Instrumentation and Applied Physics
MTech Programme
in Instrumentation
Duration: 2 Years
Departmental
Core: 30 credits
Hard Core: 18
credits
Course Credits
Course Title
IN 225 3:0 Digital
Signal Processing
IN 244 3:0 Optical
Engineering and Laser
Instrumentation
IN 265 3:0 Micro
Systems-Materials,
Processes and Devices
E1 243 2:1 Digital
Controller Design
MA 251 3:0 Numerical
Analysis
OR
IN 226 3:0
Probability and Statistical
Methods in Engg
and
Instrumentation
Soft core: 12 credits to be chosen from the following
courses:
IN 201 3:0 Analytical Instrumentation
IN 221 3:0 Transducers and Measurement
Techniques
IN 222 3:0
Microcontrollers and
Applications
IN 224 3:0
Microelectronic Devices,
Fabrication &
Applications
IN 229 3:0 Advanced
Instrumentation
Electronics
IN 247 3:0
Principles of Tomographic
Imaging
IN 264 2:1 Digital
Signal Processors and
applications
IN 267 3:0 Bio-Instrumentation and
Bioimaging
Dissertation Project
IN 299 0:19 Dissertation Project
Electives: The balance of credits to make up the minimum of 64
credits required for completing the M.Tech Programme. Electives from within or
outside the department to be taken with the approval of the DCC/Faculty
advisor.
IN 201 (AUG) 3:0
Analytical Instrumentation
Principles, instrumentation, design and application of UV, visible and
IR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, Mossbauer and NMR spectroscopy, X-ray
methods of analysis including powder diffraction, wavelength and energy
dispersive x-ray fluorescence; electron microscopy and microprobe; ESCA and
Auger techniques, photo electron spectroscopic methods, scanning tunneling and
atomic force microscopy; chromatography, thermal analysis including DTA, DSC
and TGA; thermal wave spectroscopic techniques such as photo-acoustic,
photo-thermal deflection and photo-pyro-electric
methods.
S Asokan and A G Menon
Willard, H.W., Merritt, L.L., Dean, J.A., and Settle, F.A., Instrument
Methods of Analysis Sixth Edn, East West Publishers, 1992.
Strong, D.A., Holler, F.J., and Nieman, T.A.,
Principles of Instrumental Analysis (Fifth Edn,)
Saunders, 1998.
Wiston, C., X Ray Methods, John Wiley and Sons, 1991.
IN 221 (JAN ) 3:0
Transducers and Measurement Techniques
Transducer fundamentals, classification of transducers, general
transducer characteristics, displacement transducers, strain gauges, pressure
and force transducers, torque transducers, vacuum sensors, radiation sensors,
flow transducers, transducers for biomedical applications, tactile sensors,
acoustic sensors and microsensors and actuators. Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS): microfabrication
and micromachining, advanced lithography techniques, diffusion & ion
implantation, high aspect ratio processes and related aspects. MEMS based
sensors for typical applications.
K Rajanna
Norton, H.N., Handbook of Transducers, Prentice Hall, 1989.
Ristic, L.R. (ed.), Sensor
Technology and Devices, Artech House publishers, 1994.
Current literature on Sensors and Actuators.
IN 222 (JAN) 3:0
Microcontrollers and Applications
Architecture of Microcontrollers and hardware
interfacing Techniques. Introduction to Integrated
development environment for application software development. A/D – D/A
interfaces. Stepper and DC Motor
controls. Finite state
Machine Models for applications. Case
studies of applications controlled via local keyboard or by using serial Interfaces. Use of I2C bus in
applications.
Ayala, The 8051 Microcontroller, Third Edn,
Thomson, 2007.
Mazidi,
M.A., Mazidi, J.G., and Mckinlay,
R.D., The 8-51 Microcontroller and Embedded Systems using Assembly and C,
Second Edn, Pearson Education.
IN 223 (AUG) 3:0
Plasma Processes
Glow discharge plasmas, ion surface interactions, magnetron discharges,
ion sources, DC, RF and ECR plasmas, surface modification using ion sources,
ion beam mixing and ion implantation, ion beam etching for microelectronic
devices, plasma diagnostics, Langmuir probe, glow discharge mass spectrometry
and optical emission spectrometry, plasma surface modification.
G Mohan Rao
Chapman, B.N., Glow Discharge Processes, John Wiely and Sons, 1979.
Vossen, J.L., and Kern, W.
(Eds), Thin Film Processes, Academic Press, 1979.
Cuomo, J.J., Rossnagel, S.M., and Kauffman, H.R.
(Eds), Handbook of Ion beam Processing
Techniques, Noyes Publications, 1989.
IN 224 (JAN) 3:0
Microelectronic Devices Fabrication and Applications
Semiconductors, growth techniques and properties, thin film phenomena,
PVD and CVD techniques, ion implantation and rapid thermal annealing,
lithography and ion beam etching, ceramics, glasses and plastics in
microelectronics, packaging techniques, microelectronic devices.
G Mohan Rao
Sze, S.M., Physics of Semiconductor Devices, Wiley
Eastern, 1993.N
IN 225 (AUG) 3:0
Digital Signal Processing
Signal theory, random processes and sequences. Introduction
to sampling theorem. Z-transforms, discrete Fourier transforms, fast
Fourier transforms and its applications, windowing techniques, convolution and
correlation-signal detection techniques – digital filters, moving average
filter, FIR and IIR filters, quantization and rounding problems in digital
filters. Spectrum analysis and estimation techniques. DSP system concept and design. Introduction
to DSP hardware. Algorithms and instrumentation
applications.
R M Vasu and P C Mathias
Proakis, J.G., and Monolokis, D.G.,
Digital Signal Processing Principles, Algorithms and Applications, Prentice
Hall, 1995.
Oppenheim, A.V., and Schafer, R.W., Digital Signal
Processing, Prentice Hall, 1975.
IN 226 (AUG/JAN) 3:0
Probability and Statistical Methods in Engineering and
Instrumentation
Introduction, elements of probability theory, counting
rules and probabilities, random variables, descriptive properties of
distribution, discrete case, continuous distributions, normal distribution,
transformation of variables,
For all computations Fortran 90, Maple, Matlab
are recommended.
M Chandran
Olkin,
Meyer, P.L., Introductory Probability and Statistical
Applications, Amerind Publishing Co., 1975.
Chao, L.L., Statistics – Methods and Analysis, McGraw Hill, 1974.
IN 228 (JAN) 3:0
Automatic System Control Engineering
Digital interfacing, A/D conversion by 8 bit, 12 bit and 16 bit, system
calibration, compensation. Application of proportional
control and PID control to systems and comparison, case studies. Stability analysis and performance modeling. Advantages of
microcomputer based industrial process control systems. Remote
control methods. Introduction of fuzzy logic. Linux infrared remote control.
T K Mondal
Hall, D.V., Microprocessors and interfacing, McGraw Hill,
1986.
John Van De Vegte, Feedback control system,
Prentice Hall Intl, Inc.
Terano, T., Asai, K., Sugeno, M. (Eds), (Translated by
Charles Aschmann), Applied Fuzzy Systems, Professional,
IN 229 (AUG) 3:0
Advanced Instrumentation Electronics
Instrumentation building blocks: operational amplifiers, RC timers,
waveform generators, programmable analog circuits, analog filter design,
switched capacitor circuits, data conversion (ADC/DAC) circuits, CAD for analog
circuits. Digital circuits: interfacing, PC fundamentals, role of PC in
instrumentation, parallel port, serial RS232, CAN, I2C, SPI protocols. Logic
family characteristics: TTL, I2L, CMOS, ECL, low voltage logic. Basic introduction to microcontrollers and programmable logic.
RF circuits: basic transmission line theory, impedance matching, Smith chart,
stability of RF amplifiers, VCOs, mixers, PLLS. measurement
and characterization of noise.
Atanu K Mohanty
Horowitz, P., and Hill, W., Art of Electronics, Second
Edn,
Ryder, J.D., Networks, Lines and Fields, Second Edn, Prentice Hall of India, 1955.
Millman, J., and Halkias, C.C., Integrated Electronics, McGraw Hill,
IN 232 (AUG) 2:1
Thin Film Deposition and Characterization
Deposition techniques: electroplating, CVD, Solgel,
resistive, electron beam, flash and laser evaporation, DC and RF diode, triode
and magnetron sputtering. Ion plating, ion beam deposition,
plasma CVD and MBE. Deposition systems and accessories – design and
fabrication details of electron beam guns, ion sources. Film
thickness measurement and monitoring techniques. Film characterisation techniques: X-rays and electron beam
techniques for structure and composition, instrumentation for measuring
electrical, optical and electromechanical properties of films.
K Rajanna and K Narasimha Rao
Chopra, K.L., Thin Film Phenomena, Rober G.
Krieger Publishing, NY, 1979.
Maissel, L., and Glong, R., Hand
Book of Thin Film Technology, McGraw Hill,
Vassen, J.L., and Kem, W., Thin Film Process, Academic Press, NY, 1978.
IN 233 (JAN) 3:0
Thin Film Devices and Applications
Review of deposition techniques and measurement of thin film
properties. Design, fabrication and testing of thin film devices – optical
coatings, transparent conducting and superconducting coatings, coatings for
solar energy, resistive sensors, temperature and radiation detectors, metallurgical coatings for wear friction and corrosion.
K Narasimha Rao
Macleod, H.A, Thin Film Optical Filters, IOP, 2001.
Chopra, K.L., and Indrijeet Kaur, Thin Film Device Applications, Plenum Press, NY, 1983.
Smith, D.L., Thin Film Deposition: Principles and Practice, Academic
Press, NY, 1995.
IN 234 (AUG) 3:0
High Vacuum Technology and Applications
Kinetic theory of gases in closed systems, production
and measurement of high vacuum, materials for vacuum environment, vacuum system
design and fabrication, leak detection. Applications of high vacuum in thin
film technology, metallurgy and space technology. Concepts
of ultra high vacuum techniques.
K Narasimha Rao
and G Mohan Rao
Roth, A., Vacuum technology, Elsevier Science, 1996.
O’Hanlon,
Lafferty, J.M., Foundations of Vacuum Science and
Technology, John Wiley and Sons, 1998.
IN 244 (AUG) 3:0
Optical Engineering and Laser Instrumentation
Optical fields and waves – their interaction with bulk
and structured matter. Engineering principles for optical
materials, components and systems. Lasers and their related phenomenon/technologies,
principles and devices based on electro-optics, acousto-optics,
magneto–optics, guided wave-optics and harmonic generation, methods of
Q-switching, mode-locking and ultra short pulse generation. Laser based methods
and systems for measurement and sensing, interferometry,
holography, speckle, fiber and Fourier optics.
L Kameswara Rao
Siegman, A.E., Lasers,
University Science Books,
Verdeyen, J.T., Laser Electronics, Prentice Hall, 1989.
Silfvast, W.T., Laser Fundamentals,
Charaschan, S.S., Lasers in Industry, Van Nostrand
Reinhold Co., 1972.
IN 247 (JAN) 3:0
Principles of Tomographic
Imaging
Radon transform and its properties, inversion methods using FBP, ART
and its variations for both parallel and fan beam illumination. Optical tomography. Refraction correction
strategies. Diffraction correction in optical tomography, data gathering
for optical tomography, wavefront estimation
techniques, phase unwrapping. Experimental aspects and
applications.
R M Vasu
Deans, S.R., The Radon Transform and some of
its Applications, John Wiley, 1993.
Herrman, G.T., Image Reconstructions from Projection: The
Fundamentals of Computerized Tomography, Academic Press, 1980.
Kak A.C., and Slaney, M.,
Principles of Computerized Tomographic Imaging, IEEE
Press, 1988.
IN 251 (JAN) 3:0
Process Instrumentation and Control
Measurement of process and system variables, thermal, mechanical and
optical sensors, analog and digital signal conditioning, principles of
automatic control, discrete state process control, control hardware, actuators,
relays, switches and valves, analog and digital controllers, control loop
characteristics and analysis, process tuning, PLCs in process control,
distributed control systems, smart sensors, application of MEMS in process
industry.
J Nagaraju
Johnson, C., Process Control Instrumentation
Technology, Prentice Hall of India, 1996.
Doeblin, E.O., Measurement Systems – Application and Design,
McGraw Hall, 1975.
Ogata, K., Modern Control Engineering, Prentice Hall
of India, 1994.
IN 252 (AUG) 3:0
Instrumentation for Energy Conservation and Management
Principles and techniques of energy audit and management, energy
conservation methods, evaluation and measurement techniques, heat flux meters,
BTU meters suitable for heat exchangers and gaseous fuels calorimeters, instrumentation
for renewable energy systems (solar thermal, photovoltaic and wind energy). Energy
management devices, electromechanical devices, micro controller based systems.
J Nagaraju
Reay, D.A., Industrial Energy Conservation, Pergamon Press, 1977.
Hodge, B.K., Analysis and Design of Energy Systems,
Prentice Hall, 1988.
Liptak, B.G. (ed.), Instrument Engineers Handbook, Chinton Book Company, 1982.
IN 264 (AUG) 2:1
Digital Signal Processors and Applications
Architecture of digital signal processors, fixed point
and floating point processors. Memory, serial and parallel
interfacing. Programming, codes. Implementation of
signal and image processing algorithms, image compression algorithms, embedded
systems using DSPs.
P C Mathias and K Rajan
Rao, K.R., and Hwang, J.J., Techniques and Standards for
Image, Video and Audio Coding, PHI.
Nasser Kehtarnavaz, Mansour
Keramat, Newnes, DSP System
Design: Using the TMS320C6000, 2004.
DSP Manuals and User Guides from Analog Devices and
IN 265 (JAN) 2:1
Microsystems-Materials, Processes and Devices
MEMS – Introduction and
applications, substrates – Silicon, Ga As, Quartz,
ceramics and polymers. Materials – smart materials and their properties, thin
films for micro and nanotechnologies. Thin film processes – physical and
chemical methods. Thin film characterization: structure, microstructure,
composition and other properties. Process parameter
dependence on thin film properties and structure. Lithography –
fundamentals, photoresists, processes, optical,
electron beam, focussed ion beam, X ray, Liga and micro stereolithography,
Etching – bulk and surface micromaching. Wet &
dry etching, deep reactive, ion etching. Packaging: bonding, microassembly, packaging and reliability studies, MEMS Devices
for Automotive, Aerospace, Biomedical and processing technologies.
Laboratory sessions on thin film
deposition, characterization and MEMS fabrication which includes wet and dry
etching, lithography, diffusion, oxidation and mask fabrication.
Nadim Maluf, An introduction to Microelectromechanical Systems Engineering.
Marc Madou, Fundamentals of Microfabrication, CRC Press, 1997.
Ristic, L. (ed.), Sensor Technology and Devices, Artech House Publications, 1994.
Wise, K.D. (Guest Editor), Integrated Sensors, Microactuators
and Microsystems (MEMS).
Special issue of Proceedings of IEEE. Vol. 86, No.8, August 1998.
IN 266 (AUG/JAN) 3:0
Geometry for Instrumentation and Engineering Applications
Fundamentals of linear algebra, linear structure, rn,
cn, parametric representation, change of
variables, linear form, bilinear form, Gauss, Green, Stokes theorem,
differential geometry, differential forms. Some application in FEM, and some case studies.
For all computations Fortran 90, Matlab and
Maple are recommended.
M Chandran
Anton, H., and Rorres, C., Elementary
Linear Algebra, Application version, John Wiley and Sons, 1994.
Munkres, J.R., Analysis on
manifolds, Addison Wesley, 1991.
Chern, S.S., Chen, W.H., Lam, K.S., Lectures on
differential geometry, World Scientific, 2000.
IN
267 (AUG)
3:0
Bio-Instrumentation
and Bioimaging
Light Sources, Monochromators,
Optical Filters, Photomultiplier Tubes, Polarizers,
Beer-Lambart Law, Paraxial Ray Optics and System
Designing, Electromagnetic Theory, Fluorescence
Microscopy Systems, Jablonski Diagram, Emission
Spectra, Fluorescence Lifetime and Quantum Yields, Time-Domain Lifetime
Measurements, Electric Field Effects, Point Spread Function, Single- and Multi-
Photon Fluorescence Microscopy, Advanced Super Resolution Microscopy, Aperture
Engineering Techniques for High Resolution Microscopy, Molecular Physics, Photobleaching Effects, 3D Images Reconstruction, Markov
Random Field, Maximum Likelihood Algorithm, Bayes
Theorem.
Partha P Mondal
Prerequsite: Knowledge of C and Matlab Programing
Skoog, D.A., Holler, F.J., and
Crouch, S.R., Instrumental Analysis, Cengage
Learning, 2007.
Lakowicz,
J.R., Principles
of Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Third Edn, Springer,
2006.
Alberto Diaspro,
Nanoscopy and Multidimensional Optical Fluorescence
Microscopy, CRC, First Edn, 2010.
IN 299 0:19
Dissertation Project
The dissertation project aims at providing the candidates with an
opportunity to design and build complete systems or sub-systems in an area
where they would like to acquire specialised skills.
A report is to be submitted at the culmination of the project. The project will
be evaluated on the basis of (i) physical inspection
of the project (ii) project report and (iii) oral examination.
Faculty