JSS MAHAVIDHYAPEETHA

JSS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY

SRI JAYACHAMARAJENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
• Constituent College of JSS Science and Technology University
• Approved by A.I.C.T.E
• Governed by the Grant-in-Aid Rules of Government of Karnataka
• Identified as lead Institution for World Bank Assistance under TEQIP Scheme
First / Second Semester
(From the Academic Year 2024-25)
DEPARTMEN PHYSICS
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24PH110 Total
Course
Course Code / Credit 03 Basic Science Course – BSC
Type
24PH210 s
Course Title ENGINEERING PHYSICS
Contact Credits Assessment in
Hours Weightage and marks
CIE SEE Total
Lecture 3 3 40 60 100
Teaching
Learning Tutorial 0 0 Weightage 20 80
Process
Maximum
Practical 2 1 20 20
Marks
Minimum
Total 39+26 4 20
Marks
Note: For passing the student must score a minimum of 45 marks (CIE+SEE: 20+25 or 21+24)

Course Overview: This core course covers the fundamental principles and theoretical concepts of
some selected advanced topics in Physics which caters to the field of engineering and technology
which bridge the gap between science and technology. The primary aim of this integrated course is
to impart the knowledge of Physics and its laws through conceptual explanation and problem
solving.
Prerequisites: Physics as one of the major subjects in Class XI and XII.
Course Objective:
• Educate the students in the fundamental areas of physics and its necessity in engineering and
technology.
• Provide basic exposure to the principles, concepts, and techniques in physics to design proper
solutions and solve practical engineering problems.
• Instigate the interest in students to work in multi-disciplinary areas of engineering, to develop
an ability to analyze and adapt to the new developments in science and technology.
Course Outcomes: (COs)
CO # Course Outcome Highest Level
of Cognitive
Domain
CO1 Utilize the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics to develop the L3
solutions for few complex problems and describe the probability theory,
operator formalism and tunneling.
CO2 Explain the basic quantum computing concepts like entanglement, L2
superposition, qubit, gates, operators, and algorithms.
CO3 Elucidate the theories involved with the intrinsic and extrinsic L3
semiconductors based on Fermi level concept to comprehend the
conductivity phenomena and Hall effect. Explain the importance of
dielectric properties and mechanisms in illustrating their conceptual
theories and various types leading to the new engineering materials.
CO4 Conceive the basic principles, Characteristics, and requisites of laser L3
system to explain the working of lasers and their applications and use
the same in explaining the propagation mechanism and its relevant
concepts in the optical fiber classification and its applications.
CO5 Demonstrate the practical skills, apply physics principle, and explain the L3
fundamental and basic mechanism involved in the optical, electrical
and mechanical experiments to Identify the valid results and craft a
well-written laboratory report.

Course Articulation:
POs →

PO10

PO11

PO12
PO1

PO2

PO3

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7

PO8

PO9
COs ↓
CO1 3 3 - - - - - - - - - 1
CO2 3 3 - - - - - - - - - 1
CO3 3 3 - - - - - - - - - 1
CO4 3 3 - - - - - - - - - 1
CO5 3 3 - - - 1 - - - 1 1 1

Course Content / Syllabus:

UNIT # Content Hours
UNIT 1 UNIT – I: QUANTUM MECHANICS Lecture
Wave function - physical significance, properties, and normalization. Time-
independent Schrödinger wave equation – Derivation, Application of
Schrödinger wave equation – Eigenvalue equations and Eigen functions for a 9
particle in one dimensional infinite potential. Expectation values and
Operators (Qualitative). Barrier penetration/tunneling effect.
UNIT 2 UNIT – II: QUANTUM COMPUTING Lecture
Introduction to Quantum Computing. Differences between classical &
quantum computing. Bra and Ket notations. Quantum superposition and 8
entanglement, the concept of qubit and its representation using Bloch sphere.
Quantum gates (X, Y, Z, S and H) operation of the same on |0> and |1>.
Quantum algorithms and Quantum circuits(Qualitative).
UNIT 3 UNIT – III: SEMICONDUCTOR PHYSICS and DIELECTRICS Lecture
Direct and Indirect band gap semiconductors. Electron and hole
concentrations at equilibrium in intrinsic semiconductors (derivation for
electron only). Fermi level in an intrinsic semiconductor. Intrinsic density and 12
conductivity (No derivation). Extrinsic conductivity – Temperature
 dependence of carrier concentration (Qualitative). Fermi level in extrinsic
semiconductors. Hall Effect in semiconductors.
Dielectric Polarization and types. Internal fields in dielectrics. Clausius –
Mosotti equation (No derivation). Dielectric constant. Frequency dependence
of dielectric constant. Dielectric loss concept. Electrostriction. Ferroelectrics –
principle and hysteresis theory. Piezoelectric – principle and mechanism.
UNIT 4 UNIT – IV: LASERS & OPTICAL FIBERS Lecture
Interaction of radiation with matter. Characteristics of Lasers. Requisites &
conditions for a Laser system. He – Ne Laser. Applications – Laser printing.
Propagation mechanism in optical fibers – TIR. Angle of acceptance & 10
Numerical aperture – Derivation and propagation condition. Types of optical
fibers. Attenuation (Qualitative) & Attenuation coefficient (No derivation).
Application – Point to point communication systems.

Experiments / Programs / Models: 2 hours per week

Exp. CO Experiment Name Hours
#
1 CO5 Diffraction Grating - Determination of wavelength of spectral lines of 2 Hours
mercury source of light using a diffraction grating.
2 CO5 Newton’s Rings - Determination of radius of curvature of a plano- 2 Hours
convex lens by forming Newton’s rings using a monochromatic source
of light (sodium).
3 CO5 Uniform Bending - Determination of Young’s modulus of the material 2 Hours
of the bar by uniform bending.
4 CO5 Torsional Pendulum - Determination of moment of inertia of an 2 Hours
irregular body, using objects of regular shape and to determine the
rigidity modulus of the material of the wire.
5 CO5 Four Probe Method – Determination of the energy gap and the 2 Hours
resistivity of an n-type germanium semiconductor sample by using a
four-probe setup.
6 CO5 Dielectric Constant - Determination of the dielectric constant of the 2 Hours
dielectric material used in a capacitor by charging and discharging of
the capacitor.
7 CO5 Fermi Energy - Determination of the Fermi energy and Fermi 2 Hours
temperature of the given material copper wire.
8 CO5 Planck’s constant – Determination of Planck’s constant via the current 2 Hours
– voltage characteristics study of LEDs. (OR)
Zener Diode Characteristics – Determination of knee voltage,
resistance, and breakdown voltage of the Zener diode via current –
voltage characteristics studies.
9 CO5 Ferromagnetic Curie temperature – Determination of Curie temperature 2 Hours
of a ferromagnetic material by studying the variation of loop area with
temperature. (OR)
Magnetic Hysteresis - Determination of the relative permeability,
retentivity, coercivity, and energy loss of a magnetic material by
studying its magnetization (B-H) curve.
10 CO5 Laser Characteristics – Determination of spot size and divergence angle 2 Hours
of a laser beam via the study of Gaussian and Polarization profile of
 laser beam.
11 CO5 Optical Fiber Characteristics – Determination of Numerical Aperture 2 Hours
and the attenuation co-efficient of given optical Fiber cable (OFC) using
Laser light and calculation of divergence angle of laser in OFC.
Determination of band width of given optical Fiber cable (OFC) by
studying the intensity profile of Laser.
12 CO5 Hall Effect – Determination of Magnetic sensitivity, Hall voltage, Hall 2 Hours
coefficient, charge concentration and velocity of charge inside the
crystal lattice of p-type semiconductor.
13 Internal Test 2 Hours

Textbooks:
1. Gaur R K & Gupta S L, “Engineering Physics”, Dhanpathrai & Sons, 3rd Edition, 2016.
2. Malik H K and Singh A K, “Engineering Physics”, Tata Mc Graw Hill, 2nd Edition, 2017.
3. Avadhanulu M N, Kshirsagar P G & Arun Murthy TVS, “Engineering Physics”, S Chand &
Publications Pvt. Ltd., 11th Edition, 2018.
4. Mani Naidu S, “Engineering Physics”, Pearson Education India, 2nd Edition, 2013.
5. Michael A. Nielsen & Isaac L. Chuang, “Quantum Computation and Quantum Information”,
Cambridge University Press, 12th Edition, 2013.
Reference Books:
1. Raymond A. Serway & John W. Jewett, “Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern
Physics”, Cengage Learning India Pvt. Ltd., 10th Edition, 2023.
2. Pillai S O, “Solid State Physics”, New Age International Publishers, 10th Edition, 2022.
3. Parag K Lala, “Quantum Computing”, McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd., 1st Indian Edition,
2020.
4. Ajoy Ghatak & Thyagarajan K, “Lasers”, Trinity Press, 2nd Edition, 2019.
5. Donald A Neamen, “Semiconductor Physics & Devices”, McGaw Hill, 4th Edition, 2017.
Journals/Magazines:
1. “Physics World”, Institute of Physics - IOP Publishers.
2. “Physics Review” and “Physics Magazine”, American Physical Society – APS Publishers.
3. “Pramana”, Indian Academy of Sciences – Springer Publications.
4. “Physics Today”, American Institute of Physics - AIP Publishers.
Web/Digital resources:
1. SJCE, JSSSTU Digital library.
2. http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/
3. https://swayam.gov.in/
4. https://atalacademy.aicte-india.org/
PRACTICE BASED LEARNING:
No Topics to be covered Tools and Techniques Expected Skill/Ability
1 Unit-1: Schrödinger wave Computation • Computational skills in
equation and its applications Programming or Simulating results executing Physics principles.
for Eigen values and Eigen using computing software’s / tool /
functions. app.
2 Unit-2: Quantum gates, Case study • Awareness about searching
circuits, and algorithms Scientific survey of articles / Journal tools and data / information
 / periodicals gathering.
3 Unit-3: Laser propagation Experiment • Experimental hands-on
mechanism and attenuation in Use of optical fibers of different demonstration skill.
optical fibers. lengths.
Use of different lasers.
4 Unit-4: Hall effect Mini projects • Creative skills through
Building projects / working models collecting, organizing, and
for Hall effect applications designing of technical
models.
5 Unit-5: Ferroelectric and Piezo Seminars • Communication skills and
electrics On Advanced and smart Materials skills of reading & analyzing
for various engineering applications. scientific reports.
Self-Learning Exercises:
1. Case Study projects - Involves observing, collecting data, manipulating, tabulating, analyzing,
or applying by individual or small groups dealing with actual materials.
2. Mini Projects – Involves identifying a problem/gap, making hypothesis, experimenting,
analyzing the data, and then drawing conclusion based on the results by individual or small
groups.
3. Seminars – Involves doing in groups to cultivate their exploring ability and creative thinking
and improve their team spirit and social communication skills.
Evaluation Scheme:
Continuous Internal Evaluation – CIE
Event Event Type Marks Allotted Duration
CIE – 1 Written Test – 1 15 1 Hour
CIE – 2 Event 10 1 Hour
CIE – 3 Written Test – 2 15 1 Hour
Note:
1. The written test 1 & 2 (CIE – 1 & 3) both will be conducted for 30 marks each and the marks
scored will be reduced proportionately to 7.5 marks each.
2. The Event (CIE – 2) will be conducted for 20 marks and the marks scored will be reduced
proportionately to 5 marks.
3. The Event (CIE – 2) will be skill-based assessment such as Seminars / Technical talks / Case
study / hands-on activity / Mini projects / Sci-tech activity / Data analysis.
4. A student must score on an average of 50% i.e., 20 marks out of 40 from all the events (CIE - 1,
2, 3) to gain eligibility to appear for SEE.
Semester End Examination – SEE
Event Event Type Marks Allotted Duration
SEE Written Examination 100 3 Hours
Note:
1. The SEE will be conducted for 100 marks and the marks scored will be proportionately reduced
to 60 marks. A student must score a minimum of 25 marks out of 60 in the SEE to pass.
2. SEE Question paper will be set for 100 marks and will have two parts (Part-A & Part-B).
Questions under Part-A are compulsory and questions under Part-B will have internal choices.