Special paper for third semester M.Sc Physics students under University of Kerala.
This paper is divided into three sessions
Session 1 gives you the general classifications of functional materials and the imperfections in crystals
Session 2 is aims on the formation of various crystals and experimental techniques for the same.
The Third session focuses on the growth of thin films by various physical and chemical methods also give an overview of basic theories behind thin films growth.
Molecular rotational spectroscopy
Classification of molecules-rotational spectra of diatomic molecules-isotope effect and intensity of rotational lines-non rigid rotator-linear polyatomic molecules-symmetric and asymmetric top molecules-microwave spectrometer-analysis of rotational spectra.
IR spectroscopy
Vibrational spectra of diatomic molecules-characteristic IR spectra-vibrations of polyatomic molecules- anharmonicity- Fermi resonance-hydrogen bonding-normal modes of vibration in a crystal- interpretation of vibrational spectra- IR spectrometer- Fourier transform IR spectroscopy
Electronic spectra of molecules
Vibrational coarse structure and analysis of bound systems- Deslanders table-Frank-Condon
principle-vibrational electronic spectra-rotational fine structure- Fortrat parabola-electronic
angular momentum in diatomic molecules
This module covers Field Effect Transistors, UJT., Modulation and Demodulation, Feedback Amplifiers and Operational Amplifiers for BSc students
This course introduces the theories behind the origin of the Universe, Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance and Modern Astronomical events, Evolution and Life Cycle of Stars, Galaxies and Solar System
The Active Sun, Different Layers of the Sun, Magnetosphere
Module-1:Sources of Energy and Classification
Module-2: Wind Energy
This course introduces the computer fundamentals-Computer generations,Computer organization, Memory Organisation, I/O devices, Operating Systems, Network Topologies, Data Communication and Internet Protocols
Classification of Magnetic Materials, Atomic Theory of Magnetism, Langevin's theory, paramagnetism and quantum theory, Weiss Molecular Exchange field, Ferromagnetic domains, Antiferromagnetism, Ferrites
Elective course for 4th Semester M.Sc Physics students
This course will give an over view of Nano science and Nanotechnology.
First section will give a brief intorduciton to Nanostrucutres
Quantum mechanical aspects will be discussed in section two
Fascinating world of carbon is described soon
Over view of various growth techniques are embed in another section
The fast developing applications of nanotechnology is described in modules seven
Various characterization tools also described here
Module-1
Describe the fundamental concepts of nuclear physics and Understand the basic aspects of nuclear structure
Module-2
Understand the fundamentals of radioactivity
Module-3
Describe the different types of nuclear forces.
Module-4
Describe the principle and working of particle detectors
COMPLEMENTARY PRACTICAL (PHYSICS)
(Common for all complementary subjects)
PY1432-Practical
List of Experiments (Minimum 18 experiments to be done)
1. Torsion Pendulum- n by torsional oscillations
2.Torsion Pendulum- n and I using equal masses
3.Fly Wheel
4. Cantilever- Y by pin and microscope method
5.Uniform bending- Y by pin and microscope
6.Symmetric bar pendulum - g and radius of gyration
7. Surface tension- capillary rise method
8. Coefficient of viscosity- capillary flow method
9. Lee’s disc- Thermal conductivity of cardboard
10. Method of parallax- optical constants of convex lens using
i) mirror and mercury ii) mirror and water
11. Method of parallax- refractive index of liquid.
12.Spectrometer- A, D and n
13.Spectrometer- dispersive power of a prism
14.Spectrometer- Grating-normal incidence
15.Deflection and vibration magnetometer- M and Bh
16.Circular coil- magnetization of a magnet
17.Carey Foster’s bridge - Resistivity
18.Potentiometer- Resistivity
19.Potentiometer- Calibration of ammeter
20.Diode Characteristics (for Ge and Si diodes)
21.Half wave rectifier-Measurement of ripple factor with and without filter capacitor
22. Full wave rectifier- Measurement of ripple factor with and without filter capacitor
This course introduces the programming language C++
C++ flow control, conditional statements, Iterative statements, Switch statements, Conditional operators, Functions-built-in and User defined, Structures, Arrays, Classes and Objects
Basics of Python programming,Object oriented programming-python numbers, variables, strings, lists, tuples, decision making, functions and file management
Course Objectives is to understand the following concepts
Statistical Physics
Statistical probability, Macro and Micro states, Phase space, Statistical ensemble, Postulate of equal probability, Maxwell Boltzmann distribution, Velocity distribution. Indistinguishability of identical particles, Bose Einstein and Fermi Dirac distribution function, comparison of three statistics
Transient currents
Growth and decay of current in LR and CR Circuits-Measurement of high resistance by leakage-Charging and discharging of a capacitor through LCR circuit.
This course is designed to get an in-depth knowledge microbial genetics and microbial diseases. This knowledge is very important as far as Biotechnology is concerned.
Biophysics is an interdisciplinary branch of science that applies the theories and methods of physics to understand how biological systems work. This course is aimed to make the students understand the fundamentals of biophysics.
Bioinstrumentation involves the application of engineering tools for scientific discovery in living systems. This course is intended to introduce the principle and working of various instruments used in the field of biotechnology, such as Colorimeter, Spectrophotometer (UV/Vis Spectroscopy, IR Spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry and Fluorimetry), Flow Cytometry, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Immunoelectrophoresis and Isoelectric Focusing.
Ribonucleic acid or RNA is the polymer of ribonucleotides. These molecules are essential in biological roles such as coding,decoding,regulation and expression of genes.This course focuses on the properties,structure and functions of different types of RNAs.
Within chemistry, symmetry is important both at a molecular level and within crystalline systems, and an understanding of symmetry is essential in discussions of molecular spectroscopy and calculations of molecular properties. Group theory is the mathematical treatment of symmetry.
This course gives an introduction to the fundamental language of group theory and is divided into two portions
1. Symmetry elements and Symmetry Operations
2. Point Groups
Acidimetry and Alkalimetry, Permanganometry, Dichrometry, Cerimetry, Iodimetry, Precipitation titration and Complexometry.
5. Interpretation of TG and DTA curves of metal oxalate hydrates. Assessment is based on the identification of various stages.
The course focuses on the classification of polymers and terpenes. It also gives an elementary idea on terpenoids such as citral and geraniol; and synthetic rubbers.
To apply quantum mechanical principles in solving both real and imaginary spherical harmonics systems-multi electron systems.
This course gives an introductory idea about different types of chromatographic techniques
2. To discuss the synthesis of amino acids and peptides
This course focuses on the analysis of Biological Fluids, Enzymes, Drugs and Alcoholic Beverages.
Method of polymerization describes the major polymerization techniques. It also discusses the synthesis,properties and applications of some industrially important polymers.
Food and Forensic Analysis course aims to explain the principles and significance of forensic analysis and also a diverse investigation on development, application and study of analytical procedures for characterizing the properties of food materials.
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This course is designed for mathematics students. It consists of Python programs which can solve or generate solutions of Mathematical problems or equations through basic Python coding. 
Fish are an important natural resource. They provide food for billions of people around the world and considered as the largest source of protein. This topic ‘Common Food Fishes of Kerala’ includes description of major marine, brackish and fresh water fishes of Kerala which are commonly consumed in Kerala.
This module covers the general characteristics and classification of Class Amphibia.
This module covers the Development of Chick:
This module covers the classification of Phylum Chordata, Subphylums-Urochordata, Cephalochordata and vertebrata
This module covers the various BSc level Physics Experiments in Optics, Electricity, Magnetism, Electronics and Computer Science
