The Madura College (Autonomous)

Research Centre and PG Department of Physics – Question bank

Class: III B.Sc., Physics

Course Code: 20U5PMC8
Course title: Quantum Mechanics and spectroscopy

Unit -I
Section-A
CLO K- Q.No. Questions
level
CLO 1 K1 1 The concept of matter wave was suggested by_________
(a) Heisenberg
(b) de Broglie
(c) Schrodinger
(d) Laplace

2 The total probability of finding the particle in space must

be __________
(a) zero
(b) unity
(c) infinity
(d) double

3 The probability density is defined as

(a) ψ
(b) ψ²
(c) ψ³
(d) ψ4
4 T he de-Broglie phase velocity is equal to
a) angular frequency
(b) wave number
(c) body’s velocity
(d)square of light velocity

5 The product of ΔE and Δt is greater than or equal to

(a)ħ/2
(b)ħ
 (c)ħ/4
(d)2ħ

6 A particle is not under the influence of any force, then is

called
a)wave
b)particle
c)free particle
d)either wave or a particle
7 The de-Broglie hypothesis is associated with
(a)wave nature of electrons only
(b) wave nature of α-particles only
(c) wave nature of radiations
(d) wave nature of all material particles

K2 8 Matter waves
(a)show diffraction
(b) are longitudinal
(c) are elecromagnetic
(d) always travel with speed of light

9 Of the following having the same kinetic energy, which

has the longest wavelength
(a) an electron (b) proton
(c) α-particle (d) neutron
10 The group velocity of matter waves is
(a) less than particle velocity
(b) greater than particle velocity
(c) equal to the particle velocity
(d) same as phase velocity
11 The uncertainty relation holds for
(a) microscopic particles only
(b) macroscopic particles only
(c) microscopic and macroscopic particles both
(d) neither microscopic nor macroscopic particles
12 According to Schrodinger a particle is equivalent to a
(a) single wave (b) a wave- packet (c) light wave
(d) can not behave as wave
13 If a charged particle of mass m is accelerated through a
p.d of V volt, the de-Broglie wavelength is proportional to
(a) V (b) V-1/2 (c)V1/2 (d)V2
14 The uncertainty relation cannot hold for the following
pairs
(a) position and momentum (b) energy and time (c)
 linear momentum and angle
(d) angular momentum and angle

Section-B (Short answer) (2marks)

CLO K level Q.No. Questions
CLO1 K2 1 Explain the term probability density?
2 State the Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle
3 What are de-Broglie waves?
4 What is a wave function?
5 Sketch the wave functions of a particle trapped in a box L
wide.
6 Show that the de-Broglie wave length of a particle of
momentum p is (h/p).
Section C (Five Marks)
CLO K level Q.No. Questions
CLO 1 K2 1 Derive the expression for phase velocity.
2 c2
Show that vp=
v
3 Discuss about the electron microscope.
4 Derive the de-Broglie wavelengths of a particle trapped in
a box and obtain its permitted energies.
5 Explain the quantum interference with electron beams
using double-slit experiment.
6 With the schematic two slit interference experiment,
explain the interferometry with electrons and atoms.
Section D (Ten Marks)
CLO K level Q.No. Questions
CLO 1 K2 1 Deduce the general formula for wave associated with a
moving system.
2 Describe Davisson and Germer experiment for the study
of diffraction and discuss the results of the experiment.
3 Obtain the relation between phase and group velocities.
 Unit –II
Section-A
CLO K level Q.No. Questions
CLO2 K1 1 If a wave function said to be normalized, then ∫∞
-∞| |
ψ 2dV is
equal to
(a)zero
(b)unity
(c)infinite
(d)finite
2 The integral ∫∞
-∞ | |
x ψ 2dx represents expectation value of
(a) time
(b) momentum
(c) energy
(d) position

3 ∂
The operator iħ represents:
∂t
(a) momentum
(b) total energy
(c) Hamiltonian
(d) kinetic energy
4 The square of complex wave function is
a) real
b) complex
c) pure imaginary
d) undetermined
5 The principle of superposition is necessary to explain
------

(a) polarization (b) dispersion (c) diffraction

(d) interference

6 The probability density of electron is independent of

a) position
 b) time
c) distance
d) quantum numbers

7 The quantum mechanical operator for momentum is

∂
(a)-iħ∇ (b) iħ∇ (c) iħ (d) iħ
∂t

K2 8 The non- normalized wave function must have

_______________ norm
(a) infinite (b) zero (c ) finite (d) complex

9 A normalized wave function must meet the requirement

(a) ∫Ψn0* Ψn0 dτ=1

(b) ∫Ψn0* Ψn0 dτ=0

(c) ∫Ψn0* Ψn0 dτ=∞

(d) ∫Ψn0* Ψn0 dτ=-1

10 For normalized wave function Ψ→0 as r→
(a)0 (b) ∞ (c) 1 (d)-1
11 The operator ∇2 is called ______________operator
(a) Laplacian (b) Hamiltonian (c) Poisson (d)
vector
12 According to the wave function, its first partial derivative
should be __________functions for all values of →
X

(a) continuous (b) discontinuous (c) zero (d) infinity

13 Steady-state form of Schrodinger equation in 1D is

∂2Ѱ 2m ∂2Ѱ 2m
(a) + 2 (E-U)Ψ=0 (b) - (E-U)Ψ=0
∂x2 ћ ∂x2 ћ2
∂2Ѱ ∂2Ѱ 2m
(c) + (E-U)Ψ=0 (d) - + 2 (E-U)Ψ=0
∂x2 ∂x2 ћ

14 -----------is the expression for the expectation value of P

(a) ∫Ψn0* PΨn0 dτ (b) ∫Ψn0* Ψn0 dτ

(c) ∫Ψn0* xΨn0 dτ (d) ∫Ψn0* EΨn0 dτ

Section-B (Short answer) (2marks)
CLO K-level Q.No. Questions
CLO 2 K1 1 Write the physical significance of wave function.

2 What are orthogonal wave functions?

3 State the operators associated with (i) energy (ii)
momentum
4 What is meant by stationary state?

5 What are unitary operators?

6 Write eigen value equation, explaining the meanings of
symbols used.
Section C (Five Marks)
CLO K-level Q.No. Questions
CLO2 K1 1 List down any five postulates of quantum mechanics.
2 i) What is wave function?
ii) Explain the normalization of the wave function.
3 Derive the time-dependent Schrodinger wave equation.
4 Obtain the Schrodinger wave equation for steady states.
5 Explain the postulates associated with state function.
6 Write short note on
i) expectation values
ii) linearity and superposition of eigen states.
Section D (ten marks)
CLO K-level Q.No. Questions
CLO2 K3 1 i) Argue that Ψ*(x,t)Ψ(x,t) must be real and either positive
or zero.
ii) What are orthonormal wave functions?
iii) List down the properties of the wave function.

2 i) State the significance of principle of super position.

ii) Prove the following angular momentum commutation
relations:
a)[LZ, L+] = ħL+
b) [L2, Lx] = 0
3 What is hermitian operator?
Show that
i) Hermitian operators have real eigen values.
(ii) The eigen functions of a Hermitian operator are
orthogonal if they correspond to distinct eigen values.
 Unit –III
Section-A
CLO K- Q.No. Questions
level
CLO 3 K1 1 The total energy of the particle inside a box is
a)variable
b)infinity
c)constant
d)one
2 The lowest wavelength of the particle in one dimensional
box is
a)2L
b)L
c)L/2
d)3L
3 For tunneling effect, the electron transition probability is
depend on
a)potential of the system
b)momentum of electron
c)length of the wall
d)mass of electron
4 Frequency of harmonic oscillator is inversely
proportional to
a) m²
b) m
c) 2m
d) m³
5 When n=0, the expectation value of harmonic oscillator is
a)0
b)1
c)2
d)infinite
6 A particle possesses discrete energy levels
 a)in free space
b) in a box of rigid walls

c) both (a) and (b)

d) neither (a) nor (b)
7 In a rigid rotator distance between the two particles is
(a)Zero b)constant c)infinite d) variable

K2 8 The allowed energy values of a particle in a box of length

L are given by
n2π2ħ2 n2π2ħ2 π2ħ2 n2π2ħ2
(a) b) c) d)
mL2 2mL2 mL2 8mL2
9 According to quantum mechanics the energy levels of a
free particle (V=0) are
(a) continuous
(b) discrete and equally distant
(c) discrete but not equally distant
(d) energy is always zero
10 For a rigid rotator the differences of energy levels are
governed by ΔE =
ħ2
a) l
I ( )
1
b)Nħν c) n+ ħω d) n+ ħω
2 ( )
3
2
11 Central potential is a function of __________
(a)r b)θ c)ϕ d)r and θ

12 The potential function of harmonic oscillator is

a) linear
b) parabolic
c) elliptical
d) hyperbolic
13 The energy levels of a particle bound in a potential well
are
(a) continuous
(b) arbitrary
(c) discrete inversely proportional to n2
(d) discrete directly proportional to n2
14 When a particle of energy E < V0 is incident on a potential
barrier of height V0, then the probability of penetration is
a) zero (b)1 (c) finite (d) infinite
Section B (2 Marks)
CLO K-level Q.No.
CLO3 K2 1 What is zero point energy?
2 What do you mean by tunneling through a barrier?
 3 Define square well potential.
4 Write the momentum eigen functions for a particle
trapped in a box of width L.
5 Write the momentum eigen values for a particle trapped
in a box of width L.
6 Sketch the energy level diagram of a linear harmonic
oscillator.
Section C ( 5 marks)
CLO Klevel Q.No.
CLO3 K4 1 Evaluate the expectation value < x > of the position of a
particle trapped in a box L wide.
2 Elucidate about scanning tunneling microscope.
3 Estimate the momentum eigen values and eigen
functions of a particle trapped in a one dimensional box.
4 Estimate the probability that a particle trapped in a box L
wide can be found between 0.45L and 0.55L for the
ground and first excited states.
5 What is a rigid rotator? Write its eigen value and show
that the spacing between the two energy levels of a rigid
rotator increases with l.

6 Obtain the eigen functions and eigen values of a rigid

rotator.

SectionD (Ten Marks)

CLO K-level Q.No. Questions
CLO 3 K 4 1 Apply the wave mechanics to estimate the energy levels
for a particle in a square well potential with rigid walls
and analyze the results.
2 Analyze the problem of leakage of a particle through a
rectangular potential barrier of finite width.

3 What is linear harmonic oscillator? Obtain its eigen

values and eigen functions and analyze the results.

Unit –IV
Section-A
CLO K-level Q.No. Questions
CLO 4 K1 1 The _______________ scattering is an elastic scattering.
a) Raman scattering
b) Rayleigh’s scattering
c) Compton scattering
d) Tyndall scattering
 2 The source used in Raman spectroscopy is ____________
a) Globar filament
b) Nernst filament
c) Laser
d) Incandescent lamp
3 The unit for magnetic moment is
a)Tesla
b) Gauss
c) Joule/gauss
d)No units
4 In NMR spectrum the nuclei in up field resonate at
(a) High frequency
(b) Low frequency
(c) It is constant throughout the spectrum
(d) It doesn’t depends on chemical shift
5 Which of the following will NOT show electron spin
resonance (ESR)?
(a) Free radicals
(b) Paramagnetic materials
(c) Transition metals
(d) Diamagnetic materials
6 Which of the following is used as detector crystal in ESR
spectrometer?
a) Silicon rectifier
b) Silicon tungsten rectifier
c) Silicon boron rectifier
d) Silicon quartz rectifier
7 The Mossbauer Spectroscopy uses _______ radiation.
a) γ radiation
b) β Radiation
c) Θ Radiation
d) € Radiation
K2 8 In Raman spectra, the lines having wavelength greater
than the incident wavelength are called ___________.
a) Anti-stokes lines
b) Rayleigh lines
c) Stokes lines
d) None of the above
9 In Raman spectra, the lines having wavelength lesser
than the incident wavelength are called ___________.
a) Anti-stokes lines
b) Rayleigh lines
c) Stokes lines
 d) None of the above
10 If the moment of inertia IA = IB = IC then the molecule is
said to be __________.
a) Linear
b) Symmetric top
c) Asymmetric top
d) Spherical top
11 The principle of Raman spectroscopy is __________.
a) Presence of dipole moment
b) Change in dipole moment
c) Change in polarizability
d) Presence of unpaired spin electrons.
12 The principle of microwave spectroscopy is__________.
a) Presence of dipole moment
b) Change in dipole moment
c) Change in polarizability
d) Presence of unpaired spin electrons.
13 The principle of IR spectroscopy is __________.
a) Presence of dipole moment
b) Change in dipole moment
c) Change in polarizability
d) Presence of unpaired spin electrons.
14 Which of the following molecules will not show a
microwave spectrum?
a) H2
b) HCl
c) CH4
d) H2O
Section B (short answers) (two marks)
CLO K-level Q.No.
CLO 4 K1 1 Define absorption and emission spectrum.
2 What is the principle of microwave spectroscopy?
3 Why is radio frequency is used in NMR?
4 What is the basic principle of Raman spectroscopy?
5 How is an NMR signal generated?
 6 What is the basic principle of nuclear quadrupole
resonance?
Section C ( five marks)
CLO K-level Q.No.
CLO 4 K3 1 Illustrate the principle and working of a microwave oven.
2 Write down the three advantages of Raman
spectroscopy over IR spectroscopy.
3 Explain the principle of ESR spectroscopy in detail.
4 Write the applications of Raman spectroscopy and IR
spectroscopy.
5 Illustrate the principle and working of a Mossbauer
Spectrometer.
6 Explain the principle of NMR spectroscopy in detail
Section D (Ten Marks)
CLO K level Q.No. Questions
CLO 4 K3 1 Illustrate the instrumentation and techniques of
microwave spectrometer with a neat diagram
2 Appraise the advantages of Raman spectroscopy over IR
spectroscopy.
3 Illustrate the instrumentation and techniques of Raman
spectrometer with a neat diagram.

Unit –V
Section-A
CLO K-level Q.No Questions
.
CLO 5 K1 1 Mid-IR region mainly consists of
a) 4000 – 100 cm -1
b) 14000 – 4000 cm -1
c) 4000 – 400 cm-1
d) 400 – 100 cm -1
2 Over tones are mainly observed in
a) near IR
b) mid IR
c) far IR
d) Not in IR region
3 The IR region most widely used for qualitative analysis is
a) Near IR
b) mid IR
c) Far IR
d) All of the above
4 What is the composition of Globar rod which is used as a
source in Mid IR spectroscopy?
 a) Silicon carbide
b) Silver chloride
c) Silicon dioxide
d) Silver carbide
5 Which of the following is the purpose of the beam splitter
in double beam photometer or colorimeter?
a) Splits beam into two equal intensity beams
b) Splits beam in such a way that sample beam has
higher intensity
c) Splits beam in such a way that a reference beam has
higher intensity
d) Merge two equal intensity beams into single beam
6 Which ratio is measured by mass spectrometry?
(a) E/m
(b) m/v
(c) m/z
(d) m/e
7 which is not the component of the mass spectrometer
(a) ion source
(b) cable
(c) vacuum system
(d) electrostatic system
K2 8 Which of the following absorb IR radiation
a) Homonuclear diatomic molecule
b) Heteronuclear diatomic molecule
c) Both A and B
d) Diatomic molecules will not absorb IR
9 The intensity of an absorption band is always
proportional to which of the following factor?
a) Atomic population
b) Molecular population of the initial state
c) Molecular population of the final state
d) Temperature
10 Which of the following is not a source used in Mid
Infrared Spectrophotometer?
a) Nernst glower
b) High pressure mercury arc lamp
c) Globar
d) Nichrome wire
11 Which of the following is not the advantage of Fourier
Transform Spectrometers?
a) Signal to noise ratio is high
b) Information could be obtained on all frequencies
c) Retrieval of data is possible
d) Easy to maintain
12 Which of the following statement is false about double
 beam absorption instruments?
a) It is similar to single beam instruments except two
beams are present
b) Tungsten bulb is used as a source
c) Reference beam must have a higher intensity than
sample beam
d) Both the beams after they pass through respective
samples are compared
13 Which of the following statement is false for mass
spectroscopy?
a) Mass spectroscopy is used to identify unknown
compounds within a sample, and to elucidate the
structure and chemical properties of different molecules
b) Particle are characterized by their mass to charge
ratios (m/z) and relative abundances
c) This technique basically studies the effect of ionizing
energy on molecules
d) This technique can be used on all state of matter
14 In which state of matter mass spectroscopy is being
performed?
a) solid
b) liquid
c) gaseous
d) plasma
Section B (2 marks questions)
CLO K-level Q.No
.
CLO 5 K2 1 What are some of the applications of infrared
spectroscopy?
2 What is double beam spectrometer?
3 What are the different types of infrared spectroscopy?
4 What are the 4 main stages in mass spectrometry?
5 Which detector is used in mass spectrometry?
6 Why can the m/z values be taken as the molar mass of
the cation?
Section C ( 5 marks )
CLO K-level Q.No
.
CLO5 K3 1 Write the applications of infrared spectroscopy?
2 Infer the advantages of Double beam Infrared spectrometer.
3 List out and explain the parts Infrared spectrometer.
4 Summarize the functions of Detector and Data System in
Mass Spectrometer.
5 Distinguish between Single beam and double beam Infrared
spectrometer.
6 List down the applications of Mass Spectrometer.
Section D (Ten Marks)
CLO Klevel Q.No Questions
.
CLO 5 K3 1 Illustrate the instrumentation and techniques of Infrared
spectrometer with a neat diagram.
2 Analyze the uses Single beam Infrared spectrometer.
3 Sketch the instrumentation of Mass Spectrometer.