Sub : Engg Physics

Chapter - I: Modern physics

1. Explain dual nature of matter .
2. Discuss de -Broglie hypothesis and obtain an expresssion for de - Broglie wavelength .
3. Explain briefly Davisson and Germer's experiment with the set up and the experimental
confirmation of the same .
4. List out the characteristics of matter waves.
5. Define Phase velocity and group velocity , Derive a relation between the two.
6. Deduce an expression for de - Brogile wavelength in terms of group velocity .
7. Establish the relation ship between group velocity and phase velocity.
8. State Heisenberg's uncertainity principle and explain its physical significance .
9. Derive time independent Schrodinger's wave equation and explain Eigen functions and
Eigen values .
[Link] the time independent Schrodinger's wave equation for a particle in one dimensional
potential well of infinite height , discuss the solution & case of free particles. .

Chapter-II: Electrical conductivity in metals.

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2. Explain classical free electron theory or Drude - Lorentz free in theory of metals .
3. State the main assumptions of classical free electron theory .
4. Define mean free path , Mean collision time, drift velocity and relaxation time.
5. Obtain an expression for electrical conductivity with the help of classical free electron
theory .
6. Obtain an Expression for current flowing through a metal with the help of classical free
electron theory.
7. Explain the effects of temperature and impurity on electrical resistivity of metals .
8. List out the assumptions of Quantum free electron theory of metals .
9. Compare and contrast classical and Quantum free electron theory.
[Link] Fermi -energy , Fermi factor and discuss Fermi -Dirac distribution .
[Link] an expression for density of states.

Chapter-III: dielectric properties of materials.

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2. What are the dielectrics? Discuss the effect of electric field on dielectric materials.
3. Define electric polarization mechanism.
4. List out the different polarization mechanism and explain each of them.
5. Define internal field of dielectric and hence derive the expression for the same for 1
dimension atomic array.
6. What is lorentz field ?Obtain the expression for the same.
7. Define the dielectric susceptibility? Obtain the relation between P ,?,E.
8. Explain the theory how static dielectric constant of a dielectric materials is determined.
9. Explain the temperature dependence of static dielectric constant.
[Link] the frequency dependence of polarislibility.
[Link] the changes observed in a dielectric material with increase in temperature in terms
of polarization .
[Link] Relaxation time and Relaxation frequency for a dielectric material .
[Link] a note on dielectric loss (A.C).
 [Link] an expression for tangent loss or dielectric loss.
[Link] are ferrites.
[Link] the properties and applications of ferrites.
[Link] the feature of ferrite structures.
[Link] are hard magnetic materials? List out their properties and application
[Link] soft and hard magnetic materials on the basis of hystersis curves.
[Link] any two properties and applications each for hard and soft magnetic ferrites

Chapter-IV: Superconductivity

Explain Meissenu effect.

• Mention and explain the classification of super conductors (soft & hard).
• Why are typeI and typeII super conductors called soft and hard super conductors.
• Describe briefly the formation of copper pairs. [formation]
• Describe how BCS theory explains super conductivity.
• Explain the magnetic behaviour of type-I & type-II super conductors.
• Write a note on high temperature super conductivity.
• Write a brief note on Maglev vechicles.
• What are super conducting magnets ? Explain their construction and working
• What are SQUIDs? List out their applications.

Chapter-V: Applied Optics

1. Explain the basic principles of spontaneous and stimulated emission.
2. Describe the 3 possible ways through which radiation and matter interaction takes place.
3. Explain the terms population inversion, metastable state, pumping action and stimulated
emission.
4. Obtain an expression for energy density at thermal equilibrium.
5. What are the requists of a laser system.
6. Discuss the conditions for laser laser action.
7. Explain the construction and working of a ruby laser with energy level diagram.
8. Give any 4 applications of ruby laser.
9. What is lasing action? Describe the working of helium neon laser with the help of energy
level diagram . Mention the industrial applications of He-Ne laser.
[Link] the construction and operation of a helium neon laser with a neat diagram.
[Link] stimulated emission takes place with the exchange of energy between helium and neon
atoms.
[Link] the applications of laser welding ,cutting and drilling. Give their advantages on
conventional methods.
[Link] the way the images are recorded and constructed in holography.
[Link] how laser is employed in measurement of pollutants in atmosphere.
[Link] a note on holographic technique.
[Link] the applications of holography.
[Link] the principle on which optical fiber works.
[Link] the proporgation mechanism in optical fibers.
[Link] a) Critical angle of propogation b) half angle of acceptance c) numerical aperture.
[Link] the condition for propogation in optical fibers.
[Link] the types of optic fibers and the modes of propogation.
[Link] the different types of optical fibers along with the typical code and
[Link] diameters , refractive index profile and mode propogation sketches.
 [Link] are the advantages of optical communications over the conventional type of
Communication.
[Link] out the applications of optical fibers?
[Link] point to point communication in optical fibers.

Chapter VI: Crystal structure

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2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of optical communication system by listing them.
3. Define space lattice, unit cell and bravais lattice.
4. What is a space lattice? Describe briefly the 7 systems of crystal.
5. What are primitive and non primitive cells .
6. What are lattice parameters.
7. Distinguish bravais lattice and non- bravais lattice.
8. What are direction and planes in a crystal ? Mark the direction and plane of your choice for a
cubic unit cell.
9. What are miller indices and explain the procedure for obtaining the same.
[Link] are coordination number and atomic packing factor. List out the same for simple
cubic, bcc and fcc ?
[Link] the crystal structures of Nacl ,diamond?
[Link] the origin of continious and characteristic X-rays?
[Link] Bragg’s law for X-ray diffraction .
[Link] how Bragg’s diffractometer is used to determine the wavelength of an X-ray
beam.