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1. Attempt any five of the following

ferroelectric material. Write

(a) Draw P-E hysteresis loop for a
mathematical statement of Curie-Weiss law for ferroelectric

materials.

(6) Differentiate between acoustical and optical phonons.

(c) Explain the formation of cooper pair in superconductors.

Writé the primitive translational vectors of hexagonal

(d)
lattice.
P.T.O.
 (29 108

Show that every reciprocal lattice vector Gkd is normal

(3) 108
(e)
(6) How the classical
tothe plane (h k ).,
was
Langevin's theory of paramagnetism
modified by Weiss ?
Calculate the Hall coefticient of Na based on free electron
. (a) Derive an
expression for the electronic polarizability in
model. Na has b.c.c structure and side of the cube is
a time varying electric field, and hence derive the
4.28 A.
Cauchy
and Sellmeir relations.
12
Draw the variation of total polarizability with frequency (b) Distinguish between normal and anomalous dispersion ? 3
of external electric field.
6. (a) Explain the formation of
allowed and forbidden energy
(h) What is the difference between Phonon and Plasmon ? bands for the motion of an electron in one-dimensional
2 (a) Derive Bragg's law in the periodic potential in solids. 10
reciprocal lattice.

(6) In (b) Prove that effective mass of electron is given by

a simple cubic crystal, show that the first order reflection
from (n00) planes is equivalent (mathematically) to the nth
m* h2/ (d*E/ d?k). 5

order reflection from (100) plane 1. (a) Explain how the Meissner-effect was explained by
?
3.
London. 6
a) Derive an expression for the specific heat of a solid on

the Debye model and show b) What is sotope effect ?

3
that, at low temperaure, t

follows T3-law. (c) What do you understand

10 by Piezoelectric effect,
(b) Derive the Pyroelectric effect & Electrostrictive effect? 6
dispersion relation for a linear monoatomic
lattice and show that the 8. (a) Prove that
group velocity and phase velocity reciprocal lattice of bcc is fcc and that of fcc

of a wave are is bcc. 10

equal in the long wavelength limit. 5

4. (a) Show that the classical (6) Show that five-fold rotational symmetry does not exist ?
paramagnetic susceptibility is
given by y = Ho
8&T where symbols have their usual
108
meanings. 10
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1. Attempt any five of the following:
(a) Find Fourier
Sine Transform of
(b) If F(s) is the Fourier transform
of f(x), find the Fourier transform
of F[x"f(x)]
(c) IfL{fY} is F(s) then find L{"}.
(d) Find L{cos(at)}.

(e) Show that &(ax)= (x)

where a> 0.
( Define contravariant and covariant tensors.
g Find Laplace transform of tu(t-3).

3 x5 15

Section- A
2.
(a) Find Fourier Sine transform of f{x) =
e (B>0) and hence show that
e-= ASin(Ax)

(b) Find Fourier Cosine transform of x

10,5
3 (a) State the convolution theorem for
Laplace2 transform and use it to
evaluate the inverse Laplace transform
ofre21
s(s2+16)
(a) Solve the following differential equations using Laplace transform.
d
ty 0; -x = 0; x{0) = 1 ; y(0) = 1
dt 8,7
 (a) Show that the Laplace transform of a periodic function f(t) is
fOdt
1-e-sT where f{t+T)=f(), $>0

(b) Find Laplace transform of f(t) where:

0<tsc
-2c-t Ct<2c 8,7

Section B
(a) State and prove initial value theorem in
Laplace transform.
(b) Solve the following differential equation using Laplace transform
y+2y+5y = e*Sin(x); y(0) = 0, y'(0) = 1 with y and y as
the second and first derivative of y(x) respectively.

5, 10
6. (a) Prove the identity

v.(AX B) = B. (VXA) - A. (VX B)

State and Prove quotient law in tensors.

(c) Show that every second order tensor can be expressed as the sum of two tensors,
one of which is symmetric and other skew symmetric.

5,5,5
7. (a) Derive an expression for the moment of inertia tensor. Prove that it is a

symmetric tensor and it transforms like a second order tensor.

(b) Show that:

Eiks Emps dim Ökp-dip Ökm

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ferroelectric material. Write

(a) Draw P-E hysteresis loop for a
mathematical statement of Curie-Weiss law for ferroelectric

materials.

(6) Differentiate between acoustical and optical phonons.

(c) Explain the formation of cooper pair in superconductors.

Writé the primitive translational vectors of hexagonal

(d)
lattice.
P.T.O.
 (29 108

Show that every reciprocal lattice vector Gkd is normal

(3) 108
(e)
(6) How the classical
tothe plane (h k ).,
was
Langevin's theory of paramagnetism
modified by Weiss ?
Calculate the Hall coefticient of Na based on free electron
. (a) Derive an
expression for the electronic polarizability in
model. Na has b.c.c structure and side of the cube is
a time varying electric field, and hence derive the
4.28 A.
Cauchy
and Sellmeir relations.
12
Draw the variation of total polarizability with frequency (b) Distinguish between normal and anomalous dispersion ? 3
of external electric field.
6. (a) Explain the formation of
allowed and forbidden energy
(h) What is the difference between Phonon and Plasmon ? bands for the motion of an electron in one-dimensional
2 (a) Derive Bragg's law in the periodic potential in solids. 10
reciprocal lattice.

(6) In (b) Prove that effective mass of electron is given by

a simple cubic crystal, show that the first order reflection
from (n00) planes is equivalent (mathematically) to the nth
m* h2/ (d*E/ d?k). 5

order reflection from (100) plane 1. (a) Explain how the Meissner-effect was explained by
?
3.
London. 6
a) Derive an expression for the specific heat of a solid on

the Debye model and show b) What is sotope effect ?

3
that, at low temperaure, t

follows T3-law. (c) What do you understand

10 by Piezoelectric effect,
(b) Derive the Pyroelectric effect & Electrostrictive effect? 6
dispersion relation for a linear monoatomic
lattice and show that the 8. (a) Prove that
group velocity and phase velocity reciprocal lattice of bcc is fcc and that of fcc

of a wave are is bcc. 10

equal in the long wavelength limit. 5

4. (a) Show that the classical (6) Show that five-fold rotational symmetry does not exist ?
paramagnetic susceptibility is
given by y = Ho
8&T where symbols have their usual
108
meanings. 10
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3x5

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(i) Discuss the characterstics of acoustic and optical branches. (5)
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limitationsof this model.
(10)
(ii) How Debye modified the Einstein model to explain T behaviour of solids at very low
temperatures? (5)

S0) Distinguish between diamagnetic, paramagnetic and ferromagnetic substances on the

basis of magnetic susceptibility and permeability. (5)
i)Discuss Weiss theory of ferromagnetism and explain how magnetic susceptibility varies
with temperature.
(10)

6. (i)Derive Langevin-Debye formula for the temperature dependence of dipolar

polarizability and dielectric constant.
(10)
(ii) Explain how this fomula is used to study molecular structure. (5)
7.(i) What are ferroelectric materials? Explain P-E hysteresis curve using domain theory of

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Attempt any five of the following:
(a) 5x3-15
Express linear momentum, angular momentum
respective operator forms. & energy in their

(b) Prove that the

eigenvalues of a Hermitian operator are real.
(c) What are linear operators?
Explain with examples.
(d) Ifx.pxl =ih then show that [x".pxl =
n
ihxR-1
(e) List all the states
in an L-S coupling between
2p and 2d two electrons described as

(f) Discuss the implications of uncertainty relation between momentum and

position.
(g) Give the values of n, I andj for the following states written in the
spectral notation 2Pan, 3Ds2, 3S12
2. (a) Let consider the
us
following matrix operator
2
H =-i 1
0 1

Show that nd
the H-matrix is Hermitian and 1 =| 7i2
|2) is not its

eigenvector.

(b) State, explain and prove the Ehrenfest Theorem

6,9
3. (a) Discuss the physical interpretation of Expectation Values.

(b) Solve the Harmonic Oscillator for its energy eigenvalues using the
ladder operator method.
5.10
4. (a) What do you understand by direct product of ket-vectors. Explain with
examples.
What do you understand by Identical Particles? Differentiate between
(b) distinguishable' and 'indistinguishable' identical particles.
Show that particles obeying Pauli's exclusion principle can be
wavefunctions.
represented only by Anti-symmetric
Construcl expressions for Anti-symmetric & Symmetric wavefunctions

for a system of N-particle Fermions & Bosons respectively using their

individual wavefunctions.
411
S. (a) Explain, why Lz, ly & L, can not have simultaneouseigenstates
S.
 (b) Define the Ladder operators for
Angular Momentum and hence show
that

L,1L, m> [(-m)(l +m+ 1)]n |L,m +1>

=

L-,m> = [(l+m)(l-m+1)]zh |L,m-1 >

Where |L,m> are the simultaneous eigenstates of Land lz.
3.12
6. (a) Explain the Normal Zeeman effects with examples.

(b) Derive the expression for the Spin Orbit interaction energy and discuss
how it explains Fine structure.
6.9
7 (a) State and prove the Variation method for estimating the ground state
energy of a quantum mechanical system.

Estimate the ground state energy ofthe Helium atom using Variation
(b)
method.
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Use of Scientific Calculator is allowed.

1. Discuss the Fermi model for the nuclear charge distribution. Show that the nuclear
density is the same for all the nuclei. (3+3=6)
What is the significance of average binding energy? Draw the average binding energy
versus mass number curve. Indicate the stable and unstable regions due to fusion and
fission. (2+2+2=6)
The radii of A and B nuclei are found to be 3.46 fm and 7 fm respectively. Their masses
are given as 4.1×10-26 kg and 3.4×10-25 kg respectively. Calculate the ratio of their
densities. (2+2+0.75=4.75)
The electronic structure is known before the nuclear structure. Explain why? (2)

2. What are the nuclear magic numbers? Write the basic assumptions of nuclear shell
model. (1+4=5)
Mention and relate the dependence of the various factors that contribute to the
semiempirical binding energy (BE) formula. Consider a nucleus with mass number, A.
Use this semiempirical BE formula to find the atomic number (Z) for the most stable
 isobar nucleus for this A. Identify the stable nucleus from these light nuclei: 6He2, 6Li3,
6
Be4. (Given a3=0.7053MeV and a4=23.702MeV) (2.5+4+2.25=8.75)
Name a nuclear model which falls in the category of an independent particle model.
Calculate the Fermi momentum and Fermi energy of a nucleus with N=Z=A/2.
(1+2+2=5)

3. State the basic assumptions of Gamow’s theory of alpha decay. Write down the equation
and discuss the successful of this theory. Represent the Geiger Nuttall law graphically.
What is the importance of this empirical law? (3+1+2 +1+1=8)
Why is the beta decay called the isobaric transformation? Explain the continuous beta
particle energy spectrum. Show that for the spontaneous electron emission, the mass of
the parent atom is greater than the mass of the daughter atom. (1+3+3=7)
When does a nucleus undergo gamma decay? State the basic difference between internal
conversion and photoelectric effect and also between internal pair conversion and pair
production. (1.75+1+1=3.75)

4. Write the Chadwick’s nuclear reaction which led to the discovery of neutron. On which
basis nuclear reactions are classified? State the differences between radiative capture
nuclear reactions and compound nuclear reactions. (1+0.75+4=5.75)
What is the threshold energy of a projectile of nuclear reactions? Estimate the threshold
energy of the projectile in terms of the Q value of the nuclear reaction, mass of the target
nucleus and mass of the projectile. (1+5=6)
Define nuclear reaction cross-section. In what unit it is measured? The cross section and
the number of atoms per cubic meter for cadmium, 113Cd for capturing thermal neutrons
are 2×10-24 m2 and 5.58×1027atoms/m3 respectively. What thickness of cadmium is
needed to absorb 99 percent of an incident beam of thermal neutrons? Is cadmium an
efficient absorber of thermal neutrons? (2+1+ 3+1=7)

5. How do the gamma rays and neutrons interact with matter? Distinguish between the
Bremsstrahlung radiation and Cerenkov radiation. Calculate the threshold velocity of
electrons to produce Cerenkov radiation in a medium of refractive index 1.52. (2+2+2=6)
 Compare the photoelectric effect and Compton scattering in terms of the interactions
between the incident photons and the target matters. (3)
Explain the construction and working of an ionization chamber for nuclear radiation
detection. Alpha particles of energy 3.5MeV are the incident radiations of the ionization
chamber. Calculate the current in the ionization chamber circuit if the source is emitting
about 104 alpha particles/sec. (Given, the w-value of the gas in the detector
chamber=35eV) (2.5+2.5+2=7)
What are the advantages offered by the semiconductor detectors over gas filled or
scintillation detectors? (2.75)

6. Give the Lepton and Baryon numbers for electrons, protons and neutrons. (3)
Plot the Baryon octet based on the quark mode on the charge strangeness axes. State the
quantum numbers of all the particles in the octet. (4)
Explain which of the following reactions are allowed or forbidden under the conservation
of strangeness, conservation of Lepton number, conservation of Baryon number,
conservation of charge, conservation of hypercharge and conservation of third
component of isospin.
(i) Λ0 → 𝜋𝜋 + + 𝜋𝜋 −
(ii) 𝑝𝑝 + 𝑝𝑝 → 𝑝𝑝 + Λ0 + Σ+ (3+3=6)
State the principle of a cyclotron. A cyclotron with the applied potential of 20KeV across
the dees of radius of 28 cm is subjected to a transverse magnetic field of 1.1 Tesla.
Calculate the energy to which a proton can be accelerated. Why the cyclotrons cannot be
used to accelerate electrons? (2+2+1.75=5.75)

Useful data:
mass of the proton=1.67×10-27 kg; charge of an electron=1.602×10-19 C; 𝑟𝑟0 =1.2 fm;

h=6.63×10-34Js; velocity of light in vacuum, c=3×108 m/s

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1. Attempt any five of the fo llo wing: (5x3 = 15)

a) The radius of Ho 165 is 7.731 fm. Deduce the radius of He 4 .

b) Define nuclear cross section. In what unit it is measured?

c) Show that nuclear density is same for all the nuclei.

d) What are the main features of nuclear forces?

e) What is the Q-value of the reaction 13 Al27 + 1 H2 12 Mg

25
+ 2 He4 ? Given that masses of 27 Al, 25 Mg,

α and d are 26.9901 amu , 24.9936 amu, 4.0039 amu and 2.0147 amu respectively.

f) What is betatron? How does it differ fro m cyclotron?

g) Classify the various types of interactions in relation to elementary particles.

h) Why do stable nuclei usually have more neutrons than protons?

2. (a) State various assumptions of liquid drop model. Discuss the semi-emp irical mass formu la of the liquid drop

model. Discuss the utility of this formu la. (4+5)

(b) Calculate the atomic nu mber of the most stable nucleus for given mass number A and using this find out

most stable isobars for A = 27 and A = 238. (3)

1
 (c) Using single particle shell model to predict the ground state spins and parities of 29 Cu 63 and 18Ar40 . (3)

3. (a) State the basic assumptions of Gamow’s theory of alpha decay. Write down the equation and discuss the

successful of this theory. (4+4)

(b) What is the successive disintegration of radioactive atom? Define secular and transient equilibriu m. (7)

4. (a) Why are only α -particles emitted by radioactive nuclei, while protons and neutrons are not? (3)

(b) Show that kinetic energy of alpha particle released in a decay of nucleus of mass number A is given as

KEα = (A-4) Q/A. Q is the Q value of the react ion. (3)

(c) Distinguish between compound nucleus reaction and direct reaction with examp le. (6)

(d ) The Q value of the Na 23 (n,α) F20 reaction is -5.4 MeV. Determine the threshold energy of the neutrons for

this reaction. Given that masses of Na 23 is 22.98984 amu, neutron is 1.0086654 amu, F20 is 18.998403 amu

and α mass is 4.0039 amu. (3)

5. (a) Briefly exp lain the principle, construction and working of a GM counter. What are its dead time and recovery

time? (4+2=6)

(b) A self-quenched GM counter operates at 1000 volts and has a wire diameter of 0.2 mm. Th e radius of the

cathode is 2 cm and the tube has a guaranteed life -time of 109 counts. What is the maximu m radial field? (4)

(c) Describe the principle of a scintillat ion counter and compare its function with a GM counter. (5)

6. (a) What is the working principle of a cyclotron? What are the limitations of a cyclotron? How can they be

overcome in a synchro-cyclotron? (4+4+4)

(b) Deuterons in a cyclotron describe a circle of radius 0.32 m just before emerging fro m the dees. The frequency

of the applied emf is 10 MHz. Find the flu x density of the magnetic field and velocity of deute rons emerging out

of the cyclotron. (3)

7. (a) Schematically show the Baryon decuplet based on the eight fo ld way. (6)

(b) Which of the fo llo wing reactions can occur? State the conservation laws violated or/ and followed in each case:

I. p +p K+ +

II. p + π- +n (4)

III. p +p p +p +p +

IV. π+ + n λ 0 + K+

2
 (c) What are cosmic rays? Discuss the nature and composition of cosmic rays. (5)

8. (a) Discuss the quark model and exp lain how mesons and baryons are formed using quarks. (6)

(b) Expla in isospin and Gell-Mann-Nishijima scheme. (4)

(c) What conservation laws were apparently being vio lated in the observed continuous beta spectrum? Ho w did it

help Pau li in p redicting the nature of a new part icle? (5)

Values of constants:

1 amu = 1 u = 1.66 x 10-27 kg

Ro = 1.2 fm

Mass of proton: 1.00 7825 u

Mass of neutron: 1.008665 u

Mass of electron: 0.00055 u

Mass of deuterium = 3.32 x 10-27 kg

Charge on electron, e = 1.6 x 10-19 C

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1.
i. A particle is represented at (t=0) by the wave function:
-aSxsa

Vx,0) {A(a-x)
0
=

otherwise
Find uncertainties in
Find A and expectation value of x,x*,p and p<. Ax=
position and momentum.
Show that Divergence of J (probability current density) is zero for
ii.
stationary states.
ax2
function
ii. Find the Fourier transform of the wave
(14.75+2+2)
20
2.
of
State Heisenberg's Uncertainty principle. What is the origin concept
of uncertainty in position and
momentum? Derive AxAp 2 h/2.
are linear:
ii. Verify whether the following operators
a ) = ) Liaa
i)=
dx
Not b i a
b.
of wavelength 5000
What is uncertainty in the location of photon
a
ii.
of one part in 10'?
Angstrom which is known to an accuracy
0 19S m (12.75+3+3)

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 i Solve Schrodinger's equation for the potential energy V =
(1/2)kr4

and show that the energy eigenvalue are E,

=
(n + )hw. 2
4
d
ii. Which
ofthe following wave functions,t esen vebs
(i) ex (i) sin(kx) Nt aisen r e P
are eigenvalues of operator (a) p and (b} p*. ganva
for a One Dimensional
ii. Find the locations of classical turning points
Harmonic Oscillator in its ground state.
(12.75+4+2)

4.
its theory. Discuss the
Describe the Stern-Gerlach Experiment and
inhomogeneous magnetic
significance of the experiment. Why is an

field required?
moving with a velocity of 10°cm/s
passes
ii. A beam of silver atoms
for a distance of
through a magnetic field of gradient 0.50Wb/m/cm
time spent by atoms in the
10cm. Determine acceleration of Ag atoms,
field and displacement of Ag atoms along z-direction as it comes out
=2539X1om/s
of
of the magnetic field (along z-axis),
the magnetic e oe e 1 o e
Z-axis Accalao 2 9 mm
solutions to
ii. Show that iV2dx =0for any two (normalizable)
Schrodinger's equation, p, and V2
(12.75+3+3)

.
AE between doublets due
i. Derive an expression for energy difference
quantum numbers n
Spin-Orbit coupling.How does AE depend
on
to
G =
and I? 2hgCt)
Show that the angle between angular momentum (L) and z-axis is
ii.

given by m =
COS"( Find the values of angle 6n for I=2. Fces
the region<r2
ii. Calculate the probability offinding the electron in
state given that wave function for
in hydrogen atom in ground
2a a
 the ground state of Hydrogen atom is y(r) eo, where ag=
=

4Teh2
0 686 or
63 (,
me2

(12.75+3+3)
6
Solve 1-D time independent Schrodinger's equation
for a particle
having energy E for a square well of finite depth Vo (E<Vo). Show
graphically existence of bound states
ii. An electron moves in 1-D potential well of width 8 Angstrom and
depth 12ev. Find the number of bound states? nu
ii. Assuming LS coupling scheme, list the possible total angular
momentum and spectral terms for three electron having configuration
2p 3p 4d. La0,12,3,4, Sah, T:,,4,32
(12.75+3+3)
Physical Constants:
Mass of Ag atom = 107.87amu,

Charge of electron 1.6 x 10C,

h-6.626 x 1034Js

Mass of electron = 9.1x 103Kg.

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attempt any t wo parts out of three from each

question.
4.
4 Non-programmable calculators are allowed.

1. (a) Normalize the wave function, Y(x) = e

1.
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What is the that electron in the state
(b) Write the Schrodinger equation for a system of (g) probability an

two particles of masses m, and m, carrying charges

e, and e, respectively
in what kind of field? Va10 re cos(0) of the hydrogen
(2) from
atom, exists between a distance of 3a, to 6a,
(c) Given that the position and momentum operators the nucleus (3)
are Hermitian, verify whether the operator

2. (a) i) Set up the time dependent Schrodinger

+3p,, is Hermitian (3)
equation and hence derive the time

independent Schrodinger equation. (4)

(d) Write the values of quantum numbers n, 1, s, j, m
for the following states in
(ii) Starting with the Schrodinger equation one

dimension and using a de Broglie plane wave

(i) 2-S2 (ii) 5 F52 (3) as a solution, show that when V = 0 this leads

to the correct nonrelativistic relationship between

(e) Consider the state, energy and momentum. (3)

where o are orthonormal eigenstates of an

(b) For a Gaussian wave packet
operator A. Find the expectation value of the

operator A in the state , if it satisfies the y(x= Ae4a*e(kox-wgt)

eigenvalue equation A¢, =(2n +1)¢ (3)

corresponding to a free particle (i) Find the
probability current density and (ii) Verify the
() Write down the wave function for a system of
(i) two Bosons and (ii) fermions
continuity equation. (4+3)
two indistinguishable.
(2)
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(c))Explain spreading ot a Gaussian wave packa to the average
Kinetic energy is equal
tlee particie in one dimension.
for a (5) Potential energy, find the energy in electron

volts required to excite it to the first excited

(ü) Calculate the tractional change in the width
state.
(4)
of the wave packet in one second if the

wave packet corresponds to a particle of mass

(ii) For a linear harmonic oscillator in its ground
6.644x 10 Kg. The initial width being of of findinggit
state, show that the probability
the order of 10 m.
(2) beyond the classical limits is approximately
0.16 (3)
(a) Write the Schrodinger equation for a linear
Harmonic oscillator and solve it to obtain the (a) (i) Obtain the solution for the Legendre equation
4.
energy eigen values. (7)

(b) (i) A Harmonic Oscillator has a wave function

(1- -2 AP(;) =0.
dE
which is a superposition of the ground state
What are the conditions that need to be
and the second excited state eigenfunctions imposed so that the solutions are well
Vx)V,(x) + 2u,(x).
behaved? What do the conditions imply.

Find the value of the energy.

(4)
expectation
(3) (i) Verify whether the function Y, ,(0.0) =

(1) Using the Uncertainty Principle show that the

ground state energy for a Harmonic Oscillator sin e is an eigenstate of the following
8T
1S non-zero.
(4) angular momentum operator

(c) (1) An electron is confined in the ground state of

a one-dimensional harmonic oscillator such L, =ih sin cot Bcos (3)
that Ax =
109m. Assuming that the average

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(b)
Calculate(T))4TE for the first
excite (b) (i) Derive the relationship
between magnetic

of the moment and orbital angular momentum

state hydrogen atom with the
wave functio
dipole
electron revolving around a nucleus.
of an
5/2
210 = recose (3)
VT 2a, (7
i) Explain space quantization. Calculate the
(c) The electron in the hydrogen atom is
replaced b possible orientation of the total angular
a muon of mass m, 200m, where m, is the momentum vector J corresponding to j = 3/2
of the mas
electron. Determine the
changes in the correspondin with respect to a magnetic field along the z-
following: axis. (4)
) The Larmor frequency and hence
eeman th
splitting for the 2p level in the (c) (i) What is Larmor Precession? Derive the
presence of a magnetic field of 1 expression for Lannor frequency.
Tesla (4)
(Ignore the electron spin)
(i) The (i) A beam of electron enters a uniform magnetic
wavelength of the
corresponding H
line. Will it be in the field of flux density 1.2 tesla. Calculate
visible region the energy difference between electrons
(Rydberg constant R 1.097 x
10'm- fo
the hydrogen atom) whose spins are parallel and
(3+4 antiparallel to
the field.
(3)
5. (a) Consider a
particle trapped inside a on
dimensional finite square well. Solve tim 6. (a) () Explain Normal Zeeman Effect. (2)
independent Schrodinger equation for the syster
andobtain the bound state Write the term diagram for the splitting of
how the eigenfunctions. Discus
the yellow line of sodium (1s2,2s?,2p5)3s' into
energy levels are obtained graphically. two components Dl and D2.
(7 (2)

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(ii) In a Stern-Gerlach experiment, a beam of
hydrogen atom with velocity 3x 10' m/s,
passes through an inhomogencous magnetic
field of length 50 em and having gradient of
200 T/m perpendicular to the direction of the
incident beam. Find out the transverse
deflection of the atoms at the point where
the beam leaves the
field. (Bohr magneton
9.24 10 4 J/T,
M-1.67 x 10 "Kg). (3)
(b) (i) Write down the normal electronie
configuration of Carbon atom (Z= 6) and
obtain the spectral terms
arising from,
cquivalent electrons. (4)

(ii) The quantum number of two optical electrons

in a two valence electron atom are

n, 6 , 1, - 3, s = 1/2

n, 5 , 1, = 1, s, = 1/2

assumingJJ coupling, find the possible values

of J.
(3)

(e) (i) What is spin orbit

coupling. Caleulate the
change in the energy level due to this.
(5)
(ii) Write the term symbol for the ground state
of the
hydrogen atom in the LS coupling
scheme. (2)

(2100)