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(AUTONOMOUS)
COURSES STRUCTURE
&
CREDIT TEMPLATES
FOR
Syllabus applicable for the students seeking admission to the B.Sc. Physics Course in the
academic year 2009-10
2
Six Semester Programme
3
code title paper Per Per marks marks
Semester Week
1. PHY- Mathematical Theory 45 3 3 100 36
401 Physics &
Numerical
Methods
2. PHY- Condensed Theory 45 3 3 100 36
402 Matter
Physics and
Devices
3. PHY- Practicals & Practical 60 4 2 100 36
403 Project
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INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE FOR GIRLS
U.G. Programme
Six Semesters
Session 2009-10
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(AUTONOMOUS)
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
FOR
Syllabus applicable for the students seeking admission to the B.Sc. Physics Course in the
academic session 2009-10
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INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE FOR GIRLS
B.Sc. Physics
Scheme of Examination
Note:
• Time duration of C.A. tests will be 45 minutes.
• Home assignments shall be given on descriptive questions.
• Time duration of SEE will be three hours.
• Passing percentage in continuous assessment and semester end exam is 36 % individually i.e. 11 marks in
C.A. test and 25 marks in SEE.
30 30 10 70
15 05 05 05 30
Practical
Test Viva Voce Attendance Total
Record
10 10 05 05 30
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SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
FOR
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INSTRUMENTATION (INS)
These are carrier and skill oriented courses, which a regular student in UG or PG
programmed can peruse simultaneously. The certificate holder shall be eligible for
admission to diploma and the diploma holder shall be eligible for admission to advance
diploma Course. Candidates who have passed 10+2 examination with physics and math’s
as their subjects shall be considered eligible for admission to the Certificate Course.
Teaching Schedule
The classes shall be conducted in the morning hours. Apart from the regular faculty,
senior professionals and academicians shall be invited to offer guidance on the
contemporary and technical aspect of the subjects under study .
Pedagogical Strategies
Apart from classroom lectures, activities and assignments, students shall be given
opportunities to present and participate in seminars and symposia.
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Annual Scheme of Examination
1. Each theory exam shall be 3 hours duration and practical exam shall be of 5 hours
duration.
3. Candidate needs to clear all papers in order to be eligible for promotion to the next
level of courses.
4. Internal assessment will constitute 30% marks based on the internal examination
and regularity in attendance.
5. A candidate passing the certificate course shall be admitted to the Diploma Course.
6. A candidate passing the Diploma course shall be admitted to the Advance Diploma
Course.
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Mark Distribution
Viva - voce : 10
Practical Record : 10
Practical Work : 50
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(AUTONOMOUS)
COURSES OF STUDY
FOR
Syllabus applicable for the students seeking admission to the B.Sc. Physics Course in the
academic year 2009-2010
Semester I
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Paper I
PHY-101
Mechanics
Objectives:
To acquaint the students with the fundamental laws and principles involved in motion and
to introduce some properties of matter like elasticity so that they develop abilities and skill
that are relevant to the study and practice of Physics.
Unit I
Unit II
Unit III
Unit IV
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Unit V
Books Recommended:
Essential Readings:
Reference Books:
4. “Physics”,Part 1, David Halliday and Resnick , John Wiley and Sons, Inc. Newyork.
5. “Properties of Matter”, D.S.Mathur, S.Chand & Company.
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Semester I
Paper II
PHY-102
Electromagnetism
Objectives: This course will acquaint the students with the scalar and vector fields,
gradient, divergence, curl and their physical significance. Students will also learn about
the fields produced by moving charges and magnetic fields in matter, electromagnetic
induction, Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves.
Unit I
Unit II
Unit III
Unit IV
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Unit V
Books Recommended
Essential Readings:
1. “Electricity and Magnetism with Electronics”, K.K.Tewari, S.Chand & Co. Ltd.
(2001)
2. “Electricity and Magnetism”, D.Chattopadhyay, P.C.Rakshit, New Central Book
Agency (P) Ltd.
References Books:
1. “Elements of Electromagnetics”, Mathew, N.D. Sadika, New Delhi, Oxford
University Press.
2. “Electricity and Magnetism”, W.J.Duffin , Mc Graw Hill Book Co., Fourth
edition.
3. “Electromagnetics”, B.B.Laud ,New Age International Publishers, Second edition.
4. “Electromagnetic theory and electrodynamics”, Satya Prakash, Kedar Nath Ram
Nath & Co. Publishers, Meerut, Ninth edition.
5. “Physics Part 2”,D.Halliday and R.Resnick, John Wiley and Sons, Inc. Newyork.
6. “Principles of Electricity and Magnetism”,S.Palit, Narosa Publishing House.
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Semester I
Paper III
PHY-103
PHYSICS PRACTICAL
NOTE - Students are expected to perform eight experiments in all taking four
experiments from each section. One experiment from section A and one from section
Figure /Formula/Theory : 7
Observations/Calculations : 16
Result / Result Analysis : 5
Precautions : 2
3. Viva -Voce : 10
Total : 70 marks
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Semester I
Paper III
PHY-103
List of Experiments
1. To study the variation of charge and current with time in a R-C circuit for
different time constants using a DC source (charging and discharging
characteristics of a condenser).
4. To study the behaviour of RC circuit with varying resistance and capacitance using
AC mains as a power source and also to determine the impedance and phase
relationship between voltage and current in the circuit.
Section – B
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Semester II
Paper I
PHY-201
Oscillation and Waves
Objectives:
To familiarize the students with motion of different types of oscillators and also with
wave motion in different medium. This will enable the students to develop abilities and
skill to solve problems related to waves and oscillations.
Unit I
Unit II
Unit III
Coupled oscillators: ( 10 periods)
Equation of motion of two coupled simple harmonic oscillators, Normal modes, motion in
mixed modes ,dynamics of a linear chain of coupled oscillators with nearest neighbor
interaction, Energy transfer between modes, Electrically coupled circuits (capacitive and
inductive), Reflected impedance, effect of coupling and resistive load.
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Unit IV
Lattice vibrations and Fourier analysis: (9 periods)
Equation of motion for one dimensional monatomic and diatomic lattice, acoustic and
optical modes, dispersion relation, concept of group and phase velocities, Fourier Analysis
of square, saw tooth and triangular wave forms.
Unit V
Wave motion: (9 periods)
Wave equation, Transverse waves in a string, Elastic waves in a solid rod, Pressure waves
in a gas column, Plane electromagnetic waves, Energy and Momentum of EM waves,
Radiation pressure,Radiation resistance of free space.
Books recommended:
Essential Readings:
1. “The Physics of Waves and Oscillations”, N.K.Bajaj, Tata Mc Graw Hill
Publishing Co., 2003.
2. “Oscillations, waves and electromagnetism”, Satya Prakash, Pragati Prakashan,
Meerut.
Reference Books:
1. “Fundamental University Physics”, Vol I and II , M.Alonso & J.Finn, Addisson
Wiesley.
2. “Vibrations and Waves”, A.P. French, CBS Publication and Distributors.
3. “Berkeley Physics Course”, Vol. I , New York, Mc Graw Hill.
4. “Vibrations and waves”, I.G. Main ,Cambridge University Press.
5. “The Physics of Vibrations and Waves”, H.J.Pani, John Wiley & Sons.
6. “Fundamentals of vibrations and Waves”, S.P.Puri, Tata Mc. Graw Hill Pub.
Co.,NewDelhi.
7. “Oscillations and Waves”,K.S.Sharma, M.K.Saxena and G.R.Chhabra ,Rajasthan
Hindi Granth Academy, Jaipur.
8. “Waves and Oscillations”,N.Subramanyam,Vikas Publishing house.
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Semester II
Paper II
PHY-202
Optics
Objectives:
This course familiarizes the students with the phenomenon of interference, diffraction,
polarization, LASER and holography to enable them to acquire sufficient understanding
and knowledge to recognize the usefulness of these phenomena in everyday life and also
stimulate their interest in Physics.
Unit I
Unit II
Interference: (8 periods)
Young’s double slit experiment, types of interference: division of amplitude, division of
wave front, Coherence: temporal and spatial coherence, Interference in thin films, colour
in thin films, Newton’s rings, Determination of wavelength and refractive index of liquid
by Newton’s rings, Michelson interferometer, Applications of Michelson interferometer:
determination of wavelength, difference of wavelength and thickness of thin films.
Unit III
Diffraction: ( 9 periods)
Fresnel diffraction: Fresnel’s assumptions, Half period zones, Distinction between
interference and diffraction, Difference between Fresnel and Fraunhoffer diffraction, ,
diffraction at a circular aperture, straight edge and thin slit, zone plate, difference between
zone plate and a convex lens.
Franunhoffer diffraction: Diffraction at single slit, Intensity distribution in diffraction
pattern due to a single slit, Diffraction at double slit, Diffraction at N slits( simple
derivation), plane diffraction grating, dispersion by a grating, resolving power of a
grating.
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Unit IV
Polarization: ( 9 periods)
Plane electromagnetic waves. E and B of linearly, circularly, elliptically polarized
electromagnetic waves.
Polarization by reflection, Huygens theory of double refraction, production and Analysis
of plane, circularly and elliptically polarized light, Quarter and half wave plate.
Optical activity, specific rotation, Biquartz and half shade polarimeters.
Unit V
Books Recommended:
Essential Readings:
1. “A textbook of Optics”, Brijlal and Subramaniam, S.Chand & Company Ltd.,23rd
edition.
2. “Essentials of Lasers and non-linear Optics”,G.D.Baruah, Pragati Prakashan,
Meerut.
Reference Books:
1. “Text books of Optics and Atomic Physics”, D.P. Khandelwal, Himalaya
Publishing House.
2. “Optics”, Ajoy Ghatak ,Tata Mc Graw Hill Pub.Co. Ltd, 2007.
3. “Physics Part II”, D.Halliday and R.Resnick, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Newyork.
4. “LASERS: Theory and Applications”, K.Thyagrajan, A.K.Ghatak, Macmillan
India Ltd.
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Semester II
Paper III
PHY-203
PHYSICS PRACTICAL
NOTE - Students are expected to perform eight experiments in all taking four
experiments from each section. One experiment from section A and one from section
Figure /Formula/Theory : 7
Observations/Calculations : 16
Result /Result Analysis : 5
Precautions : 2
3. Viva -Voce : 10
Total : 70 marks
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Semester II
Paper III
PHY-203
List of Experiments
Section – A
4. Using Newton’s rings find out the wavelength of the given monochromatic,
source.
Section – B
4. To study the variation of magnetic field along the axis of a current carrying circular
coil. Plot the necessary graph and hence determine the radius of circular coil.
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Semester III
Paper I
PHY-301
Thermodynamics and statistical physics
Unit I
Basic Thermodynamics: ( 9 periods)
The Zeroth law, Various indicator diagrams(P-V diagram), First law of thermodynamics,
Reversible and irreversible processes, Carnot’s engine, Carnot’s cycle and efficiency of
Carnot’s engine, reversibility of Carnot’s engine, Carnot’s theorem. Second law of
thermodynamics, (different statements and their equivalence) Entropy, Principle of
increase of entropy, Thermodynamic scale of temperature, Thermodynamic scale as an
absolute scale, Third law of thermodynamics.
Unit II
Thermodynamic Relations: ( 9 periods)
Maxwell’s thermodynamic relations, Triple point, Clausius Clapyron latent heat
equation,Effect of pressure on boiling point of liquids, Helmholtz free energy, Enthalpy,
Gibbs function,Internal energy,Thermodynamic potentials, Deduction of Maxwell’s
relations from thermodynamic potentials.
Unit III
Production of low temperatures: ( 8 periods )
Joule Thomson expansion and JT coefficient for ideal as well as Vander Waals gas,
Porous plug experiment, Temperature of inversion, Regenerative cooling, cooling by
adiabatic expansion and demagnetization, liquid He, He I and He II, Peculiar properties of
He II, Nernst heat theorem.
Unit IV
Distribution of molecular velocities : ( 9 periods)
Distribution law of molecular velocities, Most probable, Average and RMS velocities,
energy distribution function, Experimental verification of Maxwell velocity distribution,
Principle of equipartition of energy.
Mean free path and collision cross section, distribution of mean free path, Transport of
mass, momentum and energy and their interrelationship, (coefficient of viscosity ,thermal
conductivity & diffusion)
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Unit V
Classical Statistics : ( 10 periods)
Phase space, micro and macro states, Thermodynamic probability, relation between
entropy and thermodynamic probability, Monatomic ideal gas, Barometric equation,
specific heat capacity of diatomic gas and specific heat of solids.
Quantum Statistics :
Failure of classical statistics (Blackbody radiation and various laws of distribution of
radiation, qualitative discussion of Weins and Rayleigh Jeans Law) Postulates of quantum
statistics, Indistinguishability of wave function and exchange degeneracy, Bose Einstein
statistics and its distribution function,. Planck’s distribution function and radiation
formula, Fermi Dirac statistics and its distribution function, specific heat anomaly of
metals.
Books Recommended:
Essential Readings:
Reference Books:
1. “Statistical and Thermal Physics”, S. Loknathan and R.S. Gambhir, Prentice
Hall, New Delhi 1991.
2. “Thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases and Statistical Mechanics”, F.W.Sears,
G.L.Salinger, Narosa Pub. House.
3. “Introduction to Statistical Mechanics”, B.B. Laud , Mc Milan India Ltd.
4. “Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics”, Federick Reif, Tata Mc
Graw Hill ,1992.
5. “Heat and Thermodynamics”, M.S.Yadav, Anmol Publications.
6. “Fundamentals of Statistical Physics”, A.K. Das Gupta, New Central Book
Company,Calcutta,2003.
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Semester III
Paper II
PHY-302
Electronics
Unit I
Unit II
Unit III
BJT and amplifiers: (9 periods)
Basic construction of pnp and npn transistors and their operation, Input and output
characteristics of CB, CC and CE configurations, active, saturation and cut-off regions,
Load line and Q-point, Two-port analysis of a transistor using h-parameters, Analysis of
CB, CE and CC amplifier for current gain, voltage gain, input and output impedances
using h-parameters,Gain-frequency response of an amplifier.
Unit IV
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Oscillators: Barkhausen criterion, RC oscillators, Colpitt’s oscillator, Hartley oscillator,
crystal oscillators and its advantages.
Unit V
Books recommended:
Essential Readings:
1. “Electronic Devices and Circuits”, Jacob Millman and Christos Halkias, TMH , 9th
edition.
2. “Electronic Fundamentals and Applications”, John D. Ryder, Prentice Hall of India
Pvt. Ltd.,(1983) New Delhi.
3. “Digital Computer Electronics”, Albert Paul Malvino, Tata Mc Graw Hill Pub. Co.
Ltd., New Delhi.
4. “Hand book of Electronics”, Kumar and Gupta, Pragati Prakashan, Meerut.
References:
1. “Basic Electronics and Solid State”, B.L. Theraja, S.Chand, 2002.
2. “Integrated Electronics, Analog and Digital circuits and systems”, Millman & Halkias,
Mc Graw Hill Ltd. (1972).
3. “Electronic devices and circuits” , Soni and Gupta, Dhanpat Rai and Sons.
4. “Basic Electronics and Linear circuits”, Bhargava and Kulshreshtha, TMH ,1984.
5. “Principle of Electronics” (for numerical problems) V.K. Mehta, S.Chand ,2002.
6. “Basic Electronics”, Kal, Prentice Hall of India, 2002.
7. “Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory”, Robert Boylestad and Nashelsky, Prentice
Hall of India, Fifth edition.
8. “Engineering Electronics”, John D Ryder, Mc Graw Hill Book Co.
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Semester III
Paper III
PHY-303
PHYSICS PRACTICAL
NOTE - Students are expected to perform eight experiments in all taking four
experiments from each section. One experiment from section A and one from section
Figure /Formula/Theory : 7
Observations/Calculations : 16
Result /Result Analysis : 5
Precautions : 2
3. Viva -Voce : 10
Total : 70 marks
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Semester III
Paper III
PHY-303
List of Experiments
Section – A
1. Using platinum resistance thermometer, find the melting pint of a given substance.
6. To plot thermo emf versus temperature graph for Cu-Fe thermo couple and to
determine temperature of a hot source (use sand bath).
Section – B
2. Study of half wave rectification using single diode and application of L & π
section filters.
4. Study of single stage transistor audio amplifier (variation of Gain with Frequency).
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SEMESTER IV
PAPER I
PHY-401
MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS AND NUMERICAL METHODS
UNIT I
UNIT II
UNIT III
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UNIT IV
UNIT V
Books Recommended:
Essential Readings:
1. “Mathematical Methods” , Potter and Goldberg, Prentice Hall of India (1998).
2. “Mathematical methods in Physics”, D.Biswas, New Central Book Agency (P)
Ltd.
3. “Mathematical Physics”, M.P.Saxena, P.R.Singh, S.S.Rawat, P.K.Sharma, CBH,
Jaipur.
References:
1. “Applied Maths for Engineers and Physicists”,Pipes and Harvill, McGraw Hill.
2. “Advanced Engineering Mathematics”, Ervin Kreyzig 5th Edition, Wiley Eastern
Ltd.
3. “Numerical Methods”, S. Balachandra Rao, C.K. Shantha, University Press, 1992.
4. “Mathematical Physics”,Ellgnine Butkon, Addisson Wiesley.
5. “Mathematical Physics”,Gupta, Vikas Publishing House.
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Semester IV
Paper II
PHY-402
Condensed Matter Physics and Devices
Objectives:
To familiarize the students with the basics of condensed matter physics which form the
basic for further studies in condensed matter physics. The students get acquainted with the
crystal structure, properties of solids, superconductivity and magnetism which strengthens
the theoretical base for research in contemporary fields of condensed matter physics like
imperfect solids and nano particle physics..
Unit I
(9 periods)
Crystal structure: Symmetry elements in crystal, Unit cell, Wigner Seitz cell,
fundamental lattice system and types, Miller indices, crystal structures of simple cubic,
FCC, BCC, HCP, diamond.
Crystal Diffraction: Bragg’s law, X-ray and neutron diffraction, Rotating crystal method,
laue Method and Powder method.
Unit II
(9 periods)
Thermal Properties of solids: Concepts of thermal energy and Phonons, Einstein theory
of specific heat, Debye model of lattice specific heat.
Band theory of solids: Formation of bands, distinction between metals, insulators and
semiconductors, periodic potential of a solid, wave function in a periodic lattice and Bloch
theorem, Physical origin of effective mass,negative effective mass and holes.
Unit III
(9 periods)
Electrical conductivity: Drude Lorentz theory of electrical conductivity. Sommerfield
theory of conduction in metals, Mathiessen’s Rule, Thermal conductivity and Wiedemann
– Franz law, The Hall effect.
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Unit IV
(9 periods)
Magnetic Properties: Classification of magnetic material, Diamagnetism, Paramagnetism
due to free ions and conduction electrons, Curie’s law, ferromagnetism
Nature and Origin of Weiss molecular field. Domains, hysterisis loop, outline of
antiferromagnetism and ferrimagnetisms, ferrites.
Unit V
(9 periods)
Solid State Devices: Light emitting diode, Solar cell, SCR.
Operational amplifier: Differential amplifiers, differential gain and CMRR, inverting
and non-inverting configurations Applications of op-amp: adder, subtractor, differentiator
and integrator.
Field affect Transistor (FET): Classification of various types of FET, constructional
details of FET, drain characteristics and baising of FET, operating regions, pinch-off
voltage, idea of metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET).
Books Recommended:
Essential Readings:
1. “Introduction to Solid State Physics”, C. Kittel, Wiley Eastern, New Delhi,
Seventh Edition.
2. “Solid State Physics”, S.O. Pillai, 3rd edition 1999, New Age International, New
Delhi.
3. “ElectronicDevices &Circuit Theory”,Boylestad & Nashelsky , Prentice Hall of
India.
Reference Books:
1. “Solid state physics”, A.J Dekker ,Macmilan India Ltd.
2. “Solid state Physics”, R.L. Singhal, Kedar Nath Ram Nath Publishers, 2001.
3. “Theory of solids”, L. Azaraf, Tata Mc.Graw Hill Publishing Co.
4. “Solid State Physics”, S.L. Gupta and V.Kumar, Kedar Nath RamNath & Co.,
Meerut
6 “Electronic Devices and Circuits” , Soni,Gupta , Dhanpat Rai and Sons.
7 “Elements of Solid State Physics”, J.P.Srivastava, Prentice Hall of India, New
Delhi.
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Semester IV
Paper III
PHY-403
PHYSICS PRACTICAL
Section A
Students are expected to perform five experiments in all from which they will have
• Figure / Formula/Theory : 7
• Observation / Calculation : 16
• Result /Result Analysis : 5
• Precautions : 2
Total : 35 marks
Section B
Project : 35 marks
• Seminar presentation : 15
• Write up : 10
• Viva –voce : 10
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Semester IV
Paper III
PHY-403
List of Experiments
Section – A
Section – B
1. Project
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Details of Project
Students of semester IV are required to choose a topic for the project from a list approved
by the department. They are required to perform a new experiment or carry out studies for
writing a review article on a subject. At the end of the semester, a project report shall be
submitted by each student. This project will be assigned to them in the beginning of the IV
semester.
Evaluation of Project:
A mid term evaluation of the project will be made along with the second CA test. This
will carry 30 % of the total marks assigned for the project. At the end of the semester, the
student shall be examined on the basis of project report submitted by her by a panel of
external and internal examiners. The external appointed for the practical exam shall also
evaluate the project along with the internal project supervisors. The evaluation of project
will be based on presentation / viva-voce.
Total duration of practical exam and project evaluation shall be 5 hours.
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Semester V
Paper I
PHY-501
Quantum Mechanics
Unit I
(9 periods)
Introduction to Wave mechanics :
Duality of radiation and matter, De broglie’s hypothesis, justification for the relation,
Experimental confirmation of λ = h/p (Davission and Germer experiment).
Uncertainty principle relating to position and momentum, relating to energy and time, its
applications to various quantum mechanical problems such as:
(i) Non-existence of electrons in nucleus
(ii) Ground state energy of H-atom
(iii) Ground state energy of Harmonic oscillator
(iv) Natural width of spectral line
Schrodinger equation:
Wave function and its interpretation, Schrödinger time dependent and time independent
one-dimensional equation, three-dimensional Schrödinger wave equation, probability
current density, physical meaning of ψ, conditions to be satisfied by ψ.
Unit II
Operator formulation in Quantum mechanics: (9 periods)
Operators, algebra of operators, commutative property, linear operators, Commutator
operator, eigen values and eigen functions, operators for momentum, K.E., Hamiltonian,
total energy and angular momentum, Fundamental postulates of Q.M.
Hermitian operators, orthonormality, degeneracy, Commutation relations, Ehrenfest’s
theorem, Bohr’s principle of complementarity, principle of superposition.
Unit III
Simple solutions of Schrödinger equation: (8 periods)
Boundary and continuity conditions on the wave function. Particle in one dimensional
box, eigen function and eigen values, discrete energy levels, generalization to 3-D and
degeneracy of levels
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Boundary value problems:
Step potential, Penetration through rectangular barrier, calculation of reflection and
transmission coefficients. Quantum mechanical tunneling. Square well potential problem,
reflection and transmission coefficient and resonant scattering.
Unit IV
(9 periods)
Simple harmonic oscillator (1-D Case): Schrödinger equation and its solutions, eigen
function, energy eigen values. Zero point energy, parity, symmetric and anti-symmetric
wave functions with graphical representation.
Rigid rotator: Schrodinger equation and its solution.
Unit V
(10 periods)
Angular Momentum
Introduction: orbital angular momentum,Operators for its Cartesian components,
commutation relations, mutual as well as with L2 ,L+ and L- operators , their interpretation
as step operators, eigen values of Lz, Total angular momentum operators, commutation
relations obeyed by the components of generalized momentum operator. Commutation
relation of Jz with J+ and J- , J+ and J- ,commutation relation of J2 with J+ and J-.
Books Recommended:
Essential readings:
1. “Quantum mechanics” L.L. Schiff, Tata Mc Graw Hill.
2. “Quantum mechanics”, Chatwal and Anand, Himalaya Publishing House.
References:
1. “Introduction to Modern Physics”,H.S. Mani and G.K. Mehta, East West Press
Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
2. “Quantum Mechanics”, S.P. Singh, M.K. Bagde and Kamal Singh,S. Chand & Co.
3. “Quantum Mechanics”, A Listair, I M Rac, ELBS (low price edition).
4. “Quantum Mechanics”, S.N.Biswas, Books & Allied,Calcutta (P) Ltd.
5. “Perspectives of Modern physics”, A.Beiser, Mc Graw Hill.
6. “Problems on Quantum Mechanics”, Dr. S.L.Kakani, Arihant Publishing House.
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Semester V
Paper II
PHY-502
Nuclear and Particle Physics
Objectives:
To give the students insight into the fundamentals of nuclear and particle physics.
Unit I
(9 periods)
Nuclear Properties: Rutherford’s theory of α particle scattering, Basic properties: charge,
mass, size, spin, magnetic moment, electric quadrupole moment, Parity, Binding energy
per nucleon and its observed variation with mass number of the nucleus. Semi empirical
mass formula –coulomb energy, volume energy, surface energy, other corrections,
explanation of binding energy curve, Liquid drop model ,Nuclear forces and their
properties, Theory of nuclear forces.
Unit II
( 9 periods)
Nuclear Fission: Energy release in fission, Theory of nuclear fission and liquid drop
model, Barrier penetration – Theory of spontaneous fission, Nuclear chain reaction,
condition of controlled chain reaction, Principle of nuclear reactors, classification of
reactors.
Nuclear Fusion: Energy release in fusion, fusion reactions in stars : carbon and pp cycle.
Unit III
( 10 periods)
Particle Physics: Classification of elementary particles, properties of particles.
Fundamental interactions, Conservation laws : Energy ,momentum, angular momentum,
charge, lepton number, Baryon number, isospin, strangeness, Invariance under
charge,parity,C.P.,time and C.P.T.,(Qualitative discussion).
Cosmic rays: Properties of cosmic rays ,properties of secondary radiation, electronic
showers ,geomagnetic effects, cosmic ray stars, the origin of cosmic rays.
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Unit IV
( 9 periods)
Accelerators: Need for accelerators, Ion sources, Van De graff generator, Drift tube,
linear accelerator, Wave guide accelerator, cyclotron ,synchrocyclotron, electron
synchrotron, proton synchrotron.
Unit V
(8 periods)
Detectors: Ionization chamber , Proportional Counter, Geiger Muller Counter,
Scintillation counter, Cloud chamber, Bubble chamber, Spark chamber , Solid state
detectors.
Nuclear mass spectroscopy: Basic components of mass spectroscope.
Books Recommended:
Essential Readings:
1. “Nuclear Physics”, D.C. Tayal, 4th rev. edition. 1992,, Himalaya Publishing,
House, Bombay.
2. “Nuclear physics”, Irving Kaplan, 2nd edition, Addition Wiesley Publishing
Company.
Reference books:
1. “Atomic Nucleus”, R.D. Evans ,Mc Graw Hill, New York.
2. “Introduction to Elementary Particles”, D. Griffiths, Harper and Row, New York,
1987.
3. “Elements of Nuclear Physics”, Pandey and Yadav, Kedar Nath Ram Nath,
Meerut, Seventh Edition .
4. “Nuclear Physics : Theory and experiments”, R.R. Roy and B.P. Nigam, New Age
International (P) Limited.
5. “Radiation Detectors and Measurement”, F.Knoll, John Wiley & Sons, Second
Edition.
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Semester V
Paper III
PHY-503
PHYSICS PRACTICAL
NOTE - Students are expected to perform eight experiments in all taking four
experiments from each section. One experiment from section A and one from section
Figure /Formula/Theory : 7
Observations/Calculations : 16
Result /Result Analysis : 5
Precautions : 2
3. Viva -Voce : 10
Total : 70 marks
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Semester V
Paper III
PHY-503
List of Experiments
Section A
4. Study of power supply using two diodes/bridge rectifier with various filter circuits.
5. To perform various logic functions using NOR and NAND gates, i.e., OR, NOT,
AND, NOR, NAND, X-OR gates.
6. To measure CMRR and input bias current and offset current using OP-AMP.
Section B
6. Application of operational amplifier as (a) inverting amplifier and (b) non inverting
amplifier
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Semester VI
Paper I
PHY-601
Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy
Objective: This course aims to introduce various types of spectra for hydrogen, alkali and
alkaline earth atoms. It also gives an introduction to X-ray spectra. Techniques of
Molecular spectroscopy are also discussed in this paper, which include IR and Raman
spectra.
Unit I
Unit II
Unit III
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Unit IV
Unit V
Books Recommended
Essentials Readings
References
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Semester VI
Paper II
PHY-602
Information Communication Technology
Unit I
Introduction and Transmission Fundamentals: (9 periods)
Introduction: Wireless comes of age, The Cellular revolution, The global Cellular
network, Broadband, Future trends.
Transmission Fundamentals: Signals for conveying information: Time domain
concepts, Frequency domain concepts, Relationship between data rate and bandwidth.
Analog and Digital data transmission: Analog and digital data, analog and digital
signaling, Analog and digital transmission.
Channel Capacity: Nyquist bandwidth, Shannon capacity formula.
Transmission Media: Terrestrial microwaves, Satellite microwaves, Broadcast radio,
Infrared.
Unit II
Communication Networks and Protocols: (9 periods)
Communication Networks: LANs, MANs and WANs , Switching Techniques, Circuit
Switching, Packet Switching: Basic operation, Packet size .
Protocols: The need for a Protocol architecture, The TCP / IP Protocol Architecture: The
TCP / IP Layers, Operation of TCP and IP, TCP / IP applications. The OSI model,
Internetworking: Routers, Internetworking example.
Unit III
Antennas and Propagation: ( 9 periods)
Antennas: Radiation patterns, Antenna types, Antenna Gain.
Propagation Modes: Ground Wave propagation, Sky Wave propagation, Line of Sight
propagation.
Line of Sight Transmission: Attenuation, Free Space loss, Noise, The expression Eb / N0,
Atmospheric absorption, Multipath, Refraction.
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Fading in the Mobile Environment: Multipath propagation, Error compensation
Mechanisms.
Unit IV
Satellite Communication: (9 periods)
Satellite parameters and configurations: Satellite Orbits, GEO, LEO, MEO satellites,
frequency bands, transmission impairments, satellite network configurations, Capacity
allocation – Frequency division : Frequency division multiplexing, Frequency division
multiple access(FAMA,DAMA); Capacity Allocation-Time division
Unit V
Cellular Wireless Networks: (9 periods)
Principles of Cellular networks: Cellular network organization, operation of cellular
systems, mobile radio propagation effects, power control; First generation analog :
spectral allocation, operation, AMPS control channels.
Second generation TDMA: Time division multiple access, Mobile wireless TDMA design
considerations, Global system for mobile communications, GSM network architecture.
Second generation CDMA: CDMA, Mobile wireless CDMA design considerations.
Introduction to third generation systems.
Books Recommended:
Essential Readings:
Reference Books:
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5. “Mobile Cellular Telecommunications”, William C.Y. Lee, Mc Graw Hill
International Edition.
6. “Satellite Communication System”, M. Richharia, Mac Millan.
7. “Introduction to Optical Fiber”, Allen H Cherin, Mc Graw Hill.
8. Principles of communication systems”, Taub. Schilling ,Mc. Graw Hill 2nd edition
1986.
9. “Modern Physics”, S.L. Kakani, Shubhra Kakani , Viva Books private Ltd.,2007
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Semester VI
Paper-III
PHY-603
PHYSICS PRACTICAL
NOTE - Students are expected to perform eight experiments in all taking four
experiments from each section. One experiment from section A and one from section
Figure /Formula/Theory : 7
Observations/Calculations : 16
Result /Result Analysis : 5
Precautions : 2
3. Viva -Voce : 10
Total : 70 marks
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Semester VI
Paper III
PHY-603
List of Experiments
1. Study of Iodine Spectrum with the help of a grating, spectrometer and ordinary
bulb.
Section B
5. Study the frequency response of a transistor wide band amplifier with and without
feedback. Also obtain input and output impedance of the amplifier.
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COURSES OF STUDY
FOR
Syllabus applicable for the students seeking admission in the academic year 2009-10
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Certificate Course in Instrumentation
Digital
INS 132 Electronics 2 100 40 70 30 3
Electronics,
Measurement
INS-133 And Digital
4 100 40 70 30 5
Electronics
Laboratory
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Certificate Course in Instrumentation
Paper I
INS 131
Basic Electronics and Electrical Measurements
UNIT I
UNIT II
UNIT III
UNIT IV
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UNIT V
Books Recommended:
Essential Reading:
1. “Electrical and Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation”, A.K.Sawhney,
Dhanpat Rai & Sons.
2. “Basic electronics”, A.P.Malvino, Tata Mc Graw Hill Pub. Co. New Delhi.
References:
1. “Basic Electronics”, B.L.Theraja, S.Chand & Sons.
2. “Electronic Devices”, Floyd, Pearson education.
3. “Electronic Devices and circuit theory”, Robert Boylestad & Nashelsky,
Prentice Hall of India.
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Paper II
INS 132
DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
UNIT I
Number System [No. of Hrs.:10]
Binary numbers, decimal – binary conversion, octal numbers, octal-binary conversion,
hexadecimal numbers, hexadecimal-binary conversion, hexadecimal – octal conversion
Binary Arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
UNIT II
Boolean Algebra [No. of Hrs.:15]
Basics Laws of Boolean Algebra, Logic Gates (NOT, AND,OR, EX-OR, EX-NOR,
NAND. NOR),Boolean algebra, demorgan’s theorem, standards forms for logical
expression, SOP , POS, specification of logical functions in terms of Maxterm and
Minterm, Simplifications of Boolean equations using K-maps, don’t care conditions
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Books Recommended:
Essential Reading:
1. “Digital circuits and design”, S. Salivahanan & S. Arivyhgan,Vikas
Publication,2001.
2. “Modern Digital Electronics”. P. Jain, Tata Mc Graw Hill,2003,Third Edition.
3. “Digital Logic and Computer Design”, Moris Mano, Prentice Hall of India.
References:
1. “Digital Principles and Application”, Malvino Leach,Mc Graw Hill, Fifth Edition.
2. “Digital Computer Electronics” Malvino, Career Education, Third Edition.
3. “Digital Electronics-Principles & applications”,A.K.Maini, Khanna Publications.
4. “Digital Fundamentals”, Floyd, Prentice Hall of India.
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Paper III
INS 133
Electronics, Measurement and Digital Electronics Laboratory
Section A
1. To identify a Diode, LED, Transistor, IC, Resistor and Capacitor from collection
of such items and to find out the value of Resistance of given Resistor by color-
code method, Use of Multimeter to do following-
a. Identify Base of transistor
b. Distinguish between NPN and PNP transistor
2. To study and verify characteristics of NPN transistor in common emitter
configuration.
3. To study the variation of power transfer to different loads by a D.C. source and to
verify maximum power transfer theorem
4. To measure the low Resistance by Kelvin’s Double bridge
5. Measure unknown frequency using Wein’s Bridge
6. Measure unknown capacitance using De Saulty Bridge
Section B
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Diploma in Instrumentation
Exam
Contact Distribution of Marks Duration
Code Paper Name Hrs/wee Maximu Minimu External (Hours)
Continuous
k m m Assessme
Assessment
Marks Marks nt
Electronic
INS 231 2 100 40 70 30 3
Instrumentation
Instrumentation
INS 233 4 100 40 70 30 5
and Transducer
Lab
Summer Training
1 Month 100 * 40 100 --- ----
Viva : 30
Report writing : 40
Presentation : 30
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Diploma in Instrumentation
Electronic Instrumentation
INS 231(Paper I)
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Books Recommended:
Essential Reading:
1. “Electronic instrumentation and Measurement Techniques”,W.D.Cooper, and A.D.
Heifrick, Prentice Hall of India
2. “Electrical and Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation”, A.K.Sawhney,
Dhanpat Rai & Sons.
3. “Integrated electronics”, J. Milliman & C. Halkias,TMH.
References:
1. “Electronic Devices and circuit theory”, Robert Boylestad & Nashelsky, Prentice
Hall of India.
2. “Handbook on Electronic Instruments and Measurement Techniques”, H.E.
Thomas and C.A.Clark,PHI.
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Paper-II
INS 232
Transducers
UNIT I [No. of Hrs.:12]
Introduction-Classification of transducers, Principle of transduction, primary and
secondary transducers, active and passive transducers, analog digital, inverse transducers
Characteristics and choice of transducers: Input, output and transfer characteristics, factors
influencing choice of transducers
Books Recommended:
Essential Reading:
1. “Mechanical industrial measurements”, R.K. Jain, Khanna Publishers.
2. “Electrical and Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation”, A.K.Sawhney,
Dhanpat Rai & Sons.
References:
1. “Principles of measurement systems”, Bentlex, Pearson Education.
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Paper III
INS 233
Instrumentation and Transducer Lab
Section A
Section B
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Advance Diploma in Instrumentation
Medical
INS 332 2 100 40 70 30 3
Electronics
Micro Processor
INS 333 and Medical 4 100 40 70 30 5
Electronics Lab
Project
I month 100 * 40 70 30 ---
Continuous Assessment : 30
Project work : 30
Viva and Presentation : 20
Report writing : 20
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Advance Diploma in Instrumentation
Paper I
INS 331
Microprocessors
UNIT I [No. of Hrs.:12]
Introduction: What is microprocessor, Need of microprocessor in instrumentation,
Advantages of microprocessors based instrumentation over conventional instrumentation
Microprocessor Architecture
Memory organization: types of memories (RAM, EPROM, ROM, PROM, DRAM), Basic
concepts of memory organization( number of address lines required, arrangement of
memory cells, control lines, memory extension), control of control lines such as
Read/write chip enable, register required transfer via data bus
Books Recommended:
Essential Reading:
1. “Microprocessor architecture, Programming and applications”, R.S. Gaonkar
2. “Digital computer electronics”, Albert Paul Malvino, TMH.
References:
1. “Microprocessor’s and Applications”, A.P.Mathur
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Paper II
INS 332
Medical Electronics
UNIT I [No. of Hrs:12]
Human Body Subsystems: Brief description of neural, muscular, cardiovascular and
respiratory systems; their electrical, mechanical; and chemical activities
Transducers and Electrodes: Principles and Classification of transducers for biomedical
applications, electrode theory, different types of electrodes, selection criteria for
transducers and electrodes
Books Recommended:
Essential Reading:
1. “Medical instrumentation, application and Design”,J.G. Webster, John Wiley and
Sons
2. “Introduction to Biomedical equipments”, Carr, Pearson education.
3. “Handbook of biomedical instrumentation”, R.S.Khandpur, Tata Mc Graw Hill.
References:
1. “Medical and Clinical engineering”, B.Jacobson, J.G. Webster, Prentice hall
International.
2. “Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurements”, Cromwell, Prentice hall
International.
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Paper III
INS 333
Microprocessor and Medical Electronics Lab
Section A
Section B
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(AUTONOMOUS)
Syllabus applicable for the students seeking admission to the B.Sc. Physics Course in the
academic year 2009-10
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B.Sc.
Physics
PHY-501
(Quantum Mechanics)
Maximum Marks: 70
Note:- The question paper consists of four sections. All sections are compulsory. All the
symbols have their usual meanings.
Section I consists of 15 objective type questions with 1 mark each.
Section II consists of 10 short answer questions with 2 marks each from which you have
to attempt any eight questions. .
Section III consists of 5 numerical with 5 marks each from which attempt any three
questions. .
Section IV consists of 5 long answer questions with 8 marks each from which attempt any
three questions.
Section I
∞ ∞
( c) ∫ | ψ(x,y,z) |2 dv = 1 (d) ∫ | ψ(x,y,z) |2 dv = 1/N
-∞ -∞
vii. Which of the following boundary conditions is satisfied by the wave function?
(a) Both ψ and (∂ ψ/ ∂ x) should be continuous, finite and single valued
(b) Only ψ should be continuous and finite
(c) Only (∂ψ/ ∂ x) should be continuous and finite
(d) Both ψ and ( ∂ψ/ ∂ x) should be single valued
viii. The ground state energy of the particle in one dimensional box is given by
(a) E1 = π2ћ2/ma2 (b) E1 = π2ћ2/2ma2
2 2 2
(c) E1 = 8π ћ /ma (d) E1 = π2ћ2/8ma2
ix. For a single step potential barrier the value of reflectance ‘R’ is given by
(a) ( p1 + p2 )2/ ( p1- p2 )2 (b) ( p1 - p2 )2/ ( p1+ p2 )2
(c) ( p1 + p2 ) / ( p1-p2 ) (d) ( p1 - p2 ) / ( p1+ p2 )
xi. The wave function for the ground state of the harmonic oscillator is
(a) Ψ0 (x) = (α /π)1/4 e(- αx2 /2) (b) Ψ0 (x) = (α /π) e(- αx2 /2)
1/2 (- αx2 /2)
(c) Ψ0 (x) = (α /π) e (d) Ψ0 (x) = (α /π)1/4 e(αx2 /2)
Section III
12. The life time of a nucleus in an excited state is 10-12 sec. Calculate the probable
uncertainity in the energy and frequency of a γ –ray photon emitted by it.
13. Prove that the two eigenfunctions of a hermitian operator belonging to different eigen
values are orthogonal.
14. Find out the lowest energy of an electron confined to move in a one-dimensional
potential box of length 1Ấ.
15. Normalize the ground state wavefunction for the one-dimensional oscillator so that the
total probability of finding the particle is unity.
Section IV
17. Separate the wave function into time dependent and time independent parts and obtain
the steady state Schrödinger’s equation.
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19. Discuss the quantum mechanical scattering of a particle of mass ‘m’ and energy ‘E’ by
the square potential well
0, x<0
V(x) = -V0, 0 < x < a
0, x>a
Obtain the reflection and transmission coefficient and show that their sum is unity.
20. Solve the Schrödinger’s equation for the linear harmonic oscillator and obtain the
energy values. In what way is this quantum mechanical description different from
classical description.
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B.Sc.
Physics
PHY-502
Maximum Marks: 70
Note:- The question paper consists of four sections. All sections are compulsory. All the
symbols have their usual meanings.
Section I consists of 15 objective type questions with 1 mark each.
Section II consists of 10 short answer questions with 2 marks each from which you have
to attempt any eight questions. .
Section III consists of 5 numerical with 5 marks each from which attempt any three
questions. .
Section IV consists of 5 long answer questions with 8 marks each from which attempt any
three questions.
Section I
iii. Asymmetry energy EA of a nucleus having atomic number A and Z protons is proportional
to
(a) (A-2Z)2 (b) (A-2Z) (c) (A-Z) 2 (d) (A-Z)
iv. In the p-p fusion cycle, the energy produced per cycle is
(a) 24.7 MeV (b) 12-8 MeV (c) 5.5 MeV (d) 0.42 MeV
xi. The electrons moving in a stable orbit of fixed radius are accelerated by increasing the magnetic
flux through the orbit. This is the working principle of
(a) Cyclotron (b) Synchroton (c) Betatron (d) Proton synchrotron
xiii. The electric field strength E at a point distant ‚r’ from the axis of cylinder in G M counter is
(a) Er = __Vo (b) Er = Vo
r log (a) r log (a)
b b
(c) Er = Vo log a (d) Er = Vo r log a
b b
xv. The liquids preferred in bubble chamber should have _____ surface tension
and _______ vapour pressure.
(a) low, high (b) high, high (c) low, low (d) high, low
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Section II
Section III
12. What is the distance of closest approach of a 2 MeV (i) α particle (ii) proton to a gold
nucleus? For gold Z = 79.
13. If 200 M eV energy is obtained from fission of nucleus of 92U235 ,calculate how
many fissions will occur in one second so that 2 KW power could be obtained.
14. Which of the following reactions can / cannot occur and why ?
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
15. A halogen quenched GM tube operates at 1 KV has a wire of diameter 0.2 mm. The
radius of the cathode is 20 mm and the tube has a guaranteed life of 109 counts.What
is the maximum radial field and how long will the counter last, if it is used on an
average of 30 hours per week at 3000 counts /minute.
16. Calculate the frequency of electric field that must be applied between the dees of a
cyclotron in which (a)proton (b) α particles are accelerated. The applied magnetic
flux is 3.5 weber/m2.
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Section IV
17. Write down the semi empirical mass formula for nucleus and explain various terms
present in it . Also discuss the stability of even A and odd A isobars on its basis.
21.(a)Give a sketch of scintillation counter. How does it work ?What phosphors are used
to detect different radiations?
(b) Describe the action of solid state detector.
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