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Department of Physics

Course Structure and Syllabus of M. Sc. in Physics

Minimum Credit requirement: 83 Minimum duration: 2 years (4 semesters)

Maximum duration: 4 years (8 semesters)

COURSE STRUCTURE

Semester I

Semester II

Semester III

Course Code Course Name L-T-P CH Credit Remark

PH-414 Advanced Quantum Mechanics 2-1-0 3 3

PH-416 Condensed Matter Physics and Material

Science 2-1-0 3 3

PH-408 Electromagnetic Theory 2-1-0 3 3

PH-405 Semiconductor Devices 2-1-0 3 3

PH-450 Physics and Computational Lab.

0-1-4 9 5

To be done

from the list of

experiments

provided from

the department

One IDC (Inter Disciplinary Credit) course

3

To be chosen

from other

departments

Total Credits 20


PH-417 Advanced Mathematical Physics 2-1-0 3 3

PH-503 Atomic & Molecular Physics 2-1-0 3 3

PH-412 Digital Electronics and Microprocessor 2-1-1 5 4 inclusive of 1

credit Lab

component

PH-411 Statistical Physics 2-1-0 3 3

PH-455 Seminar 0-0-2 4 2

PH-499 Physics Lab. 0-0-5 10 5 To be done

from the list of

experiments

provided from

the department


3 To be chosen

from other

departments

Total Credits 23

2

Semester IV


PH-415 Nuclear Theory & Particle Physics 2-1-0 3 3

PH-500 Project Work I 0-0-5 10 5 To be carried out under the guidance

of a faculty member

Elective I 2-1-0 3 3 To be chosen from

the offered electives

of the department

in accordance with

the specialization

Elective II 2-1-0 3 3 To be chosen from


of the department

in accordance with

the specialization

Elective III 2-1-0 3 3 To be chosen from


of the department

in accordance with

the specialization


3 To be chosen from

other departments

Total Credit 20


PH-540 Advanced Analytical Techniques 2-0-1 4 3

PH-599 Project Work II 0-0-8 16 8 To be carried out

under the guidance

of a faculty member

Elective IV 2-1-0 3 3 To be chosen from


of the department

in accordance with

the specialization

Elective V 2-1-0 3 3 To be chosen from


of the department

in accordance with

the specialization

Elective VI 2-1-0 3 3 To be chosen from


of the department

in accordance with

the specialization

Total Credit 20

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Electives Courses offered by the department in Semester III and Semester IV:

IDC (Inter Disciplinary Credit) course offered by the department for the students of

other departments


PH 601 Techniques for Simulation 2-0-1 3 3

PH 602 History of Physics 2-1-0 3 3

Specializations:

1. Condensed Matter Physics

2. High Energy Physics

3. Photonics and Electronics

4. Astrophysics


PH 510 Fiber Optics and Optoelectronics 2-1-0 3 3

PH 524 Digital Signal Processing 2-1-0 3 3

PH 525 Microprocessors and Digital Signal

Processing based systems 1-0-2 5 3

PH 522 Communication Systems 2-1-0 3 3 prerequisite PH 524

PH 523 Microwaves 2-1-0 3 3

PH 513 Photonic Devices 2-1-0 3 3

PH 539

Advanced Condensed Matter

Physics and Material Science 2-1-0 3 3

PH 514 Superconductivity and Critical

Phenomena 2-1-0 3 3

PH 517 Physics of Solid State Devices 2-1-0 3 3

PH 542 Nanostructures 2-1-0 3 3

PH 543 Surface Science 2-1-0 3 3

PH 519 Quantum Field Theory 2-1-0 3 3

PH 520 Modern Particle Physics 2-1-0 3 3 prerequisite PH 521

PH 521 Introduction to Parton Models 2-1-0 3 3

PH 532 Quantum Electrodynamics 2-1-0 3 3 prerequisite PH 519

PH 536 Basic Astronomy & Astrophysics 2-1-0 3 3

PH 533 General Theory of Relativity 2-1-0 3 3

PH 537 High Energy & Extragalactic

Astrophysics 2-1-0 3 3

PH 538 Introduction to Cosmology 2-1-0 3 3

PH 541 Plasma and Astrophysics 2-1-0 3 3

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Detailed Syllabi

PH 414 Advanced Quantum Mechanics ( L2-T1-P0-CH3-Credit 3 )

Unit 1

Space and time displacement in quantum mechanics, Rotation, Angular momentum and

unitary groups, Combination of angular momentum states, Wigner-Eckert theorem, space

inversion and time reversal,

Unit 2

Dynamical symmetry.Spin angular momentum, Stern Gerlach experiment, Eigen functions of

spin particles, spin formalism, Particles with spin 1.

Unit 3

Non-degenerate perturbation theory, Degenerate perturbation theory, Brillouin-Wigner

perturbation theory, WKB approximation, The Raleigh Ritz variational method, Method of

Linear Combination of Atomic Orbitals (LCAO), Variation method applied to He-like ions,

Time dependent perturbation theory, Theory of radiation, Application of Fermis golden rule

to high energy charge particle scattering.

Unit 4

Klein Gordon equation, Diracs equation of electron, Dirac matrices, Charge and current

densities, Diracs equation for a central field, The Pauli Equation, Negative energy states,

The concept of positron, Second quantization, Quantization of non-relativistic Schrdinger equation,

Unit 5

Elementary particles and their interaction, Parity non-conservation, Feynmanns diagram.

Text Book(s)

1. Schiff, L.S., Quantum Mechanics, (Tata McGraw Hill Education, 1980). 2. Ghatak, A. and Lokanathan, S., Quantum Mechanics: Theory and Applications, (Springer.

2002).

Reference Book(s)

1. Waghmare, Y.R., Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics, (Wheeler publishing, 1996). 2. Mathews, P. M. and Venkatesan, K., Quantum Mechanics, (Tata McGraw Hill Education,

2007).

3. Pauling, L. Introduction of Quantum Mechanics (McGraw Hill, 1928). 4. Dirac, P., Principles of Quantum Mechanics, (Oxford University Press, 1989). 5. Kemble, E.C.,The Fundamental Principles of Quantum Mechanics, (McGraw-Hill Book

Company, Inc., New York, 1937).

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PH 408 Electromagnetic Theory (L3 -T1- P0- CH4- Credit 3 )

Unit 1

Boundary value problems in spherical coordinates, Multipolar decomposition of fields, Time

dependence of Maxwells equations, Lagrangian & Hamiltonian of charged particle in an E & M field.

Unit 2

Time dependent Maxwells equations-particularly plane wave solutions, Poynting theorem

for complex field vectors, field equations in conducting medium.

Unit 3

Theoretical foundation for radiation from a moving charge at both relativistic and non-

relativistic velocities, parallel and perpendicular to the acceleration, Dynamics of relativistic

particles and electromagnetic fields,

Unit 4

Collisions, Energy loss and Scattering of charged particles, Cherenkov and Transition

radiations, Synchrotron radiation, Radiation damping, Classical models of charged particles.

Text Book(s)

1. Griffiths, D. J., Introduction to Electrodynamics, 3rd Edition, (Prentice-Hall, 1999). 2. Jackson, J. D., Classical Electrodynamics, 3rd Edition, (John Willey & Sons, 2004).

Reference Book(s)

1. Reitz, J. R., Milford, F. J. and Christy R. W., Foundations of Electromagnetic Theory, 4th Edition, (Pearson/Addison-Wesley, 2008).

2. Slater, J. C. and Frank, N. H., Electromagnetism, (Dover Publications, 2011). 3. Wazed Miah, M. A., Fundamentals of electromagnetism, (Tata McGraw Hill, 1982). 4. Feynman, R. P., Feynman Lecture Series Volume II, (Addison Wesley Longman, 1970).

PH 416 Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science (L2-T1-P0-CH3-Credit 3)

Unit 1

Fundamentals of crystallography: Unit cell, Bravais lattice, Wigner-Seitz cell, symmetry operations, 7-crystal system and 32 crystallographic point groups, space groups, Schoenflies

and international notations, symmetry elements.

Unit 2

Typical crystal structures: Face centered (fcc), body Centered (bcc) and simple (sc) cubic

structures, closed packed structures: Hexagonal closed packed (hcp), Diamond and Zinc

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blende (ZnS) closed packed structures, NaCl, CsCl and cubic perovskite and wurtzite

structures.

Unit 3

Crystal diffraction: Concept of Miller indices, reciprocal lattice vectors (RPL), X-ray

diffraction, Bragg's law of specular reflection, Edward construction, powder method, rotating crystal methods.

Unit 4

Atomic scattering factor, geometrical structure factor of sc, bcc and fcc crystals, forbidden

reflections and Debye-Waller factors. Elastic neutron scattering, comparison of electron, neutron and x-ray diffractions.

Unit 5

Crystal binding: van der Waals binding, inert gases, ionic binding, Madelung constant,

Madelung energy, covalent crystals, metals.

Unit 6

Lattice vibrations in crystalline solids: Enumeration of modes, monatomic linear chain,

infinite and finite boundary conditions, dispersion relation, diatomic chain, acoustical and

optical modes, quantization of lattice vibrations, phonons.

Unit 7

Einstein and Debye theory of specific heat of solids. Inelastic neutron scattering, analysis of data by generalized Ewald construction, dispersion relations, frequency distribution function.

Unit 8

Nano structures, quasi crystals and fullerenes.

Text Book(s)

1. Kittel, C., Introduction to Solid State physics, 7th Edition, (Wiley Eastern Ltd.,1996). 2. Burns, G., Solid State Physics, (Academic press, 1995). 3. Dekker, A. J., Solid State Physics, (Macmillan India Ltd., 2003). 4. Ashcroft, N. W. and Mermin, N. D., Solid State Physics, (Saunders, 1976).

Reference Book(s)

1. Ibach, H., & Luth, H., Solid State Physics, 3rd Edition, (Springer-Verlag, 2003). 2. Patterson, J.D. and Bernard, B., Introduction to the Theory of Solid State Physics, 2nd

Edition, (Springer, 2007).

3. Ghatak, A.K. and Kothari, L.S., Introduction to Lattice Dynamics, (Addison-Wesley, 1972).

4. Hall, H.E. and Hook J.R., Solid State Physics, 2nd Edition, (Wiley, 1991).

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5. Azaroff, L.V., Introduction to Solids, (Tata McGraw Hill, 1977).

PH 405 Semiconductor Devices (L2-T1-P0- CH3- Credit 3)

Unit 1

Basic semiconductor physics, Diodes -p-n junction, Schottky, Junction Transistors BJT, HBT, Field Effect Transistors-JFET, MESFET, MOSFET, HEMT,

Unit 2

Optical Devices: Solar Cells, LED, Photovoltaic Cells, Semiconductor Laser, Power

semiconductor devices SCR, UJT, thyristors, diacs, and triacs,

Unit 3

Display devices: Active and passive, construction of display devices, applications of LCD,

ECD, PDP, ELD, Flat panel types CRT,

Unit 4

Semiconductor Fabrication Technique: Diffusion, Epitaxy growth, Ion Implantation, Optical

and Electron lithographical Technique, etching process, dielectric and polysilicon film

depositions, metallization, Simulation of semiconductor devices (optional).

Text Book(s)

1. Neaman D.A., Semiconductor Devices (Tata McGraw Hill, 2007).

Reference Book(s)

1. Milliman J. & Halkias C.C., Integrated Electronics, (Tata McGraw Hill, 2003). 2. Milliman J. & Halkias C.C, Semiconductor Devices, ( Tata McGraw Hill, 2003). 3. Malvino, A.P., Electronic Principles, (McGraw-Hill Education (India) Pvt Limited,

2007).

4. Allison J., Electronic Engineering Semiconductors and Devices, 2nd Edition, (McGraw-Hill, 1990).

5. Kano, K., Semiconductor Devices, (Prentice Hall, 1998).

PH 450 Physics and Computational Lab (L0-T1-P4 -CH9- Credit5)

The tutorial and Computational Lab based on:

Unit 1

Numerical Analysis: Solution of non-linear equations - Newton's method, method of false

position (regular falsi); Solution of a system of linear equations - gaussian elimination,

iterative methods (Jacobi and gauss-seidel methods); Interpolation - Newtons interpolation

formula; Numerical differentiation and integration - Simpsons rule, trapezoidal rule,

quadrature formula.

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Unit 2

Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations - Euler's method, Runge-Kutta method;

Fitting of curves - principle of least squares.

Unit 3

Simulation: A system and its model; The basic nature of simulation; The simulation of continuous and discrete systems - suitable examples; Stochastic simulation - generation of

random numbers with different probability distributions; Examples of simulation in physics.

Text book(s)

1. Mathews, J.H., Numerical Methods for Mathematics, Science and Engineering, (Prentice Hall 1997).

2. Narsingh Deo, System Simulation with Digital Computers, (Prentice Hall 1979).

Reference Book(s)

1. Yashwant Kanetkar, Let us C, (BPB Publications, 2012). 2. Gottfried, B.S., Schaum's outline of theory and problems of programming with C,

(Mcgraw-Hill Professional, 1996).

PH 417 Advanced Mathematical Physics (L2- T1- P0- CH3- Credit3)

Unit 1

Complex variables: Complex algebra; Graphical representation; Analytical functions;

Cauchy-Riemann conditions; Complex integrations; Cauchy's theorem; Cauchy's integral formula; Residue; Cauchy's residue theorem.

Unit 2

Elements of probability: Mathematical probability; Compound probability; Total probability;

Sample space; Random variables; Expectation value; Averages; Mean; Standard deviation;

Binomial distribution; Normal distribution; Variance, covariance and correlation; Theory of

errors.

Unit 3

Tensor analysis: Tensor in three or four dimensions; Rank of tensors; covariant and

intravariant tensors; symmetric and antisymmetric tensors; Metric tensors; Christoffels

symbols; Equation of a geodesic; Riemann - Christoffel tensor; Simple applications.

Unit 4

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Group theory: Group representation; Reducible and irreducible representation; Unitary group;

Special unitary group; Lorentz group; Rotation group; Direct product; Group theory in

physics.

Unit 5

Integral transforms: Laplace transform; Hankel transform; Mellin transform; Fourier transform; Properties of Laplace and Fourier transforms; Application of Laplace and Fourier

transforms.

Text Book(s)

1. Harper, C., Introduction to Mathematical Physics, (Prentice Hall, 2009). 2. Joshi , A.W., Group Theory for Physicists, (Wiley Eastern, 1997). 3. Spiegel, M., Lipschutz, S., & Spellman, D., Vector Analysis, (Tata Mcgraw Hill

Education Private Limited, 2009).

Reference Book(s)

1. Margenau, H., The Mathematics of Physics and Chemistryby (Young Press, 2009) 2. Rajput, B., & Gupta, B., Mathematical Physics (Pragati Prakashan, 2011) 3. Ghatak, A., Goyal, I. C, Chua, S. J. Mathematical Physics: Differential Equations and

Transform Theory, (Maccmillan India Ltd, New Delhi, 2000).

PH 412 Digital Electronics and Microprocessor (L2-T1-P1- CH5- Credit4)

Unit 1

Non-linear applications: voltage limiters, comparators, zero detector, Schmitt trigger, voltage

to frequency and frequency to voltage converter, small-signal diodes, sample-and-hold

circuits.

Unit 2

Op-amp active filters and signal generators: active filters, first and second order low pass and high pass Butterworth filter, band reject filter, all-pass filter,

Unit 3

oscillators- square-wave , triangular-wave, sawtooth-wave, Wien bridge, variable frequency

signal generators,

Unit 4

Digital Applications: Schmitt trigger, monostable multivibrators, D/A and A/D converters

Unit 5

Digital Electronics,Boolean Algebra, gates, transistor switching times, INHIBIT (ENABLE)

operation, De Morgan's laws, logic families and their comparison.

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Unit 6

Combinatorial digital systems: gate assemblies, binary adders, arithmetic functions,

decoder/demultiplexer, data selector/multiplexer, encoder, ROM and applications.

Unit 7

Sequential digital systems: flip-flops, shift registers and counters, random access memory

(RAM), dynamic MOS circuits, MOS shift registers, MOS Read Only Memory, D/A and A/D systems, digital-to-analog converters, analog-to-digital converters, character generators.

Text Book(s)

1. Kumar, A., Fundamentals of Digital Electronics (PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., 2003) 2. Gaonkar R.S., Microprocessor Architecture, Programming, and Applications with the

8085, 5th Edition, (Prentice Hall, 2002).

Reference Book(s)

1. Malvino A.P.and Leach D.J., Digital Principles and Applications, (Tata McGraw Hill 1994).

2. Milliman, J. & Halkias, C.C., Integrated Electronics, (Tata McGraw Hill, 2003). 3. Tocci R.J., Digital Systems, (Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2004). 4. Bartee T.C., Digital Computer Fundamentals, (Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company,

1985).

PH 411 Statistical Physics (L2-T1-P0- CH3- Credit3)

Unit 1

Basic postulates of classical ensemble theory, Liouvilles theorem, Microcanonical ensemble. Energy fluctuations in canonical ensemble,

Unit 2

Thermodynamic function, Inadequacy of classical theory, Derivation of van der Waals

equation from classical theory.

Unit 3

Quantum ensemble theory, Density matrix and its physical significance, Quantum Liouville

equation, Ideal Fermi and Bose gas, Equation of state, Diamagnetism, de Hass van Alphen

effect, Pauli paramagnetism, photons, phonons, Bose Einstein Condensation, Neutron stars.

Unit 4

Properties of liquid Helium II, Tiszas two fluid model, Superfluidity, first and second sound,

Landaus theory of superfluidity.

Unit 5

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Phase transitions, Critical indices and dimensionality, Ising Model, Bragg and William

approximations, Irreversible Processes.

Unit 6

Onsager relations and applications.

Text Book(s)

1. Landau and Lifshitz, Statistical Physics, 3rd Edition, (Butterworth-Heinemann;1980). 2. Huang, K., Statistical Mechanics, 2nd Edition (Wiley,1987). 3. Reif, F., Statistical Physics, (Tata McGraw Hill, 2008).

Reference Book(s)

1. Harris, E., Modern Theoretical Physics, Vol. II, (John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1975). 2. Patharia, R.K., Statistical Mechanics, 2nd Edition, (Butterworth-Heinemann,. 1996).

PH 503 Atomic and Molecular Physics (L2-T1-P0- CH3- Credit3)

Unit 1

Atomic emission and absorption spectra (AES and ASS), Series spectra in alkali and alkaline

earths, LS and jj coupling in central field approximation.

Unit 2

Spectra of diatomic molecules, pure rotation, pure vibration; vibration-rotation and electronic spectra: Born-Oppenheimer approximation and its application to molecular spectroscopy;

Unit 3

Formation of bands, structure of bands. Dissociation and pre-dissociation. Valence-bond

theory; Molecular orbital theory; Bonding and anti-bonding of electrons for equal nuclear

charges; Energy level of symmetric top molecules;

Unit 4

Potential energy function. Morse potential function; Raman spectroscopy; Electron Spin

Resonance spectroscopy (ESR); Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy;

Mossbauer spectroscopy.

Text Book(s)

1. White, H.E., Introduction to Atomic Spectra, (McGraw Hill, NY, 1934). 2. Herzberg, G., Atomic Spectra & Atomic Structure, 2nd Edition, (Dover Publications,

2010).

3. Banwell, C. N. & McCash E. M., Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy, (McGraw Hill, 1994).

Reference Book(s)

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1. Kuhn, H. G., Atomic Spectra, (Longmans, 1969). 2. Edward A. & Urey Ruark, H.C., Atoms, Molecules & Quanta (McGraw Hill, 1930). 3. Siegman A. E., Lasers, (University Science Books, 1986).

PH 415 Nuclear Theory and Particle Physics (L2-T1-P0- CH3- Credit3)

Unit 1

Theory of -decay, Curie plot, allowed and forbidden transitions, selection rules, electron

capture, parity violations in - decay,

Unit 2

Gamma emission, transition probabilities, selection rules, multiple moments, lifetime, angular

momentum and parity of excited states- their experimental determination, spin and magnetic

moments of nucleon ground state and their experimental determination.

Unit 3

Nuclear reactions, reaction channels, diffractive and resonance phenomena, one level Breit-Wigner formula, nuclear fission, Bohr-Wheeler theory, liquid drop model, nuclear shell

model.

Unit 4

Extensive air showers, theory of EAS, determination of EAS at ground level, Cerenkov and radio pulses associated with EAS and their determination.

Unit 5

Conservation laws and symmetry principles of elementary physics, strangeness, isospin and

hypercharge, Gellmann-Nishijima scheme, resonance states of hadrons, baryon spectroscopy,

meson spectroscopy, eight fold way, quarks photon decay, W and Z bosons.

Text Book(s)

1. Krane, K. S., Introductory N uclear Physics, (Wiley India Pvt Ltd, 2008). 2. Tayal, D.C., Nuclear Physics, (Pragati Prakashan, 1998). 3. Roy, R. R., & Nigam, B. P., Nuclear Physics Theory and Experiments, (New Age

International, 1967).

Reference Book(s)

1. Beiser, A. and Mahajan, S., Concept of Modern Physics, (Tata Mcgraw Hill Education Private Limited, 2009).

2. Srivastava, B.N., Basic Nuclear Physics & Cosmic Relation, (Pragati Prakashan, 2011). 3. Bernard, C., Concepts of Nuclear Physics, (Tata Mcgraw Hill Education Private Limited,

2011).

PH 540 Advanced Analytical Techniques (L2-T0-P1- CH4- Credit3)

Unit 1

Numerical solution of partial differential equations: basic, parabolic, hyperbolic,

Unit 2

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Electromagnetic Wave Analysis: Finite difference time domain, finite elements method,

Method of Moments, Discrete Dipole Approximation (DDA).

Unit 3

Matrix Methods : Scattering Matrix, T-Matrix;

Unit 4

Linear and nonlinear optimization : LCAO, perturbation methods.

Unit 5

Stochastic Process : Probability and statistics, Monte Carlo Techniques, Markov Technique.

Unit 6

Mathematical tools: Sampling Methods, Digital Fourier Transforms, Fast Fourier Transform.

Text Book(s)

1. Weber, J.H. and Arfken, G.B., Essential Mathematical Methods for Physicists, (Elsevier, 2004).

2. Press, W.H., Teukolsky, S.A., Vellerling, W.T. and Flannery, B.P., Numerical Recipes in C, (Cambridge University Press, 1992).

Reference Book(s)

1. Zienkiewicz, O.C., The Finite Element Method, 3rd Edition, (Tata McGraw Hill, 1997). 2. Bose, T.K., Numerical Fluid Dynamics, (Narosa Publishing House, 1997). 3. Kunz, K.S. and Luebbers, R.J., Finite Difference Time Domain Method for

Electromagnetism, (CRC publication,1993).

PH 506 Physics of Thin Films ( L2-T1-P0- CH3- Credit3)

Unit 1

Thin films and thick films, their differences, deposition techniques of thin films and thick

films, Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD), Chemical Vapour Deposition, Electroless or solution growth deposition, Electrochemical deposition (ECD), Screen printing of thin films.

Unit 2

Nucleation and growth processes, structure of thin films, epitaxial growth (VPE, MBE,

MOCVD, etc.), thin film thickness measurement, Analytical and characterization techniques. Mechanical, electrical, electronic and dielectric properties of thin films,

Unit 3

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Transport phenomena in semiconducting and insulator films, superconductivity of thin films

and HTSCs (High Temperature superconductor films),Applications of thin films in

electronics, thin films resistors, capacitors and active devices, thin film transducers, thin film,

solar cells.

Text Book(s)

1. Goswami, A., Thin Film Fundamentals, (New Age International (P) Ltd., New Delhi,

2008).

Reference Book(s)

1. Elshabin-Read A. and Barlow, F.D., Handbook of Thin Film Technology - III, (McGraw Hill Publication, 1997).

2. George, J. , Preparation of Thin Films, (Marcel Dekker Inc., New York 1992). 3. Wagendristel, A. and Wang Y., An Introduction to Physics and Technology of Thin Films,

(World Scientific Singapore, 1994).

4. Maissel, L. I. and Glang, R., Handbook of Thin Film Technology, (McGraw Hill, 1970).

PH 507 Physics of Low Temperature ( L2-T1-P0- CH3- Credit3)

Unit 1

Superfluidity of liquid He, phases of super fluid He, singlet & triplet state pairing.

Production of low temperature, principles of gas liquefaction, basic thermodynamics,

liquefaction cycles,

Unit 2

liquefaction and refrigeration systems, liquid nitrogen and liquid Helium plants, storage and

transfer of liquids/gases, heat exchangers, cooling with liquid Helium, dilution refrigerator,

Unit 3

Adiabatic demagnetization of paramagnetic salts, nuclear demagnetisation, heat transfer and

control, thermal contact and isolation, design of cryostats, vacuum techniques and materials

for low temperatures.

Unit 4

Landau theory, applied superconductivity, Josephson weak link devices, superconducting switches and amplifiers, computer memory, radiation detectors, high field superconducting

magnets, superconducting machinery, RF superconducting devices, future prospects of research at low temperatures.

Text Book(s)

1. White, G.K., Experimental Techniques in low temperature physics, 3rd Edition, (Oxford University Press, USA, 2003)

2. Barren, R., Cryogenic Systems, 2nd Edition, (Oxford University Press, New York, 1985).

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Reference Book(s)

1. Hoare, F.E., Experimental Cryophysics, (Butterworths, London, 1961). 2. Zemansky, H.W., Heat & Thermodynamics, (McGraw Hill,1975).

PH 510 Fiber Optics and Optoelectronics (L2-T1-P0- CH3- Credit3)

Unit 1

Basic characteristics of optical fibers, attenuation and dispersion in different fibers, Mode

theories and modal analysis. Propagation characteristics in single mode and multimode fibers, splices and connectors.

Unit 2

Optical communication sources and detectors -basic semiconductor laser and laser diode

characteristics, Avalanche and PIN photodetectors and their characteristics.

Unit 3

Integrated optics. Fiber optic communication system - design, Link analysis, Line coding,

multiplexing schemes, signal processing, and optical amplifiers. Fiber optic network systems

- LAN, FDDI, SONET and SDH. Fiber optic sensors and solutions.

Text Book(s)

1. Ghatak, A.K. and Thyagaranjan, K., Introduction to Fiber Optics, (Cambridge publisher,

2004).

Reference Book(s)

1. Sandbank, C.P., Optical Fiber Communication Systems, (John Wiley & Sons, 1980). 2. Howes, M.J. & Morgan, D.V., Optical Fiber Communications, (John Wiley Sons, 1980). 3. Elion, G.R., Elion, H.A. & Elion, H., Fiber Optics in Communication System, (CRC

Publisher, 1978).

4. Knecken, J. A., Fiber Optics: a revolution in communications, (Paperback, 1987). 5. Kao, C.K., Optical Fiber Systems, Technology Design & Application, (McGraw-Hill Inc,

1982).

PH-511 Image Processing ( L2-T1-P0- CH3- Credit3)

Unit 1

Human vision system and image perception, psychophysical measurement, The law of Weber

and Wqechner, Signal detection theory, Transfer characteristics, spatial characteristics of

human vision, Noise effect.

Unit 2

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Colour vision, colour discrimination and chramaticness stability, colour vision theory, colour

vision defects, spectroscopy and space perception.

Unit 3

Image sampling and quantisation, 2-D system, image transfers, image coding and

communication.

Unit 4

Stochastic model for image representation, image enhancement, restoration and reconstruction, image analysis using multi-resolution techniques.

Unit 5

Image compression, Image understanding, neural networks and image recognition.

Text Book(s)

1. Gonzales, R.C. and Woods, R.E., Digital Image Processing, (Addison-Wesley, 1998). 2. Gonzales, R.C., Woods, R.E. and Eddins, S.E., Digital Image Processing using MATLAB,

(Pearson Education, 2004).

Reference Book(s)

1. Pratt, W.K., Digital Image Processing, 2nd Edition, (John Wiley & Sons, 1991). 2. Chanda, B. and Majumder, D.D., Digital Image Processing and Analysis, (Prentice-Hall

India, 2001).

PH-512 Physics of Remote Sensing Techniques ( L2-T1-P0- CH3- Credit3)

Unit 1

Energy source and radiation principles, sensor system, Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) and

its characteristics, Atmospheric windows.

Unit 2

Multispectral scanner (MSS), Thermal infrared line scanners, Sideways looking airborne

radar.

Unit 3

Special pattern, recognition visual and digital techniques, digital enhancement techniques,

Application of remote sensing in resource evaluation.

Text Book(s)

1. Bhatta, B., Remote Sensing and GIS, 2nd Edition., (Oxford University Press, 2011).

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2. Singh, S. and Patel, A.N., Remote Sensing: Principles and Applications (Scientific Publishers Journals Dept. India, 2007).

Reference Book(s)

1. Sabins, F.F., Remote Sensing , Principles and Interpretation, (Waveland Press Inc., 2007). 2. Lillsand, T.M., Keifer, R.W. and Chipman, J., Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation,

5th Edition, (Wiley India Pvt. Ltd., 2007)

PH 523 Microwaves (L2-T1-P0- CH3 -Credit3)

Unit 1

Review of Maxwells equations: electromagnetic radiation, plane waves in dielectric and conducting media, reflection and refraction of waves,

Unit 2

Transmission lines: smith chart and its applications, rectangular wave guide, rectangular

cavity, modes in waveguides and cavities, dielectric filled wave guides, dielectric slab guide,

surface guided waves, non-resonant dielectric guide, modal expansion of fields and its

applications.

Unit 3

Microwave semiconductor devices: Microwave transistor, microwave tunnel diode, varactor

diode, Schottky diode, MESFET: Principle of operation, MOS structure, MOSFET

microwave applications, transferred electron devices: Gunn diode, LSA diode, modes of

operation, microwave generation and amplification; avalanche effect devices: Read diode,

IMPATT diode; klystron: velocity modulation process, bunching process, output power and

beam loading; reflex klystron: power output and efficiency; traveling wave tubes, magnetron.

Unit 4

Microwave waveguide components: attenuators, phase shifters, matched loads, detectors and

mounts, slotted-sections, E-plane tee, H-plane tee, hybrid tees, directional couplers, tuners, circulators and isolators, quarter wavelength transformer, multi section transformer matching

section; lumped planar components: capacitor, inductor and balun; power dividers, directional couplers, analysis of these components using the S-parameters, microwave

planar filters, planar non reciprocal devices, signal generators: fixed frequency, sweep

frequency and synthesized frequency oscillators; frequency meters, VSWR meters,

measurements of frequency, attenuation, VSWR and impedance.

Unit 5

Antenna characteristics: radiation patterns, directive gain, side lobe, back lobe, polarization,

co-polarization and cross polarization level, , frequency reuse, beam width, input impedance,

bandwidth, efficiency, antenna types: wire, loop and helix antennas, aperture antenna - slot,

waveguide and horn antenna; parabolic reflector antenna.

Unit 6

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Microwave integrated circuits: different planar transmission lines. Characteristics of Microwave

integrated circuits. microstrip antenna: rectangular and circular patch, feed for microstrip antennas:

probe feed, microstrip line feed, aperture feed, electromagnetically fed microstrip patch;

Text Book(s)

1. Rizzi P.A., Microwave Engineering , (Prentice-Hall, 1999).

Reference Book(s)

1. Pozar, D.M., Microwave Engineering, 3rd Edition, (Wiley India Pvt. Limited, 2009). 2. Liao, S.Y., Microwave Devices and circuits, 3rd Edition, (Prentice-Hall of India, 2000). 3. Collin, R.E, Foundations for Microwave Engineering, (New York: McGraw-Hill, 1992). 4. Griffiths, D. J., Introduction to Electrodynamics, (Prentice-Hall, 2009). 5. Jackson, J. D., Classical Electrodynamics, 3rd Edition, (John Wiley & Sons; 1998).

PH 525 Microprocessor and DSP Based Systems (L1-T0-P2- CH5 -Credit3)

Unit 1

Introduction to microprocessors programming

Transducers and Sensors: Load Cells, Strain Gauges, weighing transducers, Temperature Sensors (e.g. RTDs, Thermocouples, Semiconductor sensors, etc.), displacement sensors (e.g.

LVDTs, RVDTs, encoders, linear scale etc.), proximity sensors, magnetic sensors, opto-electronic sensors, fiber optic sensors, motion transducers (velocity, vibration and

acceleration), fluid transducers, pressure transducers, level transducers, etc., can be included.

Unit 2

The signal conditioning circuits like current booster, current to voltage converter,

instrumentation amplifier, level shifter, 4-20mA current loop, etc. with their design can also

be included.

Unit 3

The open loop, feedback loop and feed forward loop and servo controllers with details of "Proportional (P)", "Integral (I)", "Derivative (D)", PI, PD, PID controllers. Tuning methods

of the same and also auto tuning methods.

Unit 4

Experiments on sensors, designing of the signal conditioning circuits along with the experiments on P, I, D, PI, PD, PID controllers.

Text Book(s)

1.Douglas Hall, Microprocessors & Interfacing, 2nd

Edition, (Tata McGraw Hill, 1999).

Reference Book(s)

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1. Gaonkar R.S., Microprocessor Architecture, Programming, and Applications with the 8085, 5th Edition, (Prentice Hall, 2002).

PH 513 Photonic Devices ( L2-T1-P0- CH3- Credit3)

Unit 1

Electro-optic Devices: Intensity Modulators, Phase Modulators, Traveling Wave Modulator,

LED, LCDs. Acousto-optic Devices: Raman-Nath acousto-optic modulator, Acousto-optic

deflector;

Unit 2

Nonlinear Optics based devices: Second harmonic generator, Phase matching, Third order

optical nonlinearity, Sum and difference frequency devices, Phase conjugation, Photonic

switches and SET devices; Quantum wells, Quantum wires, and Quantum dots, Optical

memory devices, Optical Communication devices, Optical Computing.

Text Book(s)

1. Yariv A., Quantum Electronics, 3rd Edition, (Wiley, 1989). 2. Ghatak A. K. and Thyagarajan K., Optical Electronics, (Cambridge University Press,

1989).

Reference Book(s)

1. Wilson J. and Hawkes J.F.B., Optoelectronics, 2nd Edition, (Prentice Hall, 1993). 2. Davis, J. H., Introduction to Low Dimensional Physics, (Cambridge University Press,

1997).

3. Marrakchi, A., Photonic Switching and Interconnects, 1st Edition, (Marcel Dekker, 1994).

4. Fukuda M., Optical Semiconductor Devices, 1st Edition, (Wiley-Interscience, 1998).

PH 514 Superconductivity and Critical Phenomena ( L2-T1-P0 -CH3- Credit3)

Unit 1

Perfect conductors, superconductors, Meissner effect, critical magnetic field, transition temperature, energy gap parameter, isotopic effect, Type I & Type II superconductors, Vortex

state and flux pinning. Thermodynamics of superconductivity, Rutger's formula, London

equations.

Unit 2

Frohlich model, Formation of cooper pairs, e-p-e interaction, Concept of penetration depth & coherence length, Pippard's equation, G-L parameters, elements of BCS theory, spin analogue

treatment of Anderson.

Unit 3

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Flux quantisation, A.C. & D.C. Josephson effect, SQUID, High Tc superconductors (YBCO

& related), Applications of high Tc superconductors.Surface science, superlattices & hetero-

structures.

Text Book(s)

1. Kittel, C., Introduction to Solid State Physics, 8th Edition, (Wiley, 2004). 2. Burn, G., Solid State Physics, (Academic Press, 1985).

Reference Book(s)

1. Ketterson, J.B. and Song, S.N., Superconductivity, (Cambridge University Press, 1999). 2. Anderson, P.W., Theory of Superconductivitty in high Tc Cuprates, 1st Edition, (Princeton

University Press, 1997).

3. Tinkham, M., Introduction to Superconductivity, 2nd Edition, (Dover Publications, 2004). 4. Simon, R. and Smith, A., Superconductors : Conquering Technology's New Frontier,

(Perseus Books Group,1988).

PH 515 Physics of Integrated Circuit (L2-T1-P0- CH3- Credit3)

Unit 1

Introduction of analog lC's, digital lC's, Monolithic lC's, Hybrid lC's, Bipolar and MOS logic

families, memory and logic arrays.

Unit 2

Materials for IC fabrication (Si and GaAs), Crystal growth and wafer preparation, Epitaxy, Vapour phase epitaxy(VPE), Molecular beam epitaxy,(BME), MOCVD Oxidation, diffusion,

Ion implantation, Optical lithography, electron beam lithography, etching processes, plasma

etching, Isolation methods, dielectric and polysilicon film deposition, Metallization, Process

simulation.

Unit 3

Passive components and their parasitic effect, MOA capacitors, spiral inductors, thin film

resistors and capacitors, Integrated junctions- gate-field effect transistors, MOS field effect

transistors, integrated MOSFET devices, NMOS-IC technology, CMOS IC Technology,

MOS memory IC technology, Bipolar IC technology.

Unit 4

Modeling transistors, circuit simulation, numerical techniques, special considerations in LSI,

VLSI and ULSI designs.

Text Book(s)

1. Carr, W.N. and Mize, J.P., MOS/LSI Designs and Applications, (New York, 1987). 2. Miliman, J. and Grabel, A., Microelectronics, 2nd Edition, (McGraw Hill, 2007).

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Reference Book(s)

1. Sze, S.M., Physics of Semiconductor Devices, 2nd Edition, (John Wiley and Sons (WIE) Publication,1981).

PH 539 Advanced Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science (L2-T1-P0- CH3- Credit3)

Unit 1

Free electron theory of metals, electronic heat capacity, electrical conductivity, thermal

conductivity, Wiedemann-Franz law.

Unit 2

Motion of electrons in periodic potential, Bloch theorem, Kronig Penney model, band theory

of solids, Brillouin zones; insulators, semiconductors and metals, Fermi surface, holes,

intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, concept of effective mass and law of mass action,

study of Fermi surface; cyclotron resonance, de Hass-van Alphen effect, Electron motion in

2-dimension, Quantum Hall effect.

Unit 3

Dia, para and ferro magnetism; Langevins theory of dia and para magnetism, Pauli

paramagnetism, exchange interaction, spin waves and magnon dispersion relation, Neutron

scattering from magnetic materials-structure studies, elements of ferrimagnetism and

antiferromagnetism, Dielectric constant, polarizability, ferroelectricity, Clausius-Mossoti

relations,

Unit 4

Thermal conductivity of insulators, Normal and umklapp processes, Vacancies, Colour cenres, Luminescence, dislocations, Burgers vector, crystal growth.

Text Book(s)

1. Kittel, C., Introduction to Solid State Physics, 7th Edition, (Wiley Eastern Ltd.,1996). 2. Burns, G., Solid State Physics, (Academic press, 1995). 3. Dekker, A. J., Solid State Physics, (Macmillan India Ltd., 2003).

Reference Book(s)

1. Ibach, H., & Luth, H., Solid State Physics, 3rd Edition, (Springer-Verlag, 2003). 2. Patterson, J.D. and Bailey Bernard, Introduction to the theory of Solid State Physics, 2nd

Edition, (Springer, 2007).

3. Ghatak, A.K. and Kothari, L.S., Introduction to Lattice Dynamics, (Addison-Wesley, 1972).

4. Hall, H.E. and Hook J.R., Solid State Physics, 2nd Edition, (Wiley, 1991). 5. Azaroff, L.V., Introduction to Solids, (Tata McGraw Hill, 1977). 6. Ashcroft, N. W. and Mermin, N. D., Solid State Physics, (Saunders, 1976).

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PH 517 Physics of Solid State Devices (L2-T1-P0- CH3- Credit3)

Unit 1

Carrier transport phenomena in solids: carrier drift and diffusion process, transport in

crystalline and amorphous semiconductors, high field properties of semiconductors, quantum

transport in low dimensional structures, organic semiconductors

Unit 2

p-n junction devices: Minority and majority carrier injection, Depletion layer, I-V characteristics, heterojunctions and superlattices, Metal-semiconductor junctions, Schottky

and Ohmic contacts.

Unit 3

Three terminal devices: bipolar junction transistor (BJT), junction field effect transistor

(JFET), insulated gate field effect transistor (IGFET), metal oxide field effect transistor

(MOSFET) metal semiconductor field effect transistor (MESFET).

Unit 4

Single electron devices: Energy states of jailed electron, Quantum point contact, Coulomb

blockade, Resonant tunneling transistor, Single electron transistor (SET), Landau

quantization and quantum Hall effect.

Unit 5

Microwave semiconductor devices: Tunnel diode, IMPATT, Gunn effect and Gunn diode Optoelectronic devices: p-n junction under illumination, photodiode, light emitting diode

(LED) and lasers, Photovoltaic/Solar cell, related mesoscopic phenomena.

Text Book(s)

1. Streetman, B.G. and Banerjee, S., Solid State Electronic Devices, 6th Edition, (Prentice-Hall, 2005).

2. Grove, A.S., Physics and Technology of Semiconductor Devices, (John Wiley, 1971).

Reference Book(s)

1. Sze, S.M. and Kwok, K.Ng., Physics of Semiconductor Devices, 3rd Edition, (Wiley-Interscience, 2006).

2. Quinn, J.J. and Yi, K-S., Solid State Physics: Principles and Modern Applications, 1st Edition (Springer, 2009).

3. Neamen, D., An Introduction to Semiconductor Devices, 1st edition, (McGraw-Hill, 2005).

PH 521 Introduction to Parton Models ( L2-T1-P0- CH3 Credit 3)

Unit 1

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Historical Introduction: Overview of substructure of matter; Discovery and properties of

pions and muons; Conservation laws; Strong, weak and electromagnetic interactions;

Unit 2

Discovery and properties of strange particles; Invariance under charge (C), parity (P) and

time (T) operators; Non-conservation of parity in weak interactions.

Unit 3

Quark Model: Quark model of mesons and baryons; Quarks, gluons and colours; Colour factors; Symmetry groups - SU(2), SU(3); Eightfold way of classification; Discovery of J/

and upsilon; Prediction of charm and bottom quarks; Discovery of top quarks; Quark masses.

Unit 4

Parton Model: Probing charge distribution with electrons; Form factors; Electron-proton

scattering - proton form factor; Elastic electron-proton scattering; Partons; Bjorken scaling.

Text Book(s)

1. Griffiths, D., Introduction of Elementary Particles, (John Wiley and Sons, 1987). 2. Halzen, F., & Martin, A.D., Quarks and Leptons : An Introductory Course in Modern

Particle Physics, (John Wiley and Sons, 2008).

3. Ryder, L.H., Quantum Field Theory, (Cambridge University Press, 1996).

Reference Book(s)

1. Peskin, M.E. and Schroeder, D.V., Introduction to Quantum Field Theory, (Addison Wesley, 1995).

2. Weinberg, S., The Quantum Theory of Fields (Vol. I, II, III), (Cambridge University Press, 2005)

3. Mandl and Shaw, Quantum Field Theory, (John Wiley and Sons, 2010). 4. Perkins, D.H., Introduction to High Energy Physics, (Cambridge University Press, 2000). 5. Huang, K., Quarks, Leptons and Gauge Field, (World Scientific, 1992). 6. Aitchison, I.J.R. and Hey, A.J.G., Gauge Theories in Particle Physics, (Adam Hillier,

2004).

7. Chang, S.J., Introduction to Quantum Field Theory, (World Scientific, 1990).

PH 519 Quantum Field Theory ( L2-T1-P0- CH3- Credit3)

Unit 1

Introduction to Fields: Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulation of continuous systems;

Introduction to relativistic field theories; Noethers theorem; Four-vector notations; Lorentz

transformations; Natural units.

Unit 2

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Many Particle Systems: Non-relativistic quantum systems; Free fields; Klein-Gordon

equation; Non-relativistic many particle systems; Relativistic free scalar fields; Dirac

equation; Antiparticles; Free Dirac fields.

Unit 3

Field Quantization: Action principle; Quantization of scalar fields; Quantization of Dirac fields; Quantization of vector fields;

Unit 4

Lorentz transformation and invariance; Parity, charge conjugation and time reversal; CPT

theorem.

Unit 5

Interactions among Fields: Interactive pictures; S-matrix; Wicks theorem; Second order

processes; Position space Feynman rules; Momentum space Feynman rules; Cross-sections.

Text Book(s)




Reference Book(s)


2. Weinberg, S., The Quantum Theory of Fields (Vol. I, II, III), (Cambridge University Press, 2005).


2004).


PH 520 Modern Particle Physics (L2-T1-P0- CH3- Credit3)

Unit 1

Structure of Hadrons and Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD): Quantum chromodynamics -

dual role of gluons; Scaling violation; Altarelli - Parisi equation; e+ e annihilation; Three

jet events; Perturbative QCD; Drell-Yan process.

Unit 2

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Weak Interactions: V-A theory; Nuclear -decay; Neutrino - quark scattering; Cabibbo angle;

Weak mixing angle; CP violation; Electro-weak interaction; Weinberg-Salam model.

Unit 3

Beyond Standard Model: Unification of forces; Grand unified theories; Proton decay;

Neutrino masses; Neutrino oscillations; Elements of super-symmetry; Elements of string theories.

Text Book(s)



3. Ryder, L.H., Quantum Field Theory (Cambridge University Press, 1996).

Reference Book(s)

1. Perkins, M.E. and Schroeder, D.V., Introduction to Quantum Field Theory, (Addison Wesley, 1995).

2. Weinberg, S., The Quantum Theory of Fields (Vol. I, II, III), (Cambridge University Press, 2005)


2004). 7. Chang, S.J., Introduction to Quantum Field Theory, (World Scientific, 1990).

PH 522 Communication Systems ( L2-T1-P0- CH3- Credit3)

Unit1

Introduction to analog and digital communications; sampling techniques;

Unit2

Pulse modulation: PAM, PCM, delta modulation etc;

Unit 3

Data transmission: FSK. PSK, DPSK,

Unit 4

Mary modulation systems, error probability calculations,

Unit 5

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Modems, local area networks, computer communication, Examples of typical communication

systems: microwave, satellite, optical, cellular mobile etc.

Unit 6

Error control coding, block and convolution codes. Combined modulation and coding.

Text Book(s)

1. Lathi, B.P., Modern Analog & Digital Communication Systems, (Oxford University Press,

2009).

Reference Book(s)

1. Haykins,S., Communication systems, 3rd Edition, (Wiley India Pvt Ltd., 2006). 2. Gallager R. G., Principles of Digital Communication, (Cambridge University

Press,2008).

3. Rao, P.R., Digital Communication, (Tata Mcgraw Hill Publishing Co., 2007). 4. Sklar, B., Digital Communications: Fundamentals & Applications, 2nd Edition, (Pearson

Education, 2009). 5. Proakis, J. G. and Salehi, M., Communication Systems Engineering, (McGraw-Hill

Higher Education, 2007).

PH 524 Digital Signal Processing (L2-T1-P0- CH3- Credit3)

Unit 1

Introduction-digital signal processor, Sampling and Quantization, Specialized transforms-z-

transform, Discrete cosine transform.

Unit 2

Hilbert transform, Fourier Transforms, DFT, FFTs, Convolution

Unit 3

FIR Filters: Linear phase filter, Windowing Method, Standard and Multi band, Constrained

Least Square Filtering, Arbitrary Response Filter Design

Unit 4

Digital filters: IIR Filter Design, in frequency domain, Butterworth, Chebyshev Type I and Type II, Elliptical, Bessel.

Unit 5

Spectral Analysis Welchs Method, Multilayer method, Yule-Walker Method, Covariance

Methods, MUSIC and Eigenvector Analysis Method.

Unit 6

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Applications in real time problems like extraction of voice from noisy environment, filtering

the signal using digital filters etc.

Text Book(s)

1. Proakis J.G. and Manolakis, D.G., Digital Signal Processing: Principles, Algorithms, and Applications, 3rd Edition, (Prentice Hall, 1996).

2. Mitra, S. K., Digital Signal Processing: A Computer Based Approach, (McGraw Hill, 2001).

3. Lyons, R.G., Understanding DSP, 3rd Edition, (Pearson Education, International, 2010).

Reference Book(s)

1. M.H. Hayes, Digital Signal Processing :Schaums Outline Series, (McGraw Hill, 1999). 2. Oppenheim, A. V. and Schafer, R. W., Digital Signal Processing, (Macmillan Publishing

Company, New York, 1993).

3. Porat, B., A course in Digital Signal Processing , (John Wiley & Sons Canada, Limited, 1996).

4. Soliman, S.S. and Srinath, M.D., Continuous and Discrete Signals and Systems, (Prentice Hall, 1998).

5. Sharma S.,Signals and Systems, (Katson Books, 2010).

PH 526 Plasma Physics-I ( L2-T1-P0 -CH3 -Credit3)

Unit 1

Introduction to Plasma state: Plasma parameters; importance of plasma physics.

Unit 2

Plasma Production: Physics of glow discharge; electron emission; ionization; breakdown of

gases.

Unit 3

Single particle orbit theory: Motion of charged particles under the effect of electric and

magnetic fields: crossed electric and magnetic fields, spatially varying and time varying

electric and magnetic fields.

Unit 4

Fluid theory of waves in plasma: Liouvilles equation; MHD equations; plasma oscillations; ion-acoustic waves; Alfven waves; Magnetosonic waves; Two fluid approach.

Unit 5

Theory of Stability in plasma: Equilibrium in plasma; plasma instabilities; Two-stream

instability;

Text Book(s)

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1. Chen, F.F., Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion, vol. 1, 2nd Edition. (Plenum Press, 1984).

2. Krall, N. A. & Trivelpiece, A. W., Principles of Plasma Physics, (San Francisco Press, 1986 (a reproduction of the original text published by McGraw-Hill, 1973)).

3. Nicolson, D. R., Introduction to Plasma Theory, (John Wiley & Sons, 1983).

Reference Book(s)

1. Hutchinson, I. H., Principles of Plasma Diagnostics, 2nd Edition, (Cambridge University

Press, 2002). 2. Huddelstone, R. H., Plasma Diagnostic Techniques, (Academic Press, 1965). 3. Smirnov, B. M., Physics of Ionized Gases, (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2001). 4. Nishikawa, K. & Wakatani, M., Plasma Physics: Basic Theory with Fusion Applications,

(Springer, 2000).

5. Boyd, T. J. M. & Sanderson, J. J., Plasma Dynamics, (Barnes & Noble, 1969). 6. Cap, F., Handbook on Plasma Instabilities, (Academic Press, 1976). 7. Bittencourt, J. A., Fundamentals of Plasma Physics, 3rd Edition, (Springer, 2004 ((a

reproduction of the original text published by Pergamon, New York, 1988)).

8. Treumann, R. & Baumjohann, W., Advanced Space Plasma Physics, (Imperial College Press, 1997).

9. Kulsrud, R. M., Plasma Physics for Astrophysics, (Princeton University Press, 2005). 10. Gary, S. P., Theory of Space Plasma Microinstabilities, (Cambridge University Press,

1993).

11. Stix, T. H., The Theory of Plasma Waves, 1st Edition, (McGraw-Hill, New York, 1962). 12. Cairns, R. A., Plasma Physics, (Blackie, Glasgow UK, 1985). 13. Hazeltine, R. D. & Waelbroeck, F. L., The Framework of Plasma Physics, (Westview,

Boulder Co., 2004).

14. Piel, A., Plasma Physics, (Springer, 2010). 15. Papadopoulos, K., Waves and Instabilities in Space Plasmas, (Springer, 2009).. 16. Lieberman, M. A. & Lichtenberg, A. J., Principles of Plasma Discharges and Materials

Processing, (John Wiley, New York, 1994).

17. Goldston, R. J. & Rutherford, P. H., Introduction to Plasma Physics, (IOP Physics Publishing Ltd., 1995).

PH 527 Plasma Physics-II (L2-T1-P0 -CH3- Credit3)

Unit 1

Plasma Diagnostics: Probes, Magnetic probes; optical and spectroscopic diagnostic

techniques in plasma.

Unit 2

Kinetic theory in plasma: Vlasov equations; solution of linearized Vlasov equations;

Langmuir waves; ion-sound waves; Landau damping, BBGKY-hierarchy; Landau collision

operator.

Unit 3

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Nonlinear plasma physics: Nonlinear electrostatic waves; Solitons; Shocks; Electron trapping

in a single plasma wave; Simple MHD equilibrium; Hole and Double Layer equilibrium.

Unit 4

Plasma application:Thermonuclear fusion: present status and problems; Laser plasma

interaction; Inertial and magnetic confinement; Basic principles of plasma processing; Space and astrophysical plasma: formation of Van-Allen belt, Accretion disks;

Unit 5

Dusty plasmas; plasma in planetary rings and cometary environments; Circular particle

accelerators.

Text Book(s)

1. Chen, F.F., Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion, vol. 1, 2nd Edition. (Plenum Press, 1984).

2. Krall, N. A. & Trivelpiece, A. W., Principles of Plasma Physics, (San Francisco Press, 1986 (a reproduction of the original text published by McGraw-Hill, 1973)).

3. Nicolson, D. R., Introduction to Plasma Theory, (John Wiley & Sons, 1983).

Reference Book(s)

1. Hutchinson, I. H., Principles of Plasma Diagnostics, 2nd Edition, (Cambridge University Press, 2002).

2. Huddelstone, R. H., Plasma Diagnostic Techniques, (Academic Press, 1965). 3. Smirnov, B. M., Physics of Ionized Gases, (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2001). 4. Nishikawa, K. & Wakatani, M., Plasma Physics: Basic Theory with Fusion Applications,

(Springer, 2000).

5. Boyd, T. J. M. & Sanderson, J. J., Plasma Dynamics, (Barnes & Noble, 1969). 6. Cap, F., Handbook on Plasma Instabilities, (Academic Press, 1976). 7. Bittencourt, J. A., Fundamentals of Plasma Physics, 3rd Edition, (Springer, 2004 ((a

reproduction of the original text published by Pergamon, New York, 1988)).

8. Treumann, R. & Baumjohann, W., Advanced Space Plasma Physics, (Imperial College Press, 1997).

9. Kulsrud, R. M., Plasma Physics for Astrophysics, (Princeton University Press, 2005). 10. Gary, S. P., Theory of Space Plasma Microinstabilities, (Cambridge University Press,

1993).

11. Stix, T. H., The Theory of Plasma Waves, 1st Edition, (McGraw-Hill, New York, 1962). 12. Cairns, R. A., Plasma Physics, (Blackie, Glasgow UK, 1985). 13. Hazeltine, R. D. & Waelbroeck, F. L., The Framework of Plasma Physics, (Westview,

Boulder Co., 2004).

14. Piel, A., Plasma Physics, (Springer, 2010). 15. Papadopoulos, K., Waves and Instabilities in Space Plasmas, (Springer, 2009).. 16. Lieberman, M. A. & Lichtenberg, A. J., Principles of Plasma Discharges and Materials

Processing, (John Wiley, New York, 1994). 17. Goldston, R. J. & Rutherford, P. H., Introduction to Plasma Physics, (IOP Physics

Publishing Ltd., 1995).

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PH 532 Quantum Electrodynamics (L2-T1-P0- CH3- Credit3)

Unit 1

Quantum Electrodynamics (QED): Classical electromagnetic fields; Quantization of electro -

magnetic fields;

Unit 2

Electron -electron scattering; Compton scattering; Vacuum polarization; Electron self-energy;

Zero temperature Fermi and Bose systems.

Unit 3

Path Integral Formalism: Hamiltonian path integrals; Scalar field theories; Dyson -Schwinger

equation; Femion systems.

Unit 4

Gauge Theories : Path integral formalism and Maxwell fields; Yang-Mills fields; path

integral and Feynman rules; Renomalisation of QED; Non-Abelian gauge theories; Gauge

field self -energy ;

Unit 5

Spontaneous breaking of symmetry; Higgs mechanism ; Renormalisation group.

Text Book(s)




Reference Book(s)


2. Weinberg, S., The Quantum Theory of Fields (Vol. I, II, III), (Cambridge University Press, 2005).


2004).


PH-533 General Theory of Relativity ( L2-T1-P0- CH3 -Credit3)

Unit 1

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Tensor Analysis: Covariant and contravariant tensors. Quotient rule, Metric tensor,

Christoffel symbol, covariant derivative of contravariant and covariant tensors, equations of

geodesics, Rhemmann christeffel sensor, Riccitensor,scalar curvature, Biranchi Identity,

Einstein tensor.

Unit 2

Elements of GTR : Brief Review of Special theory of Real Mincowskhi dgn. Equivalence ppl & ppl of general congriance, Einstein equation, Low velocity and weak field approximation

of Einstein field equation,

Unit 3

Gravitational waves.Solution of EFE, Static and Schewarza child solution of Einstein

equation, Exterior & interior solutions, Schaeerzschild sing celerity & concept of Black hole.

Unit 4

Planetary orbits, Bending of Light, Advance of perihelion of Mercury and Gravitational Red

shift, Shapirodelay. Early Universe, the Big band theory Vs steady state theory, primordial

Helium abundance,

Unit 5

CMBR, Decapling of Matter & Radiation.

Unit 6

Formation of galaxies, gravitational lensing & Microlens, Elements of quantum gravity and

quantum cosmology, Hawrking Radiation.

Text Book(s)

1. Chandrasekhar S, Introduction to the Study of Stellar Structure, (Dover Publications, 1958).

2. Kippenhahn R. A. and Weigert A., Stellar Structure & Evolution, (Springer- Verlag, 1994).

3. Frank S., The Physical Universe, (Universal Science Books,1982).

Reference Book(s)

1. Stewart, J., Advanced General Relativity, (Cambridge University Press, 2008). 2. Landau, L. D. and Lifshitz, E. M., The Classical Theory of Fields, 4th Edition

(Butterworth-Heinemann, 2000).

3. Erika, B., Stellar Physics- Vo.I, II,III, (Cambridge University Press 1997). 4. Weingberg S., Gravitation and Cosmology, (John Willey & Sons, 2005). 5. Shutz B., A first course in General Relativity, (Cambridge University Press, 2009). 6. Padmanabhan T., Theoretical Astrophysics , Vol.I,II,III, (Cambridge University Press,

2003).

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7. Giunti C. and Kim C., Fundamentals of Neutrino Physics and Astrophysics, (Oxford University Press, 2007).

8. Abhyankar, K. D., Astrophysics Stars and Galaxies, (Tata McGraw Hill, 2002). 9. Bisnovatyi- Kogan, G. S., Stellar Physics, Vol.I & II, (Springer-Verlag, 2002).

PH 536 Basic Astronomy and Astrophysics (L2-T1-P0- CH3 -Credit3)

Unit1

Basic Astronomy: Celestial co-ordinate systems. Telescopeoperational principles and

mounting. Atmospheric extinctions. Magnitude systems. Constellations and Zodiac.

Unit 2

Stellar Structure and Evolution: Mass, luminosity, chemical composition, temperature and

equation of a star and their measurements.

Unit 3

Stellar spectra and classifications. Main sequence stars. Colour-magnitude plot. Herzsprung-

Russel(H-R) diagram.

Unit 4

Equation of hydrostatic equilibrium. Polytropic stars and related integral theorems. Stellar

atmosphere. Black-body radiation. Saha equation. Post-main sequence stars. Red giants.

Unit 5

Nuclear reactions, reaction rates, p-p chain and carbon-nitrogen-oxygen (CNO) cycle.

Unit 6

Solar System: Sun and its properties. Planets and satellites. Asteroids. Comets and Oorts

cloud.

Unit 7

Dust in the solar system. Origin of the solar systemdifferent hypotheses.

Text Book(s)

1. Chandrasekhar S, Introduction to the Study of Stellar Structure, (Dover Publications, 1958)

2. Kippenhahn R.A., & Weigert. A., Stellar Structure & Evolution, (Springer- Verlag, 1994).

3. Abhyankar K.D., Astrophysics Stars and Galaxies, (Universities Press, 2009).

Reference Book(s)

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1. Stewart J., Advanced General Relativity, (Cambridge University Press, 2008). 2. Landau L. D. & Lifshitz E. M., The Classical Theory of Fields, (Butterworth-Heinemann,

Elsevier,1987).

3. Vitense E. B., Stellar Physics- Vol. I, II, III, (Cambridge University Press, 1992). 4. Weingberg S., Gravitation & Cosmology, (Wiley, New York,1972). 5. Shutz, B., A first course in General Relativity, (Cambridge University Press, 2009) 6. Padmanabhan T, Theoretical Astrophysics , Vol.I, II, III, (Cambridge University Press,

2003).

7. Giunti C. & Kim, C., Fundamentals of Neutrino Physics and Astrophysics, (Oxford University Press, 2007).

8. Bisnovatyi- Kogan, G.S., Stellar Physics, Vol. I & II, (Springer-Verlag, 2002). 9. Shu F., The Physical Universe, (Universal Science Books, 1982).

PH-537 High Energy and Extragalactic Astrophysics (L2-T1-P0- CH3 -Credit3)

Unit 1

Advanced Stages of Evolution of Stars: Gravitational collapse. Degeneracy pressure in stars. Supernova.

Unit 2

Compact Objects: White dwarfs (WD). Onset of degeneracy. Chandrasekhar limit. Masses,

radii and cooling of WD. Magnetic WD. Neutron stars (NS).

Unit 3

Equation of state in nuclear domain. Realistic theoretical models. Tolman-Oppenheimer-

Volkoff (TOV) equation.

Unit 4

Observation of NS masses, maximum masses and effects of rotation.

Unit 5

Pulsars (PLSR). History and discovery. Connections with fast rotating NS. Magnetic dipole

model for PLSR. Braking index. PLSR emission mechanisms. PLSR glitches. X-ray PLSR.

Unit 6

Black holes (BH). Schwarzchild BH. Kruskal diagram. Test particle motion. Kerr BH. Area

theorem. BH evaporation.

Unit 7

Galaxies: Hubble's classification of galaxies. Rotation law. Evolution of galaxies. Cluster of galaxies Virgo and Coma clusters. Galaxy mergers. Radio galaxies. Quasars. Active

galactic nuclei (AGN).

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Text Book(s)

1. Kippenhahn, R.A. & Weigert. A., Stellar Structure & Evolution, (Springer- Verlag, 1994).

2. Misner, C., Thorne, K.S. & Wheelar, J.A., Gravitation, (Freeman, 2003). 3. Kenyon, I.R., General Relativity, (Oxford University Press, 1990).

Reference Book(s)

1. Landau L. D. & Lifshitz E. M., The Classical Theory of Fields, (Butterworth-Heinemann,

Elsevier,1987). 2. Weingberg S., Gravitation & Cosmology, (Wiley, New York, 1972). 3. Vitense E. B., Stellar Physics Vol. I, II, III, (Cambridge University Press, 1992). 4. Robert J. & Mark H., An Introduction to Galaxies and Cosmology, (Cambridge


5. Lindu S. & John S., Galaxies in the Universe, (Cambridge University Press, 2007). 6. Rosswog, S. & Bruggen M., Introduction to High Energy Astrophysics, (Cambridge


7. Bradt H., Astrophysics Processes, (Cambridge University Press, 2008). 8. Shu F., The Physical Universe, (Universal Science Books, 1982). 9. Abhyankar K. D, Astrophysics Stars and Galaxies, (Universities Press, 2009). 10. Shapiro S. L. & Teukolsky S. A., Black Holes, White Dwarfs and Neutron Stars: The

Physics of Compact Objects, (Wiley-VCH, 1983).

11. Zeldovich Y. B. & Novikov, I. D., Realistic Astrophysics Vol. I & II, (University Chicago Press, Chicago, 1983).

PH 538 Introduction to Cosmology (L2-T1-P0- CH3- Credit3)

Unit 1

Introduction: Large scale structure of universe. Olber's paradox. Cosmological principle. Elements of Newtonian cosmology.

Unit 2

Cosmological Models: Friedman-Robertson-Walker (FRW) metric. Comoving time.

Hubbles law. Einstein universe. De-Sitter universe. Big bang theory. Steady state theory.

Unit 3

Early Universe: Inflationary universe. Primordial helium abundance. Cosmic microwave

background radiation (CMBR).

Unit 4

Decoupling of matter and radiation. Formation of galaxies.

Unit 5

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Gravitational lensing and microlensing. Elements of quantum gravity and quantum

cosmology. Hawking Radiation.

Text Book(s)

1. Narliker, J.V, Introduction to Cosmology, (CUP., 2002). 2. Adler, Bazin, Schriffer, Introduction to General Relativity, (McGraw Hill, 1975). 3. Misner,C.,Thorne, K.S, Wheeler, J.A, Gravitation ,(Freeman, 2003).

Reference Book(s)

1. Weingberg S., Gravitation & Cosmology, (Willey, New York,1972). 2. Erika, Bohm, Stellar Physics- Vo.I, II,III, (Vitense, 1992). 3. Weinberg S., Cosmology, (OUP, 2008). 4. Liddle A, Loverday J., The Oxford Companion to Cosmology, (OUP, 2008). 5. Kenyon, I.R., General Relativity, (OUP, 1990). 6. Frank Shu, The Physical Universe, (Universal Science Books,1982). 7. Abhyankar,K.D, Astrophysics Stars and Galaxies, (Tata McGraw Hill, 2002). 8. Shapiro S.L. & Teukolski S.A., Black Hole, White Dwarf and Neutron Star, (Addition

Wiley, 1983).

9. Zeldovich Ya. B., and Novikov, I.D, Realistic Astrophysics Vol. I & II, (University Chicago Press, Chicago, 1983).

10. Abhyankar,K.D, Astrophysics, (Tata McGraw Hill, 2002). 11. Zelelovich Ya. B., Novikov, I.D, Realistic Astrophysics Vol. I & II, (University Chicago

Press, Chicago, 1971).

PH- 543 Surface Science (L2-T1-P0- CH3- Credit3)

Unit 1

Ultra high Vacuum systems, Structure of surfaces, simple surface relaxation, surface structure notation, and surface plasmon, surface phonons etc.

Unit 2

Surface cleaving and interaction of gases with surfaces, physisorption, chemisorption,

missing row model, Langmuir Blodgett films,

Unit 3

Co-adsorption, Electronic surface structure: surface charge density, Fiedel oscillations,

Fowler Nordheim equations, Crystal face dependence, charge density effects from

chemisorption.

Unit 4

Surface related techniques: synchrotron radiation, Low energy electron diffraction( LEED),

Photoelectron ( or emission) spectroscopy ( PES), Auger electron spectroscopy ( AES),

Electron energy loss spectroscopy( EELS),

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Unit 5

Extended x-ray absorption fine structure ( EXAFS), scanning tunneling microscopy ( STM),

Atomic Force microscopy ( AFM).

Text Book(s)

1. Oura K., Lifshits V.G., Saranin A.A., Zotov A.V. and Katayama M., Surface Science: An

Introduction, 2nd Edition, (Springer, 2010). 2. O'Connor D.J., Sexton B. A., Smart R. S.C., Surface Analysis Methods in Materials

Science, 2nd Edition, (Springer, 2010). 3. Desjonqueres M.-C. and Spanjaard D., Concepts in Surface Physics, 2nd Edition,

(Springer, 2002).

PH-542 Nanostructures (L2-T1-P0- CH3 -Credit3)

Unit 1

Electronic states in crystals energy bands

Concepts of 2D nanostructures (quantum wells), 1 D nanostructures (quantum wires) 0D

nanostructures (quantum dots), artificial atomic clusters, Charging of quantum dots, Coulomb

blockade,

Unit 2

Quantum mechanical treatment of quantum wells, wires and dots, Widening of band gap in

quantum dots, Strong and weak confinement, Size dependent properties, Size dependent absorption spectra, Blue shift with smaller sizes,

Unit 3

Phonons in nanostructures, Contacts at Nano level. Properties of coupled quantum dots,

Optical scattering from nano defects, Properties of nanorods, belts, combs and wires; carbon nanotubes.

Unit 4

Metallic Nanoparticles, permittivity and permeability based on Lorentz oscillator model,

Unit 5

Surface Plasmons, Properties of metallic nanoparticles.Methods of Synthesis: Molecular

beam epitaxy, MOCVD, chemical routes, pulsed laser deposition, ion beam assisted

techniques including embedded nanoparticles, RF sputtering.

Unit 6

Methods of Analysis: Optical Absorption Spectra, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Scanning and transmission electron microscopy, Energy dispersive analysis,

Unit 7

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Low energy electron diffraction (LEED), electron energy loss microscopy, Atomic force

microscopy, ERDA (Elastic Recoil Detection analysis, Rutherford back scattering, Resonant

Raman Spectroscopy, Scanning tunneling microscopy, Magnetic Force Microscopy.

Text Book(s)

1. Barnam, K., and Vvedensky, D., Low-Dimensional Semiconductor Structures:

Fundamentals and Device Applications, 1st Edition, (Cambridge University Press, 2001). 2. Banyai, L., and Koch, S.W., Semiconductor Quantum Dots, (World Scientific, 1993). 3. Davies, J.H., The Physics of Low-dimensional Semiconductor( An Introduction,

(Cambridge University Press, 1997).

PH 541 Plasma and Astrophysics (L2-T1-P0- CH3- Credit3)

Unit 1

Basic plasma concepts: Debye shielding, Plasma frequency, Plasma parameter ; Motion of charged particle in electromagnetic field; uniform E & B fields, gradient B drift, parallel

acceleration and magnetic mirror effect;

Unit 2

Waves in plasma, electron and ion plasma waves, their dispersion relations and properties;

Fundamental equations of magneto-hydrodynamics(MHD), the MHD approximation,

Hydromagnetic waves; Plasma confinement schemes; Plasma in space.

Unit 3

Introduction to the interstellar medium: Neutral and ionized gas, Gaseous nebulae, HII

regions, Supernova remnants, Photodissociation regions; Different phases of the interstellar

medium: Cold neutral medium, warm neutral and ionized medium, hot medium, diffuse clouds, dense clouds;

Unit 4

Radiative processes: Radiative transfer, Emission & Absorption coefficients, emission and

absorption lines, the role of thermal and free electrons

Text Book(s)

1. Paul M. Bellan, Fundamentals of Plasma Physics, 1st edition (Cambridge University Press, 2008).

2. Francis F. Chen, Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion, 2nd Edition, Volume 1, (Springer; January 31, 1984).

Reference Book(s)

1. Tielens, AGGM, Physics and chemistry of the interstellar medium, (Cambridge University Press, August 19, 2010).

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2. Dyson, J.E., & Williams, D.A., The Physics of the interstellar medium, 2nd edition (Taylor & Francis, 1997)

3. van der Hulst, J.M., The interstellar medium in galaxies, 1st edition (Astrophysics and Space Science Library), Springer; (November 30, 2001)

4. Vinod Krishan, Astrophysical Plasmas and Fluids, 1st edition (Springer; January 31, 1999)

5. Spitzer, L., Physical Processes in the interstellar medium, (Wiley-VCH ,May 18, 1998) 6. Draine, B. T., Physics of the Interstellar and Intergalactic Medium, (Princeton University

Press, December 20, 2010) 7. Shu, F., The Physical Universe, (University Science Books, January 1, 1982) 8. Abhyankar, K. D., Astrophysics: Stars and Galaxies, (Sangam Books Ltd, March 7, 2002)

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