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    This document provides information about a physics course titled "Elements of Modern Physics" with course code PHYC TH 402. It lists 7 questions related to topics of modern physics, including the photoelectric effect, Compton effect, uncertainty principle, wave functions, Schrodinger equation, angular momentum, radioactive decay, nuclear physics, and lasers. The exam is worth a total of 60 marks and students must score at least 18 marks to pass. It will take place in September for final year undergraduate physics students.

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    This document provides information about a physics course titled "Elements of Modern Physics" with course code PHYC TH 402. It lists 7 questions related to topics of modern physics, including the photoelectric effect, Compton effect, uncertainty principle, wave functions, Schrodinger equation, angular momentum, radioactive decay, nuclear physics, and lasers. The exam is worth a total of 60 marks and students must score at least 18 marks to pass. It will take place in September for final year undergraduate physics students.

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    This document provides information about a physics course titled "Elements of Modern Physics" with course code PHYC TH 402. It lists 7 questions related to topics of modern physics, including the photoelectric effect, Compton effect, uncertainty principle, wave functions, Schrodinger equation, angular momentum, radioactive decay, nuclear physics, and lasers. The exam is worth a total of 60 marks and students must score at least 18 marks to pass. It will take place in September for final year undergraduate physics students.

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    IV SEM UG PHYC TH 402 OBE

    2021

    (September)

    Physics

    (Hons.)

    Course Code: PHYC TH 402

    Title of the Paper: Elements of Modern Physics

    Full Marks: 60 Time: 3 Hours

    Pass Mark: 18

    (The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions)

    1. Discuss the phenomenon of photoelectric effect under realm of quantum theory of


    light. Describe Frank and Hertz’s experiment and mention the significance of its
    results. 6+8=14
    Or
    Discuss the theory of Compton Effect and mention its limitations. 10+4=14

    2. Calculate the uncertainty in the position of an electron if the uncertainty in its velocity
    is 5.7x105 m/s. 5
    Or
    Describe gamma ray microscope experiment to establish the truth of uncertainty
    relation.

    3. What is the physical interpretation of a wave function? Explain. What is the need for
    normalization of a wave function? Normalize the one-dimensional wave function
    given by-
    𝜋𝑥
    𝐴 sin , 0<𝑥<𝑙
    𝜓 𝑥, 𝑡 = 𝑙 4+2+4=10
    0, 𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒
    Or
    Derive Schrodinger’s time independent equation from time dependent equation. What
    is the Hamiltonian operator and Energy operator in quantum mechanics? Why the
    Schrodinger wave equation is not valid for a relativistic particle? 6+2+2=10
    4. Show that [𝐿𝑥 , 𝑥] = 0 where 𝐿𝑥 is angular momentum and x is position.
    Define eigenfunctions and eigenvalues. When a wave function Y(x) is called well
    behaved? 4+6=10
    Or
    Explain the term degeneracy with example. A particle energy E<Vo approaching a
    potential barrier of height Vo, then classically, the particle cannot enter the region II of
    the barrier, where V=Vo. Justify. 4+6=10
    Continued....
    5. Discuss a method of determination of nuclear radius. 6
    Or
    State differents characteristics of nuclear force.

    6. Stating the appropriate law of radioactive decay, derive the expression showing
    exponential decay of radioactive elements. Also find the relation between half-life and
    decay constant. 6+2=8
    Or

    State briefly how gamma ray interacts with matter. Describe specifically the
    phenomenon of electron-positron pair production in the vicinity of the nucleus.
    3+5=8

    7. Write briefly about the four-factor formula which holds for an infinite size system.
    3

    Or
    Draw a schematic diagram to show the chain reaction of fission of U235 started by a
    slow neutron.

    8. What do you mean by Stimulated Emission of radiation? Explain briefly how Lasing
    action happens? 1+3=4
    Or
    What is Population Inversion? Why there are at least 3 levels are needed for Laser
    Production? 2+2=4

    IV SEM UG PHYC TH 402 OBE 2021 Total no of printed page-2

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