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AKTU Physics of Materials and Biomaterials (AAS101F / AAS201F) Syllabus PDF – B.Tech 1st Year
Physics of Materials and Biomaterials AAS101F / AAS201F
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Official AKTU syllabus of Physics of Materials and Biomaterials (AAS101F / AAS201F) 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 and Biomaterials
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Course Objectives
- To understand the foundational concepts and principles of quantum mechanics.
- To understand the fundamental characteristics of solid-state materials and to apply this knowledge to solve real-world problems in science and engineering.
- To understand the dielectric and magnetic materials and their roles in various technological devices and systems.
- To comprehend the principles and applications of photonics.
- To explore the fundamental properties and phenomena of superconductivity and diverse applications of nano-materials, in advanced technological contexts.
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. | Physical Properties of Materials and Surface Physics Atomic structure and bonding (ionic, covalent, metallic), types of crystal structures (BCC, FCC, HCP), lattice parameters, amorphous structures, mechanical properties (stress, strain, elasticity, viscoelasticity), surface energy, wettability, contact angle, adhesion and cohesion. | 20% |
| 3. | Dielectric and Magnetic Materials Dielectric materials: Dielectrics, dielectric constant, electric displacement and polarization vectors, electric susceptibility, polarization mechanism, applications of dielectric materials. Magnetic Materials: Magnetic susceptibility, dia-, para-, ferro- materials, hysteresis loss, coercivity, remanence, importance of hysteresis curve, applications of magnetic materials. | 20% |
| 4. | 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% |
| 5. | Superconductivity and Nano-materials Superconductors: Temperature dependence of resistivity and critical field in superconducting materials, Meissner effect, Type I and Type II superconductors, persistent current, high temperature superconductors, properties, applications in biotechnology. Nano-materials: Introduction and properties of nano-materials, basic concept of quantum dots, quantum wires and quantum well, application of nano-materials. | 20% |
Teaching-Learning Methodology
Topics are taught through interactive lectures using blackboard and ICT tools. Laboratory demonstrations, case studies and discussions are incorporated. Mini-projects design may be included.
Course Outcomes
| COs | Course Outcome Statement | KL |
|---|---|---|
| CO1 | Understand the foundational concepts and principles of quantum mechanics. | K2 |
| CO2 | Understand the fundamental characteristics of solid-state materials and to apply this knowledge to solve real-world problems in science and engineering. | K2 |
| CO3 | Understand the dielectric and magnetic materials and their roles in various technological devices and systems. | K2 |
| CO4 | Apply the principles and applications of photonics. | K3 |
| CO5 | Explore the fundamental properties and phenomena of superconductivity and diverse applications of nano-materials, in advanced technological contexts. | K2 |
Course Outcomes
Evaluation Pattern
| Sr. | Details of the Evaluation | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Internal Assessment (CT + Assignment + Quiz + Attendance) | 30% |
| 2. | External Assessment | 70% |
Text Books
- Engineering Physics: Theory and Practical- Katiyar and Pandey (Wiley India)
- Biophysics – Roland Glaser (Springer)
- Concepts of Modern Physics - Aurthur Beiser (Mc-Graw Hill)
- Introduction to Quantum Mechanics – David J. Griffiths (Prentice Hall)
- Engineering Physics Theory and Experiments-Srivastava and Yadav (New Age International)
- Engineering Physics - S K Gupta (Krishna Prakashan)
Online Resources
- NPTEL.
- Coursera – Bioinformatics and Biomaterials specializations.
- NIH and WHO digital resources.
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