DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

University of Kashmir
Neutino Physics(Course Code: PHY18408DCE

Time: 1 Hr. 15 Mins. End Semster (Semester-IV) Examination (2021) Max. Marks: 40

Section A: Answer all the questions from this Section.

Each question carries 02 marks (4 × 02 = 8)

A1. Write down the coupling mode of W + bosons with neutrinos/charged leptons.
A2. What are relic neutrinos?
A3. What is solar neutrino problem?
A4. What is the significance of mass squared difference ∆m2 ?

Section B: Answer all the questions from this Section.

Each question carries 08 marks (2 × 08 = 16)

B1. Give a brief description of the atmospheric neutrinos. Wha does atmospheric
neutrino anomaly refer to?
B2. Discuss the kinematical basis for neutrino having mass.

Section C: Answer any one of the questions from this Section.

Each question carries 16 marks (1 × 16 = 16)

C1. What are the various natural sources of neutrinos. Give a detailed descriprion of
the production of neutrinos in the sun.
C2. What is meant by neutrino mixing and neutrin oscillation. Discuss the results
of at least two experiments which have indicated the occurrence of neutrino
oscillations.

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1. Write your name and 16 digit enrollment number on top of the first page.

2. Mark each page with page number on the top right.

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4. Mark the bottom of last page with ”Last Page”.

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