Find expression for force on a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field to find the force experienced by a single charge. [10]
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A proton is moving with a velocity $\vec{v} = (3 \times 10^5 \hat{i} + 7 \times 10^5 \hat{k})$ m/sec in a region where there is a magnetic field $\vec{B} = 0.4 \hat{j}$ T. Find the force experienced by the proton. [5]
Fundamentals of Atomic Theory
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Give spectrum of Hydrogen atom and discuss its lines. [5]
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Describe the term 'space quantization'. [5]
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(a) How many atomic states are there in hydrogen with n=3? (b) How are they distributed among the sub shells? Label each state with the appropriate set of quantum numbers $n, l, m_l, m_s$. (c) Show that the number of states in a shell, that is, states having the same n, is given by $2n^2$. (Hint: 1+2+3+...+n=(n(n+1)/2)). [5]
Fundamentals of Solid State Physics
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The density of aluminum is $2.70 g/cm^3$ and its molecular weight is 26.98 g/mole. (a) Calculate the Fermi energy. (b) If the experimental value of $E_F$ is 12 eV, what is the electron effective mass in aluminum? [Aluminum is trivalent]. [5]
Methods of Quantum Mechanics
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Give a brief account of Kronig-Penney model. [5]
2.
In neutron spectroscopy a beam of mono-energetic neutrons is obtained by reflecting reactor neutrons from a beryllium crystal. If the separation between the atomic planes of the beryllium crystal is 0.732 $A^{\circ}$, what is the angle between the incident neutron beam and the atomic planes that will yield a monochromatic beam of neutrons of wavelength 0.1 $A^{\circ}$? [5]
Rotational Dynamics and Oscillatory Motion
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A given spring stretches 0.1m when a force of 20N pulls on it. A 2-kg block attached to it on a frictionless surface is pulled to the right 0.2 m and released. (a) What is frequency of oscillation of the block? (b) What are the velocity and acceleration when $x=0.12\,m$, on the block's first passing this point? [5]
Semiconductor and Semiconductor devices
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Discuss electrical conductivity of semiconductors. Derive expression for conductivity in terms of impurity ionization energy. Give a plot to discuss 'Theoretical temperature dependence of the electrical conductivity of an impurity semiconductor'. [10]
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Describe processes involved in the fabrication of integrated circuits include epitaxial growth, oxidation, oxide removal and pattern definition, doping (impurities in the Si), and interconnection of components. [10]
Universal Gates and Physics of Integrated Circuits
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Analyze the circuit shown in the figure below. Determine the logic function performed by the circuit by making and justifying the appropriate truth table.