Code No: R07A1BS05

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I B.Tech Semester Regular Examinations, June 2009 APPLIED PHYSICS (Common to EEE, ECE,CSE,EIE,BME,IT,E.CONT.E,CSS,ETM,ECC AND ICE) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks 1. (a) Explain the formation of an ionic crystal, with a suitable example. (b) Derive an expression for the cohesive energy of an ionic crystal. 2. (a) Explain the properties of matter waves. (b) Describe GP Thomsons experiment to verify the wave nature of matter. [6+10] 3. (a) Explain the terms i. ii. iii. iv. mean free path relaxation time drift velocity and mobility of an electron in a metal. [6+10]

(b) Discuss the various drawbacks of classical free electron theory of metals and explain the assumptions made in quantum theory to overcome the drawbacks. [8+8] 4. (a) What are the sources of permanent dipole moment in magnetic materials? (b) Explain the hysteresis loop observed in Ferro-magnetic materials. (c) Write notes on Ferro-electricity. [6+6+4]

5. (a) What is superconductivity? Explain the eect of temperature and strength of magnetic eld on a superconducting material. (b) Write a note on Meissner eect relating to superconductivity. (c) The transition temperature for lead is 8.7 K. The maximum critical eld for the material is 6 105 A/m. If lead is to be used as a superconductor at 3 106 A/m, nd the corresponding temperature. [6+6+4] 6. (a) Explain the characteristics of a LASER. (b) Describe the construction and working of GaAs semiconductor laser. (c) Write any four applications of laser. 7. (a) What are the dierences between photography and holography? (b) What is the basic principle of holography? Explain. (c) Write the applications of holography. 1 of 2 [4+6+6] [4+8+4]

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8. (a) Write a detailed note on nanoscience and nanotechnology. (b) Write the important applications of nanomaterials in medicine.

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I B.Tech Semester Regular Examinations, June 2009 APPLIED PHYSICS (Common to EEE, ECE,CSE,EIE,BME,IT,E.CONT.E,CSS,ETM,ECC AND ICE) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks 1. (a) Explain the formation of an ionic crystal, with a suitable example. (b) Derive an expression for the cohesive energy of an ionic crystal. [6+10]

2. (a) Discuss how Planck introduced the idea of quantum of energy, to explain the radiation of a black body. (b) Write short notes on: i. de Broglie hypothesis and ii. Electron diraction. [8+8]

3. (a) Derive an expression for conductivity of a metal on the basis of classical free electron theory. (b) Write the draw backs of classical free electron theory. (c) The relaxation time of electrons in a conductor at 300 K is equal to 1.99 1014 sec. Determine the electrical conductivity of that conductor. [Concentration of electrons = 8.5 1028 per m3 ] [8+4+4] 4. (a) Explain the following: i. ii. iii. iv. Electric Polarization Polarization vector Electric displacement and Polarizability.

(b) What is local eld in a dielectric material? Derive an expression for it by Lorentz method. [6+10] 5. (a) Explain Hall eect in semiconductors, and its importance. (b) In a Hall experiment, a current of 25 A is passed through a long foil of silver which is 0.1 mm thick and 3.0 cm wide. If the magnetic eld of ux density 0.14 wb/m2 is applied perpendicular to the foil, calculate the Hall voltage developed and estimate the mobility of electrons in silver. The conductivity of silver is 6.8 107 ohm1 m1 and the Hall coecient is -8.4 1011 m3 /coul. [10+6] 6. (a) Explain the characteristics of a LASER. (b) Describe the construction and working of GaAs semiconductor laser. 1 of 2

Code No: R07A1BS05 (c) Write any four applications of laser. 7. (a) What are important features of optical bers?

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(b) Describe the communication process using optical bers. (c) Write the uses of ber optics in dierent elds. 8. (a) What are nanomaterials? Explain. (b) Describe the various types of carbon nanotubes. (c) Explain the fabrication of carbon nanotubes. [4+6+6] [4+6+6]

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I B.Tech Semester Regular Examinations, June 2009 APPLIED PHYSICS (Common to EEE, ECE,CSE,EIE,BME,IT,E.CONT.E,CSS,ETM,ECC AND ICE) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks 1. (a) Explain the forces between the two interacting atoms when they are brought nearer to form a molecule. (b) Derive the expression for the equilibrium spacing of two atoms for which the potential energy is minimum. [6+10] 2. (a) Write short notes on: i. Plancks quantum theory and ii. Heisenbergs uncertainty principle. (b) Describe G.P.Thomsons experiment in support of de Broglies hypothesis. (c) Find the wavelength associated with an electron rose to a potential 1600 V. [6+6+4] 3. (a) Explain the classical free electron theory of metals. (b) Derive an expression for conductivity of a metal on the basis of classical free electron theory. [8+8] 4. (a) Explain the origin of magnetic moment. Find the magnetic dipole moments due to orbital and spin motions of an electron. (b) How materials are classied as dia-magnetic, para-magnetic and ferro-magnetic? Explain. [8+8] 5. (a) Derive an expression for the carrier concentration of an intrinsic semiconductor. (b) Find the resistance of an intrinsic germanium rod 1.0 cm long, 1.0 mm wide and 1.0 mm thick at 300 K. The intrinsic carrier density is 2.5 1019 per m3 at 300 K, and the mobility of electrons and holes are 0.39 and 0.19 m2 V1 s1 respectively. [10+6] 6. (a) Explain the need of a cavity resonator in a laser. (b) With the help of a suitable diagram describe the construction and working of a semiconductor laser. (c) Write any four applications of laser. 7. (a) What are important features of optical bers? (b) Describe the communication process using optical bers. 1 of 2 [4+8+4]

Code No: R07A1BS05 (c) Write the uses of ber optics in dierent elds. 8. (a) Write a detailed note on nanoscience.

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(b) Why nanomaterials exhibit dierent properties? Explain.

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I B.Tech Semester Regular Examinations, June 2009 APPLIED PHYSICS (Common to EEE, ECE,CSE,EIE,BME,IT,E.CONT.E,CSS,ETM,ECC AND ICE) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks 1. (a) Show that FCC is the most closely packed out of the three cubic structures by calculating the packing factors. (b) Describe the 3-dimensional Bravais lattices in combination with crystal systems. [6+10] 2. (a) Show that the wavelength () of an electron having mass (m) and kinetic h energy (E) is given by = 2mE . (b) Write a detailed note on Heisenbergs uncertainty principle. (c) Calculate the de Broglie wavelength of neutron whose kinetic energy is two times the rest mass of electron. [Mass of neutron = 1.676 1027 Kg, Mass of electron = 9.1 1031 Kg]. [6+6+4] 3. (a) Explain the classical free electron theory of metals. (b) Explain the terms i. drift velocity and ii. mobility of electrons in a metal. (c) Write the drawbacks of classical free electron theory of metals. [6+6+4]

4. (a) Describe the phenomenon of electronic polarization and obtain an expression for electronic polarizability. (b) The dielectric constant of helium at 0 0 C is 1.000074. The density of atoms is 2.7 1025 per m3 . Calculate the dipole moment induced in each atom when the gas is in an electric eld of 3 104 V/m. [permittivity of free space = 8.85 1012 F/m] [10+6] 5. (a) Write a note on intrinsic semiconductors. (b) Derive an expression for the number of electrons per unit volume in the conduction band of an intrinsic semiconductor. [6+10] 6. (a) Explain the purpose of an active medium in a gas laser. (b) With the help of a suitable diagram, explain the principle, construction and working of a semi conductor laser. (c) Calculate the wavelength of emitted radiation from a homo-junction semiconductor diode laser, which has a band gap of 1.44 eV. [4+8+4] 1 of 2

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7. (a) Dene the relative refractive index dierence of an optical ber. How it is related to numerical aperture? (b) Draw the block diagram of an optical ber communication system and explain the function of each block. [6+10] 8. (a) Write a detailed note on nanoscience. (b) Why nanomaterials exhibit dierent properties? Explain. [6+10]

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