SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION

Master of Science (Physics)

Paper Code: MSCPHY0202
Paper Name: Statistical Mechanics

Maximum Marks = 70 Maximum Time = 3 Hrs.

The question paper has seven questions. The candidate must attend only five of them. All the questions
has equal marks

Question 1. With necessary theory establish that a system of free electron gas exhibit 14 Marks
paramagnetic property.

Question 2. Obtain an expression for the specific heat capacity of a fully degenerate Bose 14 Marks
Gas. What is its value at the transition on temperature?

Question 3. Discuss quantum theory of paramagnetism. 14 Marks

Question 4. State the prove Liouville’s theorem. 14 Marks

Question 5. What is BE condensation? Obtain an expression for the total number of particles 14 Marks
in a system of Boson gas below condensation temperature.

Question 6. What is the average energy per particle for a system of five non-interacting 14 Marks
Femions at absolute zero, if the chemical potential of the system at that
temperature is 15 eV?

Question 7. Define phase space. How do you define statistical equilibrium of an ensemble? 14 Marks