B.

Tech 2024 –S1/S2

SEMESTER S1/S2
PHYSICS FOR ELECTRICAL SCIENCE
(Common to Group B)

Course Code GBPHT121 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 provide students with a solid background in the fundamentals of Physics and to impart this
knowledge in Electrical Science disciplines.

2. To develop scientific attitudes and enable students to correlate Physics concepts with their core
programs.

3. To equip students with practical knowledge that complements their theoretical studies and develop
their ability to create practical applications and solutions in engineering based on their
understanding of Physics.

SYLLABUS

Module Contact
No. Syllabus Description
Hours

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Semiconductor Physics
Intrinsic semiconductor, Derivation of density of electrons in conduction
band and density of holes in valence band, Intrinsic carrier concentration,
Variation of Intrinsic carrier concentration with temperature, Extrinsic
1 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), V-I Characteristics of p-n junction

Semiconductor Devices
Semiconductor devices - Rectifiers- Full wave and Half wave, Zener diode
- V-I characteristics - Zener breakdown and Avalanche breakdown, Tunnel
diode - V-I characteristics, Applications of Zener and Tunnel diodes.
2 Photonic devices (qualitative) - Photo detectors (Junction and PIN 9
photodiodes), Applications, Solar cells- V-I Characteristics, Efficiency,
Stringing of Solar cells to solar panel, Light Emitting Diode, Applications
of LED

Superconductivity & Dielectrics

Super conductivity, Transition temperature, Critical field, Meissner effect,
Type I and Type II Super conductors, Applications of superconductors.
Dielectric constant, Polarization, Permittivity- relative permittivity,
3 9
Relation between polarization and dielectric constant, Types of
Polarization, Internal fields in liquids and solids, Clausius Mossotti
Relation, Dielectric loss(qualitative), Dielectric breakdown (qualitative)

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Laser & Fiber Optics
Optical processes - Absorption, Spontaneous emission and stimulated
emission, Properties of laser, Principle of laser - conditions for sustained
lasing – Population inversion, Pumping, Metastable states, Basic
components of laser - Active medium- Optical resonant cavity,
4 9
Construction and working of Ruby laser, Semiconductor Laser
(Qualitative), Applications of laser.
Optical fiber-Principle of propagation of light, Types of fibers-Step index
and Graded index fibers, Numerical aperture –Derivation, Applications of
optical fibers - Fiber optic communication system (block diagram)

Course Assessment Method

(CIE: 40 marks, ESE: 60 marks)

Continuous Internal Evaluation Marks (CIE):

Continuous Internal Internal Internal

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

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• 2 Questions from each • Each question carries 9 marks.
module. • Two questions will be given from each module, out
• Total of 8 Questions, each of which 1 question should be answered.
60
carrying 3 marks • Each question can have a maximum of 3 sub
divisions.
(8x3 =24marks) (4x9 = 36 marks)
Course Outcomes (COs)
At the end of the course students should be able to:

Bloom’s
Course Outcome Knowledge
Level (KL)
Explain the fundamentals of Semiconductor Physics. K2
CO1
Describe the behaviour of semiconductor materials in semiconductor
devices. K2
CO2
Explain Superconductivity and basic theory of dielectrics K2
CO3
Apply the comprehended knowledge about laser and fibre optics in
various engineering applications K3
CO4
Apply basic knowledge of principles and theories in physics to conduct
experiments. K3
CO5

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

CO-PO Mapping Table:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12

CO1 3 3

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CO2 3 3

CO3 3 3

CO4 3 2 3

CO5 3 2 3 2 3

Text Books

Name of the Edition and

Sl. No Title of the Book Name of the Author/s
Publisher Year
Tata McGraw Hill 6th Edition,
1 Concepts of Modern Physics Arthur Beiser
Publications 2003
nd
H K Malik and A K 2 Edition,
2 Engineering Physics McGraw Hill
Singh 2017
th
MN Avadhanulu, P G 11 Edition,
A Textbook of Engineering
3 Kshirsagar, TVS Arun S. Chand 2018
Physics
murthy

Reference Books
Name of the Publisher Edition and
Sl. No Title of the Book Name of the Author/s
Year
Semiconductor Devices 1995
1 Robert F Pierret Pearson Education
Fundamentals
Advanced Semiconductor 2nd Edition,
2 Robert F Pierret Pearson Education
Fundamental 2002
Solid State Electronic Ben G Streetman and 2010
3 Pearson Education 6/e
Devices Sanjay Kumar Banerjee
New age international 10th Edition,
4 Solid State Physics S.O. Pillai
publishers 2022

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Introduction to Solid State 2019
5 Charles Kittel Wiley India Edition
Physics
Advanced Engineering 10th Edition
6 Premlet B Phasor Books
Physics ,2017
A Text Book of Engineering I. Dominic and. A. Revised
7 Owl Books Publishers
Physics Nahari, Edition, 2016

Video Links (NPTEL, SWAYAM etc)

Module No. Link ID

1 https://nptel.ac.in/courses/108106181
2 https://nptel.ac.in/courses/108108112
3 https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115103108
4 https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115102124

1. 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)

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● 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.

2. 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

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)
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Experiment
Experiment
No.

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

Compare the variation of current with potential difference, for a metal, filament bulb and
semiconductor diode.
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13 Determination of dielectric constant

14 CRO -Measurement of frequency and amplitude of wave forms

15 Photo diode- V-I Characteristics

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16 Numerical aperture of optical fiber

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