DAVAII UNTVERSITY

GRADU PROGRAMME
of Science @,Sc.)
Semestgr Syllabus (From 2012-13)
: PIIYSICS
Mechanics Properties of Matter

Semester : Blown up syllabus

Module-1
Review of Newton's laws - Statement of
mass, Velocity of centre of mass, Accelera
. Newton's Second law of system of particleS
Relation between angular momentum &
Conservative & non conservative forces,
force, Work done by spring force, Work
(definitions), Conservation of energy
vertical oscillations), Rocket motion (single
weight. Collisions - t)?es : head on collisions
Brief explanation. Cente of mass, Motion of centre of
of centre of mass, Momentum of centre of mass.
ivation), Conservation of tinear momentum, torque,
, Conservation of angular momenhm (Tdydts0),
work done by a force, Work done by gravitational
theorem. Kinetic energy & Potential energy
SHM, Spiral Spring (expression for period of
) - Expression for instantaneous velocity neglecting
oblique collisions derivations.

13 Hours

Module - 2
Frames of Reference : Inertial & Non
Expression for fictitious force in a non inertial
radial & transverse components of velocity &
and centrifugal forces. Static & Dynamic
acceleration ofthe body with and without
frames of reference, Galilean principle of relativity,
me, Ex : Plumb Line derivation. Expression for
ion. Application to circular motioq centripetal
Motion along inclined plane, Derivations of

Graviiation : Newton's laws of gravitation, r's of planetary motion (with derivation),

Principles of launching of satellites, Orbital vr -laws
and Escape velocity (derivation), Geo stationary
satellites, Derivation ofperiod and dtitude of
13 hours
' Module - 3
Rotation ofa rigid body : Review of motion of a rigid body, K.E. of rotating body, moment
of inertia of a Rigid body, Theorems of & parallel axes with proof, Derivation of
Moment of lnertia of annular ring, disc, solid rere and rectangular bar. Relation between angular
momentum & Moment of Inertia (L=ko), of fly wheel, K.E. of body rolling down a smooth
inclined plane.
13 hours

Module-4
Elasticity : Stress, Shain, Elastic limit, Ho1 s law's, Elastic constants (V, q k), poission's
ratio
(mention the limiting values), Relation betw elastic constants, Elastic potential energy only for
elongation wre (Yz x stress x stain), Bending beams, Expression for the bending moment, Theory
ofcantilever, couple per unit tw.ist ofa cylinder, orsion pendulum.
Surface Tension : Adhesive and Cohesive Surface Energy, Angle of contact, Excess of
pressure across a curved surface (derivation), Capillary ascent with theory,
Interfacial tension &
factors affecting surface tension (qualitative).

Viscosity : Review of stream line flow, motion, coefificient of viscosity, poiseulle's formula
(derivation), Terminal velocity, Stoke's law derivation by dimensional analysis, Viscosity of
gases (qualitative).

13 Hours
 DAVAN UNIVERSITY
ATEPROGRAMME
of Science @.Sc.)
Semester Syllabus (From 2012-13)
: PIilfSICS

Semester - : Thermal Physics & Waves

Module-1
Kinctic Theory : Maxwell's law of
& most probable velocity - Derivation of
of gas laws. Arrival of Vanderwaal's
hours per week) 52 hours
dishibution (No derivation) - Calculation of nns velocity
for mean free path. ,Degrees of fieedom. Review
- critical constants @erivation). -07llouns

Thermal Conductivity : Linear flow heat along a bar (qualitative). Thermal conductivity of
crystals (brief). Analogy between heat & electical flow. Heat flow through compound bar.
Wiedeman-Franz law. Conductivity crust - Age of earth. -06 lfours

Module- 2
Thermodynamics : Isothermal & changes - indioator diagram. Derivation of pVl=onstant.
Laws of Themrodynamics. Applications first law for work done during (i) Cyclic process
(ii) adiabatic process (iii) isothermal (iv) isobaric process (v) isochoric process. Camot's
engine - Working - its efficiency Intemal combustion engines - Otto & Diesel engines
(qualitative), Clasius - Clapeyron equation ) - application to melting point and boiling point
ofa substance. -10 houru
Entropy : Ettropy Concept - Physical anal Change of entopy during reversible and:.ireVbrsible
' , piocessveith eximples. Cfuinge of entropy i: Camot's cycle (T-S diagram). -03 hours

Module - 3
Low terrperature : Joule-Thomson experiment with theory (for real gases) expression
for temperature of inversion. Relation
-
Boyle temperature, inversion temperature and critical
temperature of a gas. Liquification of gascascade pmcess, regenerative cooling coupled with Joule-
Thomson effect. Adiabatic demagnetization qualitative). -06 hourr

Radiation: Energy distribution in black spectum. Wein's law & Stefan,s law of radiation.
Derivation of Planck's law of radiation from concept of oscillators)
displacement law & Stefan's law from
-
Deduction of Wein's
's law. Radiation pressure (qualitative), Crooke's
radiometer. Solar constant - estimation of temperature of sun. -07 hours

Module-4
Oscillations: Setting up of differential describirrg SHM. Composition of two rectangular
SHM's having same period (Lissajou,s
Free, forced & damped vibrations, with examples. Analytical treatnent of damped & forced
vibration. Condition for amplitude ofrei phase of forced vibration, effect of damping on phase
of forced vibration. Theory of Helrnholtz
-09 Hours

Sound : Longitudinal vibrations in a rod - for velocity of sound (derivation). Theory of

beats - Sound transducers & their
Accoustics : Reverberation time,
Derivation of Sabine's formula.
-Recording and reproduction of sound
coefficient. Requisites of good acoustics (eualitative).
-04 Hours
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GRADUA
Bdchelor
Semester
Geometrical
Module I
Geometrical Optics : Review of basics of
refiaction, total intemal reflection, lenses,
refleotion and refraction (Proof)
Lens aberration : monochromatic-
Chromatic abenation in lenses'
acbromatisation of lenses a) in contact b)
Cardinal points : thick lens, optical centre
planes-construction of images using cordinal
and working -comparison.
Module 2
Scalar and vector fields : scalar and vector
derivatives , variation with respect to space
significance curl of a vector. and its
operator Cadesian expression Gauss, Greens
Electric f,Ied and potential : Review of
law concept of potential in a conservative
law in electrostatics, field near the surface
. . . , ,. Gquss 'law equivalence two laws , ment
theorem. Energy density in a electrostatic
of charges between two conductors(theory).
Module 3
Network Theorens & DC Circuits :
Thevenin's and Norton's theorem (AC and
illustration, maximum power transform
' Conoepts of inductance, capacitance and
Mention of expression for energy stored in
DC circuits : Review of cell, emf.
discharging of capacitor (RC-circuit),
Galavanometer : Ballistic galvanometer
inductance
Module 4
AC circuit -Review of ac (production of ac
AC, mrs value and their relation" mention
expression for current and impedence using
circuit. Comparison of series and parallel
resonance, Q-factor Bandwidth (
bridge theory using J-operator. CR-Tube
CRO to measurernent of AC, DC and
tr'ilters : High pass and Low pass filters @C
I]NTVERSITY
PROGRAMME
Science @.Sc.)
Syllabus (From 20 13- I 4)
: PIIYSICS
III - Paper III
and Electricity
re, optical medium, refractive index, reflection,
of images, Fermat's principle-statement, laws of
types-mention, minimisation of aberrations.
and lateral cbromatic aberration (derivation)-
by a distance.
sigl convention, explanation of cordinal points and
,Huygen's and Ramdson's eye-piece- constuction
13 hour
function, concept of scalar and vector fields, spatial
del operator, gradient of scalar, and its
Proof of curl gmd q :0 and div curl A=0. Laplacian
Stokes theorem (statement and explanation)
of charge. (Qualitative) Coulomb's inverse square
and potential difference. g:- gad V (proof) Gauss
r charged conductor,(derivation) Coulombls,{a$from
of poison's and Laplace's equation and uniqueness
- Parallel plate capacitor, loss of energy due to sharing
13 hour
of ohm's law ,branch curents and Kirchhoffs laws
statement and explanation of superposition theorem
(proof)
Energy stored in a inductor (derivation)
and resistors .Potential across L,C,R cirouit,
and decay of cunent in LR circuit ,charging and
of LCR series circuit (quantitative).
) - danrping correction application of BG to Mutual
13 hour
wind, hydro thermal, nuclear etc), average value of
of L, C and R toAC. LCR series circuit -
operator, Series resonant circuit, Parallel resonance
cuits. Comparison of AC and DC, Discussion of
Power in LCR series circuit (derivation). De-sauty's
and working, block diagram of CRO, uses of
), derivation of cut-off frequency, sigrificance.
13 hour
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ATEPROGRAMME
of Science (B.Sc.)
Semester Syilabus_(From io t _
s t +1
: PEYSICS
IV - Paper IV
and Electromagnetism
Modute I
TEEORY OF LIGHT
,WAVE :
;'.lnfl"J:r,"llffi'"l,Tnr"lursen's principle, laws of
Reflection and reflaction(denvation).

IIYTERTERENCE:

1.*:::. :t rup..porition principle,

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ur-ft: ;ffii"1H.':1fr
of ,-iln.'il;:
311bt:: amplituie
":ilil:1,*:';il;::ffi [x:J
I*:(rh."g, Newton,s-rings in
interferomerir-tpr.
Determination of 1,, "airi"g;;
ffiA:#ffi'm""f::tdffi:##
al ani-tfrictness of glass plate.

l3hours
Module 2
DIFFRAC"TION:

Module 3 l3hours
P_OLARIZAIION: Review of
fundamentals polarization Double refraction,
*ve and _ve crystals, optic uniaxial and biaxial
"?:*r,
, Huygens,s constuction of O hO. axis. Huv
mention expression for thickness
B wa-ve .
?;1:1,:.,*::,:lo"]br.,"r,".tio", ci_*v "ia"ffil
of HWp .T
i"$fi i,!r*.*n::ui3,nkei
!,f,fipolarized light.
|ffififi$yryim:;1l*ffii
experimental
verification ofKerr effect and
rotation- Fresnel,s theory
effect. Biquartz
of optical rotatio&
@rief) .
Module 4 l3hours
ELECTROMAGNETISM:
Magnetic field of a moving point
charge.
Tuq.q.- field along the axls of a circuiar
liJcuitatlry, conpaiison of !au"s law and
A) ashaight conductor n;-tong 'ffi
i,:"#*,1"I##.lxni"1disi"f,
Annlication of ampere,s iaw
3;r;H.l:
sotenoia. to
Displacement current, Equation
significance of M**ril', .qLtion,
of dgiv$on of Maxwell,s equation.
M**;li '. physical
rp"ge (mention). pt""rornugn"ti.'*u#
equalion(dgrivation) hansv;rs
, nature of 11lt_I*
T.q:r (mention
significance.
), skin-depth ana sno lff;rffi :;'h:::tr%il.Iffi ,:"f*Fli
l3hours
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GRADU TEPROGRAMME
Semester
Module:1
ATOMICPHYSICS:
Atomic sbucture : Review of Bohr's
nuclei Space quantization and spin of
momentum and magnetic moment of
magnetic moment (qualitative).
VECTORATOMMODEL:
Quantum numbers used in vector atom
dishibution of elechons in various shell
(derivation), Spin orbit coupling+plitting up
Module 2
X-rays: Continuous x-rays,
law - X-ray energy level diagram. Diff
diftaction pattem (qualitative), theory of
.i . O}T.ICALSTECIRA:
-
Spectal ternns, spechal notations selection
Dlines . Z,eeman effect,-experimental and
quantum theory, Expression for Z,eeman
Module 3
ELECTRON: Discovery(brief)-elm by
method.
LASER:
Introduction - Einstein's A and B
pumping optical purping, Met$able state-
Laser. He-Ne laser energy level diagram.
semiconductor laser construction and workin
Laser application in scientific, research
enGrtainment, Hologaphy principle of
T'NIVERSITY
of Science (B.Sc.)
Syllabus (From 2014- 15)
: PITYSICS
V - Paper V
aud Lasers
, limitations of Bohar's theory, effect of finite mass of
Stern Gerlach experiment with theory, orbital angular
Derivation of expression for magnetic moment, Spin
lel, Pauli's exclusion principle and its significance,
sub-shells- Maximum number of electrons in a shell
energy levels, L-S and J-J coupling , Lande g factor.
13 hours
)- Daune-Hunt rule. Characteristics x-rays -Moseley's
of x-rays- Laue's work (qualititative)i-*y po*i".
scattering.
intensity rules fine stucture of spectral lines,sodium
normal and anomalous Zeeman efects fron
Paschen Babk effect and stark effect (qualitative)
13 hours
method, Charge of electon by Millikon's oil drop
(no derivation) population inversiog active medium
x methods of pumping (brief) Resonating cavity, Ruby
Brief account of Glass lasers (Nd-y.{G fasirl anl
, industries, medicine, communication defense and
and reproduotion.
13 hours
 DAV IJNIVERSITY
ATEPROGRAMME
of Science @.Sc.)
Semester Syllabus @rom 2014-15)
fect: PIIYSICS
V -Paper VI
Molecular Physics, N Physics and Stafistical Mechanics

Module I
Molecular Physics & Statistical
Molecular Band and Band head, spectra-pure rotational spectrum and selection rules,
Vibraticnal speetrum and selection rules.
- Vibrational spectrum. Scattering of light
-
Tyndall, Rayleigh and Raman Scattering. study of Raman effect. euantum theory of
Raman effect. Applications of Raman Differences between Raman spectra and fluorescence
specta.
Micro and macro systems, statistical of macro systems, statistics of distinguishable objects,
most probable dishibution. distibution. Indistinguishable paxticles. Bose-Einstein
distribution. B.E. Condensation. pauli's exclusion principle. F.D, Dishibution
comparison of
distibution laws. Planck's law of radiation. from Bose-Einstein distribution.
l3 hours
Module 2
Atonic & Nuclear Physics :

hypothesis, Review of radioactivity, Radioactive

radiations, law of successive transfonnation, radioactive
equilibrium, radioactive dating and age of a-decay-Gamow's theory of a,-decay, disintegration
of energy of a-particle, Geiger-Nuttal law p-decay, types of p-decay (electon
positron decay and
electron captue). Characteristics of and Pauli's neutrino hypothesis. Mossbauer efilect
(bde0
Detectors : Variation of ionization with applied voltage in a gas counter, GM Counter,
Scintilation counter,

13 hours
Module 3
Accelerators : Linear Accelerator, Betatron, Synchrotron (brief)
Nuclear reactions : Types of reactions,
e of a rea&ioq threshold energy and derivation of
expression for it. Conservation laws and the quantities rvhich are not conserved.
Nuclear Models : Liquid drop model; Shell & Fermi Gas model of nucleus (eualitative)
Nuclear forces : Characteristics, Meson's of Nuclear tbr.ces
Elementary particles : Classification & Bosons), Quark Model ofhadrons
- Gluons (brief)
Basic interactions in nature (brief)
Cosmic Rays : Discovery, primary & Cosmic rays, Altitude and latitude effects, East
west
symmetry, cosmic ray showers, Baba's oforigin of cosrnic rays
13 hours
 DAVAI\ T]NTVERSrIY
GRADUA PROGRAMME
of Science @.Sc.)
Semester Syllabus (From 2013-14)
Sub : PIIYSICS
VI -Paper VII
Electronics, Solid Physics & Nano materials

Module I
Electronics : Brief discwsion of Pn diode and Transistor, Transistors-DC and AC current
gain5-operating point, Self biasing Transit oltage divider merhqd).DC load line,AC load Line,
Single Stage CE amplifier, h -parameters, for Voltage, current and power gain using h-
parameters.
-Oscillators
:
Concept of feedback-Positive negative feedback, Barkhausen criteria, Hartly and
Phase shift oscillator (constuction and
Digital Electronics : Analog and Digital Constuction of O&AND gate using
diodes,NOT Logic gate using Transistor, Boolean Algebra@rieD,De Morgan'Theorems,Boolean
expression(Si mJrle), Jmplementation by and Truth Tables of NOR, NAND and XOR
Logic gates.

COMMTJMCATIONS:
Modulation-different methods, Need for Mathematical analysis of amplitude modulated
wave, Modulation iridex, Side bands,Band and the power of an amplitude modulated wave.
13 hrs

Module II
Solid state Physics
Crystat Structure : Concept of Lattice, cell,Bravis Lattice,crystal plane,crystal systems- and
,Miller indices .X-ray diftactioit"Bragg's Lat s Spectrometer ,Crystil strycture of Nacl
' Specific. heat of solids : Dulong and Petit' law Einsten's theory of speciflc heat of solids, Debyels
theory. Concept of phonons.
Free electron theory : ConcePt offree the fiee electron gas theory of metals, - expression of
electrical conductivity(derivation) and oonductivity (No Derivation) - Wiedemann - Franz
Law -Limitations of classical theory, fiee electon theory-Energy states of free electrons in
metals-Statement of density of states. for Fermi energy and average energy -application
to Elecfronic Specific heat,Contact
13 hn
Module III
Band theory of solids : Origion of bands solids, Intrinsic semiconductors-statement of density of
energy states- Derivation of expression for emri energy and Electrical conductivity. Hall effect,
expression for Hall coeflicient detemrination of it and application. Solar cells -
constuction & working.

Superconductivity : Experimental facts effect, critical magnetic field ,Isotope effect, BCS
theory(qualitative), Josephson's effect, I & Type II superconductors Applications of
superconductors.

Magnetic materisls : Classificatiorl origin f dia,para and ferromapetism on the basis of electronic
stucture of atoms, classical Langevin's theory of paramagretism and
Diamagnetism,Fenomagnetism,Domain and hysteresis(qualitative) NMR-expression for
resonant frequency.

Nanonaterials : Inhoduction,Propedies Quantum stucture:quantum wells,wires and

dots,Graphite,Corbon Nanotubes, method for CNT, properties of
Nanotube,uses,Applications
13 hrs
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ATEPROGRAMME
r of Science @.Sc.)
Semester Syllabus @rom 2013-14)
t: PIIYSICS
M- Paper VIII
Relativity, Astrophysics, tum Mechanics and Space physics

Relativity
Module I
Michelson-Mortey experiment, Basic ates. o{ Special theory of Relativity,
Transformation (no derivation), FiEerald _
Lorentz
contractior4.Time dilation Velocity addition
variaAon of mass with velocity-Einstein, theorenr,
mass erergy relation (Theory), The energy
relation- _o_"nto_
Classical and relativistic concept space
S,OT*{*e coordinates, Minkowski world_concept
of 4 vectors(4-velocity,4-momentum, 4_r ]]11::
mror! 4-tbrce)-world line_space _time interval.
General theory of Relativity Inertial and
-
of Einstein's theory of gravitation.
mass, principle of equivalence, brief
account

13 hrs

Astrophysics
Module II
Units of stellar Distances -Light year r
' parsec, stellar magnitudes,stellar spectoal
H-R diagmm,Physical properties of stars, qun and classification,
other main sequence stars :intemal
temperature,internal prcssurqphoton time,lqarf stars and their classificati"",ri;ld;;;;
-Mass-Luminosity relation Stellar re-virial theorem,Formation and evolution
sta{s.(eu4lltatrve). end stages of sta$.-white
stars and,blaiok,holeshualitatiG)
;i
Space physics *rtu,
Solar ahrosphere,electoomagretic
from the sun, Solar wind, Solar cycles

Cosmologr - Einstein,s views of of universq Hubble's law, age of the universe,

theory, Cosmic microwave baokground Big_bang

Module III t3 fi,.(

Quantum Mechanics
Origin of-quantum theory, Concept of ter waves
velocity, Davisson and Germer exnerim -
De-broglie wavelength (derivation) and
rn the nucleus_, Heisenberg,s *rrrtioity
principle, Statement, iltushation by'C :-."::i11
ray
waves, electron microscope _ principle,
microscope. Radius of Bohr's ortit-ao.:
ction and working.
,ilJ.
letting up of time independent and Schrodinger,s wave equation, Born,s
mterpretation of the wave function, N 9,"1.r"O:"t
o: *1yr function, Application of Schrodinger,s
equation to particle in one OinensionA :111
dimensional box (qualitative), degeneracy
boi
:^y:: qrtpp & energr values (d.,iu;tion)-ii;;
oi nergy tevels, Iliscussion of Simple Harmonic
- expression for energy - energy ievel di Oscillator
Concept ofZero point energy,
Expectation values, Hermition operators,
momentum operator and total energy
operator.
13 hrs
 DAVAIY I'NrvERSITY
GRADUj TDPROGRAMME
of Science @.Sc.)
Syllabus (From 2014-1 5)
CS PRACTICALS
V-PaperV &W
Paper V

3) Bridge rectifier Ripple factor for filters

4) LASER - Wavelengrh using met
5) LASER - particle size
6) GM counter inverse square law
7) Phase measurement using CRO
8) TransistorcharacteristicJ
9) Hadley Oscillator
l0) Amplitude Modulation - BC547

NOTE: r) Minimumof EIGHT are to be performed

2) Any Relevant experiment also be perforned

P.operVI

List of-Experiments :

1) Demodulation - 8C547
2) Solar cell characteristics
3) Resolving power of prism
4) CE amplifier
5) The excitation energy & force of iodine molecule
6) e/m by Thomson's method
7) GM counter characteristics
8) Rydberg constant
e) 'h' by photo cell
l0) Determination of Fermi energ5r by empemhre co-efficient

NOTE: 1) Minimum of EIGIIT lents are to be perfomed

2) Any Relwant experiment r also be performed
 UNISERSITY
PROGRAMME
Bachelor Science @.Sc.)
Semester Soheme yllabus (From 2013-14)
: PIfISICS
SemeFter PaperMI & VIII

Paper VII
List of Experinents :
l) Photodiode-characteristics
2') Hysteresis
3) Charge of eleoton-dispersion
4) LASER-RI of liquid
5) Multivibrator-IC-S55
6) Fermi energy ofCopper
7l Zener diode - characteristios- regulation
8) Phaso shift oscillator
D Operational amplifier - IC - 741
10) FET - Chamcteristics constants

NOTE: 1) Minimum of EIGIIT are to be performed

2) Any Relevant experim-ent also be performed

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4) Realisation of Boolean
5) Energy gap ofintrinsic
6) Pre-emphasisis-lc74l
7) De+mphasis - IC 741
8) Logic gates - IC7400
9) Flip Flops (IK) - lC 7400
l0) Hollowprism -Nofliquid
NOTE: 1) Minimum of EIGIIT are to be performed
2) Any Relwant erperiment also be performed

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