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PH7101/PH7201 |
Mathematical Physics and Numerical Methods ▼
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Course Number
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PH7101/ PH7201
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Course Credit
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3-0-0-3
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Course Title
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Mathematical Physics and Numerical Methods
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Learning Mode
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Lecture
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Course Description
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The course will provide fundamental and relevant concepts for performing advanced research.
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Prerequisite
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None
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Course Outline
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Mathematical Physics
Linear Algebra: Vector spaces and its properties, inner product spaces, linear transformation, similarity transformations, orthonormal sets, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Complex Analysis: Cauchy-Riemann conditions, contour integrals, Residue theorem and applications. Partial differential equations and special functions (Legendre, Hermite and Lauguerre polynomials, Bessel functions, Neumann functions, etc.), Separation of variables in Cartesian, spherical and cylindrical coordinates, properties of special functions.
Numerical Methods
Error analysis. Roots of nonlinear equations: Newton-Raphson method, solution of linear equations: Gauss-Jordan elimination, matrix inversion and LU decomposition, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors. Interpolation and curve fitting: Least square fitting, linear and nonlinear, application in physics problems. Numerical differentiation and integration: Numerical differentiation formulae, Simpson’s rule and Gauss-Legendre integration. Solution of ODE and PDE: Runge-Kutta and finite difference methods.
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Assessment Method
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Exam, assignment and tutorials
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Suggested Readings:
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Texts:
1. G. B. Arfken and H. J. Weber, Mathematical Methods for Physicists, Academic Press (1995)
2. K. E. Atkinson, Numerical Analysis, John Wiley, Low Price Edition (2004).
References:
1. J. Mathews and R.L. Walker, Mathematical Methods of Physics, Pearson Education (2004)
2. S. C. Chapra and R. P. Canale, Numerical Methods for Engineers, Tata McGraw Hill (2002).
3. E. Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, John Wiley & Sons, Low Price Edition (2001)
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| 2. |
PH7102/PH7202 |
Classical Mechanics and Electrodynamics ▼
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Course Number
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PH7102/PH7202
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Course Credit
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3-0-0-3
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Course Title
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Classical Mechanics and Electrodynamics
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Learning Mode
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Lecture
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Course Description
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The course will provide fundamental and relevant concepts for performing advanced research.
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Prerequisite
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None
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Course Outline
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Classical Mechanics
Review of Newtonian mechanics. Lagrange’s equation and its applications, variational principle, principle of least action. Central force: Equation of motion, classification of orbits, Virial theorem, Kepler problem. Rigid body motion: Euler angles, angular momentum and kinetic energy, inertia tensor, Euler equations and applications. Small oscillations: Eigenvalue problem, normal modes, forced vibrations, dissipation. Hamilton’s equations, Canonical transformations, Poisson brackets, Hamilton-Jacobi theory, action-angle variables.
Electrodynamics
Solution of Laplace’s and Poisson’s equations, multipole expansion and Green’s function approach to electrostatic and magnetostatic problems. Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves, wave propagation in dielectric and conducting media. Lienard-Wiechert potential, accelerated charges, Bremsstrahlung, electric dipole fields and radiation. Relativistic Electrodynamics: Covariant formalism of Maxwell’s equations, transformation laws.
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Assessment Method
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Exam, assignment and tutorials
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Suggested Readings:
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Texts:
1. H. Goldstein, Classical Mechanics, Narosa (1985).
2. J. D. Jackson, Classical Electrodynamics, John Wiley (1999).
References:
1. N. C. Rana and P. S. Joag, Classical Mechanics, Tata McGraw Hill (1994).
2. L. D. Landau and E. Lifshitz, Mechanics, Butterworth (1995)
3. L. D. Landau and E. M. Lifshitz, Electrodynamics of Continuous Media, Butterworth (1995).
4. G. S. Smith, Classical Electromagnetic Radiation, Cambridge (1997).
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| 3. |
PH7103/PH7203 |
Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Mechanics ▼
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Course Number
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PH7103/PH7203
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Course Credit
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3-0-0-3
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Course Title
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Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Mechanics
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Learning Mode
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Lecture
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Course Description
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The course will provide fundamental and relevant concepts for performing advanced research.
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Prerequisite
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None
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Course Outline
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Quantum Mechanics
Operator formalism, Schrodinger equation, applications such as particle in a box, harmonic oscillator, hydrogen atom. Angular momentum, L-S coupling, J-J coupling, Clebsch-Gordon coefficients, Pauli matrices, commutation relations. Perturbation theory: Stark effect, He atom, α-decay, anomalous Zeeman effect. Relativistic quantum mechanics: Klein-Gordon and Dirac equations.
Statistical Mechanics
Microcanonical, Canonical and Grand Canonical ensembles. Partition function and its applications. Ideal quantum gas. Maxwell-Boltzmann, Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac statistics, applications such as Doppler broadening, Einstein coefficients, specific heat of solid, black body radiation, electrons in metal, white dwarf stars, etc. Transport phenomena: Diffusion, random walk, Einstein’s relations, Boltzmann transport equation, electrical properties.
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Assessment Method
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Exam, assignment and tutorials
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Suggested Readings:
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Texts:
1. E. Merzbacher, Quantum Mechanics, John Wiley, Low Price Edition (1999).
2. R. K. Pathria, Statistical Mechanics, Butterworth-Heinemann (1996).
References:
1. J. J. Sakurai, Quantum Mechanics, Pearson Education (2002).
2. J.J. Sakurai, Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Pearson Education (2002).
3. S. R. A. Salinas, Introduction to Statistical Physics, Springer (2004).
4. K. Huang, Statistical Mechanics, John Wiley, Low Price Edition (2000)
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| 4. |
PH7104/PH7204 |
Experimental Techniques and Scientific Presentation ▼
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Course Number
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PH7104/PH7204
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Course Credit
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3-0-0-3
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Course Title
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Experimental Techniques and Scientific Presentation
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Learning Mode
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Lecture
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Course Description
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The course will provide fundamental and relevant concepts for performing advanced research.
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Prerequisite
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None
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Course Outline
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Experimental Techniques
Low pressure: Rotary, sorption, oil diffusion, turbo molecular, getter and cryo pumps. McLeod, thermoelectric, Penning, hot cathode ionisation and Bayard Alpert gauges. Partial pressure measurement, leak detection, gas flow through pipes and apertures, effective pumping speed, vacuum components, thermal evaporation, e-beam, sputtering and laser ablation systems. Low temperature: Gas liquifiers, cryogenic fluid baths, cryostat design, closed cycle He refrigerator (CCR), low temperature thermometry. Sources, sensors and instruments: Principle and characteristics of LASERs. Classification and principle of various sensors. Signal averaging and lock-in detection. Principle and applications of powder X-ray diffractometer, spectrophotometer; Fourier transform-Infrared (FT-IR) spectrometer, fluorimeter, atomic force microscope, electron microscope, Energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDAX) and optical spectrum analyzer.
Scientific Presentation
Art of scientific writing (steps to better writing, flow method, organization of material and style), development of communication skills, presentation of scientific seminars.
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Assessment Method
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Exam, assignment and tutorials
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Suggested Readings:
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Texts:
1. A. D. Helfrick and W.D.Cooper, Modern Electronic Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques, PHI (1996).
2. G. K. White, Experimental Techniques in Low Temperature Physics, Clarendon (1993).
3. A. Roth, Vacuum Technology, Elsevier (1990).
4. H. J. Tichy, Effective Writing for Engineers, Managers, Scientists, John Wiley & Sons (1988).
References:
1. A. Ghatak and K.Thyagarajan, Optical Electronics, C.U.P. (1991).
2. D. A. Skoog, F. J. Holler and T. A. Nieman, Principles of Instrumental Analysis, Saunders College Publishers (1998)
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| 5. |
PH7105/PH7205 |
Fourier Optics ▼
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Course Number
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PH7105/PH7205
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Course Credit
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3-0-0-3
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Course Title
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Fourier Optics
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Learning Mode
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Lecture
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Course Description
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The course will provide fundamental and relevant concepts for performing advanced research.
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Prerequisite
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None
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Course Outline
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Coherence and light sources. Theory of diffraction: Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction. Theory of interference: two beam interference, division of wavefront and division of amplitude, multiple-beam interference. Optical imaging (coherent and incoherent) and processing: Frequency analysis of optical imaging systems. Fourier transforms, Convolution and correlation. Wavefront modulation, Analog optical information processing. Holography: Types of holography and its applications.
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Assessment Method
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Exam, assignment and tutorials
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Suggested Readings:
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Textbooks:
- J. W. Goodman, Introduction to Fourier Optics, 3rd Ed. 2005. M. Born and E. Wolf, Principles of Optics, 7th Ed., Cambridge Univ. Press, 1999.
- P. Hariharan, Optical Holography: Principles, Techniques, and Applications, 2nd Ed., Cambridge Univ. Press, 1996.
- B. E. A. Saleh and M. C. Teich, Fundamentals of Photonics, John Wiley & Sons, 1991.
References:
- E. G. Steward, Fourier Optics: An Introduction, 2nd Ed., Dover Publ., 2004.
- Robert K. Tyson, Principles and Applications of Fourier Optics, IOP Publ., Bristol, UK, 2014.
- U. Schnars and W. Jueptner, Springer, 2005.
- Joseph Rosen, Holography, Research & Technologies, InTech, 2011.
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| 6. |
PH7106/PH7206 |
Advanced Course On Semiconductor Devices ▼
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Course Number
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PH7106/PH7206
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Course Credit
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3-0-0-3
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Course Title
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Advanced Course On Semiconductor Devices
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Learning Mode
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Lecture
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Course Description
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The course will provide fundamental and relevant concepts for performing advanced research.
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Prerequisite
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None
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Course Outline
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Energy Bands and Charge Carriers in Semiconductors: Bonding Forces and Energy Bands in solids; Charge carriers in semiconductors; Carrier concentrations; Drift of carriers in electric and magnetic fields; Invariance of Fermi level at equilibrium. Excess carriers in Semiconductors: Optical absorption; Photoluminescence; Electroluminescence; Direct and Indirect recombination of Electrons and Holes; Trapping; Steady State Carrier generation; Quasi Fermi Levels; Continuity Equation of Diffusion and Recombination; Diffusion length; Haynes-Shockley Experiment; Gradients in Quasi Fermi level. Junctions: Fabrication of p-n junction; Contact Potential; Space charge at junction; Forward and Reverse biased junctions; Carrier Injection; Zener and Avalanche breakdown; Time variation of stored charge; Reverse recovery transient; Switching diodes; Capacitance of p-n junction; Varactor diode; Effect of contact potential on carrier injection; Recombination and generation in the transition region; Ohmic losses; Graded junctions; Schottky barriers; Rectifying contacts; Ohmic contacts. Field Effect Transistors: Transistor operation; Junction FET characteristics; High Electron Mobility Transistor; short channel Effects; MISFET operation and characteristics; Ideal MOS capacitor; Effect Real surfaces; Threshold voltage; I-V characteristics of MOS Gate oxide MOS field effect transistor. MOS Field Effect Transistors: Output and Transfer Characteristics; Mobility models; Short channel effect and narrow width effects; Substrate bias Effect; Equivalent circuit of MOSFET; MOSFET scaling and hot electron effects; Drain induced barrier lowering; Gate induced Drain leakage.
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Assessment Method
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Exam, assignment and tutorials
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Suggested Readings:
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- B. G. Streetman and S. Banerjee, Solid State electronic devices, 6th Ed, PHI, 2006.
- Adel S. Sedra and Kenneth C. Smith, Microelectronic Circuits, Oxford University Press, 6th Edition, 2009
- Robert L. Boylestad and Louis Nashelsky, Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, Prentice Hall, 7th Edition.
- Jacob Millman and Christos C. Halkias, Integrated Electronics: Analog and Digital Circuits and Systems, Tata McGraw Hill, 2008
- D. A. Neamen, Semiconductor physics and devices, 4th Ed, McGrawHill, 2012.
- S. M. Sze and Kwok Ng, Physics of Semiconductor Devices, 3rd Ed, Wiley, 2006.
- U. K. Mishra and J. Singh, Semiconductor Device Physics and Design, Springer, 2008.
- B. Ghosh, Advanced Practical Physics, Volume – II, Sreedhar Publishers, 6th Edition, 2015
References:
Semiconductor Physics And Devices: Basic Principles (Fourth edition) by Donald Neamen. Publisher-McGraw-Hill Education. Publication date-16 March 2011.
Device Electronics for Integrated Circuits by Richard S. Muller, Theodore I. Kamins. (Third edition). Publisher-Wiley. Publication date -7 January 2003.
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| 7. |
PH7107/PH7207 |
Magnetism And Superconductivity ▼
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3 |
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Course Number
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PH7107/PH7207
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Course Credit
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3-0-0-3
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Course Title
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Magnetism And Superconductivity
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Learning Mode
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Lecture
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Course Description
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The course will provide fundamental and relevant concepts for performing advanced research.
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Prerequisite
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None
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Course Outline
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Magnetism: Review of diamagnetism, paramagnetism, superparamagnetism, ferromagnetism, antiferromagnetism, ferri magnetism. Circular and helical order. Direct, exchange, double exchange, indirect and RKKY interactions, environment effects: crystal field, tetrahedral and octahedral sites; Jahn-Teller effect; Hund’s rule and rare earth ions in solids. Consequences of broken symmetry, phase transition, Landau’s theory, rigidity, excitation, magnons, domains and domain walls, magnetic hysteresis, pinning effects. Magneto resistance, giant magneto resistance, nuclear magnetic resonance. Technological aspects of magnetic materials: Magnetic sensor, spin valve, magnetic refrigeration, actuator etc.
Superconductivity: Properties of conventional (low temperature) superconductors, London and Pippard equation, Type II superconductors, intermediate state, vortex lines, flux pinning, Non ideal behavior of Type II superconductors, Thermodynamics of Type I and II superconductors, Ginzburg Landau (G-L) theory, G-L equations, current density, Josephson equations, superconducting quantum interference device. Cooper pairs and BCS theory, Energy gap, magic number, experimental determination of energy gap from I-V characteristics, McMillan’s upper limit of Tc. Properties of high Tc superconductors, flux pinning, current density, granular nature. Technological aspects of superconductors: High magnetic field, Transmission line, Maglev train, MRI, etc.
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Assessment Method
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Exam, assignment and tutorials
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Suggested Readings:
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Text Book:
1. Magnetism in condensed matter, S. Blundell, New York : Oxford University Press, 2014
2. Superconductivity, Charles P. Poole, Horacio A. Farach, Richard J. Creswick, Ruslan Prozorov, Elsevier, 2007
Reference Book:
3. Magnetism:from fundamentals to nanoscale dynamics, Stohr, J.; Siegmann, H. C. Berlin : Springer, 2006
4. Introduction to Magnetic Materials, B. D. Cullity, C. D. Graham, First published:29 February 2008
5. Magnetism:principles and applications, Craik, D. Chichester: John Wiley, 1998
6. Superconductivity, Kelterson, J.B.; Song, S.N. Cambridge : CUP, 1999
7. Magnetism and superconductivity, Lévy, Laurent-Patrick, 2000, Springer
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| 8. |
PH7108/PH7208 |
Physics Of Materials ▼
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Course Number
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PH7108/PH7208
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Course Credit
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3-0-0-3
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Course Title
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Physics of Materials
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Learning Mode
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Lecture
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Course Description
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The course will provide fundamental and relevant concepts for performing advanced research.
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Prerequisite
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None
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Course Outline
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Materials classification on the basis of physical constitution, crystal structure (e.g.; amorphous & crystalline-poly/nano) and electrical properties; Brief review of crystal structure of materials (e.g.; metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers, composites etc.); Electrical properties of conductors, insulators and semiconductors, Concept of band structure in solid materials; Mechanism of electronic and ionic charge transport in solids; Theories of electrical transport in ionic conductors and semiconductors (e.g.; crystalline and amorphous – polymeric, ceramic and composites); Dielectric and ferroelectric phenomena – polar and non-polar systems (e.g.; oxides); Physics of polarization, resonance, dispersion and relaxation behavior in materials; Frequency response characteristics of charge transport and scaling laws; Microstructure-property correlation in solid materials: Basic concepts of energy-matter interaction in solids; Optical properties of materials: Optical constants, absorption and emission properties; Elastic and thermal properties of materials, Phase transition phenomena – solid-liquid-gas, superfluidity, superconductivity etc.; Magnetic properties of materials, elementary idea of plastic magnets.
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Assessment Method
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Exam, assignment and tutorials
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Suggested Readings:
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Text Book
1. Solid State Physics, Neil Ashcroft, N. Mermin, Brooks/Cole; 2021
2. Introduction to Solid State Physics, Charles Kittel, John Wiley and sons, 2010
Reference Book
3. ELEMENTARY SOLID STATE PHYSICS: Principles and Applications, M. Ali. Omar, Pearson, 2014
4. Solid state physics, R. K. Puri and V. K. Babbar, S. Chand, 2010
5. Solid state physics: introduction to the theory, Patterson, J. D.; Bailey, B. C. Switzerland : Springer, 2018
6. Solid state physics, Dekker, A.J. Macmillan, 2009
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| 9. |
PH7109/PH7209 |
Introduction To The Physics Of Nonlinear Systems ▼
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3 |
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Course Number
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PH7109/PH7209
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Course Credit
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3-0-0-3
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Course Title
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Introduction to the Physics of Nonlinear Systems
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Learning Mode
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Lecture
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Course Description
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The course will provide fundamental and relevant concepts for performing advanced research.
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Prerequisite
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None
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Course Outline
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Linearity and nonlinearity: Origin and Importance, Dispersion, Dissipation. Nonlinear excitations: group velocity dispersion, solitary waves. Examples of Nonlinear equations: Dynamics of a pendulum under the influence of gravity, Inverted pendulum, van der Pol equation, Korteweg-de Vries equation, Navier-Stokes equations, The Richards equation, Sine-Gordon equation, Nonlinear Schrodinger equation, Ginzburg-Landau equation. Nonlinear Optics: Second harmonic generation, Two photon absorption, Four wave-mixing, Spontaneous parametric down conversion, Kerr effect, Pockels effect, Optical Soliton: spatial and temporal solitons, self-phase modulation, modulational instability, optical fiber, self-focusing, dark and bright solitons and solitary waves, dynamics in presence of phase locked source. Atomic systems: Non resonant atomic media, doffing oscillator model, solitons. Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC): Physics behind BEC, Experiments with alkali metal gas, Laser cooling, magnetic trapping, evaporative cooling. Second quantization, scattering length, Gross-Pitaevskii equation. Lower dimensional nonlinear systems, experimental validity. Dynamics of a cigar-shaped BEC: Dark and bright solitons, weak and strong inter-atomic interactions.
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Assessment Method
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Exam, assignment and tutorials
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Suggested Readings:
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Text book
- W. T. Silvfast, Laser Fundamentals, Cambridge University Press, 2008.
- W. Demtroder, Laser Spectroscopy, Vol. 1, Basic Principles, 4th Edition, Springer, 2008.
- Robert W. Boyd, Nonlinear Optics, 2nd Edition, Academic Press, 2003.
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| 10. |
PH7110/PH7210 |
Theory and Applications of Holography ▼
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3 |
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Course Number
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PH7110/PH7210
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Course Credit
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3-0-0-3
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Course Title
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Theory and Applications of Holography
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Learning Mode
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Lecture
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Course Description
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The course will provide fundamental and relevant concepts for performing advanced research.
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Prerequisite
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None
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Course Outline
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Basics of holography, holographic imaging; Wavefront reconstruction: in-line and off-axis holography. Types of holography: Fourier holograms, Fraunhofer holograms, Thin and volume holograms, Reflection, white light, rainbow and wave guided holograms; Theory of plane holograms, magnification, aberrations, coupled wave theory, wavelength and angular selectivity, diffraction efficiency. Recording medium for holograms: silver halides, dichromatic gelatin, photoresist, photoconductor, photorefractive crystals etc. Applications: Displays, microscopy; interferometry, non-destructing testing of engineering objects, particles sizing; imaging through aberrated media, phase amplification by holography; information storage and processing. Holographic Optical Elements: scanners, filters; Optical data processing, holographic solar concentrators; Colour holography: recording with multiple wavelength; Electron holography, acoustic and microwave holography, computer generated holography, digital holography.
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Assessment Method
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Exam, assignment and tutorials
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Suggested Readings:
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Textbooks:
- P. Hariharan, Optical Holography: Principles, Techniques, and Applications, 2nd Ed., Cambridge Univ. Press, 1996.
- B. E. A. Saleh and M. C. Teich, Fundamentals of Photonics, John Wiley & Sons, 1991.
References:
- U. Schnars and W. Jueptner, Springer, 2005.
- Joseph Rosen, Holography, Research & Technologies, InTech, 2011.
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| 11. |
PH7111/PH7211 |
Photonics Science and Engineering ▼
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3 |
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3 |
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Course Number
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PH7111/PH7211
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Course Credit
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3-0-0-3
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Course Title
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Photonics Science and Engineering
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Learning Mode
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Lectures
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Learning Objectives
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The main objective of this course is to learn about the working principles, theoretical aspects, and applications of various lasers and advanced photonic devices.
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Course Description
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Mainly, this course allows Ph.D. students to learn the necessary details about various lasers and advanced photonic devices to carry out research in different branches of photonics.
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Prerequisite
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Some fundamentals related to Optics and Photonics
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Course Content
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Lasers: Ultrafast lasers, White light lasers, Quantum cascaded lasers, Single photon sources
Photodetectors: Photoconductors, Avalanche photodiodes, Photomultiplier tubes, Charge-coupled devices (CCDs), Complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) cameras
Fiber optics: Electromagnetic theory for optical propagation, Characteristic parameters of optical fiber modes, Fabrication of optical fibers, Losses in optical fibers, Fiber-optic devices (polarizers, attenuators, isolators), Fiber optics lasers, Optical fiber communication, Fiber optic sensors, Fiber-optic endoscopes
Non-linear optics: Introduction, Stimulated Raman scattering, Four-wave mixing, Optical parametric amplifiers and oscillators, Phase matching, Quasi-phase matching, Z-scan, and Laser-induced transient grating techniques for studying the non-linear properties.
Spatial light modulators (SLMs): Special properties of SLMs, Multiple quantum well SLMs, Liquid crystal SLMs, Magneto-optic SLMs, and Applications of SLM in generating structured beams carrying orbital angular momentum.
Metal and Metamaterial Optics: Optical properties of bulk metals, metal thin films, and metal nanostructures, Special properties of metamaterials, metasurfaces, and Applications of metamaterials.
Photonic crystals: Special properties of photonic crystals, Various techniques for the Fabrication of 1D, 2D, and 3D photonic crystals, Photonic crystal-based waveguides, lasers, sensors, and spectrometers.
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Assessment Method
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Quizzes, Mid-semester examination, and End-semester examination.
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Suggested Readings:
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Textbooks:
[1]. B.E.A. Saleh, and M.C. Teich, “Fundamentals of Photonics”, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2019.
[2]. R. W. Boyd, “Nonlinear Optics”, Academic Press”, 2022.
[3]. Fedor Mitschke, “Fiber optics: Physics and Technology”, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 2009.
[4]. K. Ionue, K. Ohtaka (Eds.), “Photonic Crystals: Physics, Fabrication and Applications”, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 2009.
[5]. Uzi Efron, “Spatial Light Modulator Technology”, Macel Dekker. Inc. 1995.
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| 12. |
PH6104/PH6204 |
General Relativity and Cosmology ▼
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2 |
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4 |
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Course Number
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PH6104/PH6204
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Course Credit
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2-2-0-4
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Course Title
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General Relativity and Cosmology
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Learning Mode
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Lecture
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Prerequisite
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None
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Course Content
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Introduction to General Relativity: Spacetime and gravity, equivalence principle, tensor calculus, covariant differentiation, Riemann curvature tensor, Ricci tensor, Einstein tensor, Einstein field equations. Solutions to Einstein's equations: Schwarzschild solution, black holes, gravitational waves, FRW metric, expanding universe. Cosmology: Observational evidence for the expanding universe, Hubble's law, cosmic microwave background radiation, Big Bang model, dark matter and dark energy, cosmic inflation.
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Assessment Method
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Exam, assignment and tutorials
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Suggested Readings:
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Texts:
1. Bernard Schutz, A First Course in General Relativity, Cambridge University Press, 2009.
2. Steven Weinberg, Gravitation and Cosmology: Principles and Applications of the General Theory of Relativity, John Wiley & Sons, 1972.
References:
1. Robert M. Wald, General Relativity, University of Chicago Press, 1984.
2. James B. Hartle, Gravity: An Introduction to Einstein's General Relativity, Pearson, 2003.
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| 13. |
PH6105/PH6205 |
Quantum Optics & Quantum Information ▼
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2 |
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4 |
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Course Number
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PH6105/PH6205
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Course Credit
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2-2-0-4
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Course Title
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Quantum Optics & Quantum Information
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Learning Mode
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Lecture
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Prerequisite
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None
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Course Content
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Quantum Optics: Quantization of the electromagnetic field, coherent states, squeezed states, quantum noise, photon statistics, quantum non-demolition measurements, quantum entanglement. Quantum Information: Qubits, quantum gates, quantum circuits, quantum algorithms (Deutsch-Jozsa, Shor, Grover), quantum error correction, quantum cryptography, quantum teleportation, quantum computing architectures.
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Assessment Method
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Exam, assignment and tutorials
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Suggested Readings:
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Texts:
1. Mark Fox, Quantum Optics: An Introduction, Oxford University Press, 2006.
2. Michael A. Nielsen and Isaac L. Chuang, Quantum Computation and Quantum Information, Cambridge University Press, 2000.
References:
1. Daniel F. Walls and Gerard J. Milburn, Quantum Optics, Springer, 2008.
2. Christopher Gerry and Peter Knight, Introductory Quantum Optics, Cambridge University Press, 2005.
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| 14. |
PH6109/PH6209 |
Ultrafast Optics and Spectroscopy ▼
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2 |
2 |
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4 |
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Course Number
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PH6109/PH6209
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Course Credit
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2-2-0-4
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Course Title
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Ultrafast Optics and Spectroscopy
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Learning Mode
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Lecture
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Prerequisite
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None
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Course Content
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Generation of ultrafast pulses: Mode-locking, chirped pulse amplification, pulse compression techniques. Characterization of ultrafast pulses: Autocorrelation, FROG, SPIDER. Ultrafast phenomena in materials: Nonlinear optics with ultrashort pulses, transient absorption, time-resolved spectroscopy, pump-probe techniques. Applications of ultrafast optics: High-speed optical communication, laser machining, medical imaging, attosecond science.
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Assessment Method
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Exam, assignment and tutorials
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Suggested Readings:
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Texts:
1. Jean-Claude Diels and Wolfgang Rudolph, Ultrashort Laser Pulse Phenomena, Academic Press, 2006.
2. Robert W. Boyd, Nonlinear Optics, Academic Press, 2008.
References:
1. P. W. Milonni and J. H. Eberly, Lasers, John Wiley & Sons, 2010.
2. Stephen R. Leone, Ultrafast Spectroscopy: A Practical Guide, CRC Press, 2017.
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| 15. |
PH6110/PH6210 |
Magnetism: Fundamentals to Application ▼
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2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
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Course Number
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PH6110/PH6210
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Course Credit
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2-2-0-4
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Course Title
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Magnetism: Fundamentals to Application
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Learning Mode
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Lecture
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Prerequisite
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None
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Course Content
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Fundamentals of Magnetism: Diamagnetism, paramagnetism, ferromagnetism, antiferromagnetism, ferrimagnetism. Magnetic domains, hysteresis, magnetic anisotropy. Exchange interactions. Magnetic characterization techniques: VSM, SQUID, MOKE, FMR. Applications of Magnetism: Magnetic recording, spintronics (GMR, TMR, spin-orbit torque), magnetic sensors, magnetic refrigeration, biomedical applications of magnetic nanoparticles.
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Assessment Method
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Exam, assignment and tutorials
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Suggested Readings:
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Texts:
1. Stephen Blundell, Magnetism in Condensed Matter, Oxford University Press, 2001.
2. B. D. Cullity and C. D. Graham, Introduction to Magnetic Materials, John Wiley & Sons, 2008.
References:
1. S. S. P. Parkin, M. Tsoi, and A. C. B. Relei, "Magnetoelectronics" (Handbook of Spintronics, Vol. 1), Springer, 2015.
2. R. Skomski, Simple Models of Magnetism, Oxford University Press, 2008.
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| 16. |
PH6112/PH6212 |
Materials for Engineering Applications ▼
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2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
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Course Number
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PH6112/PH6212
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Course Credit
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2-2-0-4
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Course Title
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Materials for Engineering Applications
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Learning Mode
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Lecture
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Prerequisite
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None
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Course Content
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Classification of materials: Metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, semiconductors. Structure of materials: Crystalline and amorphous structures, defects in solids, phase diagrams. Mechanical properties: Stress-strain behavior, elasticity, plasticity, hardness, toughness, fatigue, creep. Electrical properties: Conductivity, resistivity, semiconductors, superconductors, dielectric properties. Magnetic properties: Diamagnetism, paramagnetism, ferromagnetism, magnetic storage. Optical properties: Absorption, emission, luminescence, lasers. Thermal properties: Heat capacity, thermal expansion, thermal conductivity. Materials selection for specific engineering applications.
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Assessment Method
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Exam, assignment and tutorials
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Suggested Readings:
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Texts:
1. William D. Callister Jr. and David G. Rethwisch, Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction, John Wiley & Sons, 2018.
2. M. F. Ashby, Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2011.
References:
1. C. Barry Carter and M. Grant Norton, Ceramic Materials: Science and Engineering, Springer, 2013.
2. Donald R. Askeland and Wendelin J. Wright, The Science and Engineering of Materials, Cengage Learning, 2019.
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| 17. |
PH6114/PH6214 |
Physics of Ultracold Atoms ▼
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2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
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Course Number
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PH6114/PH6214
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Course Credit
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2-2-0-4
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Course Title
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Physics of Ultracold Atoms
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Learning Mode
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Lecture
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Prerequisite
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None
|
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Course Content
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Laser cooling and trapping: Doppler cooling, Sisyphus cooling, magneto-optical trap. Evaporative cooling. Bose-Einstein condensation (BEC): Gross-Pitaevskii equation, elementary excitations, superfluidity. Fermi gases: Degenerate Fermi gas, BCS-BEC crossover. Optical lattices: Atom-light interaction in periodic potentials, quantum simulation. Quantum computation with ultracold atoms. Atomic clocks and precision measurements.
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Assessment Method
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Exam, assignment and tutorials
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Suggested Readings:
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Texts:
1. C. J. Foot, Atomic Physics, Oxford University Press, 2005.
2. Wolfgang Ketterle and Markus Oberthaler, Bose-Einstein Condensation, Springer, 2008.
References:
1. Christopher J. Pethick and Henrik Smith, Bose-Einstein Condensation in Dilute Gases, Cambridge University Press, 2008.
2. Immanuel Bloch, Jean Dalibard, and Wilhelm Zwerger, "Many-Body Physics with Ultracold Gases," Reviews of Modern Physics 80, 885 (2008).
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| 18. |
PH6115/PH6215 |
Scanning Probe Microscopy ▼
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2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
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Course Number
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PH6115/PH6215
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Course Credit
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2-2-0-4
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Course Title
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Scanning Probe Microscopy
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Learning Mode
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Lecture
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Prerequisite
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None
|
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Course Content
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Introduction to scanning probe microscopy (SPM): Principles and history. Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM): Basic principles, constant current and constant height modes, tip-sample interaction, spectroscopic capabilities. Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM): Contact mode, non-contact mode, tapping mode, force spectroscopy, variations of AFM (MFM, KPFM, EFM). Other SPM techniques: Scanning Near-field Optical Microscopy (SNOM), Scanning Spreading Resistance Microscopy (SSRM). Applications of SPM in materials science, nanoscience, and biology.
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Assessment Method
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Exam, assignment and tutorials
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|
Suggested Readings:
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Texts:
1. Roland Wiesendanger, Scanning Probe Microscopy and Spectroscopy: Methods and Applications, Cambridge University Press, 1994.
2. D. A. Bonnell, Scanning Probe Microscopy and Spectroscopy: Theory, Techniques, and Applications, Wiley-VCH, 2001.
References:
1. C. Julian Chen, Introduction to Scanning Tunneling Microscopy, Oxford University Press, 1993.
2. Bert Voigtländer, Scanning Force Microscopy: With Applications to Chemical Force Microscopy, Springer, 2015.
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| 19. |
PH6116/PH6216 |
Biophotonics ▼
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2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
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Course Number
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PH6116/PH6216
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Course Credit
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2-2-0-4
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Course Title
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Biophotonics
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Learning Mode
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Lecture
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Prerequisite
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None
|
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Course Content
|
Introduction to Biophotonics: Light-tissue interaction, optical properties of biological tissues. Fluorescence and luminescence: Principles, types of fluorophores, FRET, fluorescence microscopy. Optical coherence tomography (OCT): Principles, applications in medical imaging. Lasers in medicine: Laser surgery, photodynamic therapy, laser diagnostics. Biosensors: Optical biosensors, plasmon resonance sensors. Optical trapping and manipulation of biological cells. Microfluidics and lab-on-a-chip devices.
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Assessment Method
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Exam, assignment and tutorials
|
|
Suggested Readings:
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Texts:
1. Paras N. Prasad, Introduction to Biophotonics, John Wiley & Sons, 2004.
2. Tuan Vo-Dinh, Biomedical Photonics Handbook, CRC Press, 2014.
References:
1. L. V. Wang and H. I. Wu, Biomedical Optics: Principles and Imaging, John Wiley & Sons, 2012.
2. Britton Chance and Robert R. Alfano, Optical Tomography and Spectroscopy of Tissue III, SPIE Press, 2000.
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| 20. |
PH6117/PH6217 |
Magnetic Materials and Applications ▼
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2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
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Course Number
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PH6117/PH6217
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Course Credit
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2-2-0-4
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Course Title
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Magnetic Materials and Applications
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Learning Mode
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Lecture
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Prerequisite
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None
|
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Course Content
|
Types of magnetic materials: Hard and soft magnetic materials, permanent magnets, magnetic recording media. Magnetic nanostructures: Superparamagnetism, exchange bias, spin-transfer torque. Fabrication of magnetic materials: Thin film deposition, bulk synthesis. Characterization of magnetic materials: Magnetometry, hysteresis loop measurement, magnetic imaging. Applications: Data storage (HDDs, MRAM), magnetic sensors (Hall effect, GMR, TMR), magnetic actuators, spintronic devices, magnetic refrigeration, biomedical applications.
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Assessment Method
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Exam, assignment and tutorials
|
|
Suggested Readings:
|
Texts:
1. B. D. Cullity and C. D. Graham, Introduction to Magnetic Materials, John Wiley & Sons, 2008.
2. K. H. J. Buschow and F. R. de Boer, Physics of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2003.
References:
1. S. S. P. Parkin, M. Tsoi, and A. C. B. Relei, "Magnetoelectronics" (Handbook of Spintronics, Vol. 1), Springer, 2015.
2. D. C. Jiles, Introduction to Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Chapman & Hall, 1998.
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| 21. |
PH6118/PH6218 |
Fourier Optics and Holography ▼
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2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
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Course Number
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PH6118/PH6218
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Course Credit
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2-2-0-4
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Course Title
|
Fourier Optics and Holography
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Learning Mode
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Lecture
|
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Prerequisite
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None
|
|
Course Content
|
Fourier Optics: Review of Fourier transforms, linear systems, convolution, correlation. Scalar diffraction theory: Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction. Fourier transforming properties of lenses. Optical filtering and spatial frequency analysis. Image processing using optical methods. Holography: Principles of holography, wavefront reconstruction. Types of holograms: On-axis and off-axis, transmission and reflection, thin and thick holograms. Recording materials. Applications of holography: 3D display, interferometry, data storage, holographic optical elements.
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Assessment Method
|
Exam, assignment and tutorials
|
|
Suggested Readings:
|
Texts:
1. Joseph W. Goodman, Introduction to Fourier Optics, Roberts and Company Publishers, 2005.
2. P. Hariharan, Optical Holography: Principles, Techniques and Applications, Cambridge University Press, 2002.
References:
1. B. E. A. Saleh and M. C. Teich, Fundamentals of Photonics, John Wiley & Sons, 2007.
2. E. G. Steward, Fourier Optics: An Introduction, Dover Publications, 2004.
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| 22. |
PH6120/PH6220 |
Particle Physics ▼
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2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
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Course Number
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PH6120/PH6220
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Course Credit
|
2-2-0-4
|
|
Course Title
|
Particle Physics
|
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Learning Mode
|
Lecture
|
|
Prerequisite
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None
|
|
Course Content
|
Elementary Particles: Leptons, quarks, hadrons. Fundamental forces: Strong, weak, electromagnetic, gravitational. Standard Model of Particle Physics: Quantum Electrodynamics (QED), Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD), electroweak theory. Feynman diagrams. Symmetries and conservation laws. Particle accelerators and detectors. Beyond the Standard Model: Neutrino oscillations, dark matter, supersymmetry, grand unified theories, string theory.
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Assessment Method
|
Exam, assignment and tutorials
|
|
Suggested Readings:
|
Texts:
1. Donald H. Perkins, Introduction to High Energy Physics, Cambridge University Press, 2000.
2. David Griffiths, Introduction to Elementary Particles, Wiley-VCH, 2008.
References:
1. Francis Halzen and Alan D. Martin, Quarks and Leptons: An Introductory Course in Modern Particle Physics, John Wiley & Sons, 1984.
2. Brian R. Martin, Nuclear and Particle Physics: An Introduction, John Wiley & Sons, 2009.
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| 23. |
PH6121/PH6221 |
Soft Matter Physics ▼
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2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
|
Course Number
|
PH6121/PH6221
|
|
Course Credit
|
2-2-0-4
|
|
Course Title
|
Soft Matter Physics
|
|
Learning Mode
|
Lecture
|
|
Prerequisite
|
None
|
|
Course Content
|
Introduction to soft matter: Colloids, polymers, liquid crystals, gels, biological materials. Intermolecular forces in soft matter. Statistical mechanics of polymers: Random walk, polymer conformation, elasticity. Liquid crystals: Nematic, smectic, cholesteric phases, defects, applications. Colloids: Brownian motion, sedimentation, rheology, colloidal crystals. Gels and networks. Self-assembly in soft matter. Experimental techniques for soft matter: Light scattering, rheology, microscopy.
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|
Assessment Method
|
Exam, assignment and tutorials
|
|
Suggested Readings:
|
Texts:
1. Richard A. L. Jones, Soft Condensed Matter, Oxford University Press, 2002.
2. I. W. Hamley, Introduction to Soft Matter: Polymers, Colloids, Amphiphiles and Liquid Crystals, John Wiley & Sons, 2007.
References:
1. Pierre-Gilles de Gennes, The Physics of Liquid Crystals, Oxford University Press, 1993.
2. M. Doi and S. F. Edwards, The Theory of Polymer Dynamics, Oxford University Press, 1986.
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|
| 24. |
PH6122/PH6222 |
Quantum Materials ▼
|
2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
|
Course Number
|
PH6122/PH6222
|
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Course Credit
|
2-2-0-4
|
|
Course Title
|
Quantum Materials
|
|
Learning Mode
|
Lecture
|
|
Prerequisite
|
None
|
|
Course Content
|
Introduction to quantum materials: Emergent phenomena, strong electron correlations, topological phases of matter. Superconductors: High-Tc superconductors, unconventional superconductivity. Topological insulators and semimetals: Dirac and Weyl fermions, quantum spin Hall effect. Graphene and 2D materials: Electronic properties, spintronics applications. Quantum magnetism: Frustrated magnets, spin liquids. Experimental probes for quantum materials: Angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES), scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), neutron scattering.
|
|
Assessment Method
|
Exam, assignment and tutorials
|
|
Suggested Readings:
|
Texts:
1. Stephen Blundell, Concepts in Thermal Physics, Oxford University Press, 2009 (for statistical mechanics related to quantum materials).
2. Ashvin Vishwanath and Liang Fu, "Topological Insulators and Superconductors," Annual Review of Condensed Matter Physics 5, 341 (2014).
References:
1. S. Maekawa, T. Tohyama, S. E. Barnes, S. Ishihara, W. Koshibae, and G. Khaliullin, Physics of Transition Metal Oxides, Springer, 2004.
2. A. H. Castro Neto, F. Guinea, N. M. R. Peres, K. S. Novoselov, and A. K. Geim, "The Electronic Properties of Graphene," Reviews of Modern Physics 81, 109 (2009).
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| 25. |
PH6123/PH6223 |
Low Temperature Techniques ▼
|
2 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
|
Course Number
|
PH6123/PH6223
|
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Course Credit
|
2-1-2-4
|
|
Course Title
|
Low Temperature Techniques
|
|
Learning Mode
|
Lecture, Practical
|
|
Prerequisite
|
None
|
|
Course Content
|
Introduction to cryogenics: Historical overview, importance of low temperatures in physics. Principles of refrigeration: Joule-Thomson effect, liquefaction of gases (Linde cycle, Claude cycle). Cryogenic liquids: Properties of liquid helium, liquid nitrogen. Cryostats: Design and construction of various types of cryostats (bath cryostats, closed-cycle refrigerators, dilution refrigerators). Thermometry at low temperatures: Resistance thermometers, thermocouples, magnetic thermometers. Experimental techniques at low temperatures: Electrical transport measurements, magnetic measurements, optical spectroscopy at cryogenic temperatures. Vacuum techniques relevant to low temperature experiments.
|
|
Assessment Method
|
Exam, assignment, tutorials, and practical examinations
|
|
Suggested Readings:
|
Texts:
1. G. K. White and P. J. G. Main, Cryogenics: Experimental Techniques, Oxford University Press, 2002.
2. Frank Pobell, Matter and Methods at Low Temperatures, Springer, 2007.
References:
1. P. V. E. McClintock, D. J. Meredith, and J. K. Wigmore, Matter at Low Temperatures, Blackie and Son Ltd, 1984.
2. K. Mendelssohn, The Quest for Absolute Zero: The Meaning of Low Temperature Physics, Taylor & Francis, 1977.
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| 26. |
PH6124/PH6224 |
Nanoscience and Nanocharecterization ▼
|
2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
|
Course Number
|
PH6124/PH6224
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Course Credit
|
2-2-0-4
|
|
Course Title
|
Nanoscience and Nanocharacterization
|
|
Learning Mode
|
Lecture
|
|
Prerequisite
|
None
|
|
Course Content
|
Introduction to Nanoscience: Size-dependent properties, quantum confinement, surface effects. Synthesis of nanomaterials: Top-down and bottom-up approaches (nanolithography, chemical vapor deposition, sol-gel, self-assembly). Characterization techniques: Electron microscopy (SEM, TEM), scanning probe microscopy (AFM, STM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), dynamic light scattering (DLS), UV-Vis and photoluminescence spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy. Properties of nanomaterials: Electronic, optical, magnetic, mechanical properties. Applications of nanomaterials: Nanomedicine, nanoelectronics, energy, catalysis.
|
|
Assessment Method
|
Exam, assignment and tutorials
|
|
Suggested Readings:
|
Texts:
1. G. Cao and Y. Wang, Nanostructures and Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications, World Scientific, 2011.
2. Z. L. Wang, Characterization of Nanophase Materials, Wiley-VCH, 2000.
References:
1. Charles P. Poole Jr. and Frank J. Owens, Introduction to Nanotechnology, Wiley-Interscience, 2003.
2. M. H. F. Overwijk, J. T. M. De Hosson, and S. Van der Zwaag, Characterization of Materials, John Wiley & Sons, 2008.
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| 27. |
PH6125/PH6225 |
Quantum Transport in Mesoscopic Systems ▼
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2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
|
Course Number
|
PH6125/PH6225
|
|
Course Credit
|
2-2-0-4
|
|
Course Title
|
Quantum Transport in Mesoscopic Systems
|
|
Learning Mode
|
Lecture
|
|
Prerequisite
|
None
|
|
Course Content
|
Introduction to mesoscopic physics: Coherence and quantum interference effects in conductors. Ballistic transport, conductance quantization, quantum point contacts. Weak localization and antilocalization. Universal conductance fluctuations. Aharonov-Bohm effect. Quantum Hall effect: Integer and fractional quantum Hall effect. Kondo effect in quantum dots. Spin-orbit coupling and spin Hall effect. Mesoscopic superconductivity: Proximity effect, Andreev reflection, Josephson junctions in mesoscopic systems.
|
|
Assessment Method
|
Exam, assignment and tutorials
|
|
Suggested Readings:
|
Texts:
1. S. Datta, Electronic Transport in Mesoscopic Systems, Cambridge University Press, 1995.
2. Thomas Heinzel, Mesoscopic Physics of Electrons and Photons, Springer, 2010.
References:
1. Y. Imry and R. Landauer, "Quantum Transport in Mesoscopic Systems," Reviews of Modern Physics 71, S306 (1999).
2. H. Bruus and K. Flensberg, Many-Body Quantum Theory in Condensed Matter Physics, Oxford University Press, 2004.
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|
| 28. |
PH6126/PH6226 |
Introductory Biophysics ▼
|
2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
|
Course Number
|
PH6126/PH6226
|
|
Course Credit
|
2-2-0-4
|
|
Course Title
|
Introductory Biophysics
|
|
Learning Mode
|
Lecture
|
|
Prerequisite
|
None
|
|
Course Content
|
Introduction to biophysics: Biological systems at different scales, physical principles in biology. Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics in biological systems: Free energy, entropy, molecular motors. Biopolymers: Proteins, nucleic acids, structure and dynamics. Membrane biophysics: Lipid bilayers, ion channels, membrane transport. Molecular forces in biology: Electrostatic interactions, Van der Waals forces, hydrogen bonds. Experimental techniques in biophysics: Spectroscopy (UV-Vis, fluorescence, NMR), microscopy (light microscopy, electron microscopy), single-molecule techniques (optical tweezers, AFM).
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Assessment Method
|
Exam, assignment and tutorials
|
|
Suggested Readings:
|
Texts:
1. Philip Nelson, Biological Physics: Energy, Information, Life, W. H. Freeman, 2003.
2. Roland Glaser, Biophysics: An Introduction, Springer, 2012.
References:
1. Ken A. Dill and Sarina Bromberg, Molecular Driving Forces: Statistical Thermodynamics in Chemistry & Biology, Garland Science, 2010.
2. Thomas E. Creighton, Proteins: Structures and Molecular Properties, W. H. Freeman, 1993.
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| 29. |
PH6127/PH6227 |
Spintronics ▼
|
2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
|
Course Number
|
PH6127/PH6227
|
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Course Credit
|
2-2-0-4
|
|
Course Title
|
Spintronics
|
|
Learning Mode
|
Lecture
|
|
Prerequisite
|
None
|
|
Course Content
|
Introduction to Spintronics: Spin and charge degrees of freedom, spin-orbit interaction, spin coherence. Giant magnetoresistance (GMR) and Tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR): Physics, device structures, applications in hard drives and MRAM. Spin injection and detection: Electrical and optical methods. Spin Hall effect and inverse Spin Hall effect. Spin-transfer torque (STT): Principles, STT-MRAM. Topological spintronics: Quantum spin Hall insulators, spintronic applications of topological materials. Skyrmions and their applications.
|
|
Assessment Method
|
Exam, assignment and tutorials
|
|
Suggested Readings:
|
Texts:
1. Zutić, I., Fabian, J., and Das Sarma, S. (2004). Spintronics: Fundamentals and applications. Reviews of Modern Physics, 76(2), 323.
2. S. D. Bader and S. S. P. Parkin, "Spintronics," Annual Review of Condensed Matter Physics 1, 71 (2010).
References:
1. Dietl, T., Ohno, H., and Kaminska, M. (Eds.). (2002). Spintronics. Semiconductor Science and Technology, 17(4), R19-R24.
2. J. E. Hirsch, "Spin Hall Effect," Physical Review Letters 83, 1834 (1999).
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| 30. |
PH6128/PH6228 |
Advanced Computational Physics ▼
|
2 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
|
Course Number
|
PH6128/PH6228
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Course Credit
|
2-1-2-4
|
|
Course Title
|
Advanced Computational Physics
|
|
Learning Mode
|
Lecture, Practical
|
|
Prerequisite
|
Basic knowledge of programming (e.g., Python, C++)
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|
Course Content
|
Numerical methods for differential equations: Finite difference method, finite element method, spectral methods for solving PDEs in physics (e.g., Schrodinger equation, heat equation, wave equation). Monte Carlo methods: Markov chain Monte Carlo, Metropolis algorithm, applications in statistical mechanics (Ising model). Molecular Dynamics simulations: Classical molecular dynamics, force fields, integration algorithms (Verlet), applications in condensed matter physics and biophysics. Density Functional Theory (DFT): Basic principles, Kohn-Sham equations, exchange-correlation functionals, applications in materials science. High-performance computing: Parallel computing concepts, GPU computing (CUDA/OpenCL), introduction to scientific computing libraries.
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|
Assessment Method
|
Exam, assignments, tutorials, and practical examinations
|
|
Suggested Readings:
|
Texts:
1. Nicholas J. Giordano and Hisao Nakanishi, Computational Physics, Pearson, 2006.
2. David J. Frenkel and Berend Smit, Understanding Molecular Simulation: From Algorithms to Applications, Academic Press, 2002.
References:
1. Richard M. Martin, Electronic Structure: Basic Theory and Practical Methods, Cambridge University Press, 2004.
2. William H. Press, Brian P. Flannery, Saul A. Teukolsky, and William T. Vetterling, Numerical Recipes: The Art of Scientific Computing, Cambridge University Press, 2007.
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|
| 31. |
PH6129/PH6229 |
Advanced Quantum Theory of Collisions ▼
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2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
|
Course Number
|
PH6129/PH6229
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Course Credit
|
2-2-0-4
|
|
Course Title
|
Advanced Quantum Theory of Collisions
|
|
Learning Mode
|
Lecture
|
|
Prerequisite
|
Prior knowledge of Quantum Mechanics
|
|
Course Content
|
Scattering theory: Formal scattering theory, Lippmann-Schwinger equation, Born approximation, partial wave analysis, phase shifts. Elastic and inelastic scattering. Resonances. Coulomb scattering. Scattering of identical particles. Electron-atom scattering, atom-atom scattering. Nuclear reactions: Compound nucleus, direct reactions. Relativistic scattering theory: Møller scattering, Bhabha scattering. Applications in atomic, molecular, nuclear, and particle physics.
|
|
Assessment Method
|
Exam, assignment and tutorials
|
|
Suggested Readings:
|
Texts:
1. J. J. Sakurai, Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Pearson Education, 2002.
2. Roger G. Newton, Scattering Theory of Waves and Particles, Dover Publications, 2002.
References:
1. L. D. Landau and E. M. Lifshitz, Quantum Mechanics: Non-Relativistic Theory, Butterworth-Heinemann, 1977.
2. Charles J. Joachain, Quantum Collision Theory, North-Holland, 1975.
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|
| 32. |
PH6130/PH6230 |
Condensed Matter Physics-II ▼
|
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
|
Course Number
|
PH6130/PH6230
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Course Credit
|
3-1-0-4
|
|
Course Title
|
Condensed Matter Physics-II
|
|
Learning Mode
|
Lecture
|
|
Prerequisite
|
Condensed Matter Physics-I (or equivalent)
|
|
Course Content
|
Advanced topics in electronic properties of solids: Many-body effects, quasiparticles, Fermi liquid theory. Superconductivity: BCS theory revisited, Ginzburg-Landau theory, unconventional superconductors (high-Tc, heavy fermion). Magnetism in solids: Advanced topics in exchange interactions, magnetic anisotropy, spin waves, topological magnetism. Dielectric properties and ferroelectricity: Phase transitions, applications. Optical properties of solids: Excitons, polarons, light-matter interaction in nanostructures. Disorder and localization: Anderson localization, mobility edge. Introduction to topological phases of matter.
|
|
Assessment Method
|
Exam, assignment and tutorials
|
|
Suggested Readings:
|
Texts:
1. Charles Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, John Wiley & Sons, 2005.
2. Neil W. Ashcroft and N. David Mermin, Solid State Physics, Saunders College, 1976.
References:
1. P. Phillips, Advanced Solid State Physics, Cambridge University Press, 2012.
2. G. Grosso and G. Pastori Parravicini, Solid State Physics, Academic Press, 2013.
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