Physics for Information Science

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Physics for Information Science - PH3256 2nd Semester CSE Dept | 2021 Regulation | Anna University Engineering Subject Paper

Unit I: Electrical Properties of Materials

1. Introduction of Electrical Properties of Materials

2. Electron Theory of Metals

3. Classical Free Electron Theory of Metals

4. Conduction in Metals-Mobility and Conductivity

5. Expression for Electrical Conductivity - Definition, Unit, Formula

6. Thermal Conductivity - Definition, Unit, Formula

7. Expression for Thermal Conductivity - Formula, Unit, Equation

8. Wiedemann - Franz Law and Lorentz Number - Value, Theory, Law, Proof, Formula

9. Differences Between Electrical and Thermal Conductivity

10. Similarities Between Electrical and Thermal Conductivity of Metals

11. Success of Classical Free Electron Theory of Metals

12. Failures of Classical Free Electron Theory

13. Quantum Theory of Electrons in Metals

14. Particle in a Three Dimensional Potential Box - Electrical Properties of Materials

15. Degeneracy and Non-Degeneracy - Definition, Example | Electrical Properties of Materials

16. Fermi-Dirac Statistics - Electrical Properties of Materials

17. Energy Distribution of Electrons in Metals

18. Fermi Distribution Function - Definition, Formula | Electrical Properties of Materials

19. Effect of Temperature on Fermi Function

20. Density of Energy States and Carrier Concentration in Metals

21. Electron in Periodic Potential

22. Energy Spectra in Atoms, Molecules and Solids

23. Bloch Theorem [for Reference Purpose] - Definition, Explanation, Proof, Equation | Electrical Properties of Materials

24. Behaviour of an Electron in a Periodic Potential -The Kronig Penney Model (Qualitative Treatment)

25. Tight Binding Approximation - Electrical Properties of Materials

26. Brillouin Zones - Definition, Explanation, Proof, Equation, Formula

27. Construction of Brillouin Zones

28. Effective Mass of an Electron and Concept of Hole - Definition, Explanation, Expression, Proof, Equation

29. Effective Mass Approximation - Electrical Properties of Materials

30. Energy Band Theory of Solids

31. Origin of Energy Band Formation in Solids

32. Classification of Materials into Metals, Semiconductors and Insulators on the Basis of Band Theory

Unit II: Semiconductor Physics

1. Introduction of Semiconductor Physics

2. Properties of Semiconductor

3. Direct and Indirect Band Gap Semiconductors

4. Types of Semiconductors

5. (i) Intrinsic Semiconductor

6. Carrier Concentration in Intrinsic Semiconductors

7. Variation of Fermi Energy Level and Carrier Concentration with Temperature in an Intrinsic Semiconductor

8. Mobility and Electrical Conductivity of Intrinsic Semiconductors

9. Determination of Band Gap Energy - Intrinsic Semiconductors

10. (ii) Extrinsic Semiconductor - types, effect, band diagram

11. Carrier Concentration in n-Type Semiconductor

12. Variation of Fermi Energy Level with Temperature and Impurity Concentration in 'n'-Type Semi Conductor

13. Carrier Concentration in p-Type Semiconductor

14. Variation of Fermi Energy Level with Temperature and Impurity Concentration in 'p' - Type Semiconductor

15. Variation of Carrier Concentration with Temperature

16. Carrier Transport in Semiconductor

17. Velocity - Electric Field Relations and Mobility of Charge Carriers - Semiconductor

18. Drift and Diffusion Transport - Semiconductor

19. Einstein Relation [for Reference Purpose] - Semiconductor

20. Effect of Temperature on Carrier Transport - Semiconductor

21. Hall Effect - in n-type and p-type Semiconductor, Hall Coefficient, Equation, Formula | Semiconductor

22. Device to Find Hall Effect [Experiment] - Semiconductor

23. Applications of Hall Effect

24. Ohmic Contact - Principle, Explanation, Example | Semiconductor

25. Schottky Diode - Principle, Symbol, Construction, Working Principle, Applications

Unit III: Magnetic Properties of Materials

1. Introduction of Magnetic Properties of Materials

2. Basic Definitions - Magnetic Dipole Moment

3. Magnetic Permeability and Susceptibility

4. Classification of Magnetic Materials Based on Atomic Magnetic Moments

5. Diamagnetic Material - Properties, Effect of external field, Examples

6. Paramagnetic Materials - Properties, Effect of external field, Examples

7. Ferromagnetic Materials - Properties, Effect of external field, Examples

8. Comparison Chart for Dia, Para and Ferro-Magnetic Materials

9. Weiss Molecular Theory of Ferromagnetism Curie Temperature

10. Spontaneous and Saturation Magnetisation

11. Heisenberg Interpretation on Internal Field: (Quantum Theory) - Magnetic Properties of Materials

12. Ferromagnetic Domains

13. Domain Theory of Ferromagnetism

14. Hysteresis - M Versus H Behaviour - Magnetic Properties of Materials

15. Explanation of Hysteresis on the Basis of Domains

16. Soft and Hard Magnetic Materials: Differences, Examples and Uses

17. Energy Product - Magnetic Properties of Materials

18. Anti-Ferromagnetism - Properties, Antiferro-magnetic materials

19. Ferrimagnetism and Ferrites - Properties

20. Structure of Ferrites

21. Magnetic Moment of a Ferrite Molecule - Bohr Magneton

22. Applications of Ferrites

23. Magnetic Principle in Computer Data Storage

24. Magnetic Storage Devices - Classification, Examples

25. Magnetic Tape - Working Principle, Advantages, Disadvantage

26. Magnetic Hard Disk - Types, Construction, Working Principle, Advantages, Disadvantage

27. Magnetic Bubble Memories - Construction, Working Principle, Special features

28. Magnetic Hard Disk Drive [HDD] with GMR Sensor - Construction, Working Principle, Advantages, Disadvantage, Applications

Unit IV: Optical Properties of Materials

1. Introduction of Optical Properties of Materials

2. Classification of Optical Materials

3. Carrier Generation and Recombination Processess - Optical Properties of Materials

4. Traps - Optical Properties of Materials

5. Colour Centres of Optical Properties of Materials

6. Types of Colour Centres - Optical Properties of Materials

7. Optical Properties of Materials

8. Optical Absorption in Metals

9. Optical Absorption in Dielectrics (Insulators)

10. Optical Absorption in Semi-Conductors

11. Luminescence, Fluorescence and Phosporescence - Optical Properties of Materials

12. Photo-Electric Effect - Optical Properties of Materials

13. Photo Current in P-N-Junction Diode [Photo Diode] - Fabrication, Operation, Construction, Working Principle, Types, Advantages, Disadvantage, Applications

14. Solar Cell - Working Principle, Fabrication, Construction, Operation, Advantages, Disadvantage, Applications

15. Light Emitting Diode (LED) - Definition, Types, Construction, Working Principle, Advantages, Disadvantage

16. Dome Shaped LED - Construction, Working Principle

17. Organic Led [OLED] - Working Principle, Fabrication, Construction, Operation, Advantages, Disadvantage, Applications

18. Laser Diode (GaAlAs-Laser) - Characteristics, Types, Construction, Working Principle, Advantages, Disadvantage

19. Optical Data Storage Techniques - List of various techniques

20. Data Storage in CD/DVD's - Construction, Working Principle, Design, Storage capacity, Operation, Applications

21. Differences Between Magnetic Storage Devices and Optical Storage Devices

22. Holography - Definition, Types, Construction, Reconstruction, Working Principle, Precautions, Applications

23. Differences Between a Photography and Holography

Unit V: Nanodevices and Quantum Computing

1. Introduction of Nanodevices

2. Electron Density in Bulk Material

3. Size Dependence of Fermi Energy

4. Quantum Confinement - Definition, Explanation | Nanodevices

5. Quantum Structures - Types, Definition, Construction, Explanation, Use

6. Density of States (a) in Bulk Material (Three Dimension), Quantum Well (Two Dimensions) - Definition, Formula, Derivation | Nanodevices

7. Band Gap on Nano Materials

8. Tunneling - Definition, Electrons Tunnel, Wave function

9. Coulomb Blockade Effect - Definition, Explanation, Formula, Inference, Energy required, Condition

10. Density of States (b) in Quantum Wire (One Dimension), Quantum Dot (Zero Dimension) - Definition, Formula, Derivation

11. Single Electron Phenomena and Single Electron Transistor - Theory, Condition, Rules, Definition, Working Principle

12. Quantum Dot Laser [QD Laser] - Working Principle, Construction, Operation, Example, Advantages, Disadvantage, Applications

13. Conductivity of Metallic Nano Wires - Definition, Formula, Factors affecting, IV Characteristics

14. Ballistic Transport - Definition, Explanation, Condition, Application

15. Quantum Resistance and Quantum Conductance - Definition, Formula, Derivation, Conclusion

16. Carbon Nanotubes [CNTS] - Definition, Types, Properties, Applications