1.

Explain the failure of classical theory in explanation of i) Photoelectric effect ii) Black
body radiation
(5+5)
2. a) State and explain Heisenbergs Uncertainty principle?
b) Show that electrons cannot reside inside the nucleus applying uncertainty principle.
c) What are matter waves? Explain.

(4+4+2)

3. a)With relevant theory explain G.P. Thompsons experiment of electron diffraction.

b)Explain why an electron cannot be present in a nucleus but a proton can.
c) What is the Bohrs interpretation of the wave function ? (5+2+3)
4 a) With relevant theory explain Davisson and Germers experiment to prove de-Broglies
hypothesis .
b)Explain phase velocity and group velocity for a matter wave. State and explain
Heisenbergs uncertainty principle.
(5+5)
5. a)What is the expectation value of position and momentum of the particle in quantum
mechanism?
b)Derive the independent Schrodinger equation for a particle subjected to a potential V.
c) What are stationary states?
(3+5+2)
6

a) Obtain Schrodingers time-dependent equation for a free particle.

b)Explain the terms eigen function and eigen values.

(8+2)

a) Derive energy eigen values and eigen function for a particle in one-dimensional
box using Schrodinger equation.
a. b) Represent the first three wave functions.
(7+3)
8
Describe atomic absorption spectroscopy and mention any two of its applications.
(8+2)
9 Explain how classical physics fails and quantum theory helps in explaining, a) Black
body radiation and b) Compton effect.
(5+5)
10 a) State and explain Heisenberg uncertainty principle.
b. b) Why electron cannot exist inside the nucleus. Explain.
c. c) What are matter waves?
(4+3+3)
11 a) What is a wave function? Mention any two characteristic of wave function.
b) Set up Schrodingers time dependent equation for a particle in one dimension. (3+7)
12 a) Solve Schrodingers wave function for a particle in one dimensional box and obtain
energy eigen values.

b) Obtain an expression for eigen function and mention its first three wave functions.
(6+4)
13 Briefly describe ultraviolet and visible spectroscopy. Mention its applications. (10)
14 a) Describe the effects of radiation on living systems.
b) Write a note on radiation protection and therapy.
(6+4)
15 a) Describe briefly with the help of a neat diagram about the construction of
CdS/CdTe solar cells.
b) What are the factors which limit the efficiency of photovoltaic solar energy
conversion device?
(8+2)
16 a) Describe briefly the working principle and uses of solar furnace.
17 What are the advantages and disadvantages of solar furnace?

(6+4)