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1 (a)
Write the assumption of quantum theory of radiation and deduce Rayleigh-Jeans law from Planck's law
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1 (b)
Give four important properties of meter waves
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1 (c)
Set up time independent Schroedinger wave equation in one dimension
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1 (d)
Calculate the energy in eV, for the first excited state of an electron in an infinite potential well of width 2A
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2 (a)
State de Broglie hypothesis and show that the group velocity of the de Broglie waves of a particle is equal to the velocity of the particle
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2 (b)
State and explain Heisenberg uncertainty principle.
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2 (c)
Explain in brief the properties of wave function. If the wave function of particle in an infinite potential box of width 'a' is Ψ=Bsin (n π x/a) where x is the position and it is the quantum number, find B
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2 (d)
The wavelength of fast neutron of mass 1.65× 10-27 kg is 0.02 nm. Calculate the group velocity and the phase velocity of its de Broglie waves
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3 (a)
Obtain an expression for the conductivity of an metal from quantum mechanic considerations
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3 (b)
Show that the Fermi level of an intrinsic semiconductor lines in the middle of the forbidden energy gap.
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3 (c)
Explain the temperature dependence of resistivity of metal and state Matthiessen's rule.
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3 (d)
Calculate the probability of an electron occupying an energy level 0.02 eV above the Fe level at 300k
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4 (a)
Define the terms drift velocity, mean free path mean collision time and relaxation time.
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4 (b)
Explain Hall effect, Arrive at the equation for Hall coefficient in terms of Hall voltage current through the specimen
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4 (c)
Describe Maglev Vehicle
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4 (d)
Calculate the concentration at which the acceptor atoms must be added to a Germanium sample to get a p-type semiconductor with conductivity 0.15 per ohm-meter. Given the mobility of holes=0.17 m2/Vs
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5 (a)
Derive an expression for the radiant energy density under thermal equilibrium using Einstein's coefficients
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5 (b)
With suitable ray-diagram, explain the principle construction of a holographic images
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5 (c)
Give an account of point to point communication system using optical fibers
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5 (d)
The angle of acceptance of an optical fiber kept in air is 30, find the angle of acceptance when the fiber is in medium of refractive index 4/3
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6 (a)
Discuss the requisites and the conditions for a laser system.
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6 (b)
Define angle of acceptance and numerical aperture. Obtain an expression for the numerical aperture of an optical fiber.
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6 (c)
Explain measurement of pollutant in atmosphere using lasers
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6 (d)
A 5W pulsed laser emits light of wavelength 694 nm. If the duration of each pulse is 20ns, calculate the number of photons emitted per pulse
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7 (a)
Mention the geometrical configuration of the seven crystal system
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7 (b)
Sketch and describe the Perovskite structure
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7 (c)
Derive Bragg's equation
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7 (d)
The atomic radius of gold is 0.144nm. Determine the interplanar distance for (110) plane assuming that gold belongs to FCC system
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8 (a)
With the help of vector diagram explain the terms basis vectors lattice vector, interfacing angles and crystal parameters of a spade lattice.
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8 (b)
Derive an expression for interplanar distance in terms of Miller indices
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8 (c)
Define coordination number and packing factor. Compute the packing factor for BCC crystals
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8 (d)
In a calcite crystal, second order Bragg's reflection occur from planes with d-spacing 3A, at a glancing angle 24°. Calculate the path difference between x-rays reflected from the two adjacent planes. Also calculate the wavelength of the x-rays
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9 (a)
Define shock waves. Mention its properties
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9 (b)
What are nanomaterials? Outline the structure of carbon nano tube.
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9 (c)
What is scanning electron microscope? Mention its three applications
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9 (d)
The distance between the two pressure sensors in a shock tube is 100mm. The time taken by a shock wave to travel this this distance is 200 microsecond. If the velocity of sound under the same conditions is 340m/s, find the Match number of the shock wave
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10 (a)
Define Match number, subsonic waves and supersonic waves
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10 (b)
Discuss the basics of conservation of mass, momentum and energy
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10 (c)
Explain the sol-gel method of preparing nanomaterials
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10 (d)
In a scanning electron microscope, electron are accelerated by an anode potential difference of 60 kilo volt. Estimate the wavelength of the electrons in the scanning beam
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