PG-I(Sem)

PH-C-413 (R & B)
Dec 2023
Sambalpur University
FullMarks: 80 Time: 3 hours
Answer Al questions.
The figures in the right hand margin indicate marks.
(Mathematical Methods for Physics)
1. Answer all questions. [20x1=20]
(4) Using Cauchy's integral formula evaluate S dz where C is the
circle |z -2| = 1/2.
(b) Find the residue at z =o for f(z) = 72-1
(c) What do you mean by Inverse Laplace transform?
(d) Determine the type of linear dependency for the given vectors (1, 2, -3), (1,
-3, 2), and (2, -1, 5).
(e) A square matrix A possesses an inverse if A is
How many components does a tensor of rank 2have in n-dimensional
space?
(g) If A, and BH are two mixed tensors each of rank 2, then what will be the
rank of their inner product?
(h) What is meant by dummy and real indices in tensor analysis?
() For the given differential equation xy" + (1-x)y'+ ay = 0, find the singular
points.
) If Aj is antisymmetric tensor, find the component Ai.
(k) The product of a singular matrix with its adjoint, will result in what type of
matrix?
) If amatrix A satisfies a relation A2 + A-I=0,then show that A-! = |+A,
where I is identity matrix.
(m) Write the expression for the multiplicative inverse of a matrix A.
(n) Find the particular integral of the ordinary differential equation (D²+4)y
= Cos 2x.
(0) Define the Parseval's theorem.
(P) Briefly explain any two properties of Laplace transform.
() State the necessary and sufficient conditions for a function tobe analytic.
() Express Laurent's series expansion of a function f(z) with center at Zo.
(s) State Cayley's theorem in group theory.
(t) State the conditions under which two groups can be called as isomorphic
2. Cos 26 do
(4) Using method of complex variables evaluate Jo( S+4 [7]
Cos 0
(b) Find the matrix such that A = BC, where [8]
3 1 2
A= 4 -1 and C = -1
0 1 0 -1 2

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OR
(a dx
Evaluate the integration using calculus of residues:h (xe+1)(*2+9)'
(b) Describe Schmidt's orthogonalization method. From a given set of vectors [4+4]
(1, 2, -2),(1,0, -4) and (5, 2, 0) construct a set of orthogonal vectors.
3. (a) Prove that a group of order three is always cyclic. Explain SU2) group. [3+4]
(b) Using Frobenius method for power series solve the following equation [8
about x =0, x(*-1)y" + (3x-1)y' + y= 0.
OR
(a) Explain continuous and Lie groups with example. What is meant by [8]
representation of groups.
(b) Define Green's function. Find the Green's function for the boundary value [7
problemy - ay = f(x), with the boundary conditions y(to) =0.
dx2
4. (a) Show that the inner product of tensors AP° and BÊ is a tensor of rank 3. (7]
(b) A covariant tensor has components xy, 2y-x, Xz in the rectangular co [8]
ordinate system. Find itscovariant components in the sphericalco-ordinate
system.
OR
(a) Define Christofell's symbols of first and second kind. Derive the relation [5]
between both.
(b) Show that every contraction of a mixed tensor reduces its rank by 2.
(c) Show that the transformation of tensor forms a group. [5]
5. (a) State and prove the property of Fourier transform of a derivative. (7]
(b) Find the finite Fourier Sine and Cosine transforms of f(x)=Sin ax. [8]
OR
(a) Find the Laplace transform of the functions (i) Sin t and (ii) Cos t. (7]
(b) Find the inverse Laplace transform of the functions (i)
1
and (8]
s(s2+u?)
(ii)

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