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Total Pages—4 C/21/BSc/4th Sem/PHSH–C9T & C9P

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VIDYASAGAR UNIVERSITY
B.Sc. Honours Examination 2021
(CBCS)

4th Semester

PHYSICS
PAPER—C9T & C9P

ELEMENTS OF MODERN PHYSICS

Full Marks : 60

Time : 3 Hours

The figures in the right-hand margin indicate full marks.

Candidates are required to give their answers in their


own words as far as practicable.

THEORY : C9T
Answer any two questions. 2u15

1. (a) Deduce the expression for the Compton shift. Estimate its highest
value. Show graphically how does shift change with scattering angle.

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(b) X-ray of wavelength 0.712 A collide with Carbon scatter. If the
scattering particle is an electron, what will be the wavelength of the
scattered X-ray in the direction of 90° ? What happens if the scattering
agent is the whole carbon atom ?
2

(c) Write de Broglie’s relation. Distinguish between macroscopic regime


where classical Newton’s law of motion is applied and microscopic
regime where quantum mechanics to be applied in terms of de Broglie
wavelength and dimension of the moving particle.

(d) Establish Bohr’s angular momentum quantization condition using de


Broglie’s relation. (4+1+2)+3+2+3

2. (a) A wave packet is formed by superposition of two harmonic waves of


frequencies Z and Z + dZ and propagation vectors k and k + dk. Find
the extension 'x of the wave packet and hence obtain the uncertainty
principle of position-momentum conjugate pair. What happens to the
extension 'x, if there is superposition of infinite number of waves
having continuous distribution of wavelengths ?

(b) Explain the non-existence of electron in a nucleus from Heisenberg’s


Uncertainty Principle.

(c) Explain the origin of broadening of spectral lines from HUP of energy-
time.

(d) What are Max Born’s interpretations of wavefunction ?

(e) Why is normalization of wavefunction required ?

§ d ·
(f) Find the eigen function of the operator ¨ x  ¸ in terms of eigen value
© dx ¹
O. (3+1)+2+2+2+2+3

3. (a) Solve the time-independent Schrodinger equation for a particle in a


one dimensional box with rigid boundaries. Normalize the wave
functions and prove that they are orthogonal. Explain why the energy
levels are discrete in this case even though the particle is not acted
upon by a potential.

C/21/BSc/4th Sem/PHSH–C9T & C9P


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(b) Let \1, \2, and \3, are three solutions of a degenerate state of energy
E. Prove that if the solutions are lineraly independent, their linear
combination is also a solution having same energy value.
(5+2+2+2)+4

4. (a) What do you mean by nuclear fission ? In what important respect it


differs from an ordinary nuclear reaction ? Explain briefly the principle
of operation of a nuclear reactor.

(b) If U-236 nucleus is fissioned by a neutron, two fission fragments of


mass numbers 96 and 138, and two neutrons are obtained. If the
masses of the nuclei and neutron are 235.1175, 95.9385, 137.9487,
and 1.00898 amu, calculate the amount of energy released.

(c) Describe the liquid drop model of the nucleus. Point out its usefulness
and limitations in understanding the nuclear phenomena.
(2+2+3)+2+(4+2)

Answer any one question. 1u10

5. (a) What do you mean by “photoelectric effect” ? Ultraviolet light of


wavelength 350nm and intensity 1.00 W/m2 is directed at a potassium
surface. Find the maximum KE of the photoelectrons.

(b) Write down the de Broglie hypothesis. Discuss the Davisson-Germer’s


experiment for experimental evidence of matter waves.
(2+2)+(1+5)

6. (a) What is radioactivity ? Define the decay constant O of a radioactive


material. Hence obtain an expression for the number of radioactive
atoms at time t, given that their initial number was N0. Define
half-life of a radioactive element.

(b) The half-lives of radium and radon are 1622 years and 3.825 days.
What is the volume of radon gas at N.T.P. equivalent to one curie ?
(1+1+3+2)+3

C/21/BSc/4th Sem/PHSH–C9T & C9P


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PRACTICAL : C9P

Answer any one question. 1u20

1. Describe with proper circuit diagram, the theoretical basis of the Planck
constant measurement using a filament bulb.

How can you determine Planck’s constant utilizing Photoelectric Effect ?


Draw circuit diagram. Also draw ideal Vs ~ v variation indicating its slope
and vo. 10+10

2. How can we draw I – V characteristics curve of a Tunnel diode ? Draw


circuit diagram. Also draw ideal I – V curve indicating its peak and valley
points.

How can you determine work function of the material of filament of


directly heated vacuum diode ? Deduce the formula you use.
10+10

3. How can you determine the wavelength of a given laser light using plane
diffraction grating ? Deduce the formula you use.

How can you determine the wavelength of a given laser light using single
slit diffraction pattern ? 10+10

[ Internal assessment – 10 ]

[ Attendance – 5]

C/21/BSc/4th Sem/PHSH–C9T & C9P

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