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AKTU Quantum Physics and Applications (AAS101E / AAS201E) Syllabus PDF – B.Tech 1st Year
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Official AKTU syllabus of Quantum Physics and Applications (AAS101E / AAS201E) 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.
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Syllabus — Quantum Physics and Applications
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Course Objectives
- To understand the foundational concepts and principles of quantum mechanics.
- To understand the quantum mechanical principles governing the electronic properties of solids.
- To comprehend the fundamental principles of quantum computation and communication in various quantum information processing 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. | Quantum Theory of Solids: Free electron theory, Fermi-Dirac distribution, energy bands in solids, band gap, conductors, semiconductors and insulators, effective mass, density of states, intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, conductivity of semiconductors, Fermi level. | 20% |
| 3. | Quantum Computing and Communication: Quantum computation, quantum states, quantum superposition, quantum entanglement, decoherence, quantum bits (qubits), physical realization of qubits (solid state qubits, photonics qubits), basics of quantum gates, single-qubit gate, multi-qubit gate, quantum cryptography, quantum key distribution (QKD). | 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. | 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 of superconductors. Nano-materials: Introduction and properties of nano-materials, basic concept of quantum dots, quantum wires and quantum well, applications of nano-materials. | 20% |
Teaching-Learning Methodology
Topics are taught through interactive lectures using blackboard/whiteboard and ICT tools.
Course Outcomes
| COs | Course Outcome Statement | KL |
|---|---|---|
| CO1 | Understand the foundational concepts and principles of quantum mechanics. | K2 |
| CO2 | Understand the quantum mechanical principles governing the electronic properties of solids. | K2 |
| CO3 | Comprehend the fundamental principles of quantum computation and communication in various quantum information processing systems. | K3 |
| CO4 | Comprehend 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 |
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)
- Introduction to Quantum Mechanics – David J. Griffiths (Prentice Hall)
- Semiconductor Physics and Devices – Donald A. Neamen (Mc Graw Hill)
- Superconductivity – Charles Poole Jr. (Elsevier)
- Engineering Physics Theory and Experiments-Srivastava and Yadav (New Age International)
- Concepts of Modern Physics - Aurthur Beiser (Mc-Graw Hill)
Online Resources
- IBM Quantum Learning (quantum.ibm.com) – Qiskit tutorials
- NPTEL courses on Quantum Computing and Quantum Information
- MIT Open Course Ware – Quantum Physics I and II
Additional References
Relevant review articles, research papers, and handouts on latest developments are included.
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