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Fiziks: Jnu-Entrance Examination, 2006 PH.D (Physical Science) Maximum Marks: 70 Part-A

The document discusses quantum mechanics and classical mechanics concepts and problems. It contains 10 questions related to topics like Hamiltonian matrices, normal modes of oscillation, thermodynamic potentials, Drude model, Maxwell equations, complex integrals, electrostatics, specific heat, operational amplifiers, quantum harmonic oscillators, fluid oscillations, spin systems, atomic polarizability, X-ray diffraction, and atomic structure.

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Fiziks: Jnu-Entrance Examination, 2006 PH.D (Physical Science) Maximum Marks: 70 Part-A

The document discusses quantum mechanics and classical mechanics concepts and problems. It contains 10 questions related to topics like Hamiltonian matrices, normal modes of oscillation, thermodynamic potentials, Drude model, Maxwell equations, complex integrals, electrostatics, specific heat, operational amplifiers, quantum harmonic oscillators, fluid oscillations, spin systems, atomic polarizability, X-ray diffraction, and atomic structure.

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fiziks

Forum for CSIR-UGC JRF/NET, GATE, IIT-JAM, GRE in PHYSICAL SCIENCES


JNU-ENTRANCE EXAMINATION, 2006
Ph.d (Physical Science)
Maximum Marks: 70
PART-A
NOTE: Answer all questions. Each question carries 8 marks.
Q.1

Consider a quantum mechanical system with a two-dimensional Hilbert space. Let 1


and 2 denote orthonormal basis vectors for this space. With this choice of basis, the
Hamiltonian is given by the matrix

H B 0 i
0
i
B is being a real number. If at the time t = 0, the system is in state 1 , what will the state
be at a later time t?
Q.2

Consider a system with two degrees of freedom whose Lagrangian is


L

1 2
1
x y 2 02 x 2 y 2 xy
2
2

For 02 , work out the normal modes and normal frequencies of the system. Write the
general solution for x, y as a function of time.
Q.3

For an ideal gas, calculate the Helmholtz potential F as a function of T (temperature), V


(volume) and N (number). Use this to calculate the entropy S as a function of (T, V, N).

Q.4

Consider a metal bar of length 10 cm and square cross-section of 1 cm2. It has a


resistivity and electron density of 10 -8 m and 2 x 10 28 m-3, respectively. A potential
difference of 1 V is applied across the metal bar.
(a) Using Drude model, calculate the relaxation time (the average time between
electronic collisions), .
(b) If a magnetic field of 1 T is applied perpendicular to the bar, what will be the Hall
voltage?

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Q.5

Consider a spherical wave

E r , , , t A

sin
r

sin kr t

coskr t

kr

with /k = c and kr >> 1. Let (kr t) u in your calculations.


(a) Assuming that E obeys the Maxwell equations in vacuum, evaluate the associated
magnetic field.

(b) Calculate the Poynting vector S . Average S over a full cycle to get the intensity
vector I . Explain why it should fall off like r -2. Given that in spherical polar coordinates
the curl of any vector v is given by
v

1
sin v v

r sin

vr

1
1 1 vr
r r sin r rv r r rv

PARTB

NOTE: Answer all questions. Each question carries 3 marks.

Q.1

Evaluate the complex integral

cosh z
dz
z z2 1

where C is the circle |z| = 2.

Q.2

Two semi-infinite grounded conducting planes meet at right angles. A charge q is placed
in the region between them. Derive an expression for the potential V(x, y, z) in this
region.

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Near IIT, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, PIN- 110016 (INDIA)
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Q.3

Show that the specific heat CV of a material can be written in the form

1
E2 E
k BT 2

CV

where E denotes the total energy of the system. The angular brackets correspond to the
usual thermal average
A

Q.4

Tr Ae E
1
,
E
k BT
Tr e

An operational amplifier with input impedance 2 k, output impedance 100 and openloop gain 104 is used in a non-inverting configuration. If the source has an impedance of
100 k, what is the value of the feedback factor required so as to transfer maximum
power from the source to the amplifier?

Q.5

The Hamiltonian of a quantum harmonic oscillator in one dimension is

H0

2 d 2 k 2
x
2m dx 2 2

Let En and n(x) be the energy eigenvalues and eigenfucnctions of H0, respectively. Find
the eigenvalues and eigenfunctions of a system whose Hamiltonian is given by
H H 0 gx , where g is the displacement coupling.

Q.6

Consider a U-tube of uniform cross-section filled with a liquid. Let A be the area of
cross-section and l be the length, along the tube, of the column of liquid. Let be the
density of liquid and g is the gravitational acceleration. What is the frequency of small
oscillations of the liquid column, when displaced uniformly along the tube, away from
the equilibrium position? (Neglect viscosity)

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Near IIT, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, PIN- 110016 (INDIA)
Phone: 011-32718565, +91-9871145498
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Email: [email protected]

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Q.7

Consider a system of N non-interacting spin- atoms in an external magnetic field in the


xz-plane, whose Hamiltonian is given as

hz
2

i,z
i 1

hx
2

i,x

i 1

Here, x and z are the Pauli matrices, and the external field is (hz, hx) = (h cos, h sin).
Find the partition function and free energy of this system at a temperature T. Use the

identity n I , where x , y , z , n is an arbitrary unit vector and I is the


identity matrix.

Q.8

A point charge q is situated at a large distance r form a neutral atom of polarizability .


What is the force of attraction between them?

Q.9

In an X-ray diffraction experiment using Cu = 1.542 , the (311) plane of a cubic lattice
gives a diffraction peak at = 45 o with an uncertainty of 0.2o. Calculate the value of
lattice parameter and the estimated error.

Q.10

Potassium is an alkali metal with atomic number Z = 19. What are the L, S and J quantum
numbers of the ground state of potassium? Describe the normal Zeeman effect of the
ground state qualitatively.

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