THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

PHYSICS DEPARTMENT
CURRICULUM
OF
B. Sc. PHYSICS SEMESTER II: 2014-15
(Core)
Sr. No
1
2
3

Course code
PHY1201C04
PHY1202C05
PHY1203C06

Title of courses
OPTICS -1 AND WAVES
ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM
PHYSICS PRACTICAL-II

Credit
2
3
3
Total
8

(Subsidiary)
Sr. No
Course code
1
PHY1204S04
2
PHY1205S05
3
PHY1206S06

Title of courses
OPTICS -1 AND WAVES
ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM
PHYSICS PRACTICAL-II
Total

Credit
2
3
3
8

Total

Credit
2
2
2
6

(Elective)
Sr. No
Course code
1
PHY1003E03
2
PHY1004E04
3
PHY1006E06

Title of courses
ELECTRONICS
MODERN PHYSICS
PHYSICS LAB COURSE-II

(Foundation)
Sr. No
Course code
1
PHY1007F01

Title of courses
RADIATION PHYSICS

Credit
2

PHYSICS DEPARTMENT, FACULTY OF SCIENCE

THE M. S. UNIVERSITY OF BARODA, VADODARA
B.Sc. PHYSICS COURSE SEMESTER II (Core)
PHY1201C04: OPTICS -1 AND WAVES (2 credits)
UNIT-I : OPTICS
Fermats principle, Laws of reflection and refraction from Fermats principle, principles
of reversibility, Refraction at spherical surface, Matrix method in paraxial optics,
coordinates of a Ray, Translation matrix, Refraction Matrix.
Aberration: Aberration of a thin lens, longitudinal and lateral chromatic aberration,
Achromatism of lenses: achromatism of two lenses in contact, achromatism of two
lenses separated by a distance, Spherical aberration, spherical aberration due to
spherical surface, minimization of spherical aberration.
* Illustrative problems from text books (2 periods)
(15 Periods)
UNIT II : Wave Motion in a Medium
Characteristic of progressive wave, mathematical representation of a plane progressive
wave, differential wave equation in one dimension, velocity of propagation of plane
longitudinal waves in an elastic fluid, velocity of sound in gases and liquids, velocity of
longitudinal waves in a solid bar, properties of the differential wave equation, solution
of the simple harmonic wave equation, energy density of plane progressive wave, phase
velocity and group velocity.
* Illustrative problems from text books (2 periods)
(15 Periods)
Reference Books
1. Text book of optics by N. Subrahmanyam, Brij Lal and M. N. Avadhamulu
( S. Chand and Co. Ltd., N Delhi, 2006)
2. Vibrations, waves and acoustics by D. Chattopadhyay and P.C. Rakshit (New
Central book agency Pvt. India)
3. Tex book of Vibrations and waves (Revised edition) by S.P. Puri (Macmilan India
Ltd. 2004).
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PHYSICS DEPARTMENT, FACULTY OF SCIENCE

THE M. S. UNIVERSITY OF BARODA, VADODARA
B.Sc. PHYSICS COURSE SEMESTER II (Core)
PHY1202C05: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM (3 credits)
UNIT I:
ELECTROSTATICS (S. I. Units to be followed):
Concept of irrotational & rotational vector fields (gradient of scalar field and curl of a

vector field), Field equation for

E in vacuum. Gausss Law (div E = / 0), Energy

associated with E field, Poissons equation, Laplaces equation and Uniqueness

theorems.
Conductor in electric field , Electric dipole, dipole moment, polarization and charge
density, E and D fields, polarizability and susceptibility, Gausss law in dielectrics,
Static boundary conditions in dielectric, energy of fields in the presence of dielectrics.
* Illustrative problems from text books (2 periods)
(15 Periods)
UNIT II:
MAGNETIC FIELD: Magnetic field B (through Lorentz force) on a moving charge,
unit for B, torque on a current loop in B field, magnetic dipoles in atoms and molecules,
gyromagnetic ratio.
HYSTERISIS LOOP: Magnetizing Current, vector, H and B fields, Magnetic
permeability, susceptibility, Retentivty, coercivety and Hysterisis loss, Boundary
conditions for B and H. Measurement of susceptibility (Gouys Method/Quinckes
Method).
* Illustrative problems from text books (2 periods)
(15 Periods)

UNIT III:
ELECTRIC CURRENT AND CIRCUITS: Charge and Current density and equation of
continuity, conductivity, relaxation time, Kirchoffs Laws and their applications, nonohmic circuit (thermistor case),
Rise and decay of currents in LR and RC circuits and LC circuits. Phaser Algebra
(Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division), LCR series circuit (Acceptor
Circuit) Quality Factor, Parallel Circuit (Rejector Circuit), Sharpness of Resonance
Circuit Power in AC circuit, Choke Coil.
* Illustrative problems from text books (2 periods)
(15 Periods)
Reference books
1. Electricity and magnetism, Berkley physics course, Vol. II, Mcgraw books
company.
2. Electricity and magnetism by D Chattopadhyay and P C Rakshit
(New Central book agency, Kolkatta)
3. Electromagnetism by B B Laud 2nd Edition, Wiley eastern limited
4. Electricity and Magenetism with Electronics by K. K. Tiwari (S. Chand &
Company Ltd. 2007)

PHYSICS DEPARTMENT, FACULTY OF SCIENCE

THE M. S. UNIVERSITY OF BARODA, VADODARA

B. Sc. Physics Semester-II (Core)

PHY1203C06: PHYSICS PRACTICAL-II (3 credit course, 45 hrs)

1. p-n junction diode

2. Rectifier
3. RC circuit time constant
4. Emission spectrum analysis
5. TCR
6. Wattage of a lamp
7. Deflection magnetometer
8. Vibration magnetometer
9. Error analysis: measurement of radius of a rod using micrometer screw gauge
10. Field along axis of coil

PHYSICS DEPARTMENT, FACULTY OF SCIENCE

THE M. S. UNIVERSITY OF BARODA, VADODARA
B.Sc. PHYSICS COURSE SEMESTER II (Subsidiary)
PHY1204S04: OPTICS -1 AND WAVES (2 credits)
UNIT-I : OPTICS
Fermats principle, Laws of reflection and refraction from Fermats principle, principles
of reversibility, Refraction at spherical surface, Matrix method in paraxial optics,
coordinates of a Ray, Translation matrix, Refraction Matrix.
Aberration: Aberration of a thin lens, longitudinal and lateral chromatic aberration,
Achromatism of lenses: achromatism of two lenses in contact, achromatism of two
lenses separated by a distance, Spherical aberration, spherical aberration due to
spherical surface, minimization of spherical aberration.
* Illustrative problems from text books (2 periods)
(15 Periods)
UNIT II : Wave Motion in a Medium
Characteristic of progressive wave, mathematical representation of a plane progressive
wave, differential wave equation in one dimension, velocity of propagation of plane
longitudinal waves in an elastic fluid, velocity of sound in gases and liquids, velocity of
longitudinal waves in a solid bar, properties of the differential wave equation, solution
of the simple harmonic wave equation, energy density of plane progressive wave, phase
velocity and group velocity.
* Illustrative problems from text books (2 periods)
(15 Periods)
Reference Books
4. Text book of optics by N. Subrahmanyam, Brij Lal and M. N. Avadhamulu
( S. Chand and Co. Ltd., N Delhi, 2006)
5. Vibrations, waves and acoustics by D. Chattopadhyay and P.C. Rakshit (New
Central book agency Pvt. India)
6. Tex book of Vibrations and waves (Revised edition) by S.P. Puri (Macmilan India
Ltd. 2004).
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PHYSICS DEPARTMENT, FACULTY OF SCIENCE

THE M. S. UNIVERSITY OF BARODA, VADODARA
B.Sc. PHYSICS COURSE SEMESTER II (Subsidiary)
PHY1205S05: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM (3 credits)
UNIT I:
ELECTROSTATICS (S. I. Units to be followed):
Concept of irrotational & rotational vector fields (gradient of scalar field and curl of a

vector field), Field equation for

E in vacuum. Gausss Law (div E = / 0), Energy

associated with E field, Poissons equation, Laplaces equation and Uniqueness

theorems.
Conductor in electric field , Electric dipole, dipole moment, polarization and charge
density, E and D fields, polarizability and susceptibility, Gausss law in dielectrics,
Static boundary conditions in dielectric, energy of fields in the presence of dielectrics.
* Illustrative problems from text books (2 periods)
(15 Periods)
UNIT II:
MAGNETIC FIELD: Magnetic field B (through Lorentz force) on a moving charge,
unit for B, torque on a current loop in B field, magnetic dipoles in atoms and molecules,
gyromagnetic ratio.
HYSTERISIS LOOP: Magnetizing Current, vector, H and B fields, Magnetic
permeability, susceptibility, Retentivty, coercivety and Hysterisis loss, Boundary
conditions for B and H. Measurement of susceptibility (Gouys Method/Quinckes
Method).
* Illustrative problems from text books (2 periods)
(15 Periods)

UNIT III:
ELECTRIC CURRENT AND CIRCUITS: Charge and Current density and equation of
continuity, conductivity, relaxation time, Kirchoffs Laws and their applications, nonohmic circuit (thermistor case),
Rise and decay of currents in LR and RC circuits and LC circuits. Phaser Algebra
(Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division), LCR series circuit (Acceptor
Circuit) Quality Factor, Parallel Circuit (Rejector Circuit), Sharpness of Resonance
Circuit Power in AC circuit, Choke Coil.
* Illustrative problems from text books (2 periods)
(15 Periods)
Reference books
5. Electricity and magnetism, Berkley physics course, Vol. II, Mcgraw books
company.
6. Electricity and magnetism by D Chattopadhyay and P C Rakshit
(New Central book agency, Kolkatta)
7. Electromagnetism by B B Laud 2nd Edition, Wiley eastern limited
8. Electricity and Magenetism with Electronics by K. K. Tiwari (S. Chand &
Company Ltd. 2007)

PHYSICS DEPARTMENT, FACULTY OF SCIENCE

THE M. S. UNIVERSITY OF BARODA, VADODARA

B. Sc. Physics Semester-II (Subsidiary)

PHY1206S06: PHYSICS PRACTICAL-II (3 credit course, 45 hrs)

1. p-n junction diode

2. Rectifier
3. RC circuit time constant
4. Emission spectrum analysis
5. TCR
6. Wattage of a lamp
7. Deflection magnetometer
8. Vibration magnetometer
9. Error analysis: measurement of radius of a rod using micrometer screw gauge
10. Field along axis of coil

PHYSICS DEPARTMENT, FACULTY OF SCIENCE

THE M. S. UNIVERSITY OF BARODA, VADODARA
B.Sc. Physics Semester-II: Elective Course
PHY1003E03: ELECTRONICS (2 Credits)

Unit -I:
n-Type, P-Type semiconductors overview, effect of temperature on Extrinsic semiconductors,
Mobility and conductivity for intrinsic semiconductors, Conductivity of N-Type and P-Type
semiconductor, mass-Action Law. Charge densities in N-Type and P-Type semiconductors. Hall
effect, Experimental determination of carrier concentration and Mobility. Hall effect
Applications.
Unit-II:
PN Junction Diode, Forward and Reverse characteristics, PN Diode ratings (maximum forward
rating, PIV, maximum power rating). Filter circuits, L Type, Type, LC Type Diode clipper
circuits, Biased clipper circuits, combination clipper. Clamper circuits, Positive, Negative
clamper, Hall wave voltage doubler, Full wave voltage doubler. Photo diode, Tunnel Diode,
varactor diode and characteristics. PNP, NPN Transistor, V-I characteristic of CE transistor.
Combination logic, Boolean Algebra. De Morgan Theorem, BCD, Octal, Hexade cimal number
systems and conversions.
Books:
1. Electronic Principles
Sanjay Sharma, S. K. Kataria & sons, 2009
2. Basic Electronics
V K Mehta, S. Chand & Co. 2009

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PHYSICS DEPARTMENT, FACULTY OF SCIENCE

THE M. S. UNIVERSITY OF BARODA, VADODARA
B.Sc. Physics Semester-II: Elective Course
PHY1004E04: MODERN PHYSICS (2 Credits)

Unit -I:
Lasers:
- Properties of lasers
- Stimulated Absorption, spontaneous emission and Stimulated Emission, stimulated Absorption,
spontaneous and Stimulated emission
- Population Inversion and Optical Pumping
- Main Components of a laser
- Nd: Yag Laser, CO2 Laser,
- Semiconductor laser
- Applications of laser in Material Processing Laser Cutting, Laser Welding, Hole Drilling
- Other Applications, CD-ROM (Compact Disk Read Only Memory)
- Holography, Principle of Holography, Applications of Holography
- Other application of Laser
Unit- II:
Relativity Nuclear Fission and Cosmic Rays:
Theory of Relativity, Michelson Morley Experiment, Einsteins Theory of Special Relativity,
Einsteins Law of Equivalence, Two important applications of Quantum Theory of Radiation.
Nuclear fission and its Practical Applications, Nuclear Reactor, Source of stellar Energy, Cosmic
rays and its discovery.
Reference:
Modern Physics by J.B. Rajam S. Chand & Company, New Delhi

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PHYSICS DEPARTMENT, FACULTY OF SCIENCE

THE M. S. UNIVERSITY OF BARODA, VADODARA

B.Sc. Physics Semester-II: Foundation Course (2 Credits)

PHY1007F01: Radiation Physics

IN BASIC OF RADIATION PHYSICS: AN INTRODUCTION

Classification of forces in nature
Classification of Fundamental particles
Classification of radiations
Classification of ionizing photon radiations
Radiation quantities and units
Atomic and nuclear structure
Rutherford model of the atom, Bohrs model of hydrogen atom
Nuclear structure
Nuclear reactions
Radioactivity, Activation of nuclei, Mode of radioactive decay
Electron interactions
Stopping power
Dose distribution in water for various radiation beam

Reference book:
1. Basic radiation physics: E.B. Podgorsak, Canada
2. Review of Radiation

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