NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITY

M.Sc. Physics, Part-I

PAPER–I
(Mathematical Physics)
Annual Examination, 2017
Time : 3 Hours. Full Marks : 80
Answer any Five Questions.
All questions carry equal marks.

1. Find the equation of motion for a charged particle in an electromagnetic field using the
Hamiltonian of the particle.

2. Show that (a) row-equivalent matrices have the same rank,

(b) the row-space and the column-space of a matrix a have same dimension equal to rank A.
3. Write notes on orthonormality of column and row vectors. Prove that eigenvectors of a
symmetric matrix corresponding to different eigenvalues are orthogonal.
4. Starting with the series expansion, derive Rodrigues formula for Legendre polynomials.

5. Derive integral representation of Jn(x), the Bessel's function of first kind of order n.

6. Show that the integral representation of Laguerre polynomials is given by

ex oo 1
Ln (x )   e 1 . t n J 0 2(xt ) 2 dt .
n! 0  

Where Jo is the Bessel's functions of Zero order.

7. State and prove (a) Parseval's theorem (b) Convolution theorem of Fourier-transforms.
 2
8. If  is an invariant, determine whether is a tensor.
x p x q

9. Find g and gjk corresponding to ds2 =5 (dx1)2+3 (dx2)2+4 (dx3)2–6 dx1 dx2+4dx2dx3.
3t
10. Find the Laplace transform for (a) 3t 4  2t 3  4 e  2Sin 5t  3 Cos 2t .

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Examination Programme, 2017

M.Sc. Physics, Part-I
Date Papers Time Examination Centre
11.05.2017 Paper–I 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna
13.05.2017 Paper–II 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna
15.05.2017 Paper–III 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna
17.05.2017 Paper–IV 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna
19.05.2017 Paper–V 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna
23.05.2017 Paper–VI 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna
25.05.2017 Paper–VII 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna
27.05.2017 Paper–VIII 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna
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M.Sc. Physics, Part-I
PAPER–II
(Quantum Mechanics)
Annual Examination, 2017
Time : 3 Hours. Full Marks : 80
Answer any Five Questions.
All questions carry equal marks.

1. Obtain expressions for the group velocity and the phase velocity of a de Broglie wave.

2. State Ehrenfest's theorem and show that classical mechanics agrees with quantum mechanics
so far as the expectation values are concerned.
3. Calculate the reflection and the refraction coefficients when a charged particle is incident from
the left with energy E  0 , on a square well potential given by
V x   –V 0 , 0x a
.
 0, x  0 and x  a
4. (a) Prove that momentum operation is self-adjoint.
(b) Find the commutation relations of components of angular momentum.

 
5. Starting with momentum-position uncertainty obtain (a)      and (b) E  t  .
2 2

6. Find the energy levels and energy eigenfunctions of a particle of mass m moving in a potential

V (x )  ½kx ², x 0
.
  , x 0

7. Present the quantum mechanical theory of H-like atoms and discuss its energy level diagram
in relation to potential.
8. On the basis of WKB method discuss the case of one-dimensional harmonic oscillor and show
that the theoretical results match with exact results.

9. Discuss the scattering of particles by a spherically symmetric potential. Explain partial waves
and phase shift.

10. State and explain Fermi's golden rule. What do you understand by adiabatic and sudden
approximation ?

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M.Sc. Physics, Part-I
PAPER–III
(Electrodynamics and Plasma Physics)
Annual Examination, 2017
Time : 3 Hours. Full Marks : 80
Answer any Five Questions.
All questions carry equal marks.

1. Calculate vector potential of a current loop.

2. Show that D' Alembertian operator ² is invariant under Lorentz transformation.

3. Explain advanced and retarded potential obtain an expression for angular distribution of
power for uniformly moving point charge.

4. Give notes on (a) synchrotron radiation (b) Cerenkov radiation.

5. Discuss the motion of a charged particle in oscillating electromagnetic fields.

6. What is plasma ? Give the key difference between plasma and normal gas. Derive an
expression for Debye length.

7. Derive the zeroth, first and second moments of Boltzmann's equation.

8. Derive expression for plasma frequency. Explain the significance of lower and upper hybrid
frequencies.

9. While discussing the behaviour of plasma particles in static magnetic field, deduce and discuss
Larmor frequency.

10. Explain the following terms (a) Match number, (b) Reynold's number, (c) Stuart number and
(d) Hartmann number.

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M.Sc. Physics, Part-I
PAPER–IV
(Statistical Physics)
Annual Examination, 2017
Time : 3 Hours. Full Marks : 80
Answer any Five Questions.
All questions carry equal marks.

1. State and prove Boltzmann theorem of entropy. Obtain expression for the entropy of a
monoatomic gas.

2. What do you mean by partition function ? Show that the partition function of a monoatomic
V 3
gas is given by Z  3 2 m k T  2 .
h

3. State and explain the fundamental assumptions of statistical mechanics. Explain phase space
and density of states.

4. Explain microcanonical and grand canonical ensembles. Derive Sackur-Tetrod equation for a
perfect gas.

5. What is phase transition ? Explain the first order and the second order phase transitions. Discuss
Landau theory of phase transition.

6. Derive Virial equation of state and evaluate the Virial coefficients.

7. What are critical indices ? Explain the different scaling relations and the critical indices.

8. Describe the two dimensional Ising model and show how does it explain the phenomenon of
spontaneous magnetisation.

2 N 
9. Show that the pressure exerted by a Fermi gas at T  0 is PF    E F , where E F = Fermi
5 V 
Energy.

10. Write notes on any Two of the following :—

(a) Phase-space, trajectory of phase point and density of states.
(b) Bose-Einstein Condensation.
(c) Gibbs' paradox.
(d) Scale transformation in phase transition.

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M.Sc. Physics, Part-I
PAPER–V
(Nuclear and Particle Physics)
Annual Examination, 2017
Time : 3 Hours. Full Marks : 80
Answer any Five Questions.
All questions carry equal marks.

1. Give an account of the nature of force existing between a proton and a neutron in a deuteron
for the ground state.

2. Discuss neutron-proton scattering at low energies. What light does it throw on the nature of
nuclear force ?

3. Show that the nuclear force is spin dependent. Justify your answer with substantive
experimental facts.

4. Describe the basic ideas of Yukawa's meson exchange theory of the nuclear forces. Give the
properties of  -meson.

5. Define total and differential cross section. Describe experimental determination of cross section.

6. Describe the compound nucleus theory of nuclear reactions. Give experimental evidences in
support of this theory.

7. Give the simple Briet-Wigner one level formula for the cross-section of neutron reaction in
nuclei. Explain how the width of the resonance level can be obtained from this formula.

8. What are stripping and pick-up reactions ? Obtain an expression for the reaction amplitude
using Butler theory for stripping and pick-up reactions.

9. Give a brief account of Fermi's theory of  -decay and show how it was necessary to postulate
the existence of neutrino.

10. Describe Wu's experiment and give its interpretation to explain the non-conservation of party
in weak interaction.

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M.Sc. Physics, Part-I
PAPER–VI
(Atomic and Molecular Physics)
Annual Examination, 2017
Time : 3 Hours. Full Marks : 80
Answer Five Questions in all, selecting at least Two Questions from each group.
All questions carry equal marks.

GROUP 'A'
1. Describe and explain the different types of coupling of vector atomic models. Give their
respective merits.
2. Write down the Schrödinger equation of one electron atom and solve it by the method of
separation of variables. Explain the physical meaning of the different quantum numbers that
come out in the solution.
3. State and explain Pauli's exclusion principle and discuss how this principle is connected with
the symmetry of the wave function.
4. How does the nuclear spin affect the hyperfine structure of the emission spectra of atoms.
5. Discuss briefly the various factors which contribute to the broadening of spectral line.

GROUP 'B'
6. Describe the principal feature of the rotational bond spectrum of a diatomic molecule.
Estimate the energy difference between the rotational levels J = 0 and J = 1 of Hcl molecule.
Its moment of inertia is 2.66 × 10–47 kg.m².
7. State Franc-Condon principle and give its wave mechanical interpretation. How does it help in
understanding the intensity distribution in the vibrational structure of the electronic transitions
of a diatomic molecule.
8. Discuss the principal features of the electronic spectrum of a diatomic molecule.

9. What do you mean by ESR ? Explain the basic principles of interaction of electrons spin and
applied magnetic field.

10. Write notes on any Two of the following :—

(a) LS and JJ Coupling.
(b) NMR spectroscopy.
(c) Spin-spin coupling between two or more nuclei.
(d) Raman spectra of diatomic molecules.

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M.Sc. Physics, Part-I
PAPER–VII
(Condensed Matter Physics)
Annual Examination, 2017
Time : 3 Hours. Full Marks : 80
Answer any Five Questions.
All questions carry equal marks.

1. Explain lattice, Bravais lattice, point group and space group. Show that the base centred and
the face centred tetragonal do not give any new Bravais lattice.

2. What is crystal defect ? Describe different types of point defects. Derive an equation relating
the number of vacancies found under equilibrium in a monoatomic crystal at a constant
temperature and the average energy required to create one vacancy.

3. Describe cellular method for studying the band structure of the solids. What are the problems
encountered in this method.

4. Discuss the quantization of electron orbits in a magnetic field.

5. What is a superconductor ? Explain how their properties differ from those of normal conductors.

6. What is quantum hall effect ? Give an account of the theory of this effect.

7. Give a qualitative description of the BCS theory (Bar deen, Cooper and Schrieffer theory). How
does it account fro the superconductivity ?

8. What are symmetry operations ? Describe the principal symmetry operation applicable to a
three dimensional lattice.

9. Write down the main characteristics of Fermi surface. Discuss the effects of the electric and
the magnetic fields on the Fermi surface.

10. Describe the powder method for X-ray diffraction. Discuss the formation of diffraction pattern
on the photographic film and its utility.

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M.Sc. Physics, Part-I
PAPER–VIII
(Electronic Devices)
Annual Examination, 2017
Time : 3 Hours. Full Marks : 80
Answer any Five Questions.
All questions carry equal marks.

1. Describe the design and operating characteristics of tunnel diode. What is meant by tunneling.

2. Describe the mechanism of current flow in a properly biased BJT. Define the various
parameters of BJT.

3. How can NMOS device be used to implement memory device ? Explain it.

4. What are Lyotropic Liquid Crystals ? Discuss generic progression of phases going from low to
how amphiphile concentration.

5. Give an account of the theoretical treatment of liquid crystals.

6. What is meant by magneto optic effect ? Explain it with special reference to Faraday effect
and magneto-optic-Kerr effect.

7. State and explain (i) Electrostrictive effect and (ii) Magnetostrictive effect.

8. What are ferrodectric materials ? Discuss their classification. Give the important properties of
these materials.

9. Explain the transmissive and the reflective type LCDs.

10. What do you mean by piezoelectricity ? Discuss the applications of piezoelectric materials in
sensors and actuators.

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M.Sc. Physics, Part-II
PAPER–IX
(Computational Mathematics)
Annual Examination, 2017
Time : 3 Hours. Full Marks : 80
Answer any Five Questions.
All questions carry equal marks.

1. Give the theory of Newton-Raphson method to find the root of equations ? Using this method,
find a root of the equation x 5  5x  1  0 correct upto three decimal places.

 0 1
2. What do you understand by eigenvalues and eigenvector of a matrix ? Let   be a
 1 0 
matrix. Find its eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

3. In a decennial census, the population of a town is given as

Year : x 1891 1901 1911 1921 1931
Population (in thousand) : y 46 66 81 93 101
Estimate the population for the year 1895.

4. The values of x and y are given in the table here

x 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2
y 2.7183 3.3201 4.0552 4.9530 6.0496 7.3891 9.0250
dy d 2y
From this table calculate and for x  1.2 .
dx dx 2

5. Find by Gauss's formula I   x dx in terms of abscissa and weights of Gaussian integration.


6. Write notes on (i) Sampling distribution and (ii) Monte-Carto integration.

dy
7. Use Runge-Kutta method to solve 10  x ²  y ² , y 0   1 for the interval 0  x  0.4 with
dx
h  0.1 .

 2f f
8. Using Crank-Nicholson method solve the equation 2
8 , given f 0, t   0 , f 20, t   10
x x
and f x , 0   2.0 .

9. Explain the use of the cubic spline method in numerical differentiation with illustrative
examples.

10. Solve the equation y   y  1  0 , with boundary conditions; y  0 when x  0 and y  0

when x  1 .
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Examination Programme, 2017
M.Sc. Physics, Part-II
Date Paper Time Examination Centre
01.06.2017 Paper–IX 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna
03.06.2017 Paper–X 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna
05.06.2017 Paper–XI 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna
07.06.2017 Paper–XII 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna
09.06.2017 Paper–XIII 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna
13.06.2017 Paper–XIV 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna
15.06.2017 Paper–XV 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna
17.06.2017 Paper–XVI 8.00 AM to 11.00 AM Nalanda Open University, Patna
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M.Sc. Physics, Part-II
PAPER–X
(Programming with Fortran and C++)
Annual Examination, 2017
Time : 3 Hours. Full Marks : 80
Answer any Five Questions.
All questions carry equal marks.

1. Write acceptable and unacceptable Fortran integer constant.

2. Discuss the following three ways of writing × 2 in Fortran; (a) x*x (b) x**2 (c) x**2.0

3. Write a FUNCTION subprogram which calculates the sum of the elements in a linear array
with N elements.

4. Discuss the characteristics of OPEN, READ, END FILE and CLOSE FILE statement used in file
format of Fortran.

5. List out all C++ operators along with their ASSOCIATIVITY.

6. Write a program in C++ to perform the work of finding (i) the area of a triangle, (ii) the
circumference of a circle.

7. Summarize the syntactic rules of the following loop statements :–

(i) While loop,
(ii) DO-while loop

8. What is meant by conditional compilation ?

9. What is multidimensional array and how is it different from a one dimensional array ?

10. Distinguish a structure data type with other data type variable.

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M.Sc. Physics, Part-II
PAPER–XI
(Physics of Nano-materials)
Annual Examination, 2017
Time : 3 Hours. Full Marks : 80
Answer any Five Questions.
All questions carry equal marks.

1. On the basis of free electron theory derive expression for the electrical and thermal
conductivity of metal and hence establish Wiedmann-Franz law.

2. Explain the band formation in the hydrogen molecule. What do you mean by energy bands in
Crystals ?

3. Show that the effective mass of a free electron is the same as its mass in vacuum.

4. Obtain the eigenvalues and normalized eigenwavefunction of a particle in one dimensional

infinite potential box of side 'a'.

5. What is a quantum dot ? Discuss the structure and characteristics of various types of quantum
dots.

6. What is Raman effect ? Discuss the variations in Raman Spectra of nanomaterials.

7. Describe the citrate precursor technique for preparation of nanoparticles.

8. Discuss Drude's free electron theory and deduce expression for electrical conductivity.

9. Discuss the properties of electrons in a band. Why liquid hydrogen is like liquid metal.

10. Discuss the motion of electron of mass m in a rectangular box (a × b × c) and obtain
expression for total normalized wave function and eigenvalue of energy of the electron.

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M.Sc. Physics, Part-II
Practical Counseling and Practical Examination Programme, 2017
(Venue : Physics Lab, 1st Floor Biscomaun Tower, Patna-800001)
Practical Programme for Paper-X of All Students
Counselling Class Programme Practical Examination Programme
Date Time Paper Date Time
05.08.2017 to 10.08.2017 01.00 PM to 5.00 PM X 11.08.2017 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM
Venue : School of Computer Education (IT), Nalanda Open University, 12th Floor, Biscomaun Tower, Patna-800001

For Enrollment No. All Old Batch Students & 150280001 to 150280105
Counselling Class Programme Practical Examination Programme
Date Time Paper Date Time
XII 03.08.2017 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
29.07.2017
XIV 03.08.2017 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM
to 11.00 AM to 5.00 PM
XV 04.08.2017 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
02.08.2017
XVI 04.08.2017 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM

For Enrollment No. 150280106 to 150280543

Counselling Class Programme Practical Examination Programme
Date Time Paper Date Time
XII 21.08.2017 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
16.08.2017
XIV 21.08.2017 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM
to 11.00 AM to 5.00 PM
XV 22.08.2017 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
19.08.2017
XVI 22.08.2017 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM
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M.Sc. Physics, Part-II
PAPER–XII
(Science and Technology of Renewable Energy)
Annual Examination, 2017
Time : 3 Hours. Full Marks : 80
Answer any Five Questions.
All questions carry equal marks.

1. Explain 'Green house effect' and the co-relation of the rise of atmospheric carbon dioxide
concentrion with the rise in average temperature.

2. State and explain drift velocity. Derive expression for conductivity and mobility.

3. Explain absorption depth, absorption coefficient and generation rate in semiconductor materials.

4. Explain diode equation for ideal and nonideal diodes and explain the importance of dark
current.

5. Explain I V curve of a solar cell and discuss the short circuit Current and differentiate it from
illuminated current.

6. What is meant by airmass and how is it related to the standardized solar spectrum ? What are
major atmospheric effects limiting the performance of photovoltaic applications ?

7. Discuss the efficiency of a solar cell and explain the importance of fill factor in a solar cell.

8. Explain minority carrier life time and diffusion length in a single semiconductor crystal.

9. Explain light trapping mechanism and lambertian reflectors. Point out the applications of these
reflectors in reducing optical losses.

10. Explain capacity factor of wind farms. How does it help in increasing the reliability of wind
farms.

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NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITY
M.Sc. Physics, Part-II
Practical Counseling and Practical Examination Programme, 2017
(Venue : Physics Lab, 1st Floor Biscomaun Tower, Patna-800001)
Practical Programme for Paper-X of All Students
Counselling Class Programme Practical Examination Programme
Date Time Paper Date Time
05.08.2017 to 10.08.2017 01.00 PM to 5.00 PM X 11.08.2017 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM
Venue : School of Computer Education (IT), Nalanda Open University, 12th Floor, Biscomaun Tower, Patna-800001

For Enrollment No. All Old Batch Students & 150280001 to 150280105
Counselling Class Programme Practical Examination Programme
Date Time Paper Date Time
XII 03.08.2017 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
29.07.2017
XIV 03.08.2017 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM
to 11.00 AM to 5.00 PM
XV 04.08.2017 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
02.08.2017
XVI 04.08.2017 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM

For Enrollment No. 150280106 to 150280543

Counselling Class Programme Practical Examination Programme
Date Time Paper Date Time
XII 21.08.2017 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
16.08.2017
XIV 21.08.2017 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM
to 11.00 AM to 5.00 PM
XV 22.08.2017 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
19.08.2017
XVI 22.08.2017 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM
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M.Sc. Physics, Part-II
PAPER–XIII
(Environmental Physics)
Annual Examination, 2017
Time : 3 Hours. Full Marks : 80
Answer any Five Questions.
All questions carry equal marks.

1. Discuss Clausius Clapeyron Equation and the global climate change.

2. What do you mean by Contact Temperature ? Obtain on expression for it.

3. Explain the Stability and vertical motion of air.

4. Explain General (or Global) Climate Model (GCM) and Numerical Weather Prediction Model
(NWPM). What do these two models have in common ?

5. What do you mean by renewable energy ? Describe the various types of renewable energy. Point
out the economic importance of the renewable energy.

6. Discuss the working principle of Gratzed Cell. Give the properties of this cell.

7. Explain nuclear fission. Explain how the fission reactor size can be optimized.

8. 'Biofuels are renewable energy sources why ? Explain in brief the four generations of biofuels.

9. What is an urban heat island ? What are the problems with urban heat island effect ?

10. Discuss diffusion of guest particles in a host medium.

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M.Sc. Physics, Part-II
Practical Counseling and Practical Examination Programme, 2017
(Venue : Physics Lab, 1st Floor Biscomaun Tower, Patna-800001)
Practical Programme for Paper-X of All Students
Counselling Class Programme Practical Examination Programme
Date Time Paper Date Time
05.08.2017 to 10.08.2017 01.00 PM to 5.00 PM X 11.08.2017 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM
Venue : School of Computer Education (IT), Nalanda Open University, 12th Floor, Biscomaun Tower, Patna-800001

For Enrollment No. All Old Batch Students & 150280001 to 150280105
Counselling Class Programme Practical Examination Programme
Date Time Paper Date Time
XII 03.08.2017 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
29.07.2017
XIV 03.08.2017 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM
to 11.00 AM to 5.00 PM
XV 04.08.2017 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
02.08.2017
XVI 04.08.2017 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM

For Enrollment No. 150280106 to 150280543

Counselling Class Programme Practical Examination Programme
Date Time Paper Date Time
XII 21.08.2017 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
16.08.2017
XIV 21.08.2017 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM
to 11.00 AM to 5.00 PM
XV 22.08.2017 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
19.08.2017
XVI 22.08.2017 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM
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M.Sc. Physics, Part-II
PAPER–XIV
(Photonics)
Annual Examination, 2017
Time : 3 Hours. Full Marks : 80
Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1. What do you mean by photonics ? How is it different from electronics ? Comment on the
future of this branch of physics.
2. Describe a light emitting diode (LED). What do you mean by injected holes and electrons ?
3. Describe the composition of a solar cell. How does the output current of solar cell depend on the
intensity of the incident radiation ?
4. Explain the following terms :–
(i) Brewster Window, (ii) Quantum well diode laser,
(iv) Monolayer diode laser, and (iv) Fermi Level.
5. Describe an injection laser. What is double heterojunction injection laser ? Explain the term
injection.
6. Derive the condition of lasing in terms of the gain and loss coefficient per unit length and the
relativity to mirrors placed at the end faces of the laser crystal.
7. Obtain expressions for the following terms related to an optical fibre : (i) Critical angle,
(ii) Numerical aperture, (iii) acceptance angle, (iv) relative refractive index difference.
8. Starting from the Maxwell's field equations, derive the wave equations for E z and H z
components for an e.m. wave travelling along positive z-direction.
9. Extend the concept of beats from the acoustical to optical region. How does the beat
formation help in deciding the changes in phase of the laser source ?
10. How optical computer is different from electronic computer ? Why the optical computer is
going to be faster than electronic computes in operation ?

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M.Sc. Physics, Part-II
Practical Counseling and Practical Examination Programme, 2017
(Venue : Physics Lab, 1st Floor Biscomaun Tower, Patna-800001)
Practical Programme for Paper-X of All Students
Counselling Class Programme Practical Examination Programme
Date Time Paper Date Time
05.08.2017 to 10.08.2017 01.00 PM to 5.00 PM X 11.08.2017 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM
Venue : School of Computer Education (IT), Nalanda Open University, 12th Floor, Biscomaun Tower, Patna-800001

For Enrollment No. All Old Batch Students & 150280001 to 150280105
Counselling Class Programme Practical Examination Programme
Date Time Paper Date Time
XII 03.08.2017 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
29.07.2017
XIV 03.08.2017 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM
to 11.00 AM to 5.00 PM
XV 04.08.2017 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
02.08.2017
XVI 04.08.2017 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM

For Enrollment No. 150280106 to 150280543

Counselling Class Programme Practical Examination Programme
Date Time Paper Date Time
XII 21.08.2017 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
16.08.2017
XIV 21.08.2017 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM
to 11.00 AM to 5.00 PM
XV 22.08.2017 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
19.08.2017
XVI 22.08.2017 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM
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M.Sc. Physics, Part-II
PAPER–XV
(Advanced Condensed)
Annual Examination, 2017
Time : 3 Hours. Full Marks : 80
Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1. What is Madlung constant ? Show that the madlung constant for an infinite linear chain of ions
of alternating unit charge at an equilibrium saparation is 2 n 2 .
2. Obtain dispersion relation for a one dimensional crystal with two types of items and discuss
the nature of optical and acoustic modes.
3. Establish the Lyddane-Sachs-Teller relation between the static dielectric constant and that at
optical frequencies.
4. (a) What is a phonon ? Enumerate the salient features of phonon.
(b) What are normal and umklapp processes ? Explain with the help of suitable vector diagrams.
5. Derive an expression for the thermal conductivity of a crystal. Discuss the variation of thermal
conductivity with temperature.
6. Discuss the theory of indirect transition and obtain an expression for transition probability.
7. Give the theory of interaction of electron with acoustic phonons.
8. Present an account of Ginzberg-Landau theory. How do you obtain coherence length ?
2ev
9. Discuss A.C. Josphson effect. Show that the current oscillates with frequency   .
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10. Discuss the theory of Isomer shift and electric quadrupole interaction vis-a-vis Mössbauer
spectrum.

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NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITY
M.Sc. Physics, Part-II
Practical Counseling and Practical Examination Programme, 2017
(Venue : Physics Lab, 1st Floor Biscomaun Tower, Patna-800001)
Practical Programme for Paper-X of All Students
Counselling Class Programme Practical Examination Programme
Date Time Paper Date Time
05.08.2017 to 10.08.2017 01.00 PM to 5.00 PM X 11.08.2017 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM
Venue : School of Computer Education (IT), Nalanda Open University, 12th Floor, Biscomaun Tower, Patna-800001

For Enrollment No. All Old Batch Students & 150280001 to 150280105
Counselling Class Programme Practical Examination Programme
Date Time Paper Date Time
XII 03.08.2017 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
29.07.2017
XIV 03.08.2017 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM
to 11.00 AM to 5.00 PM
XV 04.08.2017 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
02.08.2017
XVI 04.08.2017 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM

For Enrollment No. 150280106 to 150280543

Counselling Class Programme Practical Examination Programme
Date Time Paper Date Time
XII 21.08.2017 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
16.08.2017
XIV 21.08.2017 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM
to 11.00 AM to 5.00 PM
XV 22.08.2017 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
19.08.2017
XVI 22.08.2017 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM
 NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITY
M.Sc. Physics, Part-II
PAPER–XVI
(Advanced Electronics)
Annual Examination, 2017
Time : 3 Hours. Full Marks : 80
Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1. What is level translator circuit ? Why is it used with the cascaded differential amplifier.
2. What is an Op-Amp ? What are the characteristics of an ideal Op-Amp ? Draw the block
diagram of Op-Amp.
3. What is logarithmic amplifier ? Show that in a logarithmic amplifier, output voltage changes as the
logarithm of the input voltage.
4. Define an oscillator. What is the principle of operation of an oscillator ? How are oscillators
classified ?
5. Convert the following Boolean expression to their schematic equivalents. Do not modify the
 
original expression (i) A  B  C , (ii) A  B  C  A  D and (iii) A  B  A  B .
6. What is the difference between asynchronous and synchronous counters ? What is the
advantage of an asynchronous counter ?
7. What is encoder ? Discuss 4-bit priority encoder.
8. Explain the functioning of 'Successive-Approximation' ADC and 'Sigma-Delta' ADC.
[ADC = Analog to Digital Converter].
9. Explain the architecture of 8086 microprocessor.
10. Describe basic hardware blocks of a computer.

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NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITY
M.Sc. Physics, Part-II
Practical Counseling and Practical Examination Programme, 2017
(Venue : Physics Lab, 1st Floor Biscomaun Tower, Patna-800001)
Practical Programme for Paper-X of All Students
Counselling Class Programme Practical Examination Programme
Date Time Paper Date Time
05.08.2017 to 10.08.2017 01.00 PM to 5.00 PM X 11.08.2017 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM
Venue : School of Computer Education (IT), Nalanda Open University, 12th Floor, Biscomaun Tower, Patna-800001

For Enrollment No. All Old Batch Students & 150280001 to 150280105
Counselling Class Programme Practical Examination Programme
Date Time Paper Date Time
XII 03.08.2017 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
29.07.2017
XIV 03.08.2017 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM
to 11.00 AM to 5.00 PM
XV 04.08.2017 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
02.08.2017
XVI 04.08.2017 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM

For Enrollment No. 150280106 to 150280543

Counselling Class Programme Practical Examination Programme
Date Time Paper Date Time
XII 21.08.2017 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
16.08.2017
XIV 21.08.2017 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM
to 11.00 AM to 5.00 PM
XV 22.08.2017 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
19.08.2017
XVI 22.08.2017 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM