Singlecrystalline,polycrystallineandamorphousmaterials–singlecrystals:unitcell,crystal systems,Bravaislattices,Millerindices,directionsandplanesinacrystal–inter-planar distances-coordination number and packing factor for SC,BCC,FCC,HCP structures; Crystal imperfections–point, line, surface and volume imperfections.

Elasticity–Stress-strain diagram and its uses-factors affecting elastic modulus and tensile strength–torsional stress and deformations–twisting couple-torsion pendulum: theory and experiment-bending of beams-bending moment–cantilever: theory and experiment uniform and non-uniform bending: theory and experiment- I-shaped girders.

Blackbody radiation–Planck’s theory (derivation) – Deduction of Wien’s displacement law and Rayleigh–Jean’s Law from Planck’s theory– Properties of Matter waves– Physical significance of wavefunction-Schrödinger’s wave equations: Time independent and time dependent equations–Particle in a one dimensional box–Electron microscope-Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)-Transmission Electron Microscope(TEM).

Conductors: classical free electron theory (Lorentz– Drude theory)–electrical conductivity. Superconductors: definition–Meissner effect– type I & II superconductors–BCS theory. Nanomaterials: introduction and properties–synthesis– top-down process: Ball milling method -bottom-up approach: Physical Vapour deposition–applications.

Introduction- Types of defects- Methods of NDT-Visual inspection-Liquid/Dye penetrant testing-Magnetic particle testing-Eddy current testing- Ultrasonic inspection method Advantages-X-Rayradiography-X-rayfluoroscopy-Comparisonofconventionalandrealtime radiography.