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Physics of Materials Semester 6

The document outlines the course 'Physics of Materials' which covers fundamental physical properties of materials, including mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties. It includes course objectives, outcomes, and a detailed syllabus divided into five units focusing on various material properties and theories. The course is assessed through continuous sessional and end-term examinations and requires a prerequisite in Materials Science.

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Physics of Materials Semester 6

The document outlines the course 'Physics of Materials' which covers fundamental physical properties of materials, including mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties. It includes course objectives, outcomes, and a detailed syllabus divided into five units focusing on various material properties and theories. The course is assessed through continuous sessional and end-term examinations and requires a prerequisite in Materials Science.

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Physics of Materials

Course Code Course Title Course Type Contact Hours Credit


MME013020 Physics of Materials PCC L: 03 T: 1 P: 0 4
Pre-requisite : Materials Science (Crystal structure, Defects)
Course Assessment Methods: Continuous Sessional (CS) and End Term (ET) Examination
Syllabus version : Original
Course Objectives:
• Develop an understanding of the fundamental physical properties of materials, including
mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties.
• Learn atomic and molecular structure inMluences the macroscopic properties of materials.
• Learn different types of electron theory, basics of quantum mechanics and about
superconductors
• Understand the physics of semiconducting materials and applications of semiconductors in
device fabrication
Course Outcomes (COs): After completion of this course, the student shall be able to:
• Evaluate the functional properties of materials (e.g., magnetic, optical, and electronic) and
identify their suitability for speciMic applications.
• Solve problems related to material selection, performance, and failure in engineering and
industrial applications.
• Identify and recommend materials for applications in areas like electronics, aerospace, and
renewable energy, based on their properties and performance.
Unit-1: Introduction
Properties of Materials, Understanding Material Properties, Kinetic theory of gases, Maxwell-
Boltzmann distribution, Fermi-Dirac statistics.
Unit-2 Electrical and Thermal Properties of Materials
Classical free electron theory (Drude model) for electrical and Thermal conductivity, Wiedemann-Franz
law, Einstein and debye theory of speciMic heat, Quantum free electron theory, Sommerfeld model,
density of energy states, Fermi Energy, Fermi Surface, Fermi Temperature, Superconducting
phenomena, properties of superconductors, Meissner effect, Type I and Type II superconductors, High
Tc superconductors
Unit-3 Semiconducting Properties of materials
Semiconductors, Band gap, Direct Band gap, indirect Band gap semiconductors, Charge carrier
concentration in Semiconductors, Effect of Temperature on Semiconductors, Fermi level, Electrical
conductivity and mobility, Hall effect, Hall coefMicient.
Unit-4 Dielectric and Magnetic Properties of Materials
Dielectric, Paraelectric and ferroelectric materials, Electronic, Ionic, Orientational and space charge
Polarization, Clausius Mosotti equation, Complex dielectric constant, dielectric loss, Introduction to
magnetic materials, Domain theory of ferromagnetism, Hysteresis, Soft and Hard magnetic materials,
Anti-ferromagnetic materials, Giant Magneto Resistance.
Unit-5 Optical Properties of Materials
Drude model, Absorption and emission process, Photoluminescence, Photoconductivity, Photoelectric
effect, excitons, Maser and Laser.
Text Books/ Reference Books
1. W. D. Callitser and D. G. Rethwish. Materials Science and Engineering. John Wiley & Sons, 2014.
2. Charles Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, Wiley India Edition, 2019.
3. Ali Omar, Elementary Solid State Physics, Pearson Education; First edition (1999)2. A. J. Dekker,
Solid State Physics, Macmillan Publishers India (2000)
4. S. O. Pillai, Solid State Physics, New Age International Publishers, 2023

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