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CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS-I

Paper-P.2.1.1
Sem.-III
(SYLL-DEC-2019)
Time allowed 2 Hours Maximum marks: 60

Note: Attempt any four questions. All the questions carry equal marks
.

I. (a) Obtain and discuss the dispersion relation for the lattice vibrations in one dimensional
diatomic lattice. (15)

II. What are brillouin zones? Also, construct the brillouin zones for the B.C.C. lattice. (15)

III. Discuss the energy loss of fast particles inside the solids. (15)

IV. Prove that the energy spectrum of solids consist of energy bands using Kronig-Penny
model. (15)
V. What are nanomaterials. Why the properties of nanomaterials are different as compared to
their bulk counterpart. Also, discuss their potential applications. (15)

VI. What are fermi surfaces? On what factors the shape of fermi surfaces depend and also,
draw the fermi surfaces of Au and Cu. (15)

VII. Discuss the properties of holes in detail. (15)

VIII. Describe powder method of X-ray diffraction and explain how it is used to determine
the crystal structure of the given material. (15)

IX. Answer all the following:

(a) Calculate the energy of an electron confined in one dimensional infinite well having width
0.01nm.
(b) Draw the energy bands in the different zone schemes.
(c) What are CNTs and list the various experimental methods of their synthesis.
(d) Discuss few applications of hall effect.
(e) Differentiate between Einstein and Debye’s model of specific heat capacity.
(f) What are direct and indirect band gap semiconductors?
(g) Draw the band structure of Ge.
(h) What are excitons and their types?
(i) Explain De Haas-Van Alphen effect
(j) What is Debye-Weller factor? (10×1.5)

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