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Academic Year: 2024-25

Theory Question Bank
Engineering Physics

Unit 1: Fundamentals of Photonics (Lasers) (CO1)

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1 Differentiate between excited state and metastable state. Explain their significance 4
in the production of a laser beam.

2 What is the stimulated emission of radiations? Explain its significance in the 4

production of lasers.

3 What is population inversion? Explain its significance in the production of 4

lasers?
4 What is pumping? Explain its significance in the production of lasers? 4

5 What is resonant cavity? Explain its significance in the production of lasers? 4

6 State and explain the characteristics of a laser. 4

7 Explain the terms spontaneous emission and stimulated emission. Distinguish 4

between spontaneous emission and stimulated emission.

8 With the help of an energy level diagram, explain the construction and working 6
of CO2 laser. State the advantages and applications of CO2 laser.

10 What is a Hologram? With the help of a neat, labeled diagram, explain the 6
process of recording and reconstruction of a Hologram.

11 What is the advantage of using lasers in holography? State applications of 4

holography.
12 State the industrial applications of lasers. Explain any one of them in brief. 4

13 State application of lasers in the medical field. Explain any one of them in brief. 4
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Unit 1: Fundamentals of Photonics (Optical Fibers) (CO1)

Sr. Question Marks

1 What is the critical angle? Explain its significance in the propagation of laser 4
through optic fiber.

2 What is the acceptance angle? Explain its significance in the propagation of laser 4
through optic fiber.

3 What is the acceptance cone? Explain its significance in the propagation of laser 4
through optic fiber.

4 What is Numerical Aperture (NA)? Explain its significance in the propagation of 4

laser through optic fiber.

5 Define acceptance angle, acceptance cone and Numerical Aperture. When light 6
travels from denser to rare medium, calculate the critical angle for the medium.

6 For an optical fiber, draw a neat and labeled diagram showing (a) critical angle (b) 6
acceptance angle (c) Acceptance cone. Write definition and expression (formula)
for each of these terms.
7 For an optical fiber, define critical angle, acceptance angle and acceptance cone. 6
Explain with diagram how the laser beam travels through the optical fiber by the
process of total internal reflection.

8 Differentiate between single mode and multimode optic fibers (Any four points). 4

9 Differentiate between step index and graded index fibers. (Any four points) 4

10 State factors for attenuation and losses in optical fiber. Explain any two factors in 4
brief.
11 What is attenuation in optical fibers? Discuss in brief the various internal and 4
external factors responsible for attenuation.
12 State advantages of optical fiber communication over conventional 4
communication systems.

13 Numericals on Numerical Aperture, Acceptance angle, critical angle based on 3

the formula
i) NA = √𝒏𝟏𝟐 − 𝒏𝟐𝟐 ii) NA = sin θi or θi =sin-1 (NA) iii) θc =sin-1(n2/n1)
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Engineering Physics: Unit 2: Quantum Physics (CO2)

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1 State and explain de Broglie hypothesis. Derive the equation of de Broglie 4
wavelength by analogy with radiation.

2 State de Broglie hypothesis and explain any three properties of matter waves. 4

3 What is de Broglie hypothesis of matter waves? Explain in brief why matter 4

waves are neither electromagnetic nor mechanical waves.

4 Derive the expression for de Broglie wavelength for a particle when it is 4

moving with kinetic energy 'E'.
5 For an electron accelerated by potential difference V, derive the expression for its de 4
Broglie wavelength.

6 What is the wave function ψ? Explain physical significance of |ψ|2. 4

7 What is the wave function ψ? Write mathematical conditions of well- 4

behaved wave function.

8 State the significance of the Schrodinger’s equations. Derive Schrodinger’s time 6

independent wave equation.
9 State the significance of the Schrodinger’s equations. Derive Schrodinger’s time 6
dependent wave equation.

10 For a particle trapped in a one-dimensional rigid box (infinite potential well), 6

derive the equation for its energy. Explain in brief why this energy is quantized.

11 What is quantum mechanical tunneling? With a schematic diagram, explain in brief 6

the principle of scanning tunneling microscopes. State applications of STM.

12 What are the limitations of classical computing? Differentiate between classical and 4
quantum computing (any three points).

13 Explain in brief two principles of quantum computing: superposition and quantum 4

entanglement.

14 State the potential applications of quantum computing. Explain any two applications 4
in brief.

15 Numericals on i) de Broglie wavelength λ = h/√𝟐𝒎𝑬 , λ = 12.26 Aᵒ/√𝑽 and 4

ii) Rigid box (E= n2h2/8mL2 )
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Engineering Physics: Unit 3: Wave Optics (INTERFERENCE) (CO3)

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1 Derive expression for path difference between interfering rays in reflected light in 6
thin film of uniform thickness and state conditions for constructive and destructive
interference
2 Explain in brief how thin film interference is used to test optical flatness of 4
surface.

3 Explain how interference is used to design antireflection coating. Derive its 4

thickness.

4 Explain a wedge shaped film with diagram. Write the conditions of maxima 4
and minima in a wedge shaped film.
5 Numericals on i) thin film of uniform thickness (maxima and minima) and ii) 4
Bandwidth ( β = λ /2µθ ) iii) Antireflection coating ( t = λ /4 µ )

Engineering Physics: Unit 3: Wave Optics (POLARISATION) (CO3)

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1 Define Double refraction. Explain Huygens’s theory of double refraction. 6

2 Distinguish between Positive and Negative crystal. 4

3 State and prove Law of Malus 4

4 Explain principle and working of LCD with neat labelled diagram. 4

5 State the principle of working of i) 3 D movie recording and ii) RADAR and 3
communication.

6 Numericals on i) Law of Malus ( I= Im cos2 θ ) 4

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Engineering Physics: Unit 4: Semiconductor Physics (CO4)

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1 Using Fermi-Dirac probability distribution function, derive an expression for the 6
position of Fermi energy level in intrinsic semiconductor .

2 Write the formula for Fermi-Dirac probability distribution function. Draw in the 4
same figure, the Fermi-Dirac probability versus electron energy at T=0K, T1 and
T2 (where T2 > T1 >0K).
Explain the significance of the figure.
3 Define Fermi Level of conductors. Write Fermi-Dirac probability distribution 4
function specifying the meaning of each symbol.

4 Explain classification of solids into conductors, semiconductors and insulators 6

on the basis of band theory.

5 Define Fermi level in semiconductors. Draw a neat labelled diagram showing 4

Fermi energy level in case of N-type semiconductor at T= 0K and T>0K.
6 Define Fermi level in semiconductors. Draw a neat labelled diagram showing 4
Fermi energy level in case of P-type semiconductor at T= 0K and T>0K.
7 Explain the working of P-N junction diode in a) zero bias, b) forward bias, c) 6
reverse bias on the basis of energy level diagram.
8 Explain Hall effect with figure. Derive the equation of Hall voltage and Hall 6
coefficient.
9 Define photovoltaic effect? Explain construction and working of solar cell. 4

10 Define photovoltaic effect. Draw I-V characteristics of solar cell. 6

and define fill factor. List any four applications of solar cell.

11 Explain any four measures to improve the efficiency of solar cell. 4

12 What are solar cells? State the advantages, disadvantages and applications of solar 4
cell.(2 each)
13 Define Open Circuit Voltage (Voc), Short Circuit Current (Isc), fill factor and 6
efficiency of solar cell.
14 Numericals on i) Hall voltage, ii) Mobility, iii) Hall Coefficient based on the 4
formula VH =RH BI/t or VH =RH BI/w
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Engineering Physics: Unit 4: Ultrasonics (CO4)

Sr. Question Marks

1 State Piezoelectric effect. Explain the method of generation of ultrasonic waves 6

using piezoelectric oscillator.

2 Explain echo sounding technique in brief. 4

3 What are ultrasonic waves? Explain how echo sounding technique (using 6
ultrasonic waves) is used in flaw detection.

4 Explain how echo sounding technique (using ultrasonic waves) is used in 4

thickness or guage measurement.

5 State four characteristics of ultrasonic waves 4

6 Numericals on i) echo time ii) location of flaw based on the formula (2d=v x t) 4

Engineering Physics: Unit 5: Nanotechnology (CO5)

Sr. Question Marks

1 Define nanotechnology. Explain quantum confinement and surface to 6

volume ratio in case of nanoparticles.
2 Explain how quantum confinement affects the properties of 4
nanoparticles?
3 Explain electrical, structural and mechanical properties of nanoparticles. 6

4 Explain optical and magnetic properties of nanoparticles. 6

5 List few applications of nanotechnology. Explain any two applications of 4

nanotechnology in brief.

6 Define nanotechnology. Explain applications of nanotechnology in electronics field 4

(GMR effect)
7 Explain how nanotechnology is employed in targeted drug delivery. 4

Explain Environmental and Energy application of nanoparticles.

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9 Explain applications of nanoparticles in automobiles. 4

10 Explain the physical vapor deposition method to synthesize nanoparticles. 6

11 Explain the ball milling method to synthesize nanoparticles 4

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Engineering Physics: Unit 5: Superconductivity (CO5)

Sr. Question Marks

1 Define superconductivity with resistance versus temperature graph and example. 6

2 Explain following terms in superconductivity. Draw the diagram and write equation s 4
wherever necessary
i) Critical magnetic field ii) Critical Current iii) Critical Temperature
3 Explain Meissner effect and its cause. Show that superconductors exhibit perfect 6
diamagnetism( show that ( ꭓ = -1)
What is Critical Magnetic field? Differentiate between type I and type II 4
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superconductors.

5 What is a SQUID? Explain principle, construction and working of SQUID. 4

6 What is Josephson Effect? Explain DC and AC Josephson effect with diagram 4

7 List few applications of superconductors. 4

8 Explain applications of superconductors in the field of 4

i) Electronics ii) Maglev trains.
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Numerical on Critical Magnetic field { Hc (T) = Hc (0) [1-(T/Tc)2 }