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Ex/FP/2/XIV/78/2012

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE FINAL E XAMINATION, 2012

b) Can we describe a photon in the framework of relativity? c) A particle of mass 'M' decays into two pieces, each of mass 'm' what is the speed of each piece as it flies off? Discuss the threshold of the process. 11. Write short notes : (any two) i) ii) iii) iv) Neutrino oscillation. The Two fluid model for superfluidity. Landou theory of phase transition. Quark model for hadrons. 1. a) 5+2+3 5+5 Group - A Answer any Five questions Draw a common collector amplifier circuit with potential divider biasing network and explain its operation. b) For a small-signal equivalent circuit of a common collector amplifier h ie = R L = 4k and h fe = 100 . Find the input resistance and voltage gain. 2+3 Time : Two Hours ( 2nd Semester )

PHYSICS (HONOURS ) PAPER : H-14

Full Marks - 50

Use Separate Answer-Script for each Group (25 marks for each Group)

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2. a)

What is a Darlington pair? Describe the function of a Darlington pair in CC-CC configuration.

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Explain briefly the function of a simple series voltage regulator using a transistor and a zener diode. 3+2

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a)

Draw a circuit diagram of a class-B push-pull amplifier and deduce its maximum efficiency.

b)

A RC-coupled amplifier has mid-frequency gain of 100 and a bandwidth of 20 KHz. If the amplifier is now provided with a negative feedback network with |B| = 0.02, what would be the new bandwidth? 3+2

b) 4. a)

What is cross-over distortion?

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Obtain expression for the voltage gain of on RCcoupled amplifier in low frequency range? Group - B Answer Q. No.8 and any Two from the rest. 8. a) b) Draw Feynman diagram for Bhaba scattering. How does a neutrino differ from an antineutrino. Deuteron cannot exist in 3 D1 state - explain. Write down the quark structure for P, n, What is Josephson effect?

b)

The mid-frequency gain of an RC-coupled amplifier is 100. Its 3 dB frequencies are 50Hz and 200 KHz. At what frequencies is the gain 80? 3+2

5.

a)

What is pinch off voltage in a JFET? Explain how it can be found out from (i) output characteristic curve and (ii) mutual characteristic curve. c) d) If the 3+2 9. e) a)

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b)

An n-channel JFET has IDSS = 12 mA. 'pinch off' voltage.

transconductance gm at VGS = 0 is 4 millimho, find the Discuss the BCS theory of superconductivity. What is Meissner effect? 6. a) State and explain Barkhavsen's criteria for sustained oscillation. b) Draw a schematic circuit diagram of a colpitt oscillator and calculate its frequencies of oscillation. 7. a) 1+4 10. a) Distinguish between classical collision and relativistic collisions of different type stating the relevant conservation laws. [ Turn over b) 5+5

Deduce London equation for a superconductor and discuss the physical interpretion of the equation.

How is the bandwidth of an RC-coupled amplifier modified when negative feedback is used?