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AKTU Physics of Materials (AAS101B / AAS201B) Syllabus PDF – B.Tech 1st Year
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Official AKTU syllabus of Physics of Materials (AAS101B / AAS201B) for B.Tech 1st Year – 3 credits, L-T-P 3-0-0. Read the unit-wise course content, course outcomes, evaluation pattern and recommended books online, or download the PDF.
Syllabus — Physics of Materials
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Course Objectives
- To understand the foundational concepts and principles of quantum mechanics.
- To understand the atomic and molecular basis of material properties thereby enabling the evaluation and application of material properties in engineering and technological contexts.
- To understand the fundamental principles of thermal physics, enabling the analysis of thermal processes and systems.
- To analyze the electrical and magnetic properties of materials used in machines and devices.
- To comprehend the principles and applications of photonics. .
Course Content
| Unit | Description | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics Inadequacy of classical mechanics, de-Broglie concept of matter waves, Davisson and Germer experiment, wave packet, phase velocity, group velocity, Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle and its applications, time-dependent and time-independent Schrodinger wave equations, particle confined in one dimensional box, wave function and its physical interpretation. | 20% |
| 2. | Structure and properties of materials Atomic structure, types of bonding (ionic, covalent, metallic), crystal structures (BCC, FCC, HCP), lattice parameters, stress and strain, elastic modulus (Young's, Bulk, Shear). | 20% |
| 3. | Thermal Physics Laws of thermodynamics, heat conduction, convection and radiation, heat capacity, thermal expansion, thermal conductivity, melting and solidification, thermal resistance, enthalpy and entropy, equations of state, Newton's law of cooling. | 20% |
| 4. | Electrical and Magnetic Properties Band theory of solids, conductors, semiconductors, insulators, dielectric materials, piezoelectricity, ferro-electricity, magnetic materials (diamagnetic, paramagnetic, ferromagnetic), Hall effect, carrier concentration. | 20% |
| 5. | Photonics Fiber optics: Fundamental idea about optical fiber, acceptance angle, acceptance cone, numerical aperture, principle of light propagation in optical fiber, attenuation and attenuation coefficient in fibre. Laser: Interaction of radiation with matter (absorption, spontaneous and stimulated emission), principle of laser operation, Einstein’s coefficients, Ruby laser, He-Ne laser, laser applications. | 20% |
Teaching-Learning Methodology
Topics are taught via interactive lectures using blackboard and ICT tools with strong emphasis on material properties relevant to mechanical design. Laboratory demonstrations, case studies, and mini-projects on advanced materials may be included.
Course Outcomes
| COs | Course Outcome Statement | KL |
|---|---|---|
| CO1 | Understand the foundational concepts and principles of quantum mechanics. | K2 |
| CO2 | Understand the atomic and molecular basis of material properties thereby enabling the evaluation and application of material properties in engineering and technological contexts. | K2 |
| CO3 | Understand the fundamental principles of thermal physics, enabling the analysis of thermal processes and systems. | K2 |
| CO4 | Understand the electrical and magnetic properties of materials used in machines and devices. | K2 |
| CO5 | Comprehend the principles and applications of photonics. | K3 |
Evaluation Pattern
| Sr. | Details of the Evaluation | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Internal Assessment (CT + Assignment + Quiz + Attendance) | 30% |
| 2. | External Assessment | 70% |
Text Books
- Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction – William D. Callister (Wiley)
- Strength of Materials – R.K. Bansal (Laxmi Publications)
- Engineering Physics: Theory and Practical- Katiyar and Pandey (Wiley India)
- Engineering Physics Theory and Experiments-Srivastava and Yadav (New Age International)
- Concepts of Modern Physics - Aurthur Beiser (Mc-Graw Hill)
Online Resources
- NPTEL courses on Materials Science and Engineering Physics
- MIT Open Course Ware – Structure of Materials
- ASM International online resources on materials properties
Additional References
Relevant review articles, research papers, and handouts on latest developments are included.
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