KUNGSTON
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DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES
Subject + Physics For Information Science (Common to CSE, ITAI&DS & CSBS)
Sub. Code PH3256
Important Questions - PartB
uN ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS,
| Deduce the mathematical expression for electrical and thermal conductivities of
metal on thebasis of classical free electron theory and hence obtain Wiedemann-
Franz law. (KI)(APR/MAY 2022) (NOV/DEC 2022)
2. (i)Derive an expression for density of energy states and based on that
calculate the carrierconcentration in metals. (K1)
(ii)Obtain the Eigen values and Eigen functions of an electron enclosed in a 3-
dimensionalpotential box. (K1) (NOV/DEC 2023).
3.(i) Explain Fermi Dirac distribution for electrons in a metal.
Gi)Write an expression for the Fermi energy distribution function F(E) and discuss
its behaviour with change in temperature. Plot F(E) versus E for T=0K, and T > OK.
(KI)(APR/MAY 2022)
4.()Explain free electron approximation and tight binding approximation with suitable
diagrams. (K2) (NOV/DEC 2023)
(il) Deduce an expression for the effective mass of an electron. (K1) (NOV/DEC 2023)
UNI MICONDUCTOR PHYSICS
L Obtain an expression for the carrier concentration in an intrinsic semiconductor. (K1)
2.Obtain an expression for density of electrons in the conduction band of an n-type
semiconductor and discuss the variation of Fermi level for high and low doping. (K1)
(NOV/DEC 2023)
3.Derive an expression for the density of holes in the valence band of p-type
semiconductorand show that it is proportional to the square root of the acceptor
concentration at low temperatures. Also state what happens at high temperatures.
(KI)(NOVIDEC 2022)
4. (i) What is Hall Effect? Obtain an expression for the Hall coefficient for p-type and n
type semiconductor. Describe an experimental setup for the measurement of Hall
voltage. (K1)(NOV/DEC 2022) (APR/MAY 2023)
(ii) With a neat sketch, describe the principle, construction and working of a schottky
diode. (APR/MAY 2022) (NOV/DEC 2023)
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“*Splain the origin of magnetism in materials andthe clssfiation of dia, para,
Ferro,antfero and feri magnetic materials with suitable ‘examples.
(K2) (NOV/DEC 2022) (APRUMAY 2023)
2. Briefly explain the Wiess theory of ferromagnetism and deserbe te formation
Of Hysteresis loop using domain wall movement. (NOV/DEC 2022)
S-Explain domain theory of ferromagnetism and the types of energy involved in the
Processof domain growth in detail, (K2) (NOV/DEC 2023) (APR/MAY 2023)
4.(@Distinguish between soft and hard magnetic materials with their applications
(K2) (APR/MAY 2022) (NOV/DEC 2022) (NOV/DEC 2023)
’)Explain the writing and reading of data in magnetic hard disk using GMR sensors.
(K2) (APR/MAY 2022)
UNr OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERL
UNIT-IV: OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS,
1. Describe the principle, construction and working of Laser Diode with energy level
diagram. (NOV/DEC 2023)(K3)
2. Explain the theory and working of LED and OLED. What are the different types?
Explain the advantages. (APR/MAY 2023) (NOV/DEC 2023) (K1)
3. Describe the principle, construction and working of a solar cell. Give the advantages,
disadvantages and applications of solar cell(APR/MAY 2023) (NOV/DEC 2023) (K3)
4. Explain carrier injection and various recombination processes in semiconductor with
proper illustration. (APR/MAY 2023) (K1)
UNIT-V: ortican PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS & Fra bern
1. Explain quantum confinement and quantum structures in nano
materials. (K2) (NOV/DEC 2023)
2. Describe the construction and working of a single electron transistor,
(K2) (NOV/DEC 2022) (APR/MAY 2023)
3. @ What is coulomb blockade effect in nano materials? (K1)
(APR/MAY 2022) (NOV/DEC 2022) (APR/MAY 2023)
(ii) Explain in detail about Bloch sphere. (K2) (NOV/DEC 2023)
4. Distinguish between Classical and Quantum computing. (K1) (NOV/DEC 2023)
Explain the principle construction and working of CNOT. (kl)