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Thermal Physics and Semiconductor Devices (B.Sc Physics)

Thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, heat transfer, and semiconductor diodes and transistors.

6 MonthsDuration 6Chapters30Topics
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01Unit 1: Laws of Thermodynamics 5 topics
  1. Zeroth law and temperature
  2. First law; internal energy and work
  3. Isothermal and adiabatic processes
  4. Cp - Cv = R and gamma
  5. Reversible and irreversible processes
02Unit 2: Second Law, Entropy and Thermodynamic Relations 5 topics
  1. Heat engines and Carnot cycle
  2. Kelvin-Planck and Clausius statements
  3. Entropy and its change in processes
  4. Thermodynamic potentials and Maxwell's relations
  5. Clausius-Clapeyron equation
03Unit 3: Kinetic Theory of Gases 5 topics
  1. Kinetic interpretation of pressure and temperature
  2. Maxwell's distribution of speeds
  3. Mean free path
  4. Law of equipartition and specific heats
  5. Real gases and van der Waals equation
04Unit 4: Heat Transfer and Radiation 5 topics
  1. Conduction, convection and radiation
  2. Black body radiation
  3. Stefan-Boltzmann law
  4. Wien's displacement law
  5. Planck's radiation law
05Unit 5: Semiconductor Diodes 5 topics
  1. Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors
  2. p-n junction and its characteristics
  3. Zener diode as a voltage regulator
  4. Half-wave and full-wave rectifiers; ripple factor and efficiency
  5. LED and photodiode
06Unit 6: Transistors 5 topics
  1. Bipolar junction transistor: structure and action
  2. CB, CE and CC configurations
  3. Current gains alpha and beta
  4. Biasing and load line
  5. Transistor as amplifier and switch; FET basics

About

You will be able to

  • Apply the first and second laws of thermodynamics to processes and engines
  • Calculate entropy changes and use Maxwell's relations
  • Use kinetic theory and equipartition to explain gas properties
  • Apply the laws of black body radiation
  • Explain p-n junction, Zener diode and rectifier circuits with calculations
  • Analyse transistor configurations and current gains

Who it is for

  • B.Sc students with Physics, Semester 2 (UP state universities, NEP 2020)
  • Students preparing for university semester exams and entrance tests such as IIT-JAM / CUET-PG (basic level)

What you need

  • Enrolled in B.Sc with Physics as a major subject
  • Class 12 Physics and Mathematics
  • Scientific calculator

Questions

Which syllabus does this course follow?

It follows the UP State Universities NEP 2020 common minimum syllabus for B.Sc. Where your own university's syllabus differs, the centre teaches your university's units and papers.

Are numericals practised?

Yes. Every unit has solved examples and practice numericals at university exam level.

Is electronics new for me?

The semiconductor units start from basics of Class 12; circuits are explained with diagrams and solved problems.

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