ANU UG/Degree 4th Sem(Y23) Modern Physics Unit Wise Important Questions

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UNIT-I: Introduction to Atomic Structure and Spectroscopy:

Bohr's model of the hydrogen atom -Derivation for radius, energy and wave number - Hydrogen spectrum, Vector atom model – Stern and Gerlach experiment, Quantum numbers associated with it, Coupling schemes, Spectral terms and spectral notations, Selection rules. Zeeman effect, Experimental arrangement to study Zeeman effect. 

Short Answer Questions

1. Define Bohr's model of the hydrogen atom and list its key postulates.
2. Derive the expression for the radius of the hydrogen atom according to Bohr's model.
3. Explain how Bohr's model accounts for the discrete lines observed in the hydrogen spectrum.
4. Briefly describe the Stern-Gerlach experiment and its role in establishing the vector model of the atom.
5. List the quantum numbers associated with atomic orbitals and explain the physical significance of each.
6. What is the Zeeman effect, and what is the basic experimental arrangement used to observe it?

Long Answer Questions

1. Derive the expressions for the radius, energy, and wave number for the hydrogen atom using Bohr's model, discussing the assumptions and limitations involved.
2. Provide a detailed explanation of the hydrogen spectrum, including the derivation of spectral lines and the transition rules that govern them.
3. Discuss the vector model of the atom by describing the Stern-Gerlach experiment, the resulting quantization of angular momentum, and its implications for atomic structure.
4. Explain the various coupling schemes in atomic spectroscopy, and describe how spectral terms and spectral notations are assigned based on quantum numbers.
5. Describe the selection rules in atomic transitions and analyze their impact on the appearance of spectral lines in the hydrogen spectrum.
6. Analyze the Zeeman effect by deriving its theoretical foundation, explaining the splitting of spectral lines, and discussing the experimental techniques used to study this phenomenon.

UNIT-II: Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy

Molecular rotational and vibrational spectra, electronic energy levels and electronic transitions, Raman effect, Characteristics of Raman effect, Experimental arrangement to study Raman effect, Quantum theory of Raman effect, Applications of Raman effect. Spectroscopic techniques: IR, UV-Visible, and Raman spectroscopy

Short Answer Questions

1. Define molecular rotational spectra and explain the primary factors that determine their frequency ranges.
2. Describe vibrational spectra in molecules and explain how they relate to bond strengths and molecular structure.
3. Explain electronic energy levels in molecules and the nature of electronic transitions observed in UV-Visible spectroscopy.
4. What is the Raman effect? Briefly state its basic principle.
5. List two key characteristics of the Raman effect that distinguish it from infrared absorption.
6. Describe the typical experimental setup used to study the Raman effect.

Long Answer Questions

1. Provide a comprehensive explanation of molecular rotational and vibrational spectra. Derive the energy levels for rotational transitions and discuss the selection rules governing these transitions.
2. Discuss electronic energy levels in molecules in detail and derive the conditions for electronic transitions. Explain the role of UV-Visible spectroscopy in investigating these transitions.
3. Derive the quantum mechanical basis of the Raman effect and explain the origin of Stokes and anti-Stokes lines.
4. Describe in detail the experimental arrangement used for Raman spectroscopy, including the key components and challenges encountered during measurements.
5. Analyze the main characteristics of the Raman effect and compare them with those of infrared spectroscopy, highlighting the complementary nature of these techniques.
6. Discuss the applications of Raman spectroscopy in molecular analysis and materials science, providing specific examples of its use in real-world scenarios.

UNIT-III: Matter waves & Uncertainty Principle:

Matter waves, de Broglie’s hypothesis, Properties of matter waves, Davisson and Germer’s experiment, Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle for position and momentum & energy and time, Illustration of uncertainty principle using diffraction of beam of electrons (Diffraction by a single slit) and photons (Gamma ray microscope).

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the de Broglie hypothesis, and how does it relate to the concept of matter waves?
2. Write the expression for the de Broglie wavelength of a particle in terms of its momentum.
3. Describe the key features and significance of the Davisson and Germer experiment in demonstrating the wave nature of electrons.
4. State Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle for position and momentum.
5. Briefly explain the uncertainty relation between energy and time.
6. How does the diffraction of electrons through a single slit illustrate the uncertainty principle?

Long Answer Questions

1. Derive the de Broglie wavelength expression for a particle and discuss the physical implications of matter waves in quantum mechanics.
2. Provide a detailed analysis of the Davisson and Germer experiment, including the experimental setup, observations, and how the results support the concept of wave-particle duality.
3. Explain the Heisenberg uncertainty principle in depth by deriving the uncertainty relation for position and momentum, and discuss its significance in the quantum world.
4. Discuss the energy-time uncertainty relation, including its derivation and the implications it has on the measurement of energy in transient processes.
5. Analyze the diffraction of a beam of electrons by a single slit as an illustration of the uncertainty principle, highlighting the key concepts and limitations of the experiment.
6. Compare the illustrations of the uncertainty principle using electron diffraction and the gamma ray microscope, discussing the advantages and challenges of each method in demonstrating quantum uncertainty.

UNIT-IV: Quantum Mechanics:

Basic postulates of quantum mechanics, Schrodinger time independent and time dependent wave equations-Derivations, Physical interpretation of wave function, Eigen functions, Eigen values, Application of Schrodinger wave equation to (one-dimensional potential box of infinite height (Infinite Potential Well)

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the basic postulates of quantum mechanics?
2. Write down the time-dependent Schrödinger wave equation and briefly explain the meaning of each term.
3. How is the time-independent Schrödinger equation derived from the time-dependent equation for stationary states?
4. Explain the physical interpretation of the wave function in quantum mechanics.
5. Define eigenfunctions and eigenvalues in the context of quantum mechanics and discuss their significance.
6. What is an infinite potential well, and why is the one-dimensional potential box of infinite height important in quantum mechanics?

Long Answer Questions

1. Discuss the basic postulates of quantum mechanics and explain how they form the foundation of the theory.
2. Derive the time-dependent Schrödinger equation and subsequently obtain the time-independent Schrödinger equation for stationary states. Explain the physical significance of the derivation.
3. Analyze the physical interpretation of the wave function, including the probabilistic interpretation, normalization, and the role it plays in predicting measurable outcomes.
4. Explain the concepts of eigenfunctions and eigenvalues in quantum mechanics. Discuss their importance in relation to observable quantities and measurement.
5. Solve the Schrödinger equation for a one-dimensional infinite potential well (infinite potential box). Provide a detailed derivation of the energy eigenvalues and eigenfunctions, and explain the concept of energy quantization.
6. Compare the time-dependent and time-independent formulations of the Schrödinger equation, and discuss the circumstances under which each form is applied in solving quantum mechanical problems.

UNIT-V: Superconductivity:

Introduction to Superconductivity, Experimental results-critical temperature, critical magnetic field, Meissner effect, London’s Equation and Penetration Depth, Isotope effect, Type I and Type II superconductors, BCS theory, high Tc super conductors, Applications of superconductors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Define superconductivity and list its key experimental characteristics.
2. What is the critical temperature in superconductors, and how is it determined experimentally?
3. Explain the Meissner effect and its significance in the phenomenon of superconductivity.
4. State London’s equation and describe the concept of penetration depth in superconductors.
5. Differentiate between Type I and Type II superconductors based on their magnetic properties.
6. What is the isotope effect in superconductors, and how does it support the BCS theory?

Long Answer Questions

1. Discuss the fundamental principles of superconductivity, including the experimental observations of critical temperature and critical magnetic field.
2. Explain the Meissner effect in detail. Describe how London’s equations provide a theoretical framework for understanding this phenomenon and its experimental verification.
3. Derive London’s equation and discuss the role of penetration depth in characterizing the behavior of superconductors.
4. Compare and contrast Type I and Type II superconductors, focusing on their magnetic field responses and the nature of flux penetration.
5. Describe the BCS theory of superconductivity, explaining the formation of Cooper pairs and how the theory accounts for the superconducting state.
6. Analyze the properties and challenges of high Tc superconductors, and discuss their potential applications in modern technology.