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Faculty of Science Handbook, Session 2015/2016

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (PHYSICS) SESSION 2015/2016(126 Credits)

UNIVERSITY COURSES (20 CREDITS)GIG1002/GIG1006 Ethnic Relation or Introduction to Malaysia 2GIG1003 Basic Entrepreneurship Culture 2GIG1001 Islamic Civilisation and Asian Islamic Civilisation (TITAS) 2GIG1005 Social Engagement 2GIG1004 Information Literacy 2

Co-Curriculum 2GLT#### English Language 1 3GLT#### English Language 2 3GIX#### External Faculty Elective Courses 2FACULTY CORE COURSES (8 CREDITS)SIX1001 Introduction to Science and Technology Studies 3SIX1002 Ethics and Safety 2SIX1004 Statistics 3

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (PHYSICS) SESSION 2015/2016(126 CREDITS)

PROGRAM COURSES(I) PROGRAM CORE COURSES (64 CREDITS)

LEVEL 1 (13 CREDITS)COURSE CODE COURSE NAME PRE-REQUISITE CREDIT

SIF1001 Mathematical Methods I 3SIF1002 Vibrations and Waves 2SIF1003 Thermal Physics 2SIF1004 Modern Physics 2SIF1005 Electronics I 2SIF1006 Practical Physics I 2LEVEL 2 (30 CREDITS)SIF2001 Quantum Mechanics I SIF1001 & SIF1004 3SIF2002 Electromagnetism I SIF1001 & SIF1002 3SIF2003 Electromagnetism II SIF2002 3SIF2004 Mechanics SIF1001 3SIF2005 Statistical Physics SIF1001 & SIF1003 3SIF2006 Optics SIF1001 & SIF1002 2SIF2007 Numerical and Computational Methods SIF1001 3SIF2008 Instrumentation SIF1006 2 SIF2009 Practical Electronics SIF1005 2SIF2010 Practical Physics II SIF1006 2SIF2011 Practical Applied Physics SIF1006 4LEVEL 3 (21 credits)SIF3001 Nuclear Physics SIF2001 3SIF3002 Atomic and Molecular Physics SIF2001 3SIF3003 Solid State Physics SIF2001 & SIF2005 3

SIF3004Project(Note: starts from Semester I; 4 credits in Semester I and 4 credits in Semester II)

All first year courses, SIF2001, SIF2007, SIF2011 8

SIF3005 Industrial Training (Taken on Special Semester) All first year courses, SIF2001, SIF2007, SIF2011 4

(II) PROGRAM ELECTIVE COURSES (27 CREDITS) [EP]COURSE CODE COURSE NAME PRE-REQUISITE CREDIT

SIF2012 Modern Optics and Laser Physics SIF1002 3SIF2013 Photonics SIF2012 3SIF3006 Optoelectronics SIF2006 & SIF2013 3SIF2014 Cosmology and General Relativity SIF1004 3SIF2015 Astrophysics SIF2014 3SIF3007 Elementary Particle Physics SIF2001 & SIF2014 3SIF2016 Materials Science SIF1003 & SIF1004 3SIF2017 Semiconductor Devices SIF1005 & SIF2016 3SIF3008 Condensed Matter Physics SIF2001 & SIF2017 3SIF2018 Radiation Physics SIF1004 3SIF2019 Gas Discharge Physics SIF1003 3SIF3009 Plasma Physics and Technology SIF2002 & SIF2019 3SIF2020 Electronics II SIF1005 3SIF2021 Digital Electronics SIF2020 3SIF3010 Microprocessor SIF2009 & SIF2021 3

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SIF2022 Mathematical Methods II SIF1001 3SIF3011 Quantum Mechanics II SIF2001 & SIF2022 3SIF3012 Computational Physics SIF2007 3

(III) FACULTY ELECTIVES COURSES (7 CREDITS) [EF]Courses Offered by Other Institute/Department in Science Faculty

Institute/ Department Course Code Course Title Credits

ISB SIX 1006 Malaysian Flora 3SIX 1007 Fauna Malaysia 3SIX1008 Biocomputing 2

Dept. of Chemistry SIX1009 Basic Chemistry 2Dept. of Geology SIX1010 Earth’s Ecosystem 2Dept. of Science And Technology Studies

SIX1012 Logical Thinking in Science 3

ISM SIX1013 Fundamentals of Advanced Mathematics 4

Total minimum credit for graduation 126

PROGRAM GOAL1. To produce graduates with vast knowledge and sound understanding in physics along with practical, analytical and mathematical skills for a physicists.2. To produce graduates with oral and written communication skills and ability to work effectively in various diciplines as a team.3. To produce graduates with high commitment towards ethical practice and appreciation towards enviromental, social and safety factors in carrying out

their work.4. To produce graduates with independent learning and problem solving skills which can be used in diversed careers.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMESAt the end of the Degree of Bachelor of Science (Physics) program, graduates are able to:1. Demonstrate proficiency in the basic knowledge in the major fields of physics (classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, quantum mechanics,

statistical mechanics and thermodynamics) and the field of applied physics (e.g. solid state physics, optics, nuclear physics, atomic physics, etc.).2. Demonstrate practical skills in physics such as designing, setting up experiments, collecting and analyzing data, identifying sources of error, interpreting

experimental results and connecting results to related physics concepts or other scientific theories).3. Value the need for sustainable development in the practice of physics for the needs of society and the environment.4. Demonstrate capability in seeking creative and practical solutions to meet the requirements and changes dictated by the work environment in a

scientific, professional and ethical way.5. Demonstrate communication, leadership and team work skills particularly in relating scientific and technical information through both written and oral

presentations.6. Apply physics principles to novel situations, both in the classroom and in research settings, through critical thinking, problem solving, mathematical and

computer modeling, and laboratory experimentation.7. Manage effectively the rigor and discipline it takes to be a good scientist with efficient time management and appropriate use of resources.8. Apply their physics experience and knowledge to explore opportunities in entrepreneurship world.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (PHYSICS) PROGRAM SESSION 2013/2014COURSE PLANNING FOR 7 SEMESTERS

COMPONENTSEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 3 TOTAL

CREDITSCOURSE CREDIT COURSE CREDIT COURSE CREDIT

University GLT#### English 3 GIG1004 2 GLT#### English 3 18

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Courses

Language Information Literature Language

GIG1003 Basic Entrepreneurship Culture

2GIG1005 Community Network

2

GIG1002 Ethnic Relation or *GIG1006 Introduction to Malaysia

2

GIG1001 Islamic Civilisation and Asian Islamic Civilisation (TITAS)

2 Co-curriculum# 2

Faculty Core Courses

SIX1001 Introduction to Science and Technology Studies

3 SIX1104 Statistics 3

8SIX1002 Ethics and safty 2

Departmental Core Courses

SIF1001 Mathematical Methods I

3SIF1002 Vibrations and Waves

2

23

SIF1005 Electronics I 2

SIF1003 Thermal Physics

2SIF2001 Quantum Mechanics I

3

SIF1006 Practical Physics I 2 SIF1004

Modern Physics 2

SIF2007 Numerical and Computational Methods

3

SIF2009 Practical Electronics

2SIF2010 Practical Physics II

2

Program Elective Courses

SIF#### Program Elective Course

3 3

Faculty Elective Courses

SXX#### Program Non-Core Course‡

2 2

Total Credits 17 17 20 54

COMPONENTSEMESTER 4 SEMESTER 5 SEMESTER 6 TOTAL

CREDITSCOURSE CREDIT COURSE CREDIT COURSE CREDIT

Kursus Elektif Luar Fakulti XXXX#### KELF 2 2

Program Core Courses

SIF2002 Electromagnetism I 3 SIF2003

Electromagnetism II 3 SIF3001 Nuclear Physics 3 34

SIF2004 Mechanics 3 SIF2005 Statistical Physics

3 SIF3002 Atomic and Molecular Physics

3

3


SIF2008 Instrumentation 2 SIF2006 Optics 2 SIF3004 Project 4

SIF2011 Practical Applied Physics 4 SIF3004 Project 4


SIF#### Program Elective Course

6 SIF#### Program Elective Course 3 SIF#### Program

Elective Course 6 15


SXX#### Faculty Elective Course ‡ 2 2

Total Credits 20 17 16 53

COMPONENT SEMESTER KHAS SEMESTER 7 SEMESTER 8 TOTAL CREDITSCOURSE CREDIT COURSE CREDIT COURSE CREDIT

University Courses 0Departmental Core Courses

SIF3005 Industrial Training 4 SIF3003 Solid

State Physics 3 7


SIF#### Program Elective Course 9 9


SXX#### Faculty Elective Course‡ 3 3

Jumlah Kredit 4 15 19

TOTAL CREDITS: 126 CREDITS‡ Students may choose any course offered by department.institute other than the Physcis Department in the Faculty of Science.*Students may choose any course offered by other faculties (except Faculty of Science) listed by the Sections for Co-Curricular, External Faculty Elctives and TITAS (SKET).@For international students, this course is replaced with GIG1006 Introduction to Malaysia.

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PROGRAM BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (MATERIALS SCIENCE) SESSION 2015/2016 (128 CREDITS)

UNIVERSITY COUSES (24 CREDITS)GIG1001 Islamic Civilisation and Asian Islamic Civilisation (TITAS) 2GIG1002/GIG1006 Ethnic Relation or Introduction to Malaysia 2GIG1003 Basic Entrepreneurship Culture 2GIG1004 Information Literacy 2GIG1005 Social Engagement 2* Co-Curriculum 2SIX1001 Introduction to Science and Technology Studies 3SIX1004 Statistics 3GLT#### English Language 1 3GLT#### English Language 2 3PROGRAM CORE COURSES (104 CREDITS)

(I) DEPARTMENTAL CORE COURSES (70 Credits) [TJ]LEVEL 1 (20 CREDITS)

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME PRE-REQUISITE CREDITSMES1102 Basic Mathematical Methods STPM Mathematics /Equivalent 3SMES1103 Beginning Mathematical Methods SMES1102 3

SMES1201 Vibrations and Waves STPM Physics/Equivalent & STPM Mathematics /Equivalent 2

SMES1202 Thermal Physics STPM Physics/Equivalent & STPM Mathematics /Equivalent 2

SMES1204 Basic Electronics STPM Physics/Equivalent & STPM Mathematics /Equivalent 2

SMES1205* Experimental Methods STPM Physics/Equivalent & STPM Mathematics /Equivalent 2

SMES1271* Practical Physics STPM Physics/Equivalent & STPM Mathematics /Equivalent 2

SMEB1201 Introduction to Materials Science STPM Physics/Equivalent & STPM Mathematics /Equivalent 2

SMEB1202 Modern Physics for Materials Science STPM Physics/Equivalent & STPM Mathematics /Equivalent 2

* Courses to be taken concurrently.LEVEL 2 (28 CREDITS)SMEB2201 Quantum Mechanics for Materials Science SMES1103 & SMEB1201 & SMEB1202 3SMEB2202 Electrical Properties of Materials SMEB1201 & SMES1204 2SMEB2203 Optical Properties of Materials SMEB1201 & SMES1201 2SMEB2204# Materials Characterisation SMEB1201 & SMEB1202 3SMEB2205 Thermal Properties of Materials SMES1202 & SMEB1201 & SMEB1202 3SMEB2206 Polymer Physics SMEB1201 & SMEB1202 3SMEB2207 Computer Programming SMES1103 2SMES2205 Statistical Physics SMES1103 & SMES1202 3SMEB2101 Magnetic and Superconductor Properties of

MaterialsSMEB1201& SMEB1202 2

SMEB2102 Mechanical Properties of Materials SMEB1201& SMEB1202 3SMEB2271# Materials Science Laboratory I SMEB1201 & SMEB1202 & SMES1271 2# Courses to be taken concurrently.LEVEL 3 (16 CREDITS)SMEB3271 Materials Science Laboratory II SMEB2271 2SMEB3201 Semiconductor Material and Devices SMEB2202 & SMEB2203 & SMEB2201 3SMEB3202 Composite Materials SMEB2204 & SMEB2206 & SMES2205 3SMEB3291 Industrial Training SMEB3201 & SMEB3271 & SMEB2207 &

SMEB3202 4

SMEB3181 Project I SMEB3201 & SMEB3271 & SMEB2207 & SMEB3202 4

LEVEL 4 (6 CREDITS)SMEB4181 Project II SMEB3181 6

(II) DEPARTMENTAL ELECTIVES COURSES (24 Credits) [EJ]COURSE CODE COURSE NAME PRE-REQUISITE CREDIT

SMEB3301 Labview Programming SMEB2207 & SMEB2271 3SMEB3402 Vacuum and Plasma Technology SMES2205 & SMEB2205 3SMEB3302 Nano Materials and Nanotechnology SMEB3201 3SMEB3303 Biomaterials SMEB3202 3SMEB3304 Photonic Materials and Devices SMEB3201 & SMEB2204 3SMEB3305 Organic Electronics SMEB3201 3SMEB3306 Smart Materials SMEB3202 3SMEB4301 Electrochemistry SMEB3202 3SMEB4302 Advanced Materials Processing Technology SMEB3402 3SMEB4303 Computation and Simulation SMEB2207 & SMEB3201 3

(III) FACULTY ELECTIVE COURSES (10 Credits) [EF]

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Students can only choose Courses offered by Department of Chemistry and Department of Science and Technology Studies. The recommended faculty elective courses are in the following.

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME PRE-REQUISITE CREDITSCES1200 Principles of Chemistry STPM Chemistry or Equivalent 2SCES1210 Inorganic Chemistry I STPM Chemistry or Equivalent 3SCES1220 Organic Chemistry I STPM Chemistry or Equivalent 3SCES1230 Physical Chemistry I STPM Chemistry or Equivalent 3SFES1343 Innovation Systems 3SFES1322 Innovation and Organization 3SFES3363 Environmental Policy and Management 3

PROGRAM GOAL

1. The Bachelor of Science (Materials Science) program goal is to produce graduates with vast knowledge in Materials Science fiels especially for electronics and electrical industries, has analytical and problem solving skills, able for life-long learning, application of practical skills in Materials Science to correlate research results with Materials Science concept.

2. The Bachelor of Science (Materials Science) program was formed with vision for Department of Physics Univeristy of Malaya to excel as a centre for study and research in Materials Science at international level.

3. The mission of the Metrials Science program is to produce quality graduates and to develop students potential who could contribute to society through holistic learning approach.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the Degree of Bachelor of Science (Materials Science) program, graduates are able to:

1. Demonstrate proficiency in the basic knowledge in Materials Science and latest technology.2. Demonstrate practical skills in Materials Science and connecting experimental results to related Materials Science concepts.3. Demonstrate skills and social responsibility in practicing Materials Science.4. Practicing ethical value and profesionalism as a Materials Science expert.5. Demonstrate communication, leadership and team work skills particularly in relating scientific and technical information through both written and oral

presentations.6. Applying scientific skills in problem solving related to Materials Science.7. Engage in life-long learning to improve knowledge and applications.8. Apply Materials Science experience and knowledge to explore opportunities in entrepreneurship world.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (MATERIALS SCIENCE) PROGRAM SESSION 2015/2016COURSE PLANNING FOR 7 SEMESTERS

TOTAL CREDITS: 128 CREDITS

‡ Students can choose any courses offered by Department of Chemistry and Department of Science and Technology Studies.

COMPONENT SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 TOTALCREDITSCOURSE CREDIT COURSE CREDIT

University Courses

GTT####English Language 1 3 GTT####

English Language 3

17

GIG1003 Basic Entrepreneurship Culture 2 GIG 1004 Information Literature 2

SIX1001 Introduction to Science and Technology Studies 3 GIG1001 Islamic And Asian

Civilization (TITAS) 2

GIG1005 Social Engagement 2


SMES1102 Basic Mathematical Methods 3 SMES1103 Beginning

Mathematical Methods 3

20SMES1201 Vibrations and Waves 2 SMES1204 Basic Electronics 2SMEB1201 Introduction to Materials Science 2 SMES1205 Experimental Methods 2

SMEB1202 Modern Physics for Materials Science 2 SMES1271 Practical Physics 2

SMES1202 Thermal Physics 2Departmental Electives

Courses -

Faculty Electives Courses -Total credits 19 18 37


University Courses GIG1002/GIG1006 Ethnics 2 XXXX Co-curricular 2 7

6


Relation and Introduction to Malaysia

SIX1004 Statistics 3


SMEB2201 Quantum Mechanics for Materials Science 3 SMEB2271 Materials Science

Laboratory I 2

28

SMES2205 Statitical Physics 3 SMEB2204 Materials Characterisation 3

SMEB2206 Polymer Physics 3SMEB2101 Magnetic and Superconductor Properties of Materials

2

SMEB2202 Electrical Properties of Materials 2 SMEB2102 Mechanical Properties

of Materials 3

SMEB2203 Optical Properties of Materials 2 SMEB2205 Thermal Properties of

Materials 3

SMEB2207 Computer Programming

2

Departmental Electives Courses -

Faculty Electives Courses -Total Credits 18 17 35


University Courses -

Departmental Electives Courses

SMEB3202 Composite Materials 3 SMEB3181 Project I 4

12SMEB3201 Semiconductor Material and Devices 3

SMEB 3271 Material Science Laboratory II 2


SMEB3402 Vacuum and Plasma Technology 3 SMEB3302 Nano Materials and

Nanotechnology 3

18SMEB3301 Labview Programming 3 SMEB3305 Organic Electronics 3SMEB3304 Photonic Materials and Devices 3

SMEB3303 Biomaterials 3Faculty Electives Courses Faculty Elective‡ 3 Faculty Elective ‡ 3 6Total Credits 17 19 36

COMPONENT SPECIAL SEMESTER SEMESTER 7 TOTALCREDITSCOURSE CREDIT COURSE CREDIT

University Courses -Departmental Electives

Courses SMEB3291 Industrial Training 4 SMEB4181 Project II 6 10


SMEB4301 Electrochemistry 36SMEB4302 Advanced Materials

Processing Technology 3

Faculty Electives Courses Faculty Elective ‡ 4 4Total Credits 4 16 20

TOTAL CREDITS: 128

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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS The Department of Physics in the Faculty of Science, University of Malaya was established in 1961. From the beginning, education in Physics was meant to be a union of theoretical and practical aspects. The Department of Physics, under the current leadership of the Head of Department, Prof. Dr. Hasan Abu Kassim, endeavor to impart a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles of Physics, as mathematically and experimentally demonstrated to younger generation. Academics and researchers of the Department of Physics are conducting internationally relevant and competitive research, they also collaborate on joint projects with the industry to contribute to the development of knowledge and innovation-based economy, as well as other components of strengthen multidisciplinary and inter-disciplinary research. Their scientific work is connected with innovative teaching techniques, thus providing a creative and stimulating environment for the education of future generations of physicists.

The Department offers two programs leading to Bachelor of Science: Physics Program and Materials Science Program. Our academics are committed to the flexible delivery of learning and teaching methods. Depending on the course, students will enjoy a variety of teaching modes, such as tutorials, problem-based learning, online learning, practical experience and laboratory work. At level three, students will also undergo industrial training and complete a final year project to strengthen the knowledge and skills obtained and adapt to the ever-advancing knowledge in science and technology.

The Department offers graduate study leading to the Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Details are available in the Graduate Program Guidebook of Faculty of Science. Students who graduate with the Bachelor of Science degree from the Department of Physics are encouraged to pursue their studies to the higher degree levels in the field of Physics or other related fields.

Research facilities determine the ways in which nature could be understood. The Department of Physics has a laboratory for centralised facilities to support a wide range of research activities. Major facilities include TEM, FE-SEM, SEM-EDX, XRD, AFM, FT-IR, PL, TLD Reader, OMA, Co-60 irradiator and HPGe Gamma spectrometer, TGA, DSC, DMA, UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer, Field Emission Auger Microprobe, Flame Hydrolysis Deposition system, Mask Aligner, 1 m grazing incidence Spectrometer, DC sputtering system etc.

ACADEMIC STAFF DIRECTORY

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT :Prof. Dr. Hasan Abu Kassim, PhD(Manc), MSc(Manc), BSc(Mal), MIPM (Theoretical Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Astrophysics)

DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR: Datuk Harith Ahmad, PhD(Wales), MSc(Wales), BSc (Mal), MIPM (Photonics)

EMERITUS PROFESSOR :Lee Sing, PhD(ANU), MSc(Mal), BSc(Mal)(Plasma Physics)

Low Kum SangPhD(Texas) BSc(Hons)(Malaya) FIPM(Laser Physics and Pulsed Power Technology)

PROFESSOR :

Abdul Kariem Hj Mohd Arof, PhD(Mal), MSc(Wales), BSc(Mal)(Applied Material, Battery, Advanced Material)

Ramesh T.Subramaniam, PhD(Mal), MTech (Mat. Sc) (Mal), BSc (Mal)(Polymer Electrolytes, Advanced Materials)

Raymond Ooi C. H., PhD (Konstanz), MEng(Sing), BSc(USM)(Quantum and Nonlinear Optics, Ultrafast Laser Spectroscopy & Microscopy, Photonic Materials)

Datin Saadah Abdul Rahman, PhD(Mal), MSc(Indiana), BSc(Indiana), FIPM(Semiconductor Physics and Technology)

Sithi Vinayakam Muniandy, DPhil(Oxford), MSc(UKM), BSc(UKM), MIPM, MInstP(Statistical Physics, Stochastic Dynamics, Fractals)

Wan Ahmad Tajuddin Wan Abdullah, PhD (Lond), DIC, BSc(Lond), ARCS, FIPM (Complex System, Neuron Network, Econophysics, High Energy Particle Physics)

Wan Haliza Abd. Majid, PhD(Sheffield), MSc(Mal), BSc(Aberystwyth), FIPM,(Low Dimensional Materials, Organic Electronics, Advanced Materials)

Wong Chiow San, PhD (Mal), MSc(Mal), BSc(Mal), FASc, CPhys, MInstP(UK), FIPM, FASc(Plasma Physics and Technology, Pulsed Technology)

Yusoff Mohd Amin, PhD (Birmingham), MSc(Birmingham), BSc(Salf), CRadP MSRP(UK), MIPM (Radiation Physics, Environmental Radiation)

Zainol Abidin Ibrahim, PhD(Durham), BSc(Mal), MIPM (Physical Electronics, Elementary Particle Detectors)

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR :Chew Khian-Hooi, PhD(USM), BSc(Mal)(Microscopic and phenomelogical studies of ferroics, with a particular focus on ferroelectrics)

Chin Oi Hoong, PhD(Mal), MSc(Mal), BSc(Mal)(Plasma Physics and Technology)

Khaulah @ Che Som Sulaiman, PhD(Mal), MSc(UKM), BSc(Mal) (Solar Energy, Organic Electronics)

Mayeen Uddin Khandaker, PhD(KNU), MSc(CU), BSc(CU)(Charged-Particle Activation Analysis, Neutron Activation Analysis, Gamma-Ray Spectrometry)

Roslan Md Nor, PhD(Queens), MSc(Wales), BSc(Mal)(Applied Plasma, Materials Characterization, Advanced Material)

Rosli H Mahat, MPhil(Southampton), MS(California-Riverside), BA(Macalester), AIPM(Environmental Radiation)

Siti Rohana Majid, PhD(Mal), BSc(Mal)(Polymer Membrane, Advanced Material)

Vengadesh Periasamy, PhD(Mal), MSc(Mal), BSc(Mal)DNA Electronics, Langmuir-Blodgett, Biophotovoltaics(BPV)

Zamri Zainal Abidin, PhD(Manc.),MSc(Mal), BSc(Mal)(Astrophysics, Cosmology, Radio Astronomy)

Zurina Osman, PhD(Mal), BSc(Mal)(Advanced Materials, Polymeric Materials, Battery)

SENIOR LECTURER :

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Ahmad Shuhaimi Abu Bakar, DEng(NITech, Japan), MEng(NITech, Japan), BEng(NITech, Japan)(III-V Nitride Semiconductors, Optoelectronics Fabrication)

Azzuliani Binti Supangat, BSc(UPM),MSc(UM), PhD (Australia)(semi-conducting polymers, nanomaterials, semiconductor devices)

Chiu Wee Siong, PhD(Nottingham), MSc(UKM), BSc(UKM)(Magnetic Nanomaterials, Semiconductor Photocatalysis, Materials Characterization)

Chong Wu Yi, PhD(Mal), MSc(Mal), BSc(Mal)(Laser Physics, Photonic Technology, Optical Sensor)

Goh Boon Tong, PhD(Mal), MSc(Mal), BSc(Mal)(Semiconductor physics, Inorganic nanomaterials, Optical and x-ray spectroscopies)

Huang Nay Ming, PhD(UKM), MSc(UKM), BSc(UKM)(Graphene, Nanomaterials, Solar energy)

Lim Kok Sing, PhD(Mal), BEng(Mal) (Fibre Laser, Fibre Optic, Optical Sensor)

Mohd Hamdi Bin Ali, BSc(Mal), PhD(Mal)(Polymer electrolytes, electrochemical devices)

Nazhatulshima Ahmad, PhD(Mal), MSc(Mal), BSc(Mal)(Stellar Astrophysics, Moon Crescent, Instrumentation)

Norhasliza Yusof, BSc(Mal), MSc(Mal)(Nuclear astrophysics, Stellar astrophysics)

Ramesh Kasi, PhD., MS (By research)., B.E.(Chem)(Corrosion coatings, antifouling coatings, polymer electrolytes)

Richard Ritikos, PhD(Mal), MSc(Mal), BSc(Mal)(Solid State Physics, Material Science, Programing and Instrumentation)

Rozalina Zakaria, Phd (UK), MSc (Mal), Bsc (UPM)(Plasmonics, Laser Physics, Optics, Photonic)

Thamil Selvi Velayutham, PhD(Mal), MSc(Mal), BSc(Mal)(Material Science, Functional Materials)

Woon Kai Lin, PhD(Hull), BSc(Hull)(Carbon based electronics and optoelectronics)

Yap Seong Ling, PhD(Mal), MSc(Mal), BSc(Mal)(Plasma Physics and Technology, Parallel Processes and Innovative Technology)

Zarina Aspanut, DEng(Gifu Univ, Jpn), MEng(Toyohashi Univ of Tech, Jpn), BSc(Mal)(Nanostructures synthesis and characterization, Materials Research)

Zul Hazrin Zainal Abidin, PhD(Mal), BSc(Mal)(Advanced Material, Coatings Technology)

RESEARCH FELLOW Assoc. Prof. Dr.Rustam Bin Puteh, PhD(Dunelm), BSc(Hons)(Mal) (Physics of Materials)

DEGREE PROGRAM

The Department of Physics currently offers two programs at the Bachelor’s level, that is, the Bachelor of Science in Physics and Bachelor of Science in Materials Science. List of all the courses offered in this program can be found under the section Structure of Degree of the respective program.

Program B.Sc. (Physics) consists of three levels, namely Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced levels. The program starts with introductory courses in physics while the Intermediate level builds strong fundamentals in physics through courses such as Quantum Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Mechanics, Mathematical Methods, Statistical Physics, Computation and Numerical Methods, and etc. In the Advanced level, the students have the opportunity to take up courses focussed in various fields. There are eight focus fields that offer various respective elective courses. These are Plasma Physics, Laser and Optoelectronics, Semiconductor Physics, Nuclear Physics and Elementary Particle Physics, Space Physics, Radiation Physics and Biophysics, Physics of Materials and Electronics. Students are also required to carry out a project in any one of these fields. B.Sc.(Materials Science) consists of four levels. The first level gives emphasis on the basic physics necessary for further study of Materials Science. Level two investigates material properties and material characterization methods such as the Mechanical Properties of Materials, Electrical Properties of Materials, Materials Characterization and Magnetic Properties of Superconducting Materials just to name a few. Level three and four consists of course that is more modern, such as Semiconductor Materials and Devices, Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Organic Electronic Materials and Devices, Labview Programming, Vacuum and Plasma Technology, Bio-Materials, Electrochemistry, Advanced Materials Processing Technology, Smart Materials, Computational and Simulation, Photonic Materials and devices. Students are also required to carry out the project in one of the fields above. Industry training is compulsory for BSc Program (Materials Science).

At the end of the Degree of Bachelor of Science (Physics) program, graduates are able to:

1. Demonstrate proficiency in the basic knowledge in the major fields of physics (classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics and thermodynamics) and the field of applied physics (e.g. solid state physics, optics, nuclear physics, atomic physics, etc.).

2. Demonstrate practical skills in physics such as designing, setting up experiments, collecting and analyzing data, identifying sources of error, interpreting experimental results and connecting results to related physics concepts or other scientific theories).

3. Value the need for sustainable development in the practice of physics for the needs of society and the environment.

4. Demonstrate capability in seeking creative and practical solutions to meet the requirements and changes dictated by the work environment in a scientific, professional and ethical way.

5. Demonstrate communication, leader-ship and team work skills particularly in relating scientific and technical information through both written and oral presentations.

6. Apply physics principles to novel situations, both in the classroom and in research settings, through critical thinking, problem solving, mathematical and computer modelling, and laboratory experimentation.

7. Manage effectively the rigor and discipline it takes to be a good scientist with efficient time management and appropriate use of resources.

8. Apply their physics experience and knowledge to explore opportunities in entrepreneurship world.

At the end of the Bachelor of Science (Materials Science), graduates are able to:

1. Master the basic knowledge of Materials Science and technology.

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2. Apply practical skills in Materials Science and correlate the findings with the concept of Materials Science.

3. Demonstrate skills and social responsibility in the practice of Materials Science

4. Practice of ethics and professionalism as a Materials Scientists

5. Communicate effectively and be able to work independently or in teams

6. Use scientific skills in problem solving related to Materials Science

7. Manage information and personal self development and professional life

8. Using the experience and knowledge of Materials Science to explore opportunities in the world of entrepreneurship.

AREAS OF RESEARCH

There are six research centres in the Department of Physics

1 Centre for Theoretical Physics (CTP)2 Low Dimensional Materials Research Centre (LDMRC)3 Centre For Ionics University of Malaya (CIUM)4 Plasma Technology Research Centre (PTRC)5 Photonics Research Centre (PRC)6 Quantum Science Center (QSC)

and sixteen core areas:

1. Applied Materials 2. Space Physics 3. Solid-State Physics 4. Microprocessor and Computational Physics 5. Theoretical Physics6. Elementary Particle Physics7. Corrosion and Coatings8. Magnetic Devices and Instrumentation9. Applied Optics and High Temperature Density Physics10. Radio astronomy11. Materials Science and Polymer Physics12. Applied Radiation13. Optical Astronomy14. Nuclear Physics15. Nuclear Astrophysics16. Stellar Astrophysics

Major facilities in the Department of Physics that are primarily used in research of experimental nature are: SEM-EDX, XRD, AFM, FT-IR, PL, TLD Reader, OMA, UV-VIS-NIR Spectrophotometer, Field Emission Auger Microprobe, Flame Hydrolysis Deposition system, DC sputtering system and Mask Aligner, 1m grazing incidence Spectrometer, Co-60 irradiator and HpGe Gamma spectrometer.

Other research facilities available in the Department include high speed diagnostic system such as streak camera, fast digital oscilloscope, spectrum analyzers, thin film preparation systems, clean room and gas handling facilities, high-power laser, picosecond laser, high voltage and high current discharge systems, rf ionization plasma sources, pulsed neutron source, high dose radiation source and materials testing laboratory.

Research topics currently active in the Physics Department includes:

1. Studies on polymer electrolyte for lithium air proton batteries.

2. Studies on alkaline solid polymer electrolyte and mechanically alloyed polycrystalline Mg2Ni for metal hydride-air batteries.

3. Studies on silicone-acrylic paints.4. Fast pulsed capillary discharge as coherent XUV and soft

x-ray source.5. Digital holography and speckle pattern interferometry.6. Development and applications of vacuum UV excimer

laser and high power industrial CO2 laser systems.7. Development of nano-ribbons as thermo luminescence

dosimeters.8. Use of Ge-doped optical fibre as radiation dosimeter.9. Study of naturally occurring and technically enhanced

naturally occurring radioactive materials.10. Particle production from high-energy electron –proton

collision (ZEUS collaboration at the HERA accelerator in DESY, Germany).

11. Study on high Q2 refraction, resonance and decay of particles.

12. Mechanical studies of polymer based on polyurethane.13. Design and characterization of super-capacitors.14. Studies on composite materials.15. Fabrication of fused couplers, fibre Bragg gratings.16. Developing optical fibre preform and planar waveguides

devices.17. C-band and L-band erbium-doped fibre amplifiers.18. Plasma focus as pulsed radiation source.19. Pulsed exploding wire for syntheses of nanoparticles.20. RF ICP and AC capacitively coupled plasma sources and

applications.21. Electronic and electro-optical proper-ties of silicon and

carbon based materials.22. Organic light emitting device.23. Solar devices based on organic semiconducting

materials.24. Astronomical photometry and spectroscopy.25. Visibility study of a young crescent moon.26. Adaptive optics.27. Nuclear reaction rates in astrophysics.28. Condensed matter physics study of glasses.29. Stellar and neutrino astrophysics.30. Experimental Fabrication Techniques in Materials

Science.31. High power ion beam and X-ray source and their

application.32. Design and implementation of neuron networks.33. Intelligent circuit.34. IT usage and physics education.35. Vacuum spark discharge as a EUV source for next

generation lithography. 36. Complex dynamics in dusty plasmas.37. Anomalous transports in disordered materials.38. Transports phenomena in nanostructures.39. Quantum Brownian motion.40. Stochastic field theories using fractional calculus.41. Description of electroweak interactions of hadrons.42. Transport mechanism, spectroscopic and morphological

studies of gel polymer electrolytes.43. Studies of ion conducting polymers. 44. Structural and electrical characterization of Langmuir-

Blodgett organic thin films of photosynthetic biomaterials (PBMs) reconstituted into “artificial membranes”.

45. Development of biomaterials based nano-gaps, nano-patterning and device fabrication.

46. Algae derived biophotovoltaic studies.47. Hierarchical nanostructured metal oxide dye sensitized

solar cells48. Low defect density pristine graphene49. Graphene/metal oxide nanocomposites for solar energy

conversion.50. Magnetic properties of graphene.51. Construction of noise measurement system for magnetic

thin film samples. 52. Description of Electroweak Interactions of Hadrons.

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53. Epitaxial growth of III-V nitride-based semiconductors and fabrications of nano-electronic devices.

54. Gravitational field around Galaxies, Stars and Planets with Elliptical shape.

55. Femtosecond Laser Science.56. DNA electronics research to enable detection of DNA

base pairs conductivity to enable genomic sequencing, detection of blood borne pathogens etc.

57. Preparation of graphene thin film for application as anodes for fuel cells and as transparent conductive film using the Langmuir-Blodgett method.

58. Research into the antipathogenic/anticancer properties of riboflavin.

59. Preparation of inorganic nanoparticles (Ag, Au etc) through the normal and green synthesis process and its antimicrobial/anticancer properties.

60. Biophotovoltaic (BPV) fuel cell research in production of green energy.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Courses offered in the Department of Physics, University of Malaya are suited for those who wish to be scientists and professional technologists in research institutions and the industries. Physicists are in high demand especially those who are trained in the field of new and advanced materials, device fabrication, nano-technology, testing and measurements. The industrial sector and research institution today need physicists who are able to integrate new and advanced technology into existing system. Physics graduates are highly sought after in the electronics industries, space industry, computer and information technology as well as telecommunication, and various electrical and mechanical manufacturing industries. They often serve as materials process engineers, quality control engineers in the production division or researchers in the division of research and development (R&D). Many Physics graduates have also made excellent marketing and sale executives for modern, sophisticated scientific equipment.

Other opportunities include those in the medical field. Laser technology, x-ray, NMR, radiation and ultra sound are commonly used in various medical fields, hence, Physics graduates are suited to assist the medical officers in the operation and management of these systems as well as in data analysis.

There is great opportunity for Physics graduates to become academicians and researchers in Institutions of Higher Learning upon furthering their studies to the PhD level. Besides, Physics lecturers and teachers are also in high demand in schools, as well as public and private colleges.

POST-GRADUATE DEGREE (FIELDS OF RESEARCH)

Post-graduate candidates may pursue the MSc and PhD programs (by research) in various areas such as Plasma Physics, Laser Physics, Photonics, Semiconductor Physics and Devices, Display Devices, Thin Film Technology, Materials Science, Polymer Physics, Conducting Polymer, Environmental Radiation, Neuron Network, Complex Systems, Elementary Particle Physics, Nuclear Theory, Condensed Matter Theory, Space Physics, Astronomy and Cosmology and Stellar Astrophysics.

The Department of Physics also offers MSc (Applied Physics) and MTech (Materials Science) programs by course work covering areas in Semiconductor Technology, Plasma Technology, Laser and Optoelectronics, Applied Radiation and Materials Science.

B. Sc. (Physics)SYNOPSES OF COURSES

CORE COURSES

LEVEL 1

SIF1001 MATHEMATICAL METHODS I (3 CREDITS)Matrices and solutions for sets of linear equations: matrix and row reduction; vectors and their notation; matrix operations; linear combinations, linear functions, linear operators; matrix operators, linear transformations; eigenvalues and eigenvectors; special matrices. Partial differentiation: power series in two variables; total differentials; chain rule; implicit differentiation; application of partial differentiation to maximum and minimum problems including constraints; Lagrange multipliers, endpoint and boundary point problems; change of variables; differentiation of integrals, Leibniz rule.Mutliple integrals: integrated integrals; applications of Integrations; single and multiple integrals; change of variables in integrals; Jacobian; surface integrals.Vector analysis: applications of vector multiplication; triple products; fields; directional derivative, gradient; some other expressions involving divergence; line integrals; Green’s Theorem in a plane; divergence and divergence theorem; Curl and Stoke’s Theorem.Ordinary differential equations: separable equations; linear first-order equations; second-order linear equations.

Assessment Method:Final Examination: 60%Continuous Assessment: 40%

Medium of Instruction:English

Soft-skills:CS2, CTPS1, CTPS2, LL1

References:1. Mary L. Boas, Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences,

3rd ed. (John Wiley & Sons, 2006)2. S. Hassani, Mathematical Methods: For Students of Physics and

Related Fields, , 2rd Edition (Springer, 2009)3. K. F. Riley, M. P. Hobson, Essential Mathematical Methods for

the Physical Sciences (Cambridge University Press, 2011)4. G.B. Arfken, H.J. Weber, Mathematical Methods for Physicists: A

Comprehensive Guide, 7th Edition (Elsevier Acad. Press, 2012)5. G. N. Felder, K. M. Felder, Mathematical Methods in Engineering

and Physics (John Wiley & Sons, 2015)

SIF1002 VIBRATIONS AND WAVES (2 CREDITS)Sinusoidal vibrations: Description of simple harmonic motion, The rotating-vector representation, Rotating vectors and complex numbers, Complex exponential in waves, Superposed vibrations in one dimension, Two superposed vibrations of equal frequency.Superposed vibrations of different frequency: beats, Many superposed vibrations of the same frequency, Combination of two vibrations at right angles, Perpendicular motions with equal frequencies.Perpendicular motions with different frequencies: Lissajous figures, Free vibrations of physical systems; basic mass-string problem, Solving the harmonic oscillator equation using complex exponentials, Damped oscillations, Forced vibrations and resonance, Undamped oscillator with harmonic forcing, Complex exponential method for forced oscillations, Forced oscillations with damping, transient phenomena, Power absorbed by a driven oscillator.Coupled oscillators and normal modes: Two coupled pendulums, Superposition of normal modes, Normal frequencies - general analytical approach, Forced vibration and resonance for two coupled oscillators.Progressive waves: what is a wave? Normal modes and travelling waves, Progressive waves in one direction, Superposition of wave pulses.

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Dispersion: phase and group velocities



Soft-skills:CTPS2, LL1

References:1. P. French, Vibrations and Waves. (CRC Press, 2003)2. H.J. Pain, The Physics of Vibrations & Waves, 6th ed. (Wiley,

Chichester, 2013)3. G.C. King, Vibrations and Waves, 2nd ed. (Wiley, 2013)4. I.G. Main, Vibrations and Waves in Physics, 3rd ed. (Cambridge

Univ. Press, 1993)5. H. J. Pain, P. Rankin, Introduction to Vibrations and Waves

(Wiley, 2015)

SIF1003 THERMAL PHYSICS (2 CREDITS)Temperature, heat conduction, diffusion; Zeroth law of thermodynamics; PVT system, Ideal gas, van der Waal gas; Work, heat, internal energy; First, Second and Third laws of thermodynamics; Entropy, enthalpy, thermodynamic potentials; Phase transition, phase diagrams; Kinetic theory for ideal gas; Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution; Real gas, black body radiation, Stefan's law; Equipartition of energy, Partition function; Introduction to statistical mechanics; Basic statistics for thermodynamics.



Soft-skills:CS2, CTPS3, LL1

References:1. F.W. Sears & G.L. Salinger, Thermo-dynamics, Kinetic Theory &

Statistical Thermodynamics, 3rd Ed. (Addison-Wesley, 1977)2. Mark W. Zemansky & Richard H. Dittman, Heat and

Thermodynamics, 7th Ed. (McGraw-Hill Int’l Ed., 1997)3. Daniel V. Schroeder, An Introduction to Thermal Physics

(Pearson Education, Limited, 2013)4. S.J. Blundell & K.M. Blundell, Concepts in Thermal Physics, 2nd

ed. (Oxford, 2012)5. David Goodstein, Thermal Physics: Energy and Entropy

(Cambridge University Press, 2015)

SIF1004 MODERN PHYSICS (2 CREDITS)Special theory of relativity: Galileo-Newtonian relativity, Michelson-Morley experiment, Special theory of relativity postulates; Lorentz transformation, Lorentz contraction, time dilation Relativity of Mass, Momentum and Energy, 4-vector time-position: 4-vector, velocity 4-vector, momentum 4-vector and momentum–energy.Quantum Theory: The need for quantum theory, Duality of Particle-Wave, Wave Function, Heisenberg uncertainty, Time independent Schrodinger equation, Examples in 1-D: zero free particle and infinite square well potential.Atomic matter: summary of atomic structure and the physics of periodic table, Types of Atomic Bonding, Van de Waals bond, X-ray spectrum and atomic number, Crystal structures, basic concept of phonons , Introduction to electron conduction in conductor, semiconductor and insulator.Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity: Structure and characteristics of nucleus, binding energy, Nuclear forces. Radioactivity, Conservation Laws, Q-value, natural Radioactivity Series, Nuclear reactions, nuclear reactor and technology.Particle physics: Elementary particles and forces.Cosmology and astrophysics: Introduction to Big-Bang theory, structure and evolution of stars and galaxies.




References:1. S.T. Thornton & A. Rex, Modern Physics for Scientists and

Engineers, 3rd ed. (Brooks Cole, 2005)2. R.A. Serway, C.J. Moses, C.A. Moyer, Modern Physics, 3rd ed.

(Saunders, 2005)3. Beiser, Concepts of Modern Physics, 6th ed. (McGraw-Hill, 2003)4. K. Krane, Modern Physics, 3rd ed. (Wiley, 2012)5. J. Morrison, Modern Physics: for Scientists and Engineers, 2nd

ed. (Academic Press, 2015)6. P Amore, JD Walecka, Introduction to Modern Physics: Solutions

to Problems (World Scientific, 2013)

SIF1005 ELECTRONICS I (2 CREDITS)Circuit Theory: Kirchhoff’s law, Thevenin’s theorem, Norton’s theorem, Ohm’s law, circuit analysis technique, impedance matching.Semiconductor Diodes: Properties of semiconductor, pn junction, forward and reverse bias conditions, basic energy band diagrams, the current-voltage characteristics and simple diode circuits; the use of diodes in power supply circuits: half-wave, full-wave, bridge rectifiers; transformer, capacitor-input and choke-input filters, special diodes–Zener diode, voltage regulators.Bipolar junction Transistor (BJT): Characteristics of transistor, simple transistor circuit, current and voltage gain, load line concept, biasing requirements, D.C analysis of the circuits and A.C analysis of the BJT circuit.



Soft-skills:CS2, CTPS2, CTPS3,LL1

References:1. R. Boylestad & L. Nashelsky, Electronic Devices and Circuit

Theory, 11th ed. (Prentice Hall, 2012)2. T.L. Floyd & D. Buchla, Electronics Fundamentals: Circuits,

Devices, and Applications (Prentice Hall, 2013)3. A.P. Malvino & D. Bates, Electronic Principles with simulation CD

(McGraw-Hill Education, 2015)4. A.J. Diefenderfer & B.E. Holton, Principles of Electronic

Instrumentation, 3rd Edition (Saunders Coll. Publ., 1994)

SIF1006 PRACTICAL PHYSICS I (2 CREDITS)Experimental data analysis: precision and accuracy, significant figures, systematic error, statistical error, propagation of uncertainties of measurement, uncertainty analysis, statistical analysisPhysics experiments on the topics of mechanicsPhysics experiments on the topics of heatPhysics experiments on the topics of electricityPhysics experiments on the topics of magnetismPhysics experiments on the topics of optics and modern physics



Soft-skills:CS2, CTPS2, LL1, TS1, LS1

References:1. Douglas C. Montgomery, Introduction to Linear Regression

Analysis, (Wiley, 2012)2. S. V. Gupta , Measurement Uncertainties: Physical Parameters

and Calibration of Instruments Hardcover , (Springer, 2012)3. D. V. Skobel tsyn, Experimental Physics: Methods and

Apparatus (The Lebedev Physics Institute Series) (Springer, 2012)

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4. J.R. Taylor, An Introduction to Error Analysis (University Science, 1997)

5. N.C. Barford, Experimental Measurements: Precision, Error and Truth (Wiley, 1991).

LEVEL 2SIF2001 QUANTUM MECHANICS I (3 CREDITS)Basic principles: wave packets, eigen functions, superposition principles, quantum mechanical postulates and probability density, uncertainty in measurements, Heisenberg uncertainty principles, space representation and momentum representation, measurement effect, commutators and constant of motion, equation of flux continuity, probability, Ehrenfest theorem.Time independent Schroedinger equation: free particle, step potential, square well potential and barrier potential, Harmonic oscillator.Hydrogen atom: quantum mechanics in 3-D, solution of Schroedinger equation, quantum numbers, eigen values and degenerates.Angular momentum: angular momentum operators, orbital magnetic moment, spin and total angular momentum.




References:1. Franz Mandl, Quantum Mechanics (John Wiley & Sons, 2013)2. Albert Messiah, Quantum Mechanics (Dover Pubns, 2011)3. Y.B. Band & Y vishal, Quantum Mechanics with Applications to

Nanotechnology & Information Science (Elsevier Ltd, 2013)4. D. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (Prentice Hall,

2004) 5. W. Greiner, Quantum Mechanics. An Introduction (Springer,

2008)

SIF2002 ELECTROMAGNETISM I (3 CREDITS)Electric charge, Coulomb’s law, continuous charge distribution, electric field, Gauss’s law, electric potential energy and potential, work done to move charges, energy of point charge and continuous charge distributions, conductors, induced charge.Dielectrics, induced dipoles, polarization, bound charge, field in dielectrics; electric displacement, linear dielectrics, susceptibility, permittivity and dielectric constant, forces and torques using the electrostatic energy, capacitors and capacitance, RC circuit and RCL circuit.Lorentz force law on charges and current in magnetic field and electric field, Biot-Savart law, steady current, magnetic field of steady current, Ampere’s law and displacement current.Magnetic dipoles, magnetic dipole moments, Diamagnet, paramagnet and ferromagnet, magnetization, bound current, Ampére law in magnetized materials, magnetic susceptibility and permeability, ferromagnetism, antiferromagnetism.Electromotive force (emf), motional emf; Faraday’s law and Lenz’s law, electromagnetic induction, mutual inductance, self-inductance, energy in magnetic fields, displaced current, Maxwell’s equations.



Soft-skills:CS2, CTPS2,CTPS3, LL2

References:1. S. Grant and W. R. Phillips, Electromagnetism, 2nd ed. (Wiley,

1990) 2. E. M. Purcell, D. J. Morin, Electricity and Magnetism, 3 rd ed.

(Cambridge University Press, 2013)3. J. Reitz, F. Milford, R. Christy, Foundations of Electromagnetic

theory, 4th ed. (Pearson, 2008)4. David K. Cheng, Fundamentals of Engineering Electromagnetics,

Rev. ed., (Pearson, 2013)5. W. K. H. Panofsky, M. Phillips, Classical Electricity and

Magnetism, 2nd ed. (Addison-Wesley, 2012)

SIF2003 ELECTROMAGNETISM II (3 CREDITS)Revision on electricity and magnetism in derivative forms. Coordinate systems: cylindrical, rectangle and spherical coordinates, Divergence theorem and Stokes’ theorem, imaging method, Gauss theorem in derivative form, divergence and curl of magnetic field, Laplace equation in 2 and 3 dimensions, boundary conditions and theorem of uniqueness, boundary conditions for D, E, B and H vectors, Free and bounded charges, Field variation with time, Maxwell’s equations in differential and integral forms, Solution to Maxwell’s equations in free space, Maxwell equations in matter, Scalar potential, vector potential and Gauge transformation. Electromagnetic waves: In free space, polarization, reflection and transmission in medium, Helmholtz’s equation.Electromagnetic wave propagation: Poynting theorem and Poynting vector, electromagnetic wave in conducting and nonconducting medium, frequency dependence of permittivity and conductivity, dispersion in nonconducting medium, propagation of electromagnetic wave in between conducting planes, guided rectangular wave and hollow.



Soft-skills:CS3, CTPS3

References:1. M.N.O. Sadiku, Elements of Electromagnetics, 6th ed. (Oxford

Univ Press, 2014)2. David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics, 4 th ed.

(Pearson, 2014)3. William H. Hayt, Engineering Electromagnetics, 8th ed. (McGraw-

Hill, 2012)4. Munir H. Nayfeh, Morton K. Brussel, Electricity and Magnetism

(Wiley, 1985)5. David K. Cheng, Fundamentals of Engineering Electromagnetics,

New International Edition (Pearson, 2013)

SIF2004 MECHANICS (3 CREDITS)Motion of a particle: kinematics in two-dimension and three-dimension, theories of energy and momentum, linear momentum, angular momentum, motion in two- and three-dimensions, types of forces and potential energy, projectile motion, motion caused by centripetal force.Motion of a system of particles: center of mass and linear momentum, angular momentum and kinetic energy of a system of particles, motion of a body with changing mass, rocket and planetary motion, collision problem, 2-body problem, center of mass coordinate system and Rutherford scattering.Noninertial Reference Systems: linear accelerating and rotating coordinate system, centrifugal and Coriolis forces, Foucault pendulum, Larmor’s theory.Dynamics of rigid body: angular momentum, moment of inertia, Eulerian angle, Euler’s equation of rigid body.Calculus of variations and Hamilton’s principle: Canonical transformation, Poisson brackets.Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics: generalized coordinates, Lagrange’s equation with undetermined multiplier, equivalent of Lagrange’s and Newton’s equation, Canonical equation of motion, Hamilton’s equation.Special theory of relativity: Galilean invariance, Lorentz transformation, twins paradox, space time and four vector.




References:1. S.T. Thornton & J.B. Marion, Classical Dynamics of Particles and

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Systems, 6th ed. (Brooks Cole, 2004)2. G.R. Fowles & G.L. Cassiday, Analytical Mechanics, 6th ed.

(Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2005)3. R. Resnick, Introduction to Special Relativity (Wiley, 2007)4. H. Goldstein, C. P. Poole & J. Safko, Classical Mechanics

(Pearson, 2011)5. J.G. Papastavridis, Analytical Mechanics: A Comprehensive

Treatise on the Dynamics of Constrained Systems (World Scientific, 2013)

6. T.L. Chow, Classical Mechanics, 2nd edition (CRC Press, 2013)

SIF2005 STATISTICAL PHYSICS (3 CREDITS)Review of thermodynamics, basics of statistical mechanics, canonical ensemble and Boltzmann distribution, identical particles, Maxwell distribution of molecular speeds, applications in Doppler line broadening, Einstein’s diffusion law, Planck’s distribution and applications of Bose-Einstein distribution, systems with variable number of particles, Fermi-Dirac distribution, Bose-Einstein condensation, phase transition, Clapeyron equation, phase separation, Ising model and mean field theory, order parameter, Landau theory, symmetry breaking, critical exponent.




References:1. R. Bowley and M. Sanchez, Introductory Statistical Mechanics

(Oxford Science Publ., 2002)2. S.R.A. Salinas, Introduction to Statistical Physics (Springer,

2013)3. F. Reif, Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics

(Waveland Pr Inc, 2009)4. F. Mandl, Statistical Physics, 2nd ed. (Wiley, 2013)5. R. H. Swendsen, An Introduction to Statistical Mechanics and

Thermodynamics (Oxford University Press, 2012)6. J.P. Casquilho and P.I.C Teixeira, Introduction to Statistical

Physics (Cambridge University Press, 2015)

SIF2006 OPTICS (2 CREDITS)Nature of light: brief history.Particles and photons: Wave-particle duality, The electromagnetic spectrum, Radiometry, Photometry, Black body radiation, Optical radiation sources, Matrix methods in paraxial optics, ABCD matrix, Reflection in plane mirrors and refraction through plane surfaces, Reflection and refraction at spherical surface, thin lenses, cylindrical lenses, thick lenses, prisms, wave equation.Harmonic waveforms: plane, spherical, and cylindrical, Electromagnetic waves, superposition, two-beam interference & two slit (Young) interference, Interference in dielectric films, multiple-beam interference.Optical interferometry: Michelson interferometer, Fabry-Perot Interferometer, Huygen-Fresnel principle, Fraunhofer diffraction, diffraction from single slit, multiple slits-diffraction grating, polarized light, polarization by selective absorption, reflection, scattering, birefringence & dichroism , jones vectors and matrices, Fresnel equations , Fresnel diffraction & Fresnel lens.




References:1. F. L. Pedrotti, L. M. Pedrotti, & L. S. Pedrotti, Introduction to

Optics, New Int’l Ed. (Pearson, 2013)2. E. Hecht, Optics 5th ed. (Addison-Wesley, 2015) 3. I. Kenyon, The Light Fantastic: A modern Introduction to

Classical and Quantum Optics, 2nd Ed. (Oxford Univ Press,

2011)4. F. A. Jenkins & H. E. White, Fundamentals of Optics, 4th ed.

(McGraw-Hill, 2001)

SIF2007 NUMERICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL METHODS (3 CREDITS)Scientific Computing, Interpolation, Optimisation, Nonlinear equations, Initial value problems for ordinary differential equationsLinear equations, Numerical differentiation, Numerical integration.




References:1. J. Faires, Richard Burden, Numerical Methods, 4th

ed.(Brooks/Cole, 2013)2. P. G. Guest, Philip George Guest, Numerical Methods of Curve

Fitting (Cambridge University Press, 2013)3. T. Veerarajan, Numerical Methods (Tata McGraw-Hill Education,

2013)4. J.F. Epperson, An Introduction to Numerical Methods and

Analysis (Wiley, 2007)5. N.J. Giordano & H. Nakanishi, Computational Physics, 2nd ed.

(Prentice-Hall, 2005)6. J.J. Leader, Numerical Analysis & Scientific Computation

(Pearson Addison-Wesley, 2004)7. M.T. Heath, Scientific Computing, 2nd ed. (McGraw-Hill, 2002)

SIF2008 INSTRUMENTATION (2 CREDITS)Basic concepts, general measuring systems, static and dynamic measurements, system response, distortion, impedance matching, loading effect. Noise: effect of noise and interference, signal-to-noise ratio, source of noise and coupling mechanisms, noise measurement, techniques for reducing effects of noise and interference.Signal conditioning: basic input circuits, amplifier, filters.Vacuum technology: establishing and measuring vacuum.Sensors and transducers: based on resistance, capacitance, inductance, electromagnetic, thermoelectricity, piezoelectricity and optics; efficiency and responsiveness.Data acquisition and processing: data acquisition systems, analog-to-digital and digital-to analog conversions, data transmissions. Special measurement systems: selected techniques and measuring systems in several aspects of physics and engineering.



Soft-skills:CS3, CTPS3

References:1. J.P. Holman, Experimental Methods for Engineers (McGraw-Hill,

2000)2. N.S. Harris, Modern Vacuum Practice, 3rd ed (McGraw-Hill,

2007)3. J.P. Bentley, Principles of Measurement Systems, 4 th ed.

(Pearson – Prentice Hall, 2005)4. J.W. Dally, W.F. Riley & K.G. McConnel, Instrumentation for

Engineering Measurements (Wiley, 1993)

SIF2009 ELECTRONICS PRACTICAL (2 CREDIT)

Electronic experiments which cover the topics diode, rectification, transistor, amplifier, digital electronic and others.

Assessment Method:Final Examination: 0%

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Continuous Assessment: 100%


Soft-skills:CS3, CTPS3, TS2, EM2

References:1. Experimental manual2. R. Boylestad & L. Nashelsky, Electronic Devices and Circuit

Theory, 10th ed. (Prentice Hall, 2008), 3. A.P. Malvino & D. Bates, Electronic Principles with simulation CD

(Career Education, 2006)4. T. L. Floyd & D. Buchla, Electronics Fundamentals: Circuits,

Devices, and Applications, 8th ed. (Prentice Hall, 2009)

SIF2010 PHYSICS PRACTICAL II (2 CREDITS)Practical classes for experiments in fundamental physics on topics including electricity, magnetism, thermodynamics, optics, spectroscopy and others.

Assessment Method:Continuous Assessment: 100%


Soft-skills:CS3, CTPS3, LL2, TS2

References:1. Experimental manual

SIF2011 APPLIED PHYSICS PRACTICAL (4 CREDITS)Applied physics experiments covering topics in Solid State Physics, Plasma Physics, Optics, Radiation Physics, Materials Science, and Photonics.



Soft-skills:CS3, CTPS3, LL2, TS1

References:1. Experimental manual

LEVEL 3

SIF3001 NUCLEAR PHYSICS (3 CREDITS)Nuclear structure and properties, Nuclear scattering, Nuclear force and force exchange, Nuclear decays, isospin, Nuclear reactions, fission and fusion, Nuclear reactions in astrophysics.




References:1. Kenneth S. Krane, Introductory Nuclear Physics (Wiley, 1987)2. Richard Dunlap, An Introduction to the Physics of Nuclei and

Particles (Brooks & Cole, 2004)3. C.A. Bertulani, Nuclear Physics in a Nutshell (Princeton, 2007)4. J. Liley, Nuclear Physics: Principles and Applications (Wiley,

2013)5. Raymond Murray, Keith E. Holbert, Nuclear Energy: An

Introduction to the Concepts, Systems, and Applications of Nuclear Processes (Elsivier, 2015)

6. C. Iliadis, Nuclear Physics of the Stars (Wiley, 2015)

SIF3002 ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSICS (3 CREDITS)Electron spin, Anomalous Zeeman & Paschen Back;Magnetic moment of electron - Spin orbital interaction & Fine structure; Magnetic moment of nucleus - Hyperfine structure;Addition of angular momenta; Relativistic effects; Fine structure; Indistinguishable particles & Pauli Exclusion Principle; Helium atom; Multi electron atom; alkali atom; Coupling of angular momenta - LS & jj; Periodic table and Hund's rule; Hyperfine structure; Atomic spectra & spectroscopy; Time dependent perturbation theory and Fermi golden rule; Absorption, spontaneous and stimulated emissions; Selection rules and Transition rate; Natural linewidth & inhomogenous broadening; Einstein coefficient A and B; Diatomic molecules - Hamiltonian, Born-Oppenheimer approximation, molecular potential, vibrational energy, rotational energy; vibrational transition, vibronic transition and Frank-Condon principle, molecular spectra.




References:1. B.H. Bransden, Physics of atoms and molecules (Pearson

Education, 2006) 2. W. Demtröder, Atoms, Molecules, and Photons: an introduction

to atomic-, molecular-, and quantum-physics, 2nd ed. (Springer, 2011)

3. R. Eisberg & R. Resnick, Quantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules, Solids, Nuclei and Particles (Wiley, 2002)

4. Ch. J. Foot, Atomic Physics, Oxford University Press 2005.5. Vasant Natarajan, Modern Atomic Physics (CRC Press, 2015) 6. Rajesh Srivastava, Rakesh Choubisa, Atomic and Molecular

Physics: Introduction to Advanced Topics (Narosa Publishing, 2012)

SIF3003 SOLID STATE PHYSICS (3 CREDITS)

Introduction to types of solids, structure of crystalline solids: periodicity, lattice and unit cell, Bravais lattices, directions and planes in crystals, X-ray diffraction, diffraction techniques, reciprocal lattice, Brillouin zone, bonding in solids, dynamics of monoatomic and diatomic lattices (1-D and 3-D), density of states, dispersion of phonons, thermal properties: specific heat capacity, thermal conductivity, free and quantized electron models, D.C. conductivity and electron dispersion, band theory of solids: Bloch function, Kronig-Penney model, band theory of solids: effective mass, density of states and concentration of electrons.




References:1. C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, 8th edition (John

Wiley, 2012)2. M.A. Omar , Elementary Solid State Physics , 4th edition

(Addison Wesley, 1999)3. J.S. Blakemore, Solid State Physics, Cambridge Uni Press

(Saunders, 1994)4. J. Richard Christman, Fundamental of Solid State Physics

(Wiley, 1988)5. P. Phillips, Advanced Solid State Physics (Cambridge University

Press, 2012) 6. Giuseppe Grosso, Giuseppe Pastori Parravicini, Solid State

Physics (Academic Press, 2012)7. Philip Hofmann, Solid State Physics: An Introduction (Wiley,

2015)

SIF3004 PROJECT (8 CREDITS)

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Research project in physics and related fields. Workshop projects. Seminar in selected topics.



Soft-skills:CS3, CTPS3, LL2, EM2, TS2, LS2

Reference:1. Project’s supervisor

SIF3005 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING (3 CREDITS)

This course provides opportunities for students to obtain training and working experience in selected companies/ organization or industries engaged in activities related to physics.



Soft-skills:CS3, CTPS3, LL2, EM2, TS3, LS2

Reference:1. Project’s supervisor

ELECTIVE COURSES

SIF2012 MODERN OPTICS AND LASER PHYSICS (3 CREDITS)

Introduction to laser: Basic laser theory, Characteristics of a laser beam, temporal and spatial coherence, Classical Law of radiation,Cavity modes, Einstein A and B coefficient, Quantum theory of two-level system interacting with light, Light matter interactions: Absorption, spontaneous emission and stimulated emission, 3-level laser system, 4-level laser system, Homogeneous linewidth broadening, Inhomogeneous linewidth broadening, Optical resonators, Modes of oscillation: Transverse and longitudinal modes, Mode density and cavity lifetime, Threshold power, small signal gain, gain saturation and power extraction, TEM00 modes and its propagation, Q-switching, Mode-locking, Examples of solid-state, gas and dye lasers, Introduction to nonlinear optics: nonlinear optical medium, Frequency upconversion and frequency downconversion, Optical parametric amplifier and optical parametric oscillator, Phase matching, Saturable absorption and two-photon absorption, Stimulated Raman Scattering, Electro-optic effect, Magneto-optic effect, Acousto-optic effect, Optical Kerr effect.



Soft-skills:CS2, CTPS3, TS1, LS1, EM1

References:1. W. T. Silfvast, Laser Fundamentals 2nd ed. (Cambridge

University Press, 2004)2. F.L. Pedrotti, L.M. Pedrotti, & L.S. Pedrotti, Introduction to

Optics, 3rd ed. (Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007)3. J. T. Verdeyen, Laser Electronics 3rd ed. (Prentice Hall, 1994)4. K. F. Renk, Basics of Laser Physics, (Springer, 2012)5. G. R. Fowles, Introduction to Modern Optics, 2nd Ed. (Courier,

2012)6. C. B. Hitz, J. J. Ewing, J. Hecht, Introduction to Laser

Technology, 4th ed. (Wiley, 2012)

SIF2013 PHOTONICS (3 CREDITS)

Basics of optical fibre waveguides; Total internal reflection; Acceptance angle and Numerical aperture; Skew rays; Electromagnetic mode theory for optical propagation in guided medium; Modes in a planar waveguide; Phase and group velocity; Phase shift with total internal reflection and evanescent field; Goos-Haenchen shift; Multimode optical fibre; Single mode optical fibre; Transmission characteristics of optical fibre; Attenuation, Material absorption losses in silica glass fibre; Linear and nonlinear scattering losses; Fibre bend loss; Mid-IR and Far-IR transmission in optical fibre; Chromatic and intermodal dispersion; Dispersion-modified single-mode fibres; Polarization and nonlinear effects in optical fibres; Fabrication of optical fibres; Fibre and waveguide amplifiers and lasers; Rare-earth doped fibre amplifiers; Raman and Brillouin fibre amplifiers; Waveguide amplifiers; Optical parametric amplifiers; Cross-gain modulation wavelength converter; Cross-phase modulation wavelength converter; Cross-absorption modulation wavelength converter.




References:1. J. M. Senior, Optical Fiber Communications (Pearson Education,

2009)2. S.O. Kasap, Optoelectronics and Photonics: Principles and

Practices (Pearson, 2013)3. A.R. Billings, Optics, optoelectronics, and photonics : engineering

principles and applications (Prentice Hall, 1993)4. G. P. Agrawal, Fiber-optic communication Systems, 4th ed.

(Wiley, 2012)5. B. E. A. Saleh, M. C. Teich, Fundamentals of Photonics, 2nd ed.

(Wiley, 2013)

SIF3006 OPTOELECTRONICS (3 CREDITS)

Nature of light; Optical interferometer; Dielectric mirror; Diffraction gratings; P-N junctions; Principles and characteristics of photodetectors; PIN and avalanche photodiodes; Photon counters; Single photon detectors and Photo Multiplier Tube; Light emitting diodes; Semiconductor lasers; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Electro-optics effect; Acousto-optics effect; Pockels effect; Optical modulators: Phase, polarization and amplitude; Bit rate and bandwidth; Transmitter and receiver modules types for optical communications; Optical storage; Optical imaging (CCD and CMOS); Physics of Solar Cells.



Soft-skills:CS2, CTPS3, LL2, EM1

References:1. S. O. Kasap, Optoelectronics and Photonics: Principles &

Practices (Pearson Education, 2013)2. G. Keiser, Optical Fiber Communications, 3rd ed. (McGraw-Hill

Book Co., 2000)3. J. Piprek, Optoelectronic Devices (Academic Press, 2013)4. S. C. Gupta, Optoelectronics Devices and Systems, 2nd Ed. (PHI

Learning, 2014)

SIF2014 COSMOLOGY AND GENERAL RELATIVITY (3 CREDITS)

Formalism of tensors, General Relativity, Black Holes, Gravitational Waves, Cosmology.

Assessment Method:Final Examination: 60%

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Continuous Assessment: 40%



References:1. An Introduction to Modern Cosmology, Andrew Liddle, 3rd

Edition, Wiley (2015)2. Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology, Ta-Pei Cheng, 2nd

Edition, Oxford University Press (2010)3. Gravitation and cosmology: principles and applications of the

general theory of relativity, Steven Weinberg, Wiley; 1 edition (1972)

4. Introduction to Cosmology, 4th Edition, Wliley (2015)5. Introduction to General Relativity, Black Holes and Cosmology.

Oxford University Press (2015)

SIF2015 ASTROPHYSICS (3 CREDITS)Light and telescope, introduction to gravity, review on atom and spectra, interaction of light and matter, information from spectraThe sun : atmosphere, solar activity and nuclear fusionThe stars : properties of the stars; brightness, distances, masses, sizes, nuclear processes, formation, stellar structure and evolution; birth and death of the starsThe Universe : Milky Way galaxy, galaxiesSolar system : Origin of solar system, Earth Planetary system : Moon and Mercury, Venus and Mars; Jupiter and Saturn; Uranus, Neptune and Kuiper Belt, meteorites, asteroids and cometsAstronomical Tools : optical telescope, radio telescope and space telescope




References:1. Michael Seeds and Dana Backman, Foundations of Astronomy,

12th edition Brooks/Cole (2013)2. Dina Prialnik, An Introduction to the Theory of Stellar Structure

and Evolution, Cambridge University Press (2008)3. Physics of the stars, A.C Philips, Manchester Physics Series,

Wiley (1999)4. Stellar Structure and Evolution, 2nd Edition (2012)5. An Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, CRC press

(2015)

SIF3007 ELEMENTARY PARTICLE PHYSICS (3 CREDITS)

Antiparticles, Klein-Gordon and Dirac equations, Feynman diagrams, electromagnetic and weak forces, fundamental particles and forces, natural units; Leptons and neutrino oscillations; Quarks and hadrons; Symmetries : C, P and T, C, P and CP violations, and CPT; Quark model: isospin symmetry and bound states; Relativistic kinematics: four-vector and cross section; QCD: asymptotic freedom, jets and elastic lepton-nucleon scattering; Inelastic lepton-nucleon scattering: parton model, structure functions and scaling violation; Weak interaction: charged and neutral currents, quark mixing, electroweak unification and Higgs boson; Experimental methods.




References:1. Brian R. Martin & Graham Shaw, Particle Physics (Wiley, 2008)

2. D. Griffiths, Introduction to Elementary Particles (Wiley, 1987)3. D.H. Perkins, Introduction to high energy physics (Cambridge

Univ. Press, 2000)4. Introduction to Elementary Particle Physics by Alessandro Bettini

(2014)5. Modern Particle Physics by Mark Thomson (2013)6. Elementary Particle Physics, Volume 2 by Yorikiyo Nagashima

(2013)

SIF2016 MATERIALS SCIENCE (3 CREDITS)Introduction to material science and engineering. Atomic structure and interatomic bonding: Electronic structure. Structure of materials; Molecular structure, Crystalline structure and Defects. Mechanical properties. Phase diagram. Introduction to polymers, ceramics, composites and biomaterials.




References:1. Russell C. Hibbeler, Mechanics of Materials (9th Edition)

(Prentice Hall 2013)2. William D. Callister, Materials Science and Engineering : An

Introduction, 9th Ed. (Wiley, 2013)3. James F. Shackelford, Materials Science for Engineers, 8th Ed.

(Prentice Hall, 2014).

SIF2017 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES (3 CREDITS)Discussion related to semiconductor: p-n junction. Semiconductor devices and their operation principles: p-n diodes, Metal-semiconductor junction: Schottky & Ohmic contact, Schottky diode, Field Effect Transistor, LED, Solid state Laser, Photodiode & Solar cell, Microwave devices & diodes (Tunnel diode, IMPATT diode, etc), Device fabrication (photolithography, metallization, etc).




References:1. S. M. Sze, Semiconductor Devices: Physics and Technology, 3rd

Edition (John Wiley & Sons, 2013)2. Sima Dimitrijev, Principles of Semiconductor Devices (Oxford

University Press, 2012)3. Ben Streetman & Sanjay Banerjee, Solid State Electronics

Devices, 7th Edition (Prentice Hall, 2014)4. Donghang Yan, Haibo Wang, Baoxun Du, Introduction to Organic

Semiconductor Heterojunctions (John Wiley & Sons, 2010)

SIF3008 CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS (3 CREDITS)Conducting Materials (electronic & ionic conductivity, mobility, electron dispersion mechanism); Semiconductors: band structure (Intrinsic and extrinsic properties); Electrical properties (conductivity, mobility, electron dispersion mechanism); Optical properties; Photoconductivity; Insulating Materials: dielectric constant, polarization; AC & DC conductivities; hopping mechanism; Piezoelectric; Ferroelectric, Pyroelectric; Magnetic materials: basic theory; magnetic susceptibility; types of magnetic properties, magnetic resonance; ferromagnetism; spintronics. Superconductors: zero resistivity, critical field, Meissner effect, BCS model, Examples of superconducting materials, high temperature superconductors.


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References:1. Condensed Matter Physics, Michael P. Marder 2nd Ed. (2015),

Wiley.2. Kittel C (2005). Introduction to Solid State Physics, Wiley.3. Giuseppe Grosso and Giuseppe Pastori Parravicini, 2nd Ed.

(2014) Solid State Physics, Elsevier.4. Giuseppe Iadonisi et al (2014). Introduction to Solid State

Physics and Crystalline Nanostructures (UNITEXT for Physics), Springer

SIF2018 RADIATION PHYSICS (3 CREDITS)Radiation source, Nuclear Instability and types of radioactivity, Half-life and mean life, Natural radioactive series and radioactive equilibrium (Bateman equation), Branching decay and types of decay, Nuclear activation, X-ray production, Moseley law,X-ray fluorescence, Radiation interaction with matter (elastic and inelastic processes), Bremsstrahlung theory, DosimetryEquivalent dose, Radon and thoron measurements, Biological effects, somatic and genetic, Counting statistics, Radiation detectorsRadiation protection: Distance, Time, Dose, Applications of radiation.



Soft-skills:CS2, CTPS3, EM2

References:1. Basic Radiation Physics, E.B. Podgorsak, McGill University,

Montreal, Canada (2006).2. Radiation, Ionization, and Detection in Nuclear Medicine, Tapan

Gupta, (Springer, 2013)3. Principles of Radiation Interaction in Matter and Detection, C.

Leroy and P-G. Rancoita (World Scientific, 2004)4. Fundamentals of Radiation Dosimetry and Radiological Physics,

Alex F Bielajew, The University of Michigan, USA (2005).5. E.B. Podgorsak. Radiation Physics for Medical Physicists,

(Springer, 2010)6. An Introduction to Radiation Protection, Alan Martin, Sam

Harbison, Karen Beach, Peter Cole. (Taylors & Francis, 2012). 7. Radiation Detection and Measurement, G.F. Knoll, 3rd Ed.

(Wiley, 2000)8. Measurement and Detection of Radiation, 4th Edition, Taylor &

Francis (2015)

SIF2019 GAS DISCHARGE PHYSICS (3 CREDITS)Basic principles and processes;Kinetic theory of gases, Maxwell distribution, Concept of temperature and pressure, Collision cross-section, Energy transferred due to collision, Processes induced by electron collisions, Ion-neutral collision, Collision involving metastable ion/atom, Processes due to electrode effectCharacteristics of Plasma;Plasma potential, Debye shielding, Plasma sheath, Plasma frequency, Electrical conductivity, Effect of magnetic field, DiffusionElectrical Discharges in Gases;I-V characteristics of gaseous discharge, Townsend theory of gaseous discharge, Breakdown criterion, Paschen law, Breakdown potential, Glowing gaseous discharge, Arc discharge, Corona discharge, Pulsed discharge, The structure of glowing discharge, Cathode fall theory of normal glow discharge, Negative glow, Positive column and its theory, Hot cathode dischargeElectric probeThermodynamics of ionized gas;Real gas effect, Equation of state, The Law of Mass Action, Departure coefficient, Thermodynamic functions expressed in term of z, Saha equation, Enthalpy equationSurvey of plasma applications




References:1. Theory of Gas Discharge Plasma (Springer, 2013)2. Fundamentals of Ionized Gases: Basic Topics in Plasma Physics

(Wiley-VCH, 2011)3. Plasma Physics: An Introduction, by Richard Fitzpatrick (CRC

Press, 2014)4. Yu P. Raizer, Gas Discharge Physics (Springer, 1997 reprint)

SIF3009 PLASMA PHYSICS AND TECHNOLOGY(3 CREDITS)Fundamentals of plasma physics and introduction to plasma technology. Methods of plasma generation in direct current, alternating current and pulsed mode. Plasma diagnostics. Physics and technology of non-thermal plasmas and pulsed plasmas. Application of plasma technology: plasma processing, plasma-based lighting systems, plasma medicine, and concept of plasma fusion.




References:1. Introduction to plasma physics and controlled fusion. Volume

1, Plasma physics (Springer; 2nd edition, 2006)2. Theory of Gas Discharge Plasma (Springer, 2013)3. Principles of Plasma Diagnostics by I. H. Hutchinson

(Cambridge University Press; 2nd edition, 2005)4. High Temperature Plasmas (Wiley-VCH, 2011)5. An Indispensable Truth: How Fusion Power Can Save the

Planet (Springer, 2011)6. Michael Keidar and Isak Beilis, Plasma Engineering:

Applications from Aerospace to Bio and Nanotechnology (Academic Press, 2013)

7. Alexander Piel, Plasma Physics: An Introduction to Laboratory, Space, and Fusion Plasmas (Springer, 2014)

SIF2020 ELECTRONICS II (3 CREDITS)The synopsis of Field Effect Transistors (FET) and various FET (JFET & MOSFET). Small-signal A.C. equivalent circuits for FET. gm A.C. small signal model. Input and output impedances calculation. Voltage and current gains calculation. The frequency response of circuits. The capacitive effects. The definition of dB unit.The -3dB frequencies. The Bode plot. The operational amplifier topics covering the basic building block circuits of operational amplifiers including the inverting and non-inverting amplifiers.Current to voltage and voltage to current converters. Subtracting and summing circuits. Integrators and differentiators. Analysis and applications to comparators. Oscillators. Active filters. Analogue computers. The power amplifiers including the classification of A, B, AB, C and D. The A.C. load line. The push and pull concept. Cross-over distortion. Efficiency calculations and comparison. Introduction to digital electronics. Basic gates. Multivibrator circuits.






Devices, and Applications (Prentice Hall, 2013)

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3. A.P. Malvino & D. Bates, Electronic Principles with simulation CD (McGraw-Hill Education, 2015)

4. A.J. Diefenderfer & B.E. Holton, Principles of Electronic Instrumentation, 3rd Edition (Saunders Coll. Publ., 1994)

SIF2021 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (3 CREDITS)Digital number system: binary, octal, hexadecimal, binary coded decimalLogic gates: AND, OR NAND, NOR, XOR, XNOR; logic gates TTLLogic circuits: Boolean algebra, truth table for Boolean expression, derivation circuit from Boolean expressionKarnaugh map simplification with three, four and five variablesTTL chip specification, CMOS, interface,Schmitt Trigger: Function and functionalCombinational logic circuit: half adders, full adder, binary multiplicationSequential logic: SR, JK, D, T flip flopsRegister: parallel, series, shifter, ring counter, frequency dividerMemory: RAM, ROM, PROM etcDigital device, PLD, PAL, PLC, micro-controllerAnalog digital interface




References:1. Thomas L. Floyd, Digital Fundamentals, 11 edition (Pearson,

2014)2. R.L. Tokheim, Digital Electronics: Principles and applications, 8th

ed. (Glencoe McGraw-Hill, 2013)3. W. Kleitz, Digital and Microprocessor Fundamentals: Theory and

Applications, 4th ed. (Pearson Education Int’l, 2003)4. P.P.W. Chandana, Digital systems fundamentals (Prentice Hall,

2002)5. Anant Agarwal, Jeffrey Lang, Foundations of Analog and Digital

Electronic Circuits (Morgan Kaufmann, 2015)6. Roger Tokheim, Digital Electronics: Principles and Applications

(McGraw-Hill, 2013)

SIF3010 MICROPROCESSOR (3 CREDITS)Calculation using various number systems- binary, octal, hexadecimal, binary coded decimal, calculation using the ASCII code. Introduction to microprocessors: Basic definitions, word length, concept of addresses, data bus, address bus, and control bus, programming, microprocessor systems and microcontrollers. Microprocessor architecture: internal organization, programming models, the arithmetic and logic unit, registers, stack pointer, internal data bus and logic controller. Memory: types of memory, memory chips, connections to the microprocessor, interfacing and expansion technique, using technique and secondary storage. Communicating with the outside world, input and output (I/O), connectivity and the timing diagram, programming the I/O chip, serial and parallel connection techniques, analogue to digital and digital to analogue converters. Programming: algorithm and flowcharts, commands and its types, operation codes, addressing modes, flow of information, assembly language, loops and subroutines. Interfacing: serial and parallel techniques, functions and characteristics of UART, baud rate and it effects, serial data control word, interfacing standards, handshaking principles




References:1. J. Uffenback, Microcomputers and Microprocessors (Prentice

Hall, 2006)

2. Ramesh S. Gaonkar, The Z80 Microprocessor: Architecture, Interfacing, Programming & Design, 2nd ed. (Merrill Publ. Co., 2001)

3. R.J. Tocci & F.J. Ambrosio, Microprocessors and Microcomputers: Hardware and Software, 6th ed. (Pearson Education Int’l, 2003)

4. Jon Stokes, Inside the Machine: An Illustrated Introduction to Microprocessors and Computer Architecture (William Pollock, 2015)

5. Subir Kumar Sarkar and Asish Kumar De,Foundation of Digital Electronics and Logic Design (CRC Press, 2014)

6. M. Rafiquzzaman, Fundamentals of Digital Logic and Microcontrollers (Wiley, 2014)

SIF2022 MATHEMATICAL METHODS II (3 CREDITS)Fourier Series and Transformation Series: Periodic functions, Fourier series, average value of a function, Fourier coefficient, Dirichlet condition, complex form of Fourier Series, general interval, even and odd functions, Parseval theorem. Fourier transformation, and Parserval Theorem. Coordinate Transformation: Linear transformation, orthogonal transformation, eigen value and eigen vector and diagonalization of matrices. Curvilinear coordinates, scalar factor and fundamental vector for orthogonal system, general curvilinear coordinates, vector operator in orthogonal curvilinear coordinates. Special Functions: Factorial functions, Gamma functions, Beta functions, relationship between Beta and Gamma functions, error functions, asymptotic series, Stirling formula and elliptical functions.Series Solution for Differential Equations: Legendre equations, Leibnitz rule, Rodriguez formula, generating functions for Legendre polynomial, orthogonal functions, orthogonalization and normalization of Legendre polynomials, Legendre series, Associate Legendre function, Frobenius method, Bessel equation, second solution of Bessel equation, recurrence relationship, general differential equation with Bessel function as a solution, orthogonalization of Bessel function, Hermite function, Laguerre function, step operator.Partial Differential Equation: Laplace equation, steady state temperature in a square plate, Schrödinger equation, heat and diffusion equation. Wave equation, vibrating string, steady state temperature in a cylinder, steady state temperature in a sphere, Poisson equation.



Soft-skills:CTPS3

References:1. Mary L. Boas, Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences,

3rd ed. (John Wiley & Sons, 2006)2. S. Hassani, Mathematical Methods: For Students of Physics and

Related Fields, , 2rd Edition (Springer, 2009)3. K. F. Riley, M. P. Hobson, Essential Mathematical Methods for

the Physical Sciences (Cambridge University Press, 2011)4. G.B. Arfken, H.J. Weber, Mathematical Methods for Physicists: A

Comprehensive Guide, 7th Edition (Elsevier Acad. Press, 2012)5. G. N. Felder, K. M. Felder, Mathematical Methods in Engineering

and Physics (John Wiley & Sons, 2015)

SIF3011 QUANTUM MECHANICS II (3 CREDITS)General formalism of quantum mechanics. Time-independent perturbation theory. Time-dependent perturbation theory. Scattering theory. Angular momentum. Additional of angular momentum. Relativistic quantum mechanics.




References:

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1. James Binney, David Skinner, The Physics of Quantum Mechanics (Oxford University Press, 2014)

2. Kurt Gottfried, Tung-Mow Yan, Quantum Mechanics: Fundamentals 2nd ed. (Springer, 2013)

3. Reinhold Blumel, Advanced Quantum Mechanics: The Classical-Quantum Connection (Jones and Barlett, 2011)

4. David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, 2nd ed. (Pearson Prentice Hall, 2004)

5. S. Gasiorowicz,Quantum Physics, 3rd ed. (Wiley 2003)

SIF3012 COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS (3 CREDITS)Ordinary Differential Equations: boundary-value and eigenvalue problems, Sturm-Liouville problem.Matrices: matrix eigenvalue problems, Faddeev-Leverrier method, Lanczos algorithm.Tranforms: Fast Fourier transform, wavelet transform, Hilbert transform.Partial Differential Equations: Elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic equations.Probabilistic Methods: Random numbers, random walks, Metropolis algorithm, Monte Carlo simulation, Ising model, particle transport modelling.Symbolic Computing: Matlab, Mathematica, Python, Scilab.




References:1. S. Koonin & D. Meredith, Computational Physics (Westview

Press 1998)2. J. M. Thijssen, Computational Physics, 2nd ed. (Cambridge,

2007)3. Paul L. DeVries and Javier Hasbun, A First Course in

Computational Physics, 2nd Edition (2011)4. Joel Franklin, Computational Methods for Physics, (2013)5. Mark E. J. Newman, Computational Physics (2012)

B. Sc. (Materials Science)SYNOPSES OF COURSES

CORE COURSES

LEVEL 1SMES1102 FUNDAMENTAL OF MATHEMATICAL METHOD

Vector: addition, dot product, cross productFunctions with one variable: differentiation and integrationOrdinary differential equations: Solutions to first order and linear second order homogeneous differential equationsTaylor series including many variablesMatrices: addition, multiplication, determinantComplex number, exp (i) expression



Soft-skills:CS2, CT3, LL2

References:1. Mary L. Boas, Mathematical methods in the physical

sciences, 3rd ed. (John Wiley & Sons, 2006)

2. M.R. Spiegel, Schaum’s Outline of Advanced Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists, 1 ed. (McGraw-Hill, 2009)

3. S. Lipschutz, M. Lipson, Schaum’s Outline of Discrete Mathematics, Revised 3rd ed. (McGraw-Hill, 2009)

4. S. Lipschutz, J.J. Schiller, R.A. Srinivasan, Schaum’s Outline of Beginning Finite Mathematics (McGraw-Hill, 2004)

5. M. Lipsson, Schaum’s Easy Outline of Discrete Mathematics (McGraw-Hill, 2002)

SMES1103 BEGINNING OF MATHEMATICAL METHODS

Linear Equations: Row reduction, determinant and Cramer’s Rule. Vectors and vector analysis: Straight line and planes; vector multiplication, triple vector, differentiation of vectors, fields, directional derivative, gradient, some other expressions involving , line integrals, Green’s Theorem in a plane, divergence and divergence theorem, curl and Stoke’s Theorem.Matrices: Linear combination, linear function, linear operators, sets of linear equations, special matrices.Partial differentiation: Power series in two variables, total differentials, chain rule, application of partial differentiation to maximum and minimum problems including constraints, Lagrange multipliers, endpoint and boundary point problems, change of variables, differentiation of integrals, Leibniz Rule.Multiple integrals: Double and triple integrals, change of variables in integrals, Jacobian, surface integrals.Ordinary differential equation: Inhomogeneous Second order linear differential equations.




References:1. Mary L. Boas, Mathematical methods in the physical sciences,

3rd ed. (John Wiley & Sons, 2006)2. M.T. Vaughn, Introduction to Mathematical Physics (Wiley-VCH,

2007)3. G.B. Arfken, H.J. Weber, Mathematical Methods for Physicists,

6th Edition - Int’l (Acad. Press, 2005) 4. S. Hassani, Mathematical Physics (Springer, 1999)

SMES1201 VIBRATIONS AND WAVES

Simple harmonic motion, damped oscillation, forced oscillation, wave propagating in a string, transverse and horizontal waves, wave at the interface of two media, superposition of waves, velocity of waves, group velocity, coherence, coherence length, coherence time, interference, diffraction, sound wave, light wave, electromagnetic wave, wave in fluids, wave-particle duality




References:1. H.J. Pain, The Physics of Vibrations & Waves, 6 th ed. (Wiley,

Chichester, 2005)2. G.C. King, Vibrations and Waves (Wiley, 2009)3. W. Gough, Vibrations and Waves, 2nd ed. (Prentice Hall, 1996)4. I.G. Main, Vibrations and Waves in Physics, 3rd ed. (Cambridge

Univ. Press, 1993)

SMES1202 THERMAL PHYSICS

Temperature, heat conduction, diffusion. Radiation, Stefan’s law, Zeroth law of thermodynamics, work and heat; First, Second and third laws of thermodynamics; entropy; phase transition, phase diagrams;

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kinetic theory for ideal gas, Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution; real gas. Introduction to statistical mechanics: microstates, equipartition of energy, partition function, basic statistics for thermodynamics; statistical entropy and information as negative entropy.




References:1. S.J. Blundell & K.M. Blundell, Concepts in Thermal Physics, 2nd

ed. (Oxford, 2009)2. F.W. Sears & G.L. Salinger, Thermo-dynamics, Kinetic Theory &

Statistical Thermodynamics, 3rd Ed. (Addison-Wesley, 1975)3. Daniel V. Schroeder, An Introduction to Thermal Physics (Addison

Wesley Longman, 2000)4. Mark W. Zemansky & Richard H. Dittman, Heat and

Thermodynamics, 7th Ed. (McGraw-Hill Int’l Ed., 1997)5. Thomas Espinola, Introduction to Thermophysics (Wm.C. Brown

Publ., 1994)

SMES1204 BASIC ELECTRONICS

Circuit Theory: Kirchhoff’s law, Thevenin’s theorem, Norton’s theorem, Ohm’s law, circuit analysis technique, impedance matching.Semiconductor Diodes: Properties of semiconductor, pn junction, forward and reverse bias conditions, basic energy band diagrams, the current-voltage characteristics and simple diode circuits; the use of diodes in power supply circuits: half-wave, full-wave, bridge rectifiers; transformer, capacitor-input and choke-input filters, special diodes – Zener diode, voltage regulators.Bipolar junction Transistor (BJT): Characteristics of transistor, simple transistor circuit, current and voltage gain, load line concept, biasing requirements and D.C analysis of the circuits.Field Effect Transistor (JFET and MOSFET): Constructions and structures of JFET and MOSFET, principle of operation, current-voltage characteristics, biasing requirements and D.C. analysis.



Soft-skills:CS2, CT3, TS1, LL2



Devices, and Applications, 8th ed. (Prentice Hall, 2009)3. A.P. Malvino & D. Bates, Electronic Principles with simulation CD

(Career Education, 2006)4. A.J. Diefenderfer & B.E. Holton, Principles of Electronic

Instrumentation, 3rd Edition (Saunders Coll. Publ., 1994)

SMES1205 EXPERIMENTAL METHODS

Experiment: Function and design. Quantitative Physics, dimensional analysis.Basic measurements: callipers, electric meters, oscilloscopes. Experimental data analysis: precision and accuracy, significant figures, systematic error, statistical error, propagation of uncertainties of measurement, uncertainty analysis, statistical analysis, data fitness, confidence limit, test for bias, calibration. Treatment and reduction data. Data presentation: Tables and graphs. Reporting writing, Laboratory safety.4




References:1. J.P. Holman, Experimental Methods for Engineers (McGraw-Hill,

2001)2. J.R. Taylor, An Introduction to Error Analysis (University Science,

1997)3. N.C. Barford, Experimental Measurements: Precision, Error and

Truth (Wiley, 1991)4. J. Topping, Errors of Observation and their Treatment, 3rd ed.

(IOP&PS, 1990)

SMES1271 PRACTICAL PHYSICS

Physics experiments on the topics of mechanics, heat, electricity, magnetism, optics and modern physics. Simple computer programming



Soft-skills:CS3, CT3, TS1, LL2

References:Laboratory manual

SMEB1201 INTRODUCTION TO MATERIALS SCIENCE

Atom, molecule, bonding and bonding forces; crystal structure, non-crystalline, microstructure; solidification; imperfections in solids, kinetics and phase diagrams, diffusion. Metals and alloys, ceramics and glasses, polymers and their derivatives, composites. Mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic and electronics properties. Static and dynamics tests, stress, strain, tensile, shear, creep, fatigue, failure analysis.




References:1. William D. Callister, Materials Science and Engineering : An

Introduction, 6th Ed. (Wiley, 2002)2. Zbigniew D. Jastrzbeski, The Nature and Properties of

Engineering Materials, 3rd Ed. (Wiley,1987)3. William F. Smith, Principles of Materials Science and

Engineering, 3rd Ed. (McGraw-Hill, 1996)

SMEB1202 MODERN PHYSICS FOR MATERIALS SCIENCE

Quantum Theory: The need for quantum theory; duality of particle-wave; wave function; Heisenberg uncertainty, Time independent Schrodinger equation; examples in 1-D, Infinitely square potential well, etc. Derivation of Second Newton Law from quantum mechanics.Atomic matter: summary of atomic structure and periodic table; types of atomic bonding, Van de Waals bond, Lennard Jones potential and its relation to mass characteristics; crystal structures, summary of phonon concepts. Summary of electron conduction in conductor, semiconductor and insulator. Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity: Structure and characteristics of nucleus, binding energy, nuclear forces; radioactivity, conservation laws, Q-value, natural radioactivity series; nuclear reactions, cross-

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section, compound nucleus, summary of nuclear technology and nuclear reactor; X-ray spectrum and atomic number (Bremsstrahlung). Examples of the use of quantum theory and nuclear physics in materials science.




References:1. S.T. Thornton & A. Rex, Modern Physics for Scientists and

Engineers, 3rd ed. (Brooks Cole, 2005)2. R.A. Serway, C.J. Moses, C.A. Moyer, Modern Physics, 3 rd ed.

(Saunders, 2005)3. A. Beiser, Concepts of Modern Physics, 6 th ed. (McGraw-Hill,

2002)4. K. Krane, Modern Physics, 2nd ed. (Wiley, 1996)5. R. Eisberg & R. Resnick, Quantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules,

Solids, Nuclei & Particles, 2nd ed. (Wiley, 1985)

LEVEL 2SMES2205 STATISTICAL PHYSICS

Summary of thermodynamics. Thermodynamics formulation in statistical terms, application of canonical ensemble approach with examples related to paramagnetic solid and specific heat capacity of solid, distribution of classical and quantum particles, Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution and the perfect classical gas, quantum perfect gas, Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac distributions. Applications: phonon in solid, photon and black body radiation, low temperature physics. Shannon information theory, entropy, collective entropy, communication line.




References:1. F. Reif, Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics

(Waveland Pr Inc, 2008) 2. Silvio R.A. Salinas, Introduction to Statistical Physics (Springer,

2010)3. R. Bowley and M. Sanchez, Introductory Statistical Mechanics

(Oxford Science Publ., 2002)4. F. Mandl, Statistical Physics, 2nd ed. (Wiley, 1988)

SMEB2101 MAGNETIC AND SUPERCONDUCTOR PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS

The course covers the bipolar and field effect transistor Basic concept of magnetism: susceptibility, permeability, magnetic induction, magnetization, magnetic moment.Diamagnetism:Paramagnetism: Curie constant, Curie–Weiss law, Hund’s ruleFerromagnetism: remanence, coercive field, hysteresis, Curie temperaturePiezomagnetism; magnetostriction, magnetic domains; Kerr effect, Barkhausen effectSuperconductor: Meissner Effect, London penetration depth, Josephson effectType of magnets and materials; Application of Magnetic materials : Magnetic resonance imaging, hard discs, giant magnetoresistance, superconducting quantum interference device spintronics



oft-skills:CS2, CT3, LL2

References:1. L.C. Cullity, C.D. Graham, Introduction to Magnetic Materials

(Addison-Wesley,1972)2. University Joseph Fourier, Magnetism: Fundamentals, (Springer,

2004)3. R.C. O’Handley, Modern Magnetic Materials Principles (Wiley-

Interscience, 1999)4. M. Tinkham, Introduction to Superconductivity, 2nd ed. (Dover,

2004).

SMEB2102 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS

Mechanical Response: Tensile Strength, Tensile Stress, Stiffness in Tension, Young's Modulus. Poisson Effect, Shearing Stress and strain, Stress-Strain CurveThermodynamics of Mechanical Responses: Enthalpic Response, Entropic Response, ViscoelastictyYield and Plastic Flow: Multiaxial Stress states, Effect of Hydrostatic Pressure, Effect of rate and Temperature, Continuum Plasticity, Dislocation basis of yield and creep, kinetics of creep in crystalline materialsFracture: Atomistic of Creep Rupture, Fracture Mechanics- The energy approach and the Stress intensity Approach ,FatigueMaterials design for high performance mechanical materials for industrial and civil applications




References:1. Norman E. Dowling, Mechanical Behavior of Materials, 3rd

Edition (2006) 2. James A. Jacobs and Thomas, Engineering Materials

Technology: Structures, Processing, Properties, and Selection, 5th Edition

3. Keith J. Bowman, Introduction to Mechanical Behavior of Materials, (2003)

SMEB2201 QUANTUM MECHANICS FOR MATERIALS SCIENCE

The foundations of quantum mechanics: Operators in quantum mechanics, The postulates of quantum mechanics, Hermitian operators, The uncertainty principle, Matrices in quantum mechanicsLinear motion and the harmonic oscillator: the Schrodinger equation, Translational motion, Penetration into and through barriers, Particle in a box, The harmonic oscillatorRotational motion and the hydrogen: Particle on a ring, Particle on a sphere, Motion in a Coulombic fieldAngular momentum: The angular momentum operators, The definition of the states, The angular momenta of composite systemsIntroduction to group theoryTechniques of approximation: Time-independent perturbation theoryAtomic spectra and atomic structure: An introduction to molecular structure, The Born-Oppenheimer approximation, Molecular orbital theory, Molecular orbital theory of polyatomic moleculesThe calculation of electronic structure: Hartree-Fock self-consistent field method, Electron correlation, Density functional theory, Semi-empirical methods, Molecular rotations and vibrations, Molecular electronic transitionsExamples of state of art materials science problem in advanced industry and scientific world solved by above concepts


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References:1. D. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (Prentice Hall,

2004)2. W. Greiner, Quantum Mechanics. An Introduction (Springer,

2008)3. R. Scherrer, Quantum Mechanics An Accessible Introduction

(Pearson Int’l Ed., 2006)4. Richard L. Liboff, Introductory Quantum Mechanics (Addison

Wesley, 2003)5. R. Eisberg & R. Resnick, Quantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules,

Solids, Nuclei and Particles, 2nd ed (Wiley, 1985)

SMEB2202 ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS

Electrical Conduction in Metals: conductivity, drift velocity, mean free path, Drude mode, Drude-Sommerfeld model, Matthiessen’s rule, work function, Thermionic emission, Schottky effect.Junction between two metals and its industrial application: contact potential, Seebeck coefficient, Peltier effect, Thermoelectric effect. Electrical Properties of semiconductor: valence bands, conduction band, Intrinsic Semiconductors, Fermi energy, Extrinsic Semiconductors, n-type semiconductors, donor, acceptor, band structure, conductivity.Dielectric materials: polar, nonpolar materials, Debye Equation, Dielectric breakdown (intrinsic, thermal and discharge), Piezoelectricity, Ferroelectricity and their state of the art application.Ionic conduction: conducting polymer, organic metals.




References:1. R.E. Hummel, Electronic Properties of Materials (Springer, 2000)2. D.C. Jiles, Introduction to the Electronic Properties of Materials

(CRC Press, 2001)3. L. Solymar, D. Walsh, Electrical Properties of Materials (Oxford

University Press, 2009)4. S.O Kasap, Principles of Electronic Materials and Devices

(McGraw-Hill, 2001)

SMEB2203 OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS

Nature of light: index of refraction, Ray Optics, polarized light, p and s waves, Optical processes : absorption, transmission, reflection, Beer-Lambert law, atomic electronic transition, molecular electronic transition, electronic absorption in metal, semiconductor and insulator, electric polarisation, dispersion relations, normal dispersion, anomalous dispersion, Fresnel Equation, Total internal reflection. Snell’s law, dielectric permittivity, optical dispersion, group velocity, phase velocity, optical activity, luminescence, fluorescence , phosphorescence, radiative lifetime, plasma frequency, reflection from metal, refraction from metal, plasmons, birefringenceOptical coefficient: complex refractive index, attenuation, absorption coefficient, skin depth, Examples of state of the art of optical materials used in industry




References:1. M. Fox, Optical Properties of Solids (Oxford Series in Condensed

Matter Physics (Oxford University Press, 2002)2. B.E.A Saleh, M.C Teich, Fundamentals of Photonics (Wiley

Series in Pure and Applied Optics, (Wiley-Blackwell,2007)3. R.J.D Tilley, Colour and The Optical Properties of Materials: An

Exploration of the Relationship Between Light, the Optical Properties of Materials and Colour (Wiley, 2011)

SMEB2204 MATERIALS CHARACTERISATION Structural, morphological, thermal, electrical, magnetic and mechanical, chemical characterisation of material:Light microscopy, x-ray diffraction, scanning probe microscopy , scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, UV-VIS-NIR, auger electron spectroscopy, fast fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, secondary ion mass spectroscopy, four-point probe, thermogavimetry, differential scanning calorimetry , thermogravimetry, electrical impedance spectroscopy, vibrating sample magnetometer. Basic operation, sample preparation and interpretation of data. Basic failure analysis of materials using different characterization equipment.




References:1. Materials Characterization: Introduction to Microscopic and

Spectroscopic Methods by Y. Leng (Jun 2, 2008) 2. Materials Characterization Techniques [Hardcover] Sam Zhang

(Author), Lin Li (Author), Ashok Kumar (Author) 3. Surface Analysis: The Principal Techniques [Paperback] John C.

Vickerman (Editor), Ian Gilmore (Editor)

SMEB2205 THERMAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS

Basic concept: thermal conductivity. Phonons, molar heat capacityHeat, Work, and Energy, Heat Capacity, Molar Heat Capacity, Specific Heat CapacityAtomistic Theory of Heat Capacity; Einstein Model; Debye Model; Electronic Contribution to the Heat Capacity; thermal effective massClassical and quantum approach of thermal conduction,Thermal conduction in dielectric materials; thermal expansion, thermal stressConduction heat transfer: Fourier's law of conduction, Newton's law of cooling; Nusselt Number; Stefan-Boltzmann's Law of Radiation;radiative heat transfer coefficient;Thermal Resistance concept: Conduction, Convection Contact ,Resistance Radiation ResistanceHeat dissipation technology: Heat-sink ,fin, heat spreader, heat pipe, heat pump, Peltier cooling plates




References:1. Thermal Conductivity: Theory, Properties, and Applications

(Physics of Solids and Liquids) by Terry M. Tritt (Nov 29, 2010) 2. Introduction to the Thermodynamics of Materials, Fifth Edition by

David R. Gaskell (Mar 13, 2008) 3. Thermodynamics in Materials Science, Second Edition by Robert

T. DeHoff (Mar 13, 2006)

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SMEB2206 POLYMER PHYSICS

Introduction to polymer. Morphology, structure and physical properties of polymer. Viscosity, rubber elasticity, transition and relaxation. Superposition of time-temperature, WLF equation. Special applied polymer, conducting polymer. Technological importance polymers.



Soft-skills:CS2, CT3, LL2, EM1

References:1. J.L. Fried, Polymer Science and Technology, Prentice Hall, 1995.2. N.G. McCrum, C.P. Buckley and C.B. Bucknall, Principles of

Polymer Engineering, Oxford University Press, 1988.3. P.Painter and M.M Coleman, Fundamentals of Polymer Science

(AN Introductory Text), Technomic 4. D.J. Bower, An Introduction to Polymer Physics, Cambridge

Univ. Press 2002.

SMEB2207 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

Students are equipped with the fundamentals of how the computer works. The important components in a computer will be explained in detail. Students are taught to perform computer programming using C language. The basic statements are discussed and the methodology is shown. C++ will also be briefly introduced.




References:1. Richard Johnsonbaugh and Martin Kalin, C for Scientists and

Engineers, 1st edition (Prentice Hall,Oct 12, 1996)2. Robert L. Wood, C Programming for Scientists and Engineers

(Manufacturing Engineering Series) (Butterworth-Heinemann, Jun 20, 2002)

3. David R. Brooks, C Programming: The Essentials for Engineers and Scientists (Undergraduate Texts in Computer Science), 1st

edition (Springer,Jun 4, 1999)

SMEB2271 MATERIAL SCIENCE LABORATORY I

Students are attached to research labs carrying out mini-projects on experiments in material science in characterizing electrical, optical, magnetic, mechanical, thermal properties of photonic materials, smart materials electrochemistry, polymer composite, semiconductor materials organic electronics , devices and advanced material processing while learning to use various characterizing equipment such as scanning electron microscopy, micro-Raman spectroscopy, UV-VIS-NIR spectroscopy, Light microscopy, x-ray diffraction, scanning probe microscopy , scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, auger electron spectroscopy, fast Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, four-point probe, thermogravimetry, differential scanning calorimetry, electrical impedance spectroscopy and simple material process technology. Students will be exposed with Labview programming.




References:

1. Y. Leng, Materials Characterization: Introduction to Microscopic and Spectroscopic Methods, 1st edition (Wiley, Jun 2, 2008)

2. Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar Materials Characterization Techniques, 1st edition (CRC Press, Disember 22, 2008)

3. Angelika H. Hofmann, Scientific Writing and Communication: Papers, Proposals, and Presentations, 1 edition (Oxford University Press, Disember 16, 2009)

LEVEL 3SMEB3271 MATERIAL SCIENCE LABORATORY II

Students are attached to research labs carrying out mini-projects on experiments in material science in characterizing electrical, optical, magnetic, mechanical, thermal properties of photonic materials, smart materials electrochemistry, polymer composites, semiconductor materials organic electronics, devices and advanced material processing while learning to use various characterizing equipments such as scanning electron microscopy, micro-raman spectroscopy, UV-VIS-NIR spectroscopy, Light microscopy, x-ray diffraction, scanning probe microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, auger electron spectroscopy, fast fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, four-point probe, thermogravimetry, differential scanning calorimetry, electrical impedance spectroscopy and simple material process technology. Students will be exposed with labviews programming.




References:1. Y. Leng, Materials Characterization: Introduction to Microscopic

and Spectroscopic Methods, 1st edition (Wiley, Jun 2, 2008)2. Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar Materials Characterization

Techniques, 1st edition (CRC Press, Disember 22, 2008)3. Angelika H. Hofmann, Scientific Writing and Communication:

Papers, Proposals, and Presentations, 1 edition (Oxford University Press, Disember 16, 2009)

SMEB3201 SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL AND DEVICES

Charge Carriers in Semiconductors, Dopant Atoms and Energy Levels, The Extrinsic and Intrinsic Semiconductor, Fermi Energy Level, Carrier Drift, Carrier Diffusion, The Hall Effect, Carrier Generation and Recombination, The pn Junction, pn Junction Diode, Metal-Semiconductor and Semiconductor Heterojunctions,Semiconductor devices: Bipolar Transistor, Field-Effect Transistor, Solar Cells, Photodetectors, Light Emitting Diodes, Tunnel Diode, Microwave devices. Semiconducting Materials Technology: Materials used for photovoltaics cells: Crystalline Silicon, Cadmium telluride, Copper indium galium selenide, Gallium arsenide multijunction, Light-absorbing dyes. Material engineering for high efficiency solar cellsLight emitting diode: Material engineering for different colour of LED and high efficiency white LED.




References:1. Semiconductor Material and Device Characterization by Dieter K.

Schroder (Jan 30, 2006) 2. Fundamentals of Semiconductors: Physics and Materials

Properties (Graduate Texts in Physics) [Hardcover] Peter Y. Yu (Author), Manuel Cardona (Author)

3. Semiconductor Device Fundamentals by Robert F. Pierret (Apr 12, 1996)

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SMEB3202 COMPOSITE MATERIALSIntroduction to composite materials. Various types of matrix and reinforcements and its properties. Mechanical properties of single and multi layered composite materials. Fatigue and environmental effects of composite materials and its applications..




References:1. Mechanics of Composite Materials by R. M. Christensen (Aug 1,

2005)2. Composite Materials: Design and Applications, Second Edition

by Daniel Gay and Suong V. Hoa (Apr 25, 2007)3. Principles of Composite Material Mechanics, Second Edition

(Dekker Mechanical Engineering) by Ronald F. Gibson (May 30, 2007).

SMEB3291 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

This course provides opportunities for students to obtain training and working experience in selected companies/ organization or industries engaged in activities in Materials Science during special semester.



Soft-skills:CS3, CT3, TS3, LL2, EM2, LS2

References:None

SMEB3181 PROJECT I

Research project in Materials Science including contract research obtained from industry




References:Project supervisor

LEVEL 4SMEB4181 PROJECT II

Research project in Materials Science including contract research obtained from industry




References:Project supervisor

ELECTIVE COURSES

SMEB3301 LABVIEW PROGRAMMING

Students are placed in a laboratory equiped with computers with labview program and corresponding hardware teaching module. The students will be taught the basic functions of Labview program and with that would be exposed to use Labview to write more advanced programming and simulations. Subsequently, the student will be taught to apply Labview for instrument interfacing using the supplied hardware module. Finally the student will be introduced to programming of multiple measuments sequences using the said module and will be taught to write synchronization program for the measurements.




References:Laboratory manual

SMEB3402 VACUUM AND PLASMA TECHNOLOGY

Fundamental processes and concepts: Kinetic theory of gases, gas transport, Maxwell distribution, concept of temperature and pressure, collision cross-section, microscopic processes in gas.Properties of Gas: Kinetic of Gas, Gas Law, Gas TransportGas Flow: Throughput, Mass flow, Conductance, Vaporization, DiffusionVacuum pumps: mass flow control, gas analysers and leak detection (include Pumps: Mechanical Pumps, Turbomolecular Pumps, Diffusion Pumps, Ion Pumps, Cryogenic Pumps, ultrahigh vacuumResidual Gas Analysers, Materials in Vacuum, Joints, Seals, and Valves, Lubrication, Leak Detection)Fundamental of gaseous discharge glowing gaseous discharge: arc discharge, corona discharge, pulsed discharge, thermodynamic of ionized gas, real gas effect, equation of state, Law of Mass Action, departure coefficient, Saha equation, enthalpy equation, plasma potential, Debye shielding, plasma sheath, I-V characteristics of gaseous discharge.Survey of plasma application Material processing: microelectronics fabrication.




References:1. John F. O'Hanlon , A User's Guide to Vacuum Technology, 3rd

Edition (Wiley, 2003)2. M. H. Hablanian , High-Vacuum Technology (Dekker Mechanical

Engineering), 2nd Edition (1997) 3. Yoshinobu Kawai, Hideo Ikegami, Noriyoshi, Industrial Plasma

Technology: Applications from Environmental to Energy Technologies (Wiley, 2010)

4. Michael A. Lieberman and Alan J. Lichtenberg, Principles of Plasma Discharges and Materials Processing , 2nd Edition (Wiley, 2005)

SMEB3302 NANO MATERIALS AND NANOTECHNOLOGY

Introduction to nanostructures; Zero-dimensional nanostructures: nanoparticles, one-dimensional nanostructures: nanowires and nanorods, two-dimensional nanostructures: thin films. Special nanomaterials. Novel synthesis methods of nanostructures: chemical approach and physical methods. Nanomaterial characterization: diffraction, microscopy and spectroscopy technique. Unique mechanical, thermal, electrical, optical and magnetic properties of nanomaterials as a result of reduce in dimensionality. Novel

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applications of nanomaterials in catalyst, nanoelectronics, optoelectronics, composite technology, environmental and biomedical science. Toxicology of nanomaterials.

Assessment Method:

Final Examination: 50%Continuous Assessment: 50%



References:1. Introduction to Nanoscale Science and Technology

(Nanostructure Science and Technology) by Massimiliano Ventra, Stephane Evoy and James R. Heflin (Jun 30, 2004)

2. Nanostructures and Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications (World Scientific Series in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology) by Guozhong Cao and Ying Wang (Jan 3, 2011)

3. Understanding Nanomaterials by Malkiat S. Johal (Apr 26, 2011)

SMEB3303 BIOMATERIALS

Fundamental physical concepts of biomaterials are introduced and its various classes of natural (collagen) and synthetic materials such as metal, bioceramics, bioglasses, biopolymers, biocomposites, biocarbon studied. Important biomaterial properties discussed include biocompatibility, biofueling, implantation and biodegradation. Some established and emerging applications in biology and medicine; biosensing, cardiovascular interventions and implants, drug and gene delivery, etc are also investigated.




References:1. Biomaterials Science, Second Edition: An Introduction to

Materials in Medicine by Buddy D. Ratner, Allan S. Hoffman, Frederick J.

2. Biomaterials: An Introduction by Joon Park and R. S. Lakes (Oct 29, 2010)

3. Advanced Biomaterials: Fundamentals, Processing, and Applications by Bikramjit Basu, Dhirendra S. Katti and Ashok Kumar (Oct 5, 2009)

SMEB3304 PHOTONIC MATERIALS AND DEVICES

Quantum Optics materials and devices: Spontaneous emission, spontaneous absorption, simulated emission, population inversion, lasing medium, amplifier, semiconducting laser, solid state laser, gas laser, non-linear optics and modulator, plasmonic materials and devices, photonic crystals Classical Optics Materials: Fiber-optics, planar-waveguide, origin of transmission losses in fiber optics, glasses used to manufacture high quality fiber-optics, metamaterials Liquid Crystal: Nematic, smectic, discotic, chiral nematic liquid crystals, Orientation order, birefringence, twisted and supertwisted nematic display, characteristics of materials used for liquid crystal displaySelected Contemporary topics in advanced photonic materials and devices



Soft-skills:

CS2, CT3, LL2

References:1. Fundamentals of Photonics (Wiley Series in Pure and Applied

Optics) by Bahaa E. A. Saleh and Malvin Carl Teich (Mar 9, 2007)

2. Photonics: Optical Electronics in Modern Communications (The Oxford Series in Electrical and Computer Engineering) by Amnon Yariv and Pochi Yeh (Jan 26, 2006)

3. Physics of Photonic Devices (Wiley Series in Pure and Applied Optics) by Shun Lien Chuang (Jan 20, 2009)

SMEB3305 ORGANIC ELECTRONICS

Organic electronics as a green technologyFundamental of organic semiconducting materials: Pi-conjugation, HOMO, LUMO levels, electron withdrawing and donating groups, molecular engineering, electronic charge transport, packing and phases.Device Physics: Charge transport and injection, magnetic field effect, interface effect, polaron, exciton, organic light emitting diode, singlet, triplet, emission efficiency organic field effect transistor, insulator-semiconductor properties, organic solar cells, Bulk heterojunction, bilayer, power conversion efficiency, materials used for organic electronic devices.Materials for organic electronics as chemical and biological sensors.Encapsulation technology, fabrication and process technology, material degradation




References:1. Organic Electronics: Materials, Processing, Devices and

Applications by Franky So (Nov 24, 2009) 2. Organic Electronics: Materials, Manufacturing, and Applications

by Hagen Klauk (Aug 31, 2006) 3. Introduction to Organic Electronic and Optoelectronic Materials

and Devices (Optical Science and Engineering) by Sam-Shajing Sun and Larry R. Dalton (May 29, 2008)

SMEB3306 SMART MATERIALS

Smart materials versus high performance materials, Mechanism and applications of Piezoelectric materials ,shape memory alloys, light induced shape-memory polymer, electro-active induced shape memory polymer, thermal induced shape memory polymer, pH-sensitive polymers, electrochromic materials, photochromic material, Ferrofluid, Self-healing materials, dielectric elastomers, aerogel, integration of smart materials into a system: micro-electromechanical systems, smart dust.




References:1. Donald J. Leo, Engineering analysis of smart material systems

(Wiley 2007)2. H. R. Chen, Shape Memory Alloys: Manufacture, Properties and

Applications (Nova Science Pub Inc, 2010)3. Andreas Lendlein, Shape-Memory Polymers (Springer 2010)

SMEB4301 ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Electrolytes-Liquid Electrolyte Solutions, Ionic Melts, Ionic Conductance in Polymers, Ionic Conductance in Solids

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Electrode Potentials-Pure Metals, Alloys, Intermetallic Phases and CompoundsAd-Atoms and Underpotential Deposition-The Thermodynamic Description of the Interphase, The Thermodynamic Description of the Interphase, Ad-Atoms, Underpotential DepositionMass Transport.: Stationary Diffusion, Diffusion in Solid Phases, Methods to Control Diffusion Overpotential Charge Transfer-Electron Transfer, Electrochemical Reaction Orders, Ion Transfer, Charge Transfer and Mass TransportDeposition of Alloys-Alloy Nucleation and Growth: The Partial Current Concept,Oxide Particles, Corrosion and Corrosion ProtectionElectrolyte devices




References:

1. Allen J. Bard and Larry R. Faulkner , Electrochemical Methods: Fundamentals and Applications , 2nd Edition (Wiley, 2001)

2. John O'M. Bockris, Amulya K.N. Reddy and Maria E. Gamboa-Aldeco, Modern Electrochemistry 2A: Fundamentals of Electrodics, Volume 2 (Springer, 2001)

3. John Newman and Karen E. Thomas-Alyea, Electrochemical Systems, 3rd Edition (Wiley, 2004)

SMEB4302 ADVANCED MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

Physical process: Thermal vacuum deposition, e-beam sputtering, plasma etching, plasma cleaning and conditioning , chemical vapour deposition, Metal –organic vapour phase epitaxy, molecular-beam epitaxy, vacuum pressure impregnation, micro-nano-laser fabrication and processing,Chemical process: sol-gel processing, hydrothermal, solvothermal, ionothermal, self-assembly assisted method, pyrolysis, radiation assisted methodBasic processing of bulk ceramic: Preparation of polymers and glass Fabrication methods, diffusion, ion implantation, lithography, metallization.Invitation from industry to give a presentation on Advanced Materials Processing Technology in his/her company.




References:1. Thin-Film Deposition: Principles and Practice by Donald Smith2. Handbook of Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Processing

(Materials Science and Process Technology) by Donald M. Mattox

3. Advanced Ceramic Processing & Technology (Materials Science and Process Technology)

SMEB4303 COMPUTATION AND SIMULATION

This course explores the basic concepts of computer modelling and simulation in science and engineering. We'll use techniques and software for simulation, data analysis and visualization. Continuum, mesoscale, atomistic and quantum methods are used to study fundamental and applied problem in materials science. Examples drawn from the multi-disciplines are used to understand or characterize complex structures of materials and complement experimental observations.

Assessment Method:

Final Examination: 50%Continuous Assessment: 50%



References:1. Alan Hinchliffe, Molecular modelling for beginners (Wiley 2003)2. Mauro Ferrario, Giovanni Ciccotti, Kurt Binder, Ettore Majorana

Foundation and Center for Scientific Culture, Computer simulations in condensed matter systems: from materials to chemical biology, Volume 1 (Springer 2006)

3. Tamar Schlick, Molecular Modeling and Simulation: An Interdisciplinary Guide (Springer 2010)

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