Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : PH4072 : Condensed Matter Physics Laboratory { 0-0-3 / 2}
Subject Nature : Practical
Coordinator : Suryanarayan Dash
Syllabus
| Module 1 : |
To study coercivity, retentivity, and saturation magnetization of a given ferromagnetic material using BH hysteresis loop tracer. |
| Module 2 : |
Measurement of magneto-resistance of semiconductor. |
| Module 3 : |
To find the magnetic susceptibility of solution by Quinck’s U-tube apparatus. |
| Module 4 : |
To determine the activation energy of the thermistor. |
| Module 5 : |
To determine the Susceptibility of Solids by Gouy’s Method |
| Module 6 : |
To study the dispersion relation for the mono-atomic and di-atomic lattice. |
| Module 7 : |
To determine the dielectric constant of a given specimen at high frequency by Lecher wires. |
| Module 8 : |
To find the dielectric constant of a given liquid and its temperature dependence. |
| Module 9 : |
To find the young modulus of the specimen using piezoelectric oscillator of composite system. |
| Module 10 : |
To study Thermoluminescence of F-centers in Alkali Halides |
| Module 11 : |
To find energy band gap of diode/LEDs |
Course Objective
| 1 . |
To provide hands-on experience in experimental techniques used to study condensed matter systems. |
| 2 . |
To develop an understanding of key experimental techniques used to study magnetic, electrical, and elastic properties of materials. |
| 3 . |
To familiarize students with advanced instrumentation, including BH hysteresis loop tracers, and dielectric measurement systems. |
| 4 . |
To develop skills in determining magnetic susceptibility using Quinck’s U-tube and Gouy’s method.
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| 5 . |
To train students in data analysis, error estimation, and result interpretation in experimental condensed matter physics. |
Course Outcome
| 1 . |
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
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| 2 . |
Use experimental setups such as BH hysteresis loop tracers and magneto-resistance measurement systems to analyze magnetic and electrical properties. |
| 3 . |
Determine the magnetic susceptibility of solutions and solids using established laboratory techniques. |
| 4 . |
Evaluate the dielectric properties of materials, including temperature-dependent variations. |
| 5 . |
Analyze the dispersion relation of lattice vibrations and understand its implications for material properties. |
| 6 . |
Apply statistical methods to analyze and interpret results, compare with theoretical models. |
Essential Reading
| 1 . |
Laboratory Manual, Laboratory Manual, Department of Physics and Astronomy , NIT Rourkela. |
| 2 . |
C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, Wiley , 8th Edition (2012). |
Supplementary Reading
| 1 . |
M. A. Omar, Elementary Solid State Physics, Pearson , 1st Edition (2002). |
Journal and Conferences
| 1 . |