This document provides the course file for the Ph.D. 1st semester course "Nanoscience and Nanomaterials" (Subject Code: 18PPH4EA) offered by the Department of Physics at SRM Institute of Science and Technology Delhi-NCR Campus in Modinagar, India. The course file includes the mapping of instructional objectives to student outcomes, expected learning outcomes, course syllabus, academic course description, student name list, question bank, assignment bank, unit wise notes, and references. It aims to underpin the natural and physical sciences and engineering fundamentals applicable to the nanoscience and nanomaterials discipline.

1. COURSE FILE
NANOSCIENCE AND NANOMATERIALS
(Subject Code: 18PPH4EA)
Ph.D.- Ist SEM (Course Work)
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
SRM INSTITUTE OS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DELHI-NCR Campus MODINAGAR
SIKRI KALAN, DELHI MEERUT ROAD, DIST. – GHAZIABAD - 201204
www.srmimt.net
____________________________
2021 – 2022

2. SRM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Delhi – NCR CAMPUS, MODINAGAR
SIKRI KALAN, DELHI MEERUT ROAD, DIST. – GHAZIABAD - 201204
CONTENTS OF COURSE FILE
1 Mapping of Instructional Objectives with Student Outcome
2
Expected learning outcomes of (18PPH4EA) NANOSCIENCE
AND NANOMATERIALS
3 Justification of Instructional Objectives with Student Outcome
4 Course Syllabus
5 Academic Course Description
6 Student Name List
7 Question Bank
8 Assignment Bank
9 Unit wise Notes
10 References, Journals, websites and E-links

3. SRM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Delhi – NCR CAMPUS, MODINAGAR
SIKRI KALAN, DELHI MEERUT ROAD, DIST. – GHAZIABAD - 201204
COURSE FILE
Department: Physics
Year and Semester to Whom Subject is offered: Ph.D.- I Sem.
Subject Name and Code: NANOSCIENCE AND NANOMATERIALS (18PPH4EA)
Name of the Faculty: Dr. Megha Gupta Chaudhary Designation: Assistant
Professor
Subject Introduction:
The purpose of this course is to underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering
fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
Mapping of Instructional Objectives (IOs) with Student Outcomes (SOs)
NANOSCIENCE AND NANOMATERIALS (18PPH4EA)
Instructional objectives (IOs)
The purpose of learning this course,
1. To comprehend the principles of nanotechnology.
2. To make the students understand the basic concepts in nanoscience.
3. To enable the students to explore the field of nanomaterials.
4. To allow the students to have a deep knowledge of the fundamentals of Nano
molecular materials.

4. Program Learning Outcome (PLOs)
a.
Acquire knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts, principles and
theories related to the identified subject areas.
b.
Acquire advanced knowledge in some areas of interest in physics and is familiar
with contemporary research within various fields of physics.
c.
Develop skills of critical thinking, hypothesis building, and to apply the scientific
method to physics concepts, theoretical models and laboratory experiments
d.
Develop problem solving skill to, independently and creatively, identify and
formulate problems and to plan and, use theoretical and/or experimental methods,
carry out advanced tasks within specified time limits.
e.
Develop the skill to combine and use knowledge from several disciplines to
enter/propose novel ideas that require an analytic and innovative approach, and
disseminate subject matter and results to both specialists and a broader audience
f.
Use computers effectively to solve problems through numerical methods and
simulations and to analyze the data through available software
g.
Handle standard and advanced laboratory equipment, modern instrumentation and
classical techniques to carry out experiments.
h.
Develop skills to interpret and explain the limits of accuracy of experimental data
in terms of significance and underlying theory.
i. Collaborate and to lead collaborative work to accomplish a common goal
j. Understands the role of physics in the society and have the background to consider
ethical, legal and security issues and responsibilities.
k.
Demonstrate written and oral communication skills for dissemination of scientific
results in report, article, or oral presentation formats.
l.
Develop an adequate background for pursuing pedagogic education and
international perspective on her/his discipline, and a commitment to life‐ long
learning and professional development.
Instructional objectives Student Outcomes
To comprehend the principles of nanotechnology. a b c d e
To make the students understand the basic concepts in
nanoscience.
a b c d e
To enable the students to explore the field of
nanomaterials.
d e i j l
To allow the students to have a deep knowledge of the
fundamentals of Nano molecular materials.
b c d e l

5. OUTCOMES OF THIS COURSE
Course Title: Nanoscience and Nanomaterials
Course Code: 18PPH4EA
At the end of this course, learners will be able to:
1. Postgraduates will pursue higher studies in related fields including
management and carry out research.
2. Postgraduates will perform as employees in private/government institutions
rising up to top positions.
3. Postgraduates will become entrepreneurs.

6. EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Course Title: PHYSICS: Electromagnetic Theory, Quantum Mechanics, Wave and
Optics
Course Code: 18PYB101J

7. JUSTIFICATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES
WITH STUDENT OUTCOME
Course Title: PHYSICS: Electromagnetic Theory, Quantum Mechanics, Wave and
Optics
Course Code: 18PYB101J
Students who complete this course, would be able

8. STUDENTS OUTCOME (SOs)
Course Title: PHYSICS: Electromagnetic Theory, Quantum Mechanics, Wave and
Optics
Course Code: 18PYB101J

9. INTERNAL MARKS SPLIT-UP DETAIL
Course Code & Title : 18PPH4EA-Nanoscienceand Nanomaterials
Name of the Supervisor : Dr. Megha Gupta Chaudhary
Department : Physics
Sl.No. Component Syllabus Date
1 Seminar–1 From unit 1 13/08/2021
2 Seminar–2 From unit 2 28/08/2021
3 Seminar–3 From unit 3 11/09/2021
4 Seminar–4 From unit 4 25/09/2021
5 Seminar–5 From unit 5 09/10/2021
6 Test – 1 Covering Units - 1 & 2 13/08/2021
7 Test – 2 Covering Units - 3 & 4 18/09/2021
8 Test – 3 Covering All the Units 16/10/2021
Subject
Code
Subject Title Seminar
– 1
Seminar
– 2
Seminar
– 3
Seminar
– 4
Seminar
– 5
Test –
1
Test –
2
Test –
3
Total
Marks
18PPH4EA Nanoscience
and
Nanomaterials
3
Marks
3
Marks
3
Marks
3
Marks
3
Marks
5
Marks
5
Marks
5
Marks
30
Marks

10. Departmentof Physics and Nanotechnology
Program: Ph.D.
Course file
18PPH4EA-Nanoscienceand Nanomaterials
(2018-2019 Regulation)
Detailed Lesson Plan
250
UNIT-I: INTRODUCTION TO NANOTECHNOLOGY
History and Importance of Nanotechnology-Opportunity at the nano scale-Length
and time scale in structures-Difference between bulk and nanoscale materials and
their significance- Properties at the nanoscale- Optical property- Magnetic property
and electronic property-Size dependent behavior- Scaling- Mechanical properties of
Nano materials and Chemical properties of Nanoparticles.
Sessio
n No.
Topics to be covered Ref. Instructional
Objectives
Program
Outcome
s
1 History of
Nanotechnolo
gy
PradeepT., Nano:
The Essentials,
1st Edition, Mc
Graw Hill, 2007
To
understand
the general
concept of
Nanoscience
and
Nanomateria
ls and
emphasize
the
significance
of
nanoscience
in real time
situations.
1) The
program
enables the
students to
develop
strong
competenci
es in
Nanoscienc
e and its
applications
in a
technology-
rich,
interactive
environmen
t.
2) The
program
motivates
students
to develop
strong
skills in
modern
2 Importance of
Nanotechnolo
gy
PradeepT., Nano:
The Essentials,
1st Edition, Mc
Graw Hill, 2007
3 Opportunity at the nano
scale
PradeepT., Nano:
The Essentials,
1st Edition, Mc
Graw Hill, 2007
4 Length and time scale in
structures
PradeepT., Nano:
The Essentials,
1st Edition, Mc
Graw Hill, 2007
5 Difference between bulk
and nanoscale materials
PradeepT., Nano:
The Essentials,
1st Edition, Mc
Graw Hill, 2007

11. 6 Significance of bulk and
nanoscale materials
PradeepT., Nano:
The Essentials,
1st Edition, Mc
Graw Hill, 2007
research,
analysis
and
interpretatio
n of
complex
information
7 Optical property of Robert W. Kelsall,
nanomaterilas Ian W. Hamley
and Mark
Geoghegan,
Nanoscale
Science
and Technology,
John Wiley &
Sons, Ltd., 2005.
8 Magnetic and Electronic
property of
nanomaterilas
PradeepT., Nano:
The Essentials,
1st Edition, Mc
Graw Hill, 2007
9 Size dependent behavior PradeepT., Nano:
The Essentials,
1st Edition, Mc
Graw Hill, 2007
10 Mechanical properties
of Nano materials
PradeepT., Nano:
The Essentials,
1st Edition, Mc
Graw Hill, 2007
11 Chemical properties of Robert W. Kelsall,
Nanoparticles Ian W. Hamley
and Mark
Geoghegan,
Nanoscale
Science
and Technology,
John Wiley &
Sons, Ltd., 2005.
12 Quantum confinement Robert W. Kelsall,
effect of Nano materials Ian W. Hamley
and Mark
Geoghegan,
Nanoscale
Science
and Technology,
John Wiley &
Sons, Ltd., 2005.

15. SLO-2 Polar and non-polar dielectrics David Griffith 4.1.3
S14 SLO-1 Types of Polarization mechanisms David Griffith 4.1.2, 4.1.3,
SLO-2
Frequency and Temperature
Dependence of the polarization
David Griffith 4.1.2
S15 SLO-1 Internal Field in a dielectric David Griffith 4.2.3
SLO-2
Clausius-Mossotti equation-
Derivation
David Griffith 4.2.3
S16 SLO-1 Solving Problems
SLO-2 Solving Problems
S17-18
SLO-1
SLO-2
Study of I-V characteristics of a
light dependent resistor (LDR)
MODULE II
Duration (hour) Topic Reference

16. S1
SLO-1
Magnetization, permeability and
susceptibility – Definitions &
relations
W D Callister 18.2, Resnick
& Halliday 32.8,
page-875
SLO-2
Classification of magnetic
materials:
Basic definition considering
susceptibility and magnetic
moment orientation
W D Callister 18.3-5,
Resnick & Halliday
32.9-11, page-875-879
S2 SLO-1 Ferromagnetism: Basic Ideas W D Callister 18.5
SLO-2
Concepts of ferromagnetic
domains: Discussion how domain
change with magnetization
W D Callister 18.7
S3 SLO-1
Hard and soft magnetic materials:
Discussion considering
magnetization and application
W D Callister 18.8-18.9
SLO-2 Energy product-Explanation W D Callister
S4 SLO-1 Solving Problems
SLO-2 Solving Problems
S5-6 Determine Planck’s constant
S7 SLO-1
Ferrimagnetic materials: Basic
ideas
W D Callister , or Materials
Science 2.9
SLO-2
Ferrites- Explanations of regular
spinel and inverse spinel structures
W D Callister or Materials
Science 2.9
S8 SLO-1 Concept of Magnetic bubbles W D Callister or Materials
Science 2.13
SLO-2 Discussion on Magnetic thin films W D Callister or Materials
Science 2.17
S9 SLO-1 Elementary ideas of Spintronics W D Callister or Materials
Science 2.19
SLO-2 Giant Magnetoresistance (GMR) W D Callister or Materials
Science 2.10
S10 SLO-1 Solving Problems
SLO-2 Solving Problems
S11-
12
SLO-1
SLO-2
Determine Coulomb’s potential and
Coulomb’s field of metal spheres
S13 SLO-1 Tunnel Magnetoresistance (TMR)
W D Callister or Materials
Science 2.10.3
SLO-2 Colossal Magnetorésistance (CMR)
W D Callister or Materials
Science 2.10.4
S14 SLO-1
Garnets - Introductory ideas and
explanation
W D Callister or Materials
Science 2.6
SLO-2 Magnetoplumbites W D Callister or Materials
Science 2.7
S15 SLO-1
Multiferroic Materials –
Explanations & classifications
Junling Wang, 1.4.1
SLO-2
Applications of Multiferroic
Materials
Junling Wang, 1.4.1
S16 SLO-1 Solving Problems
SLO-2 Solving Problems
S17-
18
SLO-1
SLO-2
Study of I-V characteristics of a
light dependent resistor (LDR)

17. MODULE-III
Duration (hour) Topic Reference
S1 SLO-1
Inadequacies of Classical
Mechanics & Introduction to
quantum mechanics
Eisberg & Resnick 1.1
SLO-2 Particle nature of light Eisberg & Resnick 2.1
S2 SLO-1
Blackbody Radiation, concept of
photon
Eisberg & Resnick 1.3, 1.4
SLO-2
Qualitative explanations -
Photoelectric effect & Compton
effect
Eisberg & Resnick 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
S3 SLO-1
de-Broglie hypothesis for
matter waves
Eisberg & Resnick 3.1, 3.2
SLO-2
Physical significance of wave
function
Eisberg & Resnick 5.3
S4 SLO-1 Solving Problems
SLO-2 Solving Problems
S5-6 Determine Planck’s constant
S7 SLO-1
Time-independent Schrodinger’s
wave equation
Eisberg & Resnick 5.5
SLO-2
Time-independent Schrodinger’s
wave equation
Eisberg & Resnick 5.5
S8 SLO-1
Time-dependent Schrodinger’s
wave equation
Eisberg & Resnick 5.2
SLO-2
Time-dependent Schrodinger’s
wave equation
Eisberg & Resnick 5.2
S9 SLO-1 Particle in a 1D box Eisberg & Resnick 6.8
SLO-2 Normalization Eisberg & Resnick 6.8
S10 SLO-1 Solving Problems
SLO-2 Solving Problems
S11-12
SLO-1
SLO-2
Repeat/Revision of experiments
S13 SLO-1
Born interpretation ofwave
function
Eisberg & Resnick 5.3
SLO-2
Verification of matter waves
–Davisson and Germer’s
diffraction experiment
Eisberg & Resnick 3.1
S14 SLO-1
Concepts of classical
harmonic oscillator
Eisberg & Resnick 6.9
SLO-2
Quantum harmonic oscillator
- Ground state wavefunction &
energy quantization
Eisberg & Resnick 6.9
S15 SLO-1
Hydrogen atom problem – radial,
angular equation
Eisberg & Resnick 7.2, 7.3, 7.4
derivation
SLO-2
Hydrogen atom problem –
solutions to radial and angular
Eisberg & Resnick 7.2, 7.3,
7.4

18. equations
S16 SLO-1 Solving Problems
SLO-2 Solving Problems
S17-18
SLO-1
SLO-2
Study of I-V characteristics of a
light dependent resistor (LDR)
MODULE-IV
Duration (hour) Topic Reference
S1
SLO-1 Introduction to interference Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, page
no.177
SLO-2 Introduction to diffraction Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, page
no.253
S2 SLO-1 Concepts of Fresnel diffraction Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, page
no.303
SLO-2 Concepts of Fraunhofer diffraction Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, page
no.253
S3 SLO-1 Fraunhofer diffraction at single slit Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, page
no.254-255
SLO-2 Fraunhofer diffraction at double
slit
Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, page
no.265-266
S4 SLO-1 Solving Problems Worked Example- 18.1,18.2,
18.9
SLO-2 Solving Problems Problems- 18.1-18.3
S5-6
Determine wavelength of
monochromatic light Newton’s
ring
S7 SLO-1
Fraunhofer diffraction at multiple
slit
Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, page
no.269
SLO-2 Concepts of Diffraction grating Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, page
no.272
S8 SLO-1
Characteristics
grating
o f diffraction Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, page
no.273
SLO-2
Applications of diffraction
grating
– determination of wavelength
Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, page
no.274
S9 SLO-1
Concept
s
reflecti
on
of Polarizatio
n
by Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, page
no.341
SLO-2
Polarization by double refraction –
Nicol Prism
Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, page
no.342
S10 SLO-1 Solving Problems
Worked Example 18.1,
18.2,18.3,18.9,
18.10
SLO-2 Solving Problems Problems- 18.8, 18.9, 18.10,
18.24
S11-12
SLO-1
SLO-2
Determination of particle size
using laser
S13 SLO-1 Scattering of light-Elementary ideas Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, page no.
343

19. SLO-2
Circular polarization – Production
and detection
Ajoy Ghatak,Arun kumar,
Polarization of Light:
Application to Optical Fiber,
Page no. 21-22
S14 SLO-1
Elliptical polarization – Production
and detection
Ajoy Ghatak,Arun kumar,
Polarization of Light:
Application to Optical Fiber,
Page no. 22-24
SLO-2 Optical Activity - Quarter Wave
And Half Wave Plates
Ajoy Ghatak,Arun kumar,
Polarization of Light:
Application to Optical Fiber,
Page no. 71-72
Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, page
no.354-400
S15 SLO-1
Fresnel’s
relati
on interface
at dielectric Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, page
no.399-400
SLO-2 Brewster’s angle David Halliday, Robert
Resnick, Jearl
Walker,Fundamentals of
Physics, page no.1232-33
S16 SLO-1 Solving Problems Worked Example- 22.1, 22.2
SLO-2 Solving Problems Problems- 22.2, 22.5, 22.13
S17-18
SLO-1
SLO-2
Determine Wavelength- diffraction
grating
MODULE-V
Duration (hour) Topic Reference
S1
SLO-1
Absorption and emission processes-
two level energy scheme
Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, page
no.425-426
SLO-2
Einstein’s theory of matter
radiation A and B coefficients
Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, page
no.440-441
S2 SLO-1
Characteristics of laser beams
Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, page
no.446-447 (26.7.1, 26.7.2,
26.7.3-definition), page
no.448 (26.9- definition), page
no. 233
& 17.3-definition, page no. 462
(27.6)
SLO-2
Amplification of light by
population inversion
Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, page no.
441
S3 SLO-1 Threshold population inversion Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, page
no.444
SLO-2
Essential components of laser
system and pumping mechanisms
Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, page
no.427-431 (26.1.5.)
S4 SLO-1 Solving Problems Worked Example 17.1, 26.3-
26.5
SLO-2 Solving Problems Problem 17.4, 26.1, 26.2, 26.5
S5-6
Determine laser parameters –
divergence and wavelength for a
given laser source

20. S7 SLO-1 Nd: YAG laser
Ajoy Ghatak, K Thyagarajan,
Fiber Optics And Lasers : The
Two Revolutions, page
no.206-207
SLO-2 Semiconductor laser
Ajoy Ghatak, K Thyagarajan,
Fiber Optics And Lasers : The
Two Revolutions, page
no.212-214
S8 SLO-1 CO2 laser: Vibrational modes
Ajoy Ghatak, K Thyagarajan,
Fiber Optics And Lasers : The
Two Revolutions, page
no.210-211
SLO-2 CO2 laser: energy level
Ajoy Ghatak, K Thyagarajan,
Fiber
Optics And Lasers : The
Two
Revolutions, page no.211-212
S9 SLO-1 Optical Fiber-Physical Structure
Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, page
no.456-459, 460-461
SLO-2 Total Internal Reflection
Optics, page no.459
S10 SLO-1 Solving Problems Worked Example 27.1, 26.3-
26.5
SLO-2 Solving Problems Problem 26.6, 26.7, 26.5
S11-12
SLO-1
SLO-2
Study of
attenuation
propagation
characteristics
optical fiber
and of
S13 SLO-1
Derivation - Numerical aperture and
acceptance angle
Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, page
no.
462 (27.7)
SLO-2
Derivation - Numerical aperture and
acceptance angle
Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, page no.
460-461
S14 SLO-1
Losses associated with optical
fibers – Attenuation and dispersion
Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, page no.
463-464
SLO-2
Classification of optical fibers –
Materials, Modes & Refractive
Ajoy Ghatak, Optics,chapter-
7, Optical waveguide I &
II (pages-
index
461,465,471,476- definitions)
Topics-glass and plastic fibers,
single and multimode
fibers,step index and graded
index fiber
S15 SLO-1
Optical fiber communication
systems
Ajoy Ghatak, Optics,chapter-7,
Optical waveguide I & II
SLO-2 Optical sensors Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, page
no.471-472
S16 SLO-1 Solving Problems
Worked
Exa
mples
27.6,27.8,
27.9
27.4, 27.5,
SLO-2 Solving Problems
Problem
27.2,27.3,27.5,27.
6,27.10
27.1,

21. S17-18
SLO-1
SLO-2 Mini project

22. REFERENCES, JOURNALS, WEBSITES AND E-LINKS
1. David Jeffery Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics, Revised edition,
Pearson, 2013
2. Ajay Ghatak, Optics, Tata McGraw Hill Education, 5th edition, 2012
3. David Halliday, Fundamentals of Physics, 7th edition, John Wiley & Sons
Australia, Ltd, 2004
4. Eisberg and Resnick, Quantum Physics: Of Atoms, Molecules, Solids, Nuclei
and Particles, 2nd Edition, 1985