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Physics Statistical Mechanics N Solid State Physics

1. The document is an exam for a physics course covering statistical mechanics and solid state physics. It contains 13 questions testing knowledge of topics like quantum statistics, crystal structure, band theory of solids, magnetism, superconductivity and nanomaterials. 2. Questions are in various formats like fill in the blanks, multiple choice, short answer and derivations. Topics assessed include phase space, quantum statistics, crystal defects, magnetic susceptibility, thermodynamic probability, Fermi-Dirac distribution, crystal structure, Bragg's law, band theory, conduction in solids, paramagnetism, and properties of nanomaterials. 3. The exam evaluates understanding of core concepts in statistical mechanics, solid state physics

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Physics Statistical Mechanics N Solid State Physics

1. The document is an exam for a physics course covering statistical mechanics and solid state physics. It contains 13 questions testing knowledge of topics like quantum statistics, crystal structure, band theory of solids, magnetism, superconductivity and nanomaterials. 2. Questions are in various formats like fill in the blanks, multiple choice, short answer and derivations. Topics assessed include phase space, quantum statistics, crystal defects, magnetic susceptibility, thermodynamic probability, Fermi-Dirac distribution, crystal structure, Bragg's law, band theory, conduction in solids, paramagnetism, and properties of nanomaterials. 3. The exam evaluates understanding of core concepts in statistical mechanics, solid state physics

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AW-r764

B.Sc, (Part-III) Semcster-Vl ExaEination


6$PHYSICS
(Stltistical Mechstrics and Solid State Physics)
'limc : Three Hours]
[Ma,\imum MJrks : 80
Note :- Attempt ell questions.
(A) Fill in the blanks : 2

@ The phase space ofN particles have dimensions.


(ii) Quantum statistics is applicable to identical and particles.
(iii) Schottky defects are _ defects.
(iv) Superconductors are perfeclly
(B) Choose corect ahemative of the following :

(i) Pauli's exclusion principle is applicable to :

(a) M-B statistics


O) B-E staristics
(c) F-D starisdcs
(d) None ofthese
(ii) Structure ofNacl crystal is:
(a) Bcc
(r) FCC
(c) Simple cubic
(d) HexagoDal
(iii) For diarnagnelic materials, magnetic susceptibility is :

(a) small and negative


(b) small and positive
(c) large and negative
(d) large and positive
(iv) Nanometer is equal to :
(a) lfrtn
(b) lo{m
(c) lfr'm
(d) l0im
(C) Answer the following in ote sent€nce : 4

O r hal are Bosoffi ?


G) r*&at is point defect ?
G) $tBt is Curie temperature ?
(iv) Oo what factors properties of nanomaterial depend ?

YBC 1533) I (Contd.)


I]I'THEII
(A) Wrile ,ixpressiorl for thcrmull nanric probability in V-B distribution and find expression lbr
NI-B dislribution la$
(B) By usin-q M-B dislributLon l, \'r of molecular speed show that roo: mean squz[e spccd o1'gas
rtkr
moleculc is givel t'-"-' \,,,. = I
1
(C) Find the thermodvn;rmic protahilit) lor fow distinguishable parricles for the microstate (2.2).
2
OR
3. (l') State lnd explain principle ofpriori probahiliry 4

(Q) Show that most probable rclocity ofgas molecule is


6i
ur=lla 4

(Rt Explain lhe tcrms :


(i) 1-hermodlnrrnicprobability
(ii) Statistical $eicht. 4
EITIIER
4. (A) What arc thc main postulatcs ofFermi-l)irac statistics ? 4
(B) Usirg tsose-Ein$cin dis:ribution law, dcduce an expession for Planr k's law ofenergr distibution
radiation-
in black body 7
(C) What is Fcrmi energy 'l 1

OR
5. (P) Explain the concept ofdistinguishable and indistinguishable particles. 3
(Q) Obtah an expression 1'or Fenni-Dirac distribution laq'by zssumiry thermodynamic probability_.
5

E) What is Fermi function I llow it behaves at absolute zero ? 4


EITHER
6. (A) Define wit cell of crystal. Explain prirnitive and rcn-primitive ldt cell. 4
(B) Derile Bragg's lau'for diftaction of X-ra-vs. 4
(C) Whal is linc defecr in.rystnl I Explain the screw dislocation ir crystal wilh neat diagram.
4
OR
7. (P) Give lhc namcs ofscrcn crystal systems and state the paraqeiers oftheir unit cells. 6
(Q) What are Miller indices ? t ind Miller indices ofthe plane having intercepts (a,2b, c/2)..
4
(R) What is reciprocal lattice ? 2
EITHER
8. (A) Obtain an expressir.rn lbr clectrical conductivity in terms of m( an free path of electrons.
4
(B) Discuss formation ofinsulator, semiconductor and conductor olr the basis ofband theory of
solid. 6
(C) What are conduction clectrons ? 2

Y8C t5lll (Conrd.)


OR
9. (P) Exrplaio the notion of electron in metals iurd heuce derive an expression for drifi velocity of
electxon. 5
(O) Explain qua.litatively conduction band, valence band and energy gap in solids. 4
(R) Explain oearly free electron model. 3

f,ITHER
10. (-,\) State properties ofparamagnetic materials. 4

@) Explain ferromagnetism on the basis of domain theory. 4


(C) What is magnetic dipole moment ? Obtain an expression for orbital magnetic dipole momcnl
4
OR
11. (P) Give l,angevins theory ofpammagnetism; hence prove that the susc€pribility ofparamagnetic
tempemtue.
material is inverscly proportional to absolute 8
(Q) State properties ofdiarnagnetic material. 4
EITHER
12. (r\) Give bricf idea oI tsCS theory of superconductivity. 6
(ts) Explain type-I and type-Il superconductor. 4
(C) Define: 2
(i) Criticaltemperatue
(ii) Critical magnetic field.
OR
13. (P) Explain impoflance of surface to volume latio and quantum size effect in nanomaterials.6
(Q) State any lbur applications ofnanomate als. 4
(lt) What are Mnomaterials ? 2

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