KTU 2024 Scheme · Semester 1 · Common to Group B
Physics for Electrical Science (GBPHT121) Syllabus
Official KTU 2024 Scheme syllabus for Physics for Electrical Science, Semester 1, Common to Group B (Electrical and Electronics Engineering).
Course Code
GBPHT121
Credits
4
Teaching Hours
3:0:2:0 (L:T:P:R) — Theory + Lab
CIE Marks
40
ESE Marks
60
Exam Duration
2 Hrs 30 Min
Prerequisites
None
Semester
Semester 1
Course Objective
To provide students with a solid background in the fundamentals of Physics and impart this knowledge in Electrical Science disciplines, develop scientific attitudes, and equip students with practical knowledge that complements their theoretical studies.
Module-wise Syllabus
Module 1
9 contact hoursSemiconductor Physics: intrinsic semiconductor, derivation of density of electrons in the conduction band and density of holes in the valence band, intrinsic carrier concentration and its variation with temperature, extrinsic semiconductor (qualitative). Formation of a p-n junction, Fermi level in intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, energy band diagram of a p-n junction, charge flow across forward and reverse biased p-n junctions, diode equation (derivation), V-I characteristics of a p-n junction.
Module 2
9 contact hoursSemiconductor Devices: rectifiers — full wave and half wave, Zener diode (V-I characteristics, Zener and avalanche breakdown), tunnel diode (V-I characteristics), applications of Zener and tunnel diodes. Photonic devices (qualitative): photo detectors (junction and PIN photodiodes), solar cells (V-I characteristics, efficiency, stringing to a panel), LED and its applications.
Module 3
9 contact hoursSuperconductivity & Dielectrics: superconductivity, transition temperature, critical field, Meissner effect, Type I and Type II superconductors, applications. Dielectric constant, polarization, permittivity and relative permittivity, relation between polarization and dielectric constant, types of polarization, internal fields in liquids and solids, Clausius-Mossotti relation, dielectric loss and breakdown (qualitative).
Module 4
9 contact hoursLaser & Fiber Optics: optical processes — absorption, spontaneous and stimulated emission, properties of laser, principle of laser (population inversion, pumping, metastable states), basic components (active medium, optical resonant cavity), construction and working of Ruby laser, semiconductor laser (qualitative), applications. Optical fiber: principle of propagation of light, step index and graded index fibers, numerical aperture (derivation), applications — fiber optic communication system (block diagram). Laboratory component (minimum 10 experiments): diode/Zener/tunnel diode characteristics, half-wave/full-wave rectifier, Hall effect, band gap energy determination, LED characteristics, solar cell V-I characteristics, laser wavelength via diffraction grating and millimetre scale, current-voltage comparison for metal/filament bulb/semiconductor diode, dielectric constant determination, CRO measurements, photodiode V-I characteristics, numerical aperture of optical fiber.
Course Outcomes
- CO1Explain the fundamentals of Semiconductor Physics.
- CO2Describe the behaviour of semiconductor materials in semiconductor devices.
- CO3Explain Superconductivity and the basic theory of dielectrics.
- CO4Apply the comprehended knowledge about laser and fibre optics in various engineering applications.
- CO5Apply basic knowledge of principles and theories in physics to conduct experiments.
Assessment Pattern (CIE: 40 marks, ESE: 60 marks)
Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE)
| Attendance | 5 |
| Continuous Assessment (Lab) | 10 |
| Internal Examination 1 (Written) | 10 |
| Internal Examination 2 (Written) | 10 |
| Internal Examination 3 (Lab Examination) | 5 |
End Semester Examination (ESE)
Total 60 marks, 2 Hrs 30 Min. See the official KTU syllabus document for the exact Part A / Part B question pattern for this course.
Textbooks & Reference Books
Textbooks
- Concepts of Modern Physics — Arthur Beiser (Tata McGraw Hill Publications, 6th edition, 2003)
- Engineering Physics — H K Malik and A K Singh (McGraw Hill / S. Chand, 2nd edition, 2017)
- A Textbook of Engineering Physics — MN Avadhanulu, P G Kshirsagar, TVS Arun Murthy (—, 11th edition, 2018)
Reference Books
- Semiconductor Devices Fundamentals — Robert F Pierret (Pearson Education, 1995)
- Advanced Semiconductor Fundamentals — Robert F Pierret (Pearson Education, 2nd edition, 2002)
- Solid State Electronic Devices — Ben G Streetman and Sanjay Kumar Banerjee (Pearson Education, 6th edition, 2010)
- Solid State Physics — S.O. Pillai (New Age International Publishers, 10th edition, 2019)
- Introduction to Solid State Physics — Charles Kittel (Wiley India Edition, 10th edition, 2017)
- Advanced Engineering Physics — Premlet B (Phasor Books, Revised edition, 2016)
- A Text Book of Engineering Physics — I. Dominic and A. Nahari (Owl Books Publishers, —)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many credits is KTU Physics for Electrical Science (GBPHT121)?
4 credits, with 3:0:2:0 (L:T:P:R) — Theory + Lab teaching hours per week, under the KTU 2024 Scheme.
How many modules are in the GBPHT121 syllabus?
4 modules, 36 total contact hours.
What is the CIE and ESE mark split for this course?
CIE (Continuous Internal Evaluation): 40 marks. ESE (End Semester Examination): 60 marks, 2 Hrs 30 Min. Total: 100 marks.
What are the recommended textbooks for GBPHT121?
Concepts of Modern Physics (Arthur Beiser); Engineering Physics (H K Malik and A K Singh); A Textbook of Engineering Physics (MN Avadhanulu, P G Kshirsagar, TVS Arun Murthy).
Is this syllabus specific to one branch, or common to others too?
This Semester 1 course is listed under Common to Group B at KTU under the 2024 Scheme — check the course header above for which branches it's common to.
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