AAS101BAAS201B

Physics of Materials

L-T-P3-0-0 Credits3 Session2026-27 TypeTheory
Appears in 14 semesters · 7 branches

B.Tech Mechanical Engineering · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS101B) · B.Tech Mechanical Engineering · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS201B) · B.Tech Automobile Engineering · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS101B) · B.Tech Automobile Engineering · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS201B) · B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS101B) · B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS201B) · B.Tech Mechanical & Industrial Engineering · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS101B) · B.Tech Mechanical & Industrial Engineering · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS201B) · B.Tech Production & Industrial Production Engineering · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS101B) · B.Tech Production & Industrial Production Engineering · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS201B) · B.Tech Manufacturing Technology · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS101B) · B.Tech Manufacturing Technology · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS201B) · B.Tech Mining Engineering · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS101B) · B.Tech Mining Engineering · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS201B)

Syllabus

5 units · weightage in %
Unit1

Unit 1

20%

Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics Inadequacy of classical mechanics, de-Broglie concept of matter waves, Davisson and Germer experiment, wave packet, phase velocity, group velocity, Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle and its applications, time-dependent and time-independent Schrodinger wave equations, particle confined in one dimensional box, wave function and its physical interpretation.

Unit2

Unit 2

20%

Structure and properties of materials Atomic structure, types of bonding (ionic, covalent, metallic), crystal structures (BCC, FCC, HCP), lattice parameters, stress and strain, elastic modulus (Young's, Bulk, Shear).

Unit3

Unit 3

20%

Thermal Physics Laws of thermodynamics, heat conduction, convection and radiation, heat capacity, thermal expansion, thermal conductivity, melting and solidification, thermal resistance, enthalpy and entropy, equations of state, Newton's law of cooling.

Unit4

Unit 4

20%

Electrical and Magnetic Properties Band theory of solids, conductors, semiconductors, insulators, dielectric materials, piezoelectricity, ferro-electricity, magnetic materials (diamagnetic, paramagnetic, ferromagnetic), Hall effect, carrier concentration.

Unit5

Unit 5

20%

Photonics Fiber optics: Fundamental idea about optical fiber, acceptance angle, acceptance cone, numerical aperture, principle of light propagation in optical fiber, attenuation and attenuation coefficient in fibre. Laser: Interaction of radiation with matter (absorption, spontaneous and stimulated emission), principle of laser operation, Einstein’s coefficients, Ruby laser, He-Ne laser, laser applications.

Course Objectives5 points
  • To understand the foundational concepts and principles of quantum mechanics.
  • To understand the atomic and molecular basis of material properties thereby enabling the evaluation and application of material properties in engineering and technological contexts.
  • To understand the fundamental principles of thermal physics, enabling the analysis of thermal processes and systems.
  • To analyze the electrical and magnetic properties of materials used in machines and devices.
  • To comprehend the principles and applications of photonics. .
Course Outcomes (COs)5 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

  1. CO1Understand the foundational concepts and principles of quantum mechanics.K2
  2. CO2Understand the atomic and molecular basis of material properties thereby enabling the evaluation and application of material properties in engineering and technological contexts.K2
  3. CO3Understand the fundamental principles of thermal physics, enabling the analysis of thermal processes and systems.K2
  4. CO4Understand the electrical and magnetic properties of materials used in machines and devices.K2
  5. CO5Comprehend the principles and applications of photonics.K3

Suggested Textbooks / Reference Books

  1. Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction – William D. Callister (Wiley)
  2. Strength of Materials – R.K. Bansal (Laxmi Publications)
  3. Engineering Physics: Theory and Practical- Katiyar and Pandey (Wiley India)
  4. Engineering Physics Theory and Experiments-Srivastava and Yadav (New Age International)
  5. Concepts of Modern Physics - Aurthur Beiser (Mc-Graw Hill)

Online Resources

  1. NPTEL courses on Materials Science and Engineering Physics
  2. MIT Open Course Ware – Structure of Materials
  3. ASM International online resources on materials properties

Additional References

  1. Relevant review articles, research papers, and handouts on latest developments are included.

Official AKTU syllabus

This subject is on page 8, 9, 10, 11 of the original AKTU PDF.

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