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Unit–IV M.Sc. 1st Semester CBCS Scheme w.e.f. 2018-19

Examination, March–2022
8. Explain the first order and second order energy shift PHYSICS

when perturbation x3 is added to one dimensional Paper–18PHY21C3

harmonic oscillator. 16 Quantum Mechanics–I

Time allowed : 3 hours ] [ Maximum marks : 80

9. Give the theory of first order Stark effect on the basis
Note : Attempt five questions in all, selecting at least one
of quantum mechanics and discuss splitting of energy
question from each unit. Question No. 1 is
levels. 16
compulsory.

1. (a) Prove that

[A, [B, C]] + [B, [C, A]] + [C, [B, A]] = 0. 4

(b) Show that x =y =z = 1, where x, y and z

are Pauli spin matrices. 4

(c) Find the expectation value of potential energy i.e.

< V > of the electron in the ground state of
hydrogen atom. 4

(d) A simple harmonic oscillator is perturbed by the

potential x2. Calculate the first order correction
to the ground state energy. 4

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2. (a) Consider two states : 4. Define raising and lowering operators J+ and J– and
determine their eigenvalues. 16
|  > = i |  1 > + 3i |  2 > – |  3 > and
5. (a) Evaluate : 8
|  > = |  > – i |  > + 5i |  >
(i) [L+ , L– ] (ii) [L2 , Lx]
where | 1 > , | 2 > and | 3 > are orthonormal.
(iii) [z , +] and (iv) [Lz , py]
Calculate <   >, <  >,<  >, and
(b) Obtain angular momentum matrices
< >. 8
corresponding to j = 1/2 in a representation in
(b) Show that momentum operator is a linear which J2 and Jz are diagonal. 8

operator. 4
Unit–III

(c) Show that (D+)+ = D 4

6. Solve the problem of a three dimensional isotropic

3. (a) Describe Dirac delta function and write it's harmonic oscillator using Cartesian co-ordinates. What

important characteristics. 8 is the significance of zero point energy ? 16

(b) Show that commutation relation between operators 7. Solve Schrodinger equation for hydrogen atom and show
remains invariant under unitary transformation. 4
that the expression obtained for energy levels is in
(c) Obtain uncertainity relation for position and time. agreement with Bohr's theory. 16
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