions will be given from each module,
Total of 8 Questions, out of which 1 question should be answered.
60
each carrying 3 marks Each question can have a maximum of 3 sub
divisions.
(8x3 =24marks) (4x9 = 36 marks)

Course Outcomes (COs)

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At the end of the course students should be able to:

Bloom’s
Course Outcome Knowledge
Level (KL)
CO1 Explain electrical conductivity and Superconductivity. K2

Explain the behaviour of matter in the atomic and subatomic level K2

CO2 through the principles of quantum mechanics.

CO3 Apply the fundamentals of Semiconductor Physics in engineering. K3

Describe the behaviour of semiconductor materials in semiconductor K2

CO4 devices.

Apply basic knowledge of principles and theories in physics to conduct K3

CO5 experiments.
Note: K1- Remember, K2- Understand, K3- Apply, K4- Analyse, K5- Evaluate, K6- Create

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CO-PO Mapping Table:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO 12

CO1 3 3

CO2 3 3

CO3 3 3 3

CO4 3 3

CO5 3 3 3 3

Text Books
Sl. No Title of the Book Name of the Edition
Name of the Author/s Publisher and Year

H K Malik and A K 2nd Edition,

1 Engineering Physics McGraw Hill
Singh 2017
Tata McGraw Hill 6th Edition,
2 Concepts of Modern Physics Arthur Beiser
Publications 2003
MN Avadhanulu, P G 11th
3 A Textbook of Engineering Kshirsagar, TVS Arun S. Chand
Physics Edition,
murthy 2018

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Reference Books
Sl. Title of the Book Name of the Name of the Edition
No Author/s Publisher and Year

1 Semiconductor Devices Fundamentals Robert F Pierret Pearson Education 1995

2nd Edition,
2 Advanced Semiconductor Fundamental Robert F Pierret Pearson Education 2002
Ben G Streetman and
Pearson Education
3 Solid State Electronic Devices Sanjay Kumar 2010
6/e
Banerjee
New age 10th
4 Solid State Physics S.O. Pillai international Edition,
publishers 2022
Wiley India
5 Introduction to Solid State Physics Charles Kittel 2019
Edition
10th Edition
6 Advanced Engineering Physics Premlet B Phasor Books ,2017

Revised
7 A Text Book of Engineering Physics I. Dominic and. A. Owl Books Edition,
Nahari, Publishers 2016
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Video Links (NPTEL, SWAYAM…)

Link ID
Module No.
1 https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115103108

https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115101107
2 https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115102023

3 https://nptel.ac.in/courses/108106181

4 https://nptel.ac.in/courses/108108112

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Continuous Assessment (10 Marks)

i. Preparation and Pre-Lab Work (2 Marks)

• Pre-Lab Assignments: Assessment of pre-lab assignments or quizzes that test understanding
of the upcoming experiment.
• Understanding of Theory: Evaluation based on students’ preparation and understanding of
the theoretical background related to the experiments.

ii. Conduct of Experiments (2 Marks)

• Procedure and Execution: Adherence to correct procedures, accurate execution of

experiments, and following safety protocols.
• Skill Proficiency: Proficiency in handling equipment, accuracy in observations, and
troubleshooting skills during the experiments.
• Teamwork: Collaboration and participation in group experiments.
iii. Lab Reports and Record Keeping (3 Marks)

• Quality of Reports: Clarity, completeness and accuracy of lab reports. Proper documentation
of experiments, data analysis and conclusions.
• Timely Submission: Adhering to deadlines for submitting lab reports/rough record and
maintaining a well-organized fair record.
iv. Viva Voce (3 Marks)

Oral Examination: Ability to explain the experiment, results and underlying principles during
a viva voce session.

Final Marks Averaging: The final marks for preparation, conduct of experiments, viva, and record
are the average of all the specified experiments in the syllabus.

1. Evaluation Pattern for Lab Examination (5 Marks)

1. Procedure/Preliminary Work/Conduct of Experiments (2 Marks)

• Procedure Understanding and Description: Clarity in explaining the procedure and understanding
each step involved.
• Preliminary Work and Planning: Thoroughness in planning and organizing materials/equipment.

Setup and Execution: Proper setup and accurate execution of the experiment or programming task
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2. Result (2 Marks)

Accuracy of Results: Precision and correctness of the obtained results.

3. Viva Voce (1 Marks)

Proficiency in answering questions related to theoretical and practical aspects of the subject.

Experiment List

(Minimum 10 Experiments)

Experiment
No. Experiment

1 Diode characteristics

2 Zener diode- V-I characteristics

3 Tunnel diode –V-I characteristics

4 Half wave rectifier

5 Full wave rectifier

6 Hall effect in semiconductors

7 Determination of band gap energy of a semiconductor

8 Characteristics of LED

9 Solar Cell- V-I and Intensity Characteristics

10 Laser – Determination of wavelength using diffraction grating

11 Laser- To measure the wavelength using a millimetre scale as a grating

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12 Compare the variation of current with potential difference, for a metal, filament bulb
and semiconductor diode.

13 Determination of dielectric constant

14 CRO -Measurement of frequency and amplitude of wave forms

15 Photo diode - V-I Characteristics

16 Numerical aperture of optical fiber

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