SVIT VTU QUESTION BANK Physics for EEE stream & BPHYE102/202

MODULE-01
QUANTUM MECHANICS

1. State and explain Heisenberg Uncertainty principle. Show that the electron emitted during β-decay
does not pre-exist inside the nucleus using uncertainty principle. 6M (MQP-2 2018-19, July 2019,
Jan 2019, Jan 2020, Sep 2020)
1a. Show that the electron cannot exist inside the nucleus of an atom. 8M (Jan /Feb 2021)
2. Setup 1-dimensional time independent Schrodinger wave equation. Explain Born’s
approximation. 8M (MQP-1 2018-19, Jan 2019, 8M (Jan /Feb 2021)
3. Assuming the time independent Schrodinger equation discuss the solution for a particle in one dimensional
potential well of infinite height. Obtain the normalized wave function & Energy Eigen value. 10M (MQP-
1 2018-19, July 2019, Jan 2020)
3a. Assuming the time independent Schrodinger equation discuss the solution for a particle in one
dimensionalpotential well of infinite height. 6M (Sep 2020)
4. What are the properties of a wave function? Give the qualitative explanation of Max Born’s interpretation
of wave function. 6M (MQP-2 2018-19)

MODULE-02
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF SOLIDS, DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES &
SUPERCONDUCTIVITY

1. Give the basic assumptions of the quantum free electron theory. Obtain the expression for Fermi energy at
0K. 8M (MQP-1 2018-19)
2. Explain the draw backs of classical free electron theory. 4M (MQP-1 2018-19, Sep 2020)
3. Give the basic assumptions of the quantum free electron theory. Explain the success of quantum free
electron theory.8M (MQP-2 2018-19, July 2019, Jan 2019, Jan 2020, Sep 2020)
5a. Define Fermi energy & Fermi factor? Explain the variation of Fermi factor with temperature and
energy. 6M (MQP-1 2018-19, July2019, Sep 2020, (8M Jan /Feb 2021)
4. Define internal field in case of solid dielectrics. Derive Clausius-Mossotti equation. Explain
polar and non-polar dielectrics with an example. 8M (MQP-1 2018-19, July 2019, Jan /Feb
2021)
5a. Define internal field. Mention the expression for internal, for one dimension, for three dimension
andLorentz fields of dielectrics. Derive Clausius-Mossotti equation. 8M (Jan 2020)
5b. Derive Clausius-Mossotti equation. 8M (Sep 2020)
5. What is polarization? Explain the types of polarizations. 6M (Jan 2019)
7. What are polar and non-polar dielectrics. Explain the types of polarizations. 8M (Jan 2020)
8. What are dielectrics? Give the relation between dielectric constant and polarization. Discuss solid, liquid
and gaseous dielectrics with one example each. 8M (MQP-2 2018-19)
9. Explain the dependence of resistance on temperature of a superconductor? Describe Type I and type
II superconductors. 9M (MQP-1 2022-23)
10. Explain the construction and working of MAGLEV vehicle. 6M (MQP-1 2022-23)

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11. What is superconductivity? Outline, qualitatively the BCS theory of superconductivity. 8M

MODULE-03
LASERS AND OPTICAL FIBER

1. Derive the expression for the energy density of radiation at thermal equilibrium in terms
ofEinstein’s coefficient.10M (July 2019, Jan 2019, (8M Jan /Feb 2021))
1a. Derive the expression for the energy density of radiation at thermal equilibrium in
terms ofEinstein’s coefficient. 8M or 10M (Jan 2020, Sep 2020)
2. Explain the terms: i) Stimulated emission ii) Spontaneous emission iii) Resonance cavity iv)
Populationinversion. 10M (MQP-2 2018-19, Jan 2020)
3. Explain the terms: i) Stimulated emission ii) Spontaneous emission. Explain explain the construction
andworking of Semiconductor laser. 8M (Jan 2020)
4. Mention the three modes of vibration in CO2 molecule. Explain the construction and
workingof CO2 laser with the help of energy level diagram. 8M (MQP-1 2018-19, July
2019, Jan 2019)
4a. Explain the construction and working of CO2 laser with the help of energy level diagram.
8M(Sep 2020)
5. With a proper energy level diagram explain the construction and working of
Semiconductor laser. Explainworking of laser range finder. 10M (MQP-1 2018-19, 8M
(Jan /Feb 2021)
6. What is a laser range finder? Give the qualitative explanation of construction and working of laserrange
finder. 6M (MQP-2 2018)
7. Define Fractional Index Change. Derive the expression for numerical aperture.8M (July 2019)
7a. Define Numerical Aperture and with a neat diagram derive an expression for
numericalaperture and arrive at the condition for propagation of a signal in an optical
fiber.6M or 8M (Jan 2019, Jan 2020, Sep 2020)
8. Discuss the different types of optical fibers with suitable diagrams. Define V-number. 7M (MQP-
22018-19)
8a. Discuss the different types of optical fibers with suitable diagrams. 6M (Sep 2020)
8b. Define V-number and fractional index change. With suitable diagrams, explain the different
typesof optical fibers. 8M (Jan 2020)
8c. Discuss the different types of optical fibers with suitable diagrams. Mention any
two-mechanism involved in fiber loss. 8M (July 2019)
9. What is attenuation in an optical fiber? Explain the attenuation mechanism. 6M (Jan 2019)
9a. Explain the attenuation in an optical fiber? Discuss any three factors are contributing to the fiber loss.
8M (Jan /Feb 2021)
9b. What is attenuation in an optical fiber? Obtain the expression for attenuation coefficient.

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8M(MQP-1 2018-19)
With the help of block diagram, explain point to point communication using optical fiber. Mention the
advantages of optical fiber communications. 10M or (MQP-2 2018-19, Jan /Feb 2021

MODULE-04
MAXWELL’S EQUATIONS AND OPTICAL FIBERS

1. Explain the terms gradient of a scalar, divergence and curl of a vector. Derive Gauss divergence theorem.
7M (MQP-1 2018-19)
2. Explain divergence and curl. Derive Gauss divergence theorem.8M or 9M (MQP-2 2018-19
(July 2019, Jan 2019, Jan 2020, Sep 2020)
2a. Describe the vector operator and explain the concept and curl with physical significance?
8M (Jan /Feb 2021)
2b. What is displacement current? Obtain the expression for displacement current. 6M (MQP-1 2018-
19,MQP-2 2018-19)
3. Give the four Maxwell’s equations in differential form in vacuum and hence derive the EM
wave equation in terms of electric field using Maxwell’s equations. 8M or 10M (MQP-1 2018-
19, Sep 2020)
4. Obtain the expression for displacement current. Mention four Maxwell’s equations in
differential form for time varying fields. 8M (Jan 2020)
5. State and Obtain Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction in differential form. 8M (Jan/Feb2021)
6. State and Explain Maxwell’s equation. Derive wave equation in terms of electric field using
Maxwell’s equations for free space. 8M (July 2019, Jan 2019)
7. Mention the conditions for three types of polarization of electric vector. 3M (MQP-1 2018-19)
8. Define Fractional Index Change. Derive the expression for numerical aperture.8M (July 2019)
7a. Define Numerical Aperture and with a neat diagram derive an expression for
numericalaperture and arrive at the condition for propagation of a signal in an optical
fiber. 6M or 8M (Jan 2019, Jan 2020, Sep 2020)
10. Discuss the different types of optical fibers with suitable diagrams. Define V-number. 7M
(MQP-22018-19)
10a. Discuss the different types of optical fibers with suitable diagrams. 6M (Sep 2020)
10b. Define V-number and fractional index change. With suitable diagrams, explain the different
typesof optical fibers. 8M (Jan 2020)
10c. Discuss the different types of optical fibers with suitable diagrams. Mention any
two-mechanism involved in fiber loss. 8M (July 2019)
11. What is attenuation in an optical fiber? Explain the attenuation mechanism. 6M (Jan 2019)
11a. Explain the attenuation in an optical fiber? Discuss any three factors are contributing to the fiber loss.
8M (Jan /Feb 2021)
11b. What is attenuation in an optical fiber? Obtain the expression for attenuation coefficient.

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8M(MQP-1 2018-19)
12. With the help of block diagram, explain point to point communication using optical fiber. Mention the
advantages of optical fiber communications. 10M or (MQP-2 2018-19, Jan /Feb 2021)

MODULE-05
SEMICONDUCTORS AND DEVICES

1. Derive an expression for electrical conductivity of an intrinsic semiconductor. 8M (Jan /Feb 2021)
2. Describe Fermi level in intrinsic semiconductor and hence obtain the expression for Fermi energy in
terms of energy gap of intrinsic semiconductor. 8M (MQP-2 2018-19, Jan 2020)
3. Establish relation between Fermi energy and energy gap for an intrinsic semiconductor. Discuss the law of
mass action. 9M (MQP-2 2022-23)
4. What is Hall Effect? Obtain the expression for Hall voltage in terms of Hall co-efficient. 6M
or 10M (MQP-1 2018-19, July 2019, Jan 2019, Sep 2020)
5. Derive an expression for Hall voltage and Hall co-efficient. (8M Jan /Feb 2021)
6. Explain how the resistivity of a semiconductor is determined using four probe method? Mention any
two applications of four probe method. 7M (MQP-1 2022-23)
7. Explain the construction and working of photodiode? Discuss the power responsivity in a
photodiode. 8M (MQP-1 2022-23)
8. Describe the construction and working of semiconductor laser with energy level diagram. 8M
(MQP-2 2022-23)
9. Explain the construction and working of photo transistor and also mention any two application. 8M
(MQP-2 2022-23)

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