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Master of Science (M.Sc.) (Physics) (CBCS) Semester–IV Examination

SOLID STATE PHYSICS
Compulsory Paper–II

Time : Three Hours] [Maximum Marks : 80

N.B. :— All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.

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1. (A) Distiguish between reduced zone, extended zone and periodic zone scheme of representing
energy bands. 8
(B) What are Brillouin Zones ? How are they related to the energy levels of an electron in a
metal ? Draw the Brillouin zones for a two dimensional square lattice of side “a”. 8
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(E) Discuss the difference in the nature of magnetic susceptibility of a ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic
substance. 8
(F) Discuss the quantum theory of paramagnetism. 8
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2. (A) Discuss the vibrations of diatomic lattice and describe its optical and acoustic modes. 8
(B) Obtain the dispersion relation for elastic waves in a linear monoatomic chain with nearest neighbour
interaction. 8
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(E) Derive an expression for the specific heat of solids following the Einstein model. 8
(F) Give an account of thermal conductivity due to electrons. 8
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3. (A) Obtain Schrodinger’s time independent wave equation. Solve it for a particle in a cubical box of
side “a”. 8
(B) What are the density of state in metal ? Derive an expression for the density of energy states.
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(E) What are intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors ? Discuss the location of the Fermi level under
suitable limiting conditions and give the necessary theory. 8
(F) Why does the conductivity of a semiconductor change with impurity content ? 8
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4. (A) Describe the properties of type I and type II superconductors. 8
(B) Derive London equations and discuss how do they help in explaining the super conducting state.
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(A) Write a short note on diamagnetism, paramagnetism and ferromagnetism.
(B) Discuss variation of thermal conductivity of a crystal with temperature.
(C) Discuss thermionic emission.
(D) Write a short note on isotope effect. 4×4=16
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