Paper / Subject Code: BSC102 / Applied Physics-I
(1.5 Hours) [Total Marks : 45]
1. Q. No. 1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any two from Q.No. 2 to Q.No.5.
3. Assume suitable data wherever required.
4. Figures to the right indicate maximum marks.
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Q1. Answer any five from the following questions.(3 marks each) [15]
a. MODULE 1: Basic theory question on laser [3]
e.g. Spontaneous vs stimulated emission, define: population inversion, pumping, active medium &
active center, resonant cavity, coherence length and coherence time. Characteristics of lasers.
b. MODULE 2: Basic theory question on fiber optics [3]
E.g. Define: Critical angle, acceptance angle, acceptance cone, numerical aperture, total internal
reflection. Advantages of optical fiber communication
c. MODULE 3: Theory question on Interference OR Simple Numerical on Newton’s Ring. [3]
E.g. Why does an excessively thin film appear to be dark , Color of soap film in sunlight , Newton’s ring
are circular and dark in center and wedge shape as fringes
d. MODULE 4: Electrodynamics Numerical on divergence/curl/gradient. [3]
e. MODULE 5: Numerical on De Broglie Hypothesis.Theory on Quantum Physics. [3]
E.g. Matter waves and its properties, Physical significance of wave function, Why wave nature of De
Broglie wave not apparent in daily life, De Broglie Hypothesis.
f. MODULE 6: Simple Theory question from semiconductor is expected [3]
Explain Fermi Dirac Distribution, Direct and Indirect band gap semiconductor, Define drift current,
diffusion current and mobility of charge carriers. Simple problem on mobility and conductivity from
semiconductors. Or Direct vs Indirect Band Gap Semiconductors.
g. MODULE 5: Quantum mechanical tunneling, Principles of quantum computing: concept of Qubit. [3]
Q2.
a. MODULE 1: Theory Question on laser (He-Ne , fiber laser construction & working) [5]
b. MODULE 2: Theory question on optical fiber [5]
e.g. Types of optical fibers: Single mode & multimode, step index & graded index, draw & explain
Fibre Optic Communication System.
c. MODULE 4: Electrodynamics Derivation / Electrodynamics Theory question [5]
e.g: Maxwell’s equations in point form, Integral form and their significance(Cartesian coordinate only)
Q3.
a. MODULE 2: Theory/numerical question on optical fiber [5]
e.g. attenuation, attenuation coefficient, factors affecting attenuation
b. MODULE 6: Numerical on Fermi Energy (Probability related questions) / conductivity, mobility. Or [5]
explain Fermi- Dirac distribution function
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c. MODULE 3: Theory Question like [5]
Newton’s rings for determination of unknown monochromatic wavelength and refractive Index of
transparent liquid, AntiReflecting Coating.
Q4.
a. MODULE 1: Theory question on laser: [5]
Applications like LiDAR, Barcode reader, in metal work
b. MODULE 6: Theory question on fermi energy level. [5]
e.g: Show that Fermi energy level lies in center of forbidden energy gap for intrinsic semiconductor
c. MODULE 5: Energy of a particle enclosed in a rigid box and related numerical problems, [5]
Numerical on De Broglie Hypothesis related to voltage and Energy.
Q5.
a. MODULE 3: Derivation for Interference in thin film of uniform thickness Or Numerical on interference [5]
in uniform thickness film
b. MODULE 4: Electrodynamics Derivation / Electrodynamics Theory question [5]
e.g. Gauss’s law, Amperes’ circuital Law, Faraday’s law, Divergence theorem , Stokes theorem.
c. MODULE 5: Derivation for One Dimensional Schrodinger Time dependent Equation (you have to learn [5]
independent also). Need and significance of Schrödinger’s equations.
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