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\u00b7   <\/span><\/span>Develop\n capability of carrying out scientific research in the field of physics for\n solving real word problems<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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\u00b7   <\/span><\/span>Identify a hypothesis\n and\/or a researchable problem<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7   <\/span><\/span> Review the relevant literature, if any <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7   <\/span><\/span>Formulate\n research plan with appropriate research methodology<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7   <\/span><\/span>Analyse the\n collected data<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7   <\/span><\/span>Compile a scientific\n report as per the guidelines<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7   <\/span><\/span>Defend the\n results and findings<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7   <\/span><\/span>Perform\n scientific communication in reputed forum and\/or refereed journal<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00b7     \n <\/span><\/span>Each student is required to carry out a research study\n in the field of any branch of Physics under the supervision of academic(s) of\n the department of Physics and\/or collaborators<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7     \n <\/span><\/span>Students could also pursue research studies at\n institutions other than the University of Jaffna. Under such circumstances,\n the student is assigned with more than one supervisor; internal supervisor(s)\n from the panel of academics at the Department of Physics and\/or external\n supervisor(s) from the institution where the research project is carried out<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7     \n <\/span><\/span>The students are expected to maintain a log – book and\n consult the supervisor at least once in a week throughout the academic year<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7     \n <\/span><\/span>After completion of the project, students should submit\n a soft bound copy of the project report for marking along with similarity\n report<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7     \n <\/span><\/span>On completion of the research study, each student is\n required to present and defend the report in front of the panel of examiners\n appointed by the Senate <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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Oral presentation                                                   \n                             20 %<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Explain propagation of electromagnetic\n waves in various environments using Maxwell\u2019s equations<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Explain the generation and detection of\n electromagnetic waves<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Importance of relativistic effect on\n electromagnetic fields <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00b7     \n <\/span><\/span>Apply Maxwell\u2019s equations to study the propagation\n of electromagnetic waves in different medium, transmission lines and wave\n guides<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7     \n <\/span><\/span>Describe different ways of generate\n electromagnetic waves<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7     \n <\/span><\/span>Describe the properties of <\/span>Infrared, Ultra-violet, X-ray and <\/span>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/v:f><\/v:f><\/v:f><\/v:f><\/v:f><\/v:f><\/v:f><\/v:f><\/v:f><\/v:f><\/v:f><\/v:f><\/v:formulas>\n \n \n <\/o:lock><\/v:path><\/v:stroke><\/v:shapetype>\n \n <\/v:imagedata><\/v:shape><\/span>radiation<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7     \n <\/span><\/span>Explain the relativistic effect on electromagnetic\n fields<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

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Maxwell’s Equation and\n Electromagnetic Waves:<\/span><\/b> Maxwell’s\n equations, Derivation of Maxwell’s equations, Energy in the electromagnetic\n field and Poynting Vector, Electromagnetic impedance of a medium, Plane waves\n in free space and in dielectric and conducting media, Propagation of\n electromagnetic waves through the ionosphere.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Interaction of\n Electromagnetic Waves with Matter:<\/span><\/b>\n Reflection, Refraction, Scattering and Absorption, Boundary conditions for\n the electromagnetic
\n field vectors, Refractive index of a medium, Reflection and transmission of\n electromagnetic waves at boundaries, Scattering and absorption of\n electromagnetic waves by solids and liquids.<\/o:p><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Transmission lines and Wave\n Guides:<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Propagation of signals in a lossless transmission\n line, Transmission line terminated by a load impedance, Practical types of\n transmission lines, Reflections in transmission lines, Standing waves in\n transmission lines, the input impedance<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

of a mismatched line, Lossy lines, Propagation of\n waves between conducting<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Planes, Wave guides, rectangular wave guides,\n Optical fibers, Power transmission through wave guides.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Generation and Detection of\n Electromagnetic waves: <\/span><\/b>Retarded\n potentials, Lorentz gauge, Generation of electromagnetic waves, <\/b>Hertzian dipole, Radiation from\n moving charges, Radiation resistance of a\n <\/b>dipole, Half wave Antenna, Full wave antenna, Detection of Infrared,\n Ultra-violet, X-ray and <\/span>\n \n <\/v:imagedata><\/v:shape><\/span>radiation.<\/o:p><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Relativistic\n electromagnetism: <\/span><\/b>Maxwell\u2019s Equations in\n four-vector form, Relativistic transformation of electromagnetic fields and\n potentials, Electric and magnetic fields due to a moving <\/b>charge, Relativistic transformation of current density and\n charge density, Retarded potentials from relativistic standpoint.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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Teaching and Learning\n Methods  <\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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Lectures, Tutorial discussion, e-based\n teaching-learning, Open Educational Resources, Assignments, Guided Learning<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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Evaluation<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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Recommended References<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>David G., Introduction to Electrodynamics, 4 Ed., Cambridge University\n <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Press, (2017)<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Grant, I. S., and Phillips, W. R., Electromagnetism, 2 Ed., John Wiley\n & <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Sons, (1990)<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Duffin, W. J., Electricity and Magnetism, 4 Ed., McGraw-Hill, (1990)<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Lorrain, P., Corson, D. R., and Lorrain, F., Electromagnetic Fields\n and <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Waves, 3 Ed., W.H Freeman & Co, (1988)<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Jackson, J. D., Classical Electrodynamics, 3  Ed., John Wiley & Sons, (1998)<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\u00b7     \n <\/span><\/span>Describe the type of symmetry present in the\n crystal<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7     \n <\/span><\/span>Make use of XRD technique to identify\n crystal structure<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7     \n <\/span><\/span>Explain the origin of the bandgap in solids<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7     \n <\/span><\/span>Provide theoretical insights into magnetic\n properties of solids, semiconductors and superconductivity<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Deduce crystal\n structure of a material using XRD data<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Describe bandgap\n formation<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Compare different\n electron theories of solids<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7  <\/span><\/span>Classify semiconductors\n based on the nature of the bandgap and composition<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Discuss the formation\n and biasing of a p-n junction<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 <\/span><\/span>Differentiate magnetic\n materials based on their response to the external magnetic field<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Apply Hund\u2019s rule to\n elements with different electronic configuration<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 <\/span><\/span>Discuss the electrical,\n thermal and magnetic properties of superconductors<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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Crystallography:<\/span><\/b> Review of crystal structures, crystal symmetry,\n symmetry operations, point groups, reciprocal lattice, Bragg\u2019s law, Von Laue\n formulation, Equivalence of Bragg\u2019s law and Laue\u2019s condition, Ewald\n construction, X-ray diffraction experimental techniques, and structure\n factor.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Electron theory of Solids<\/span><\/b>: Review of free electron theory, physical origin\n of band gaps, nearly free electron theory, Bloch theorem, Kronig-Penney\n model, reduced, periodic and extended zone schemes, tight-binding\n approximation, concept of effective mass of electron, construction of fermi\n surfaces.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Semiconductors<\/span><\/b>: Review of fundamentals of semiconductor\n physics, carrier concentration and Fermi levels in extrinsic semiconductors,\n Hall effect, carrier injection, generation and recombination, p-n junction,\n light emitting diode (LED), solar cells.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Magnetic properties of\n Solids<\/span><\/b>: Different types of\n magnetism in solids, classical and quantum theories of diamagnetism and\n paramagnetism, Brillouin function, ferromagnetism, physical origin of\n ferromagnetism, Weiss exchange field, Currie\u2013Weiss law, Hund\u2019s rule,\n ferromagnetism and anti-ferromagnetism.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Superconductivity<\/span><\/b>: Introduction to superconductivity, Meissner\n effect, types of superconductors, critical field, critical current, Isotope\n effect, specific heat capacity in superconductors, two fluid model, London\n equations, London penetration length, quantization of magnetic flux,  Josephson effect,  Superconducting Quantum Interference Device\n (SQUID),  Introduction to <\/span> <\/span>Bardeen\u2013Cooper\u2013Schrieffer\n (BCS) theory.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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Lectures, Tutorial discussion, e-based\n teaching-learning, Open Educational Resources, Assignments, Guided Learning<\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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Evaluation<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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\u00b7     \n <\/span><\/span>C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State\n Physics, 8 Ed., John Wiley & Sons, <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

(2004)<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Ashcroft, N. W., and Mermin, N. D., Solid State Physics, Cengage  <\/span><\/p>

     Learning, <\/span>(2011)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Ali O., Elementary Solid State Physics: Principles and Applications, <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Addison-Wesley, (1975)<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7     <\/span><\/span>Donald A. N., Semiconductor Physics and devices: Basic Principles, <\/span><\/p>

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Independent Learning<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Introduce\n the properties of nuclear forces<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Provide\n knowledge of the properties of nuclei, and the relevant models<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Explain\n the principles involved in the nuclear decays and reactions<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Describe\n the properties of strong nuclear forces<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Estimate\n nuclear radius from mirror nuclei and alpha particle decays<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Estimate\n barrier height voltage of Deuteron using Schr\u00f6dinger equation <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Explain\n the physical basis of the Bethe-Weizsa \u0308cker formula <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7  <\/span><\/span>Estimate\n the nuclear spin, parity, magnetic moment and electric quadrupole moment of\n nuclei using Shell model <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Explain\n the different types of radioactivity and account for their occurrence<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Explain\n the basic properties of the nuclear and fusion reactors<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Calculate\n the kinematics of various reactions and decay processes by relativistic\n calculations<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

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Nuclear Structure<\/span><\/b>: A survey of nuclear properties, Nuclear\n size and density: Scattering of fast electrons, Electromagnetic methods,\n nuclear charge distribution, distribution of nuclear matter<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n


\n  Nuclear\n forces: <\/b><\/span>Theory of the deuteron, Low energy Neutron – Proton\n scattering: Spin \u2013 dependence, Effective range theory, Coherent and\n Incoherent scattering. Proton \u2013 Proton Scattering, Neutron \u2013 Neutron\n Scattering, Isotropic spin, High energy n-p, n-n, p-p scattering, Exchange\n force model<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n


\n  <\/span>Nuclear\n models<\/span><\/b>: Nuclear masses and binding energies; The liquid drop\n model: The semi empirical formula, magic number; Shell Model: Ground state\n spin and parity of nuclei, Magnetic moments; Quadra pole moments,\n Introduction to Collective Model and Optical model.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n


\n Nuclear decays<\/b>: Theory of nuclear\n decays: alpha, beta, electron capture and gamma decays, allowed and forbidden\n transition, nuclear stability, beta stability valley.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n


\n Nuclear reactions<\/b>: Nuclear\n reactions: mechanisms, compound nucleus, kinematics and cross section,\n nuclear energy levels and their determination, Nuclear fission: Fission\n cross- section, chain reactions, control fission, moderations, thermal\n reactors, reactor control, fast breeder reactors, Nuclear fusion: Fusion\n cross- section; thermo nuclear fusion, magnetic field confinement, fusion\n reactors, hydrogen bomb, Fusion in stars<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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Teaching\n and Learning Methods  <\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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Lectures, Tutorial discussion, e-based teaching-learning, Open\n Educational Resources, Assignments, Guided Learning<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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Evaluation<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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In-course assessments              \n              <\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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30%<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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End of course examination<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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70%<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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Recommended\n References<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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\u00b7     \n <\/span><\/span>Kamal, A., Nuclear Physics, Springer,\n (2014)<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7     \n <\/span><\/span>Kenneth, S. K., Introductory Nuclear\n Physics, John Wlley & Sons (1988)<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7     \n <\/span><\/span>Norman, D. C., Models of the Atomic\n Nucleus, 2 Ed., Springer, (2010)<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7    <\/span><\/span>Cottingham, W. N. and Greenwood, D. A., An\n Introduction to Nuclear Physics, 2 Ed., Cambridge University Press, (2004)<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7  <\/span><\/span>Samuel, S. M. W, Introductory Nuclear\n Physics, 2 Ed., John Wiley & Sons Inc., (1998)<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

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Course Title\u00a0 <\/span><\/b><\/p><\/td>

Laser Physics<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Course Code<\/span><\/b><\/p><\/td>

PHY405M3<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Credit Value<\/span><\/b><\/p><\/td>

03\u00a0 <\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Hourly breakdown<\/span><\/b><\/p><\/td>

Theory<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Practical<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Independent Learning<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

45<\/span><\/p><\/td>

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105<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Objectives<\/span><\/b><\/p><\/td>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Introduce the basic principle of generation and properties of Laser<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>\u00a0Introduces high power pulsed lasers from Q switched nanosecond<\/span><\/p>

lasers to femtosecond lasers<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Introduce different types of modern lasers and their applications in<\/span><\/p>

industry, material science, medicine, telecommunications and<\/span><\/p>

research<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Intended Learning Outcomes<\/span><\/b><\/p><\/td>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Describe <\/span>the fundamentals of a Laser<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Explain the safety responsibilities involved in working with lasers<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Analyse the laser-matter interaction<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>\u00a0Evaluate the types of laser based on their generation techniques<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Differentiate continuous and pulsed laser<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Compare the structure and properties of different types of laser,<\/span><\/p>

and intended applications<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Contents<\/span><\/b><\/p><\/td>

Laser:\u00a0 Introduction, properties, classes, and safety<\/span><\/b><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Monochromaticity, Coherence, Directionality, Brightness, Polarisation, Tunability, Principal components of laser, Laser classes and safety.
Einstein\u2019s relationship and line broadening mechanisms:<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Interaction of matter: absorption, spontaneous and stimulated emission, Einstein\u2019s coefficient and relationship, Line shape function, Natural, Collision and Doppler broadenings<\/span><\/p>

Laser Oscillation<\/span><\/b>:<\/span><\/p>

Absorption \/ Gain coefficient, Population inversion, Threshold population, Laser oscillation in Fabry \u2013Perot cavity and Properties of cavity resonator, Rate equation, pumping power, Three- and Four-level lasers and Gain saturation

Modifying laser output:<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Laser modes, Quality factor (Q), Mode locking, Q-switching, Electro-optic effect:\u00a0 Kerr and Pockel effects, Magneto-optic effects: Faraday Effect and Acoustic-optic effect, Non-linear effects and Harmonic generation<\/span><\/p>

Types of Laser:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Ruby laser, Gas laser – CO2<\/sub> laser, He-Ne Laser, Semiconductor laser, Nd-YAG Laser. Quantum well laser, Dye laser and Polymer laser<\/span><\/p>

Laser Applications<\/span><\/b>:<\/span><\/p>

Laser application in Holography, Information technology, Communication, Printing, Scanning, Industry, Military, and Medical Research<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Teaching and Learning Methods\u00a0 <\/span><\/b><\/p><\/td>

Lectures, Tutorial discussion, e-based teaching-learning, Open Educational Resources, Assignments, Guided Learning<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Evaluation<\/span><\/b><\/p><\/td>

In-course assessments \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

30%<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

End of course examination<\/span><\/p><\/td>

70%<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Recommended References<\/span><\/b><\/p><\/td>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>William, T. S., Laser Fundamentals, 2 Ed., Cambridge University Press (2004)<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Thyagarajan, K. and Ajoy G,. Laser Fundamentals and Applications, 2 Ed., Springer US (2011)<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Demtroder, W., Laser Spectroscopy, 4\u00a0 Ed., Springer (2008).<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Atomic and Molecular Spectra <\/span><\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Course Code<\/span><\/b><\/p><\/td>

PHY406M3<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Credit Value<\/span><\/b><\/p><\/td>

03\u00a0 <\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Hourly breakdown<\/span><\/b><\/p><\/td>

Theory<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Practical<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Independent Learning<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

45<\/span><\/p><\/td>

–<\/span><\/p><\/td>

105<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Objectives<\/span><\/b><\/p><\/td>

\u00b7\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Introduce the approximation methods used in quantum theory<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Describe main features of atomic spectra.<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Discuss the effect of external electric and magnetic fields on the atomic spectra<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Explain the main features of molecular spectra and its application<\/span><\/p>

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Intended Learning Outcomes<\/span><\/b><\/p><\/td>

\u00b7\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Explain the purpose of using approximation methods in solving Hamiltonian in Quantum mechanics<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Apply appropriate approximation methods to solve Hamiltonians in the study of atomic spectra <\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Explain Stark effect, Zeeman effect and Paschen Back effect splitting of spectral lines and broadening spectral lines <\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Discuss the features of atomic spectra observed experimentally. <\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Compare the intensities of spectral lines of rotational and vibrational spectra <\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Estimate\u00a0 bond length and rotational constant of rigid diatomic molecules <\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Estimate rotational and centrifugal distortion constants of\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 diatomic molecule in harmonic vibration-rotation\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>

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Contents<\/span><\/b><\/p><\/td>

Approximation Methods<\/span><\/b>: Time-independent non-degenerate perturbation theory, Time-independent degenerate perturbation theory, The variational method, Time-dependent perturbation theory and the interaction of atoms with radiation.<\/span><\/p>


Atomic Spectra<\/b>: The spectra of Atomic hydrogen: Fine structure, Hyperfine structure; The spectra of Alkali metal atoms: Quantum defects, fine structure in alkali metal atoms; The spectrum of Helium: singlet and triplet states, exchange force; Many electron Atoms: Central field approximation, Atomic configuration and periodic table of elements, Coupling schemes.<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>The interaction of atomic systems with external electric fields: the stark effect; The interaction of atomic systems with external magnetic fields: Landau levels, the strong field Zeeman effect, the Paschen-Back effect, Anomalous Zeeman effect; Broadening of Spectral lines: Broadening, due to local and non-local effects.<\/span><\/p>


<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Microwave Spectroscopy<\/span><\/b>: The rotation of Molecules, Rotational spectra, Diatomic molecules, Polyatomic molecules, Techniques and Instrumentations.<\/span><\/p>

\u00a0Infra-red spectroscopy<\/b>: The vibrating diatomic molecules, the diatomic vibrating-rotator, the vibration of polyatomic molecules, the influence of rotation on the spectra of polyatomic molecules, Analysis by infra-red techniques, Techniques and Instrumentations.<\/span><\/p>

Raman Spectroscopy<\/span><\/b>: Pure rotational Raman spectra, Vibrational Raman spectra, Polarization of light and the Raman effect, Structure determination from Raman and Infra-red spectroscopy, Techniques and Instrumentations. Electronic spectra of molecules: Electronic spectra of diatomic molecules, Electronic structure of diatomic molecules, Electronic spectra of polyatomic molecules, Techniques and Instrumentations.<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>\u00a0Spin resonance spectroscopy<\/b>: Spin and applied field, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy, Electron Spin Resonance spectroscopy, Techniques and Instrumentations.<\/b><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Teaching and Learning Methods\u00a0 <\/span><\/b><\/p><\/td>

Lectures, Tutorial discussion, e-based teaching-learning, Open Educational Resources, Assignments, Guided Learning<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Evaluation<\/span><\/b><\/p><\/td>

In-course assessments \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

30%<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

End of course examination<\/span><\/p><\/td>

70%<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Recommended References<\/span><\/b><\/p><\/td>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Dmitry, B., Derek. F. K. and David, P. D, Atomic Physics: An Exploration <\/span><\/p>

through Problems and Solutions, Oxford University Press, (2008)<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Svanberg, S., Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy, Springer, (2004)<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Banwell, C. N., Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy, 3rd<\/sup> Edition, <\/span><\/p>

McGraw-Hill Book Company, (1972)<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Brown, J. M., Molecular Spectroscopy, Oxford University Press, (1998)<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Hollas, J. M., Modern Spectroscopy, 4 Ed., <\/span>John Wiley & Sons, Ltd,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0(2004)<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Anatoli V. A., Atomic Spectroscopy: Introduction to the Theory of <\/span><\/p>

Hyperfine Structure, Springer, (2005)<\/span><\/p>

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Particle Physics<\/span><\/b><\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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Course Code<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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PHY407M3<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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Credit Value<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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03  <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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Hourly\n breakdown<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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Theory<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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Practical<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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Independent Learning<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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45<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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\u00b7  <\/span><\/span>Introduce the physics of fundamental constituents\n of matter and experimental techniques used in the production and detection of\n high energy particles <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7  <\/span><\/span>Introduce the particle interactions and their\n properties based on fundamental force carriers<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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\u00b7       <\/span><\/span>Explain the historical development of particle\n physics<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7    <\/span><\/span>Describe the working principle and applications\n of various types of particle accelerators <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7       <\/span><\/span>Describe the Standard Model of particle physics<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7       <\/span><\/span>Discuss the types of elementary particles<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7       <\/span><\/span>Differentiate fermions and bosons<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7  <\/span><\/span>Explain the characteristics of electromagnetic,\n strong, and weak interactions<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7       <\/span><\/span>Interpret the particle interactions using Feynman\n diagram<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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Contents<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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Introduction:<\/span><\/b><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7  <\/span><\/span>The old \u201celementary\u201d particles, particle accelerators\n and detectors, particles and anti-particles, pion, muon, neutrinos, strange\n particles; Classification of particles: baryons, mesons and leptons, quark\n model; Different types of interaction: strong, electromagnetic and weak;\n Mediators, the standard model.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Conservation laws:<\/span><\/b><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7       <\/span><\/span>Energy and momentum, angular momentum, Isospin,\n strangeness, parity, charge conjugation, time reversal and CPT theorem.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

 Electromagnetic interaction:<\/b><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7        \n <\/span><\/span>General features, exchange particle, coupling\n constant, cross section;<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7        \n <\/span><\/span>Feynman diagram: First order, second order and\n third order processes, conservation of strangeness, non-conservation of\n isospin, electromagnetic interaction of hadrons.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Hadrons:<\/span><\/b><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7        \n <\/span><\/span>The baryon decuplet and octet, meson octet,\n baryon mass and magnetic moment, mass of light mesons, positronium,\n quarkonium, psi and upsilon mesons, OZI rule<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Weak interaction:<\/span><\/b><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7     <\/span><\/span>parity violation, helicity of neutrino and\n antineutrino, decay of charged pions, muons and strange particles, W and Z\n bosons, Feynman  diagram representation of leptonic, semi-leptonic and\n non-leptonic decay processes, decay of neutral kaon, strangeness oscillation,\n regeneration, CP violation.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Strong interaction:<\/span><\/b><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7    <\/span><\/span>Cross-section and decay rates, isospin in the two-nucleon\n system and pion-nucleon system, baryon resonance.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Quark- quark interaction:<\/span><\/b><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7  <\/span><\/span>The parton model, neutrino-nucleon collision and\n electron-positron annihilation cross-section, deep inelastic\n electron-nucleon, neutrino-nucleon scattering, electron-positron annihilation\n to hadrons, the quark-quark interaction and potential, quark confinement, Feynman diagram\n representation of hadronic processes.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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Teaching and Learning\n Methods<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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Lectures, Tutorial\n discussion, e-based teaching-learning, Open Educational Resources,\n Assignments, Guided Learning<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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Evaluation<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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In-course assessments\n                      \n      <\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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30%<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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End of course examination<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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70%<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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Recommended References<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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\u00b7 <\/span>Donald H. Perkins, Introduction to high energy physics, 4 <\/sup>Ed.,\n Cambridge University Press (2000).<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7  <\/span><\/span>David Griffiths, Introduction to Elementary Particles, 2 Ed., Wiley\n (2008).<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7   <\/span><\/span>Martin B.R., Shaw G., Particle Physics, 3 Ed., John Wiley & Sons\n (2008)<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Introduction to Nanoscience and\n Nanotechnology <\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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Practical<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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Independent\n Learning<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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\u00b7     \n <\/span><\/span>Introduce the physics of nanomaterial\n and nanodevices <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7    <\/span><\/span>Provide knowledge of the working\n principle and application of various <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00b7     \n <\/span><\/span>Discuss the various physical properties of\n nanomaterials <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7     \n <\/span><\/span>Explain the working principle of\n nanostructured devices<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 <\/span><\/span>Distinguish<\/span>\n various fabrication technologies of nanomaterials and devices<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7  <\/span><\/span>Explain the basic concepts of quantum\n effects in nanoelectronic devices<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7     \n <\/span><\/span>Elucidate the principle and application of Nanobiotechnologies<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 <\/span><\/span>Analyse the various potential\n applications of nanomaterials and nanodevices<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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Introduction:\n <\/span><\/b>Definition of nanoscience,\n nanotechnology and nanomaterials, timeline and milestone of nanotechnology.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Nanoscience:<\/span><\/b> <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Quantum confinement vs dimensions<\/span><\/b>: Quantum wells, wires and dots, density of states\n vs dimensionality, surface area of nanostructures interaction at the\n nanoscale, <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Effect of Nano-confinement on Properties<\/span><\/b>: Thermal, Optical, Mechanical, Structural,\n Electrical, Chemical, Biological and Magnetic properties, tunable properties\n by nanoscale surface design and their potential applications. <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Nanomaterials\n and synthesis: <\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Nanomaterials:<\/span><\/b>\n Polymers and semiconductors at nanoscale, Carbon based structures,\n Biomolecules: DNA, RNA, Nanocomposites:\n Metal-metal nanocomposites, polymer-metal nano-composites, Ceramic\n nanocomposites. <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Top-down and bottom-up approach of\n nanomaterial synthesis:<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Theory of film growth<\/span>:\n gas impingement, adsorption, surface diffusion, surface coverage, epitaxial\n growth, Factors Influencing Thin Film Growth<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Thin\n film fabrication techniques: Langmuir-Blodgett film deposition,\n Electrodeposition, Self-assembly monolayer deposition, Chemical bath deposition,\n Spray pyrolysis, Molecular Beam Epitaxy, Lithography, Metal Organic Chemical\n Vapour Deposition, Atomic layer deposition. Synthesis of nanomaterials<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Carbon based nanostructures<\/span><\/b>:\n Semiconducting polymers, Graphite, Graphene, Carbon nanotube (CNT), single\n walled CNT, multiwall CNT, Properties of graphene and CNT, Device application\n of graphene and CNT, fullerene, electronic properties and application of\n fullerene<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Nanoelectronics and Nanostructured devices:<\/span><\/b>\n nanoscale MOSFETs, Quantum tunneling diodes, Single electron and single\n molecule transistors, Nanowire and thin film field effect transistors,\n Coulomb blockade, Kondo effect in quantum systems, Polymer electronics,\n Introduction into spintronics, Magnetic properties of nanomaterials and\n applications, nano-electro-mechanical systems, Nanostructured solar cells,\n water splitting, fuel cells, batteries, supercapacitors. <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Nanobiotechnology<\/span><\/b>:\n Functional and Structural Principles of Nanobiotechnology, Nanofludics,\n Nanobiomachines in action, Nanobiosensors, drug targeting, drug delivery,\n nanosurgery and other biomedical applications<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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Teaching\n and Learning Methods <\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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Lectures, Tutorial discussion,\n e-based teaching-learning, Open Educational Resources, Assignments, Guided\n Learning<\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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Evaluation<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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In-Course Assessment    <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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30\n %<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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End-of-Course Examination <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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70\n %<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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Recommended References<\/span><\/b> <\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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\u00b7    <\/span><\/span>Edward, L. W., Nanophysics and\n Nanotechnology: An Introduction to Modern Concepts in Nanoscience, 2  Edi., WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH &Co. KGaA,\n Weinheim,(2006)<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7    <\/span><\/span>Tero, \n T. H., The Physics of Nanoelectronics, 1 Ed., Oxford University Press,\n (2013)<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7    <\/span><\/span>Karl, \n M. K.,  and Francis,  D., \n Selected chapters on World Scientific Series on Carbon Nanoscience, World\n Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, (2018)<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7       <\/span><\/span>Gabor, L. H., Tibbals, H. F.,  Joydeep, D., and Moore, J. J., Introduction\n to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology , CRC Press, (2008)<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7  <\/span><\/span>Frank, O., Owens and Poole, C., The Physics\n and Chemistry of Nanosolids , John Willey, (2008),<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7        \n <\/span><\/span>George, H., Fundamentals of nanoelectronics\n , Pearson (2008)<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Independent Learning<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Understand\n the core physical concepts related to Environment<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7   <\/span><\/span>Comprehend the problems of energy\n demand and explain the possible contributions of renewable energy sources<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7    <\/span><\/span>Introduce various types of energy resources available\n in the environment<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Describe\n the impacts of energy on environment<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 <\/span><\/span>Discuss\n specific environmental problems such as pollution, ozone depletion and global\n warming<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Distinguish\n the renewable and non-renewable energy sources <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Explain\n the physical basis for the utilization of various energy sources <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Make\n assessments on different energy technologies <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 <\/span><\/span>Estimate\n the efficiency of an energy conversion process in the environment <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7      <\/span><\/span>Describe\n the different energy storage systems<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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Introduction: <\/span><\/b>Sustainable\n energy supply, energy and the environmental impact, Alternative energy\n sources<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Environment: <\/span><\/b>Vertical\n structure of atmosphere, composition, greenhouse gases, atmospheric motion,\n solar spectrum, radiative equilibrium, effective temperature of earth,\n greenhouse effect and climate change  <\/o:p><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Solar energy: <\/span><\/b>Solar water\n heating, unsheltered heaters, sheltered heaters, system with separate\n storage, selective surfaces, evacuated collectors, other uses of solar\n heaters; air heaters, crop driers, space heat, space cooling, water\n desalination, Solar concentrators; \n photovoltaic generation, solar cells thermoelectric generation<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Wind energy: <\/span><\/b>Turbine\n types and terms, Basic theory, Dynamic matching, stream tube theory,\n Characteristics of the wind, power extraction by a turbine, electrical and\n mechanical power generation<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Hydropower: <\/span><\/b>Principles,\n assessing the resource for small installations, turbines, hydroelectric\n systems, hydraulic ram pump<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Wave Energy<\/span><\/b>: <\/span>Wave motion, wave energy and power, wave\n patterns and power extraction devices, Cause of tides, Enhancement of tides,\n tidal flow power and tidal range power<\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Biofuels<\/span><\/b>: <\/span>Bio fuel classification, Biomass production\n for energy farming, direct combustion for heat, pyrolysis, thermo chemical\n processes; Alcoholic fermentation, anaerobic digestion for biogas,\n agrochemical fuel extraction.<\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Nuclear energy: <\/span><\/b>Nuclear\n fuel, Fusion and fission processes, nuclear reactors, reactor types, reactor\n design, nuclear radiation pollution and health effects.<\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Energy storage:<\/span><\/b><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

Importance\n of energy storage, Biological storage, chemical storage, heat storage,\n electrical storage, fuel cells, mechanical storage and distribution of energy<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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Teaching and Learning Methods \/\n Activities<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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Lectures, Tutorial discussion, e-based\n teaching-learning, Open Educational Resources, Assignments, Guided Learning<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n

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Evaluation<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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In-Course Assessment Examinations <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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Final Written Examination <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n <\/td>\n

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\u00b7    <\/span><\/span>Nelson V., Introduction to\n Renewable Energy, Energy and the Environment series, CRC Press, (2011)<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7     <\/span><\/span>Volker Q., Understanding\n Renewable Energy Systems, Earthscan, (2005)<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7   <\/span><\/span>Twidell, J., and Weir, T., Renewable energy\n resources, 2 Ed. , Tayler and Francis, (2006) <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

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