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Physics - II (2nd Sem)

This document outlines the course syllabus for Physics II, which covers topics in solid state physics, quantum physics, and condensed matter physics. The course is divided into 4 units: Unit I covers crystal structure, including space lattices, unit cells, Miller indices, crystal defects. It also introduces quarks and gluons. Unit II introduces concepts in quantum mechanics like Planck's constant and Schrodinger equations, as well as quantum statistics. Unit III discusses band theory of solids including energy bands, effective mass, and the classification of materials as metals, semiconductors or insulators. Unit IV covers photoconductivity, photovoltaics, magnetic properties of solids like paramagnetism and fer

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Physics - II (2nd Sem)

This document outlines the course syllabus for Physics II, which covers topics in solid state physics, quantum physics, and condensed matter physics. The course is divided into 4 units: Unit I covers crystal structure, including space lattices, unit cells, Miller indices, crystal defects. It also introduces quarks and gluons. Unit II introduces concepts in quantum mechanics like Planck's constant and Schrodinger equations, as well as quantum statistics. Unit III discusses band theory of solids including energy bands, effective mass, and the classification of materials as metals, semiconductors or insulators. Unit IV covers photoconductivity, photovoltaics, magnetic properties of solids like paramagnetism and fer

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PHY-102E

PHYSICS-II
(COMMON FOR ALL BRANCHES)
L T P Theory: 100 marks
3 1 Sessional: 50 marks
Total: 150 marks
Time: 3 Hrs.
UNIT-I
CRYSTAL STRUCTURE: Space Lattice, unit cell and translation vectors, Miller indices,
simple crystal structure, Bonding in solids, Experimental X-ray diffraction method, Laue
method, powder Method, Point defects in solids, Elementary idea of quarks and gluons.
UNIT-II
QUANTUM PHYSICS: Difficulties with Classical physics, Introduction to quantum
mechanics-simple concepts, discovery of Planck's constant, Group velocity and phase velocity,
Schrodinger wave equations - time dependant and time independent Schrodinger equations,
Elementary ideas of quantum statistics.
FREE ELECTION THEORY:Elements of classical free electron theory and its
limitations, Drude’s Theory of Conduction, quantum theory of free electrons, Fermi level,
Density of states, Fermi-Dirac distribution function, Thermionic emission, Richardson's
equation.

UNIT-III
BAND THEORY OF SOLIDS: Origin of energy bands, Kronig, Penney Model (qualitative), E-K
diagrams, Brillouin Zones, Concept of effective mass and holes, Classification of solids into metals,
Semiconductors and insulators, Fermi energy and its variation with temperature. Hall effect and its
Applications.

UNIT-IV
PHOTOCONDUCTIVITY AND PHOTOVOLTAICS: Photoconductivity in insulating
crystals, variation with illumination, effect of traps, applications of photoconductivity,
photovoltaic cells and their characteristics.
MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF SOLIDS: Atomic magnetic moments, orbital diamagnetism,
Classical theory of paramagnetism, ferro magnetism - molecular fields and domains.
SUPER CONDUCTIVITY: Introduction (experimental survey), Meissner effect, London
equation.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Introduction to Solid State Physics (VII Ed.) - Charles Kittel (John Wiley).
2. Quantum Mechanics – Powell and Crasemann (Oxford & IBH)
3. Fundamentals of Solid State Physics – B.S.Saxena, R.C.Gupta and P.N.Saxena (Pragati
Prakashan).
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Sold State Physics – Pillai (New Age).
2. A text book of Engg. Physics – Avadhanulu and Kshirsagar (S.Chand)
3. Quantum Mechanics – Ghatak & Loknathan.

Note: The Examiners will set eight questions, taking two from each unit. The students are
required to attempt five questions in all selecting at least one from each unit. All questions will
carry equal marks.

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