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D512
B.Sc. Dual Degree/M.Sc. EXAMINATION, 2021
(Fourth Semester)
PHYSICS
DPH204
Fundamentals of Nuclear and Particle Physics

Time : 2½ Hours] [Maximum Marks : 75

Before answering the question-paper candidates should ensure that they have been supplied
to correct and complete question-paper. No complaint, in this regard, will be entertained
after the examination.

Note : Attempt Four questions in all. All questions carry equal marks.

1. (a) Draw the diagram of nuclear density.

(b) Describe similarity between liquid drop and atomic nucleus.
(c) What is Pair Production ?
(d) How Neutron Interact with Matter ?
(e) What are Elementary Particle Quantum Numbers ?

2. (a) Discuss, how nuclear size is determine by electron scattering ?

(b) Discuss the main features of binding energy versus mass number curve.

3. (a) Explain electric monopole, dipole and quadrupole moment of the nuclei.
(b) Find the energy required to remove the last tightly bound neutron from 40.
20Ca

Given that m(Ca40) = 39.962589 u, m(Ca39) = 38.970691u and mn = 1.008665 u.

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4. (a) Discuss the Liquid drop model of atomic nucleus.
(b) Describe the following :
(i) Emission of Gamma Ray
(ii) Gamow factor.

5. (a) Describe the beta decay and shape of beta spectrum.

(b) Write notes on the following :
(i) Electron capture
(ii) Neutrino Hypothesis.

6. (a) Derive the Bethe-Bloch formula of energy loss.

(b) Discuss the various types of nuclear reactions.

7. (a) Describe the interaction of Gamma ray with Matter.

(b) Discuss the construction and working of GM counter.

8. (a) Discuss in detail the fundamental interaction between elementary particles.

(b) Discuss the concept of antiparticles.

9. (a) Discuss the classification scheme of elementary particles.

(b) What is quark model of neutron and anti-neutron ?

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