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Solid State & Nuclear Physics – ठोस अवस्था एवं नाभिकीय भौतिकी

Key Features | मुख्य विशेषताएँ

• Bilingual Model Paper | द्विभाषी मॉडल पेपर
  This model paper is Designed in English and Hindi, making it easier for students from both mediums to understand and practice effectively.
  यह मॉडल पेपर अंग्रेज़ी और हिंदी दोनों भाषाओं में डिज़ाइन किया गया, जिससे दोनों माध्यमों के छात्रों को अध्ययन और अभ्यास करने में आसानी हो।

• Unit-wise Short Notes | इकाईवार संक्षिप्त नोट्स
  Each unit includes a summary in both languages, making revision faster and more effective.
  प्रत्येक इकाई में दोनों भाषाओं में सारांश उपलब्ध है, जिससे पुनरावृत्ति तेज़ और प्रभावी हो सके।

• Extensive MCQ Practice | विस्तृत MCQ प्रैक्टिस
  1500+ MCQ Practice Questions: This comprehensive question bank includes 1500+ multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Each unit contains approximately 150 MCQs covering a wide range of cognitive levels such as remembering, understanding, application, and analysis.
  1500+ MCQ अभ्यास प्रश्न: इस प्रश्न बैंक में 1500 से अधिक बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ) शामिल हैं। प्रत्येक यूनिट में लगभग 150 MCQ हैं, जो याददाश्त, समझ, अनुप्रयोग और विश्लेषण जैसे विभिन्न संज्ञानात्मक स्तरों को कवर करते हैं।

• Exam Practice Paper with Mock Tests | मॉक टेस्ट के साथ परीक्षा अभ्यास पत्र
  Includes three full-length mock tests for real exam practice.
  तीन पूर्ण मॉक टेस्ट दिए गए हैं, जिससे छात्र वास्तविक परीक्षा अभ्यास कर सकें।

• Latest Syllabus as per NEP | NEP के अनुसार नवीनतम पाठ्यक्रम
  The syllabus aligns with the latest National Education Policy (NEP) and follows the exam patterns of MSU, CCSU, and other universities following the NEP.
  पाठ्यक्रम नवीनतम राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति (NEP) के अनुसार है और यह MSU, CCSU तथा अन्य NEP का पालन करने वाले विश्वविद्यालयों की परीक्षा प्रणाली का अनुसरण करता है।

• Designed by Experts | विशेषज्ञों द्वारा तैयार किया गया
  This question bank has been meticulously prepared by subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and relevance.
  यह प्रश्न बैंक विषय विशेषज्ञों द्वारा सावधानीपूर्वक तैयार किया गया है, जिससे इसकी सटीकता और प्रासंगिकता बनी रहे।

Why Choose This Model Paper? | यह मॉडल पेपर क्यों चुनें?

• Dual-Language Advantage: Ideal for both English and Hindi medium students.
  द्विभाषी लाभ: अंग्रेज़ी और हिंदी दोनों माध्यमों के छात्रों के लिए उपयुक्त।

• Complete Exam Preparation: Unit-wise summaries, MCQ practice, and mock tests provide a complete study solution.
  पूर्ण परीक्षा तैयारी: इकाईवार सारांश, MCQ अभ्यास, और मॉक टेस्ट संपूर्ण अध्ययन समाधान प्रदान करते हैं।

• Latest NEP-Based Pattern: Ensures compliance with the latest university exam structure.
  नवीनतम NEP-आधारित पैटर्न: यह नवीनतम विश्वविद्यालय परीक्षा संरचना के अनुरूप है।

  Program Class: Degree / B.Sc.		Year: Third		Semester: Sixth
  Subject: Physics
  Course Title: Solid State & Nuclear Physics
  Course Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand the crystal geometry w.r.t. symmetry operations. 2. Comprehend the power of X-ray diffraction and the concept of reciprocal lattice. 3. Study various properties based on crystal bindings. 4. Recognize the importance of Free Electron & Band theories in understanding the crystal properties. 5. Study the salient features of nuclear forces & radioactive decays. 6. Understand the importance of nuclear models & nuclear reactions. 7. Comprehend the working and applications of nuclear accelerators and detectors. 8. Understand the classification and properties of basic building blocks of nature.
  Credits: 4			Core Compulsory / Elective
  Max. Marks: –25+75			Min. Passing Marks: 33
  Unit	Topics
  	Part A: Introduction to Solid State Physics
  I	Crystal Structure: Lattice, Basis & Crystal structure. Lattice translation vectors, Primitive & non-primitive cells. Symmetry operations, Point group & Space group. 2D & 3D Bravais lattice. Parameters of cubic lattices. Lattice planes and Miller indices. Simple crystal structures – HCP & FCC, Diamond, Cubic Zinc Sulphide, Sodium Chloride, Cesium Chloride and Glasses.
  II	Crystal Diffraction: X-ray diffraction and Bragg’s law. Experimental diffraction methods – Laue, Rotating crystal and Powder methods. Derivation of scattered wave amplitude. Reciprocal lattice, Reciprocal lattice vectors and relation between Direct & Reciprocal lattice. Diffraction conditions, Ewald’s method and Brillouin zones. Reciprocal lattice to SC, BCC & FCC lattices. Atomic Form factor and Crystal Structure factor.
  III	Crystal Bindings: Classification of Crystals on the Basis of Bonding – Ionic, Covalent, Metallic, van der Waals (Molecular) and Hydrogen bonded. Crystals of inert gases, Attractive interaction (van der Waals-London) & Repulsive interaction, Equilibrium lattice constant, Cohesive energy and Compressibility & Bulk modulus. Ionic crystals, Cohesive energy, Madelung energy and evaluation of Madelung constant.
  IV	Lattice Vibrations and Free Electron Theory: Lattice Vibrations: Lattice vibrations for linear mono & di atomic chains, Dispersion relations and Acoustical & Optical branches (qualitative treatment). Qualitative description of Phonons in solids. Lattice heat capacity, Free Electron Theory: Fermi energy, Density of states, Heat capacity of conduction electrons, Paramagnetic susceptibility of conduction electrons and Hall effect in metals. Band Theory: Origin of band theory, Qualitative idea of Bloch theorem, Kronig-Penney model, Effective mass of an electron & Concept of Holes & Classification of solids on the basis of band theory.
  	PART B: Introduction to Nuclear Physics
  V	Nuclear Forces & Radioactive Decays: General Properties of Nucleus: Mass, binding energy, radii, density, angular momentum, magnetic dipole moment vector and basic idea of electric quadrupole moment tensor. Nuclear Forces: General characteristic of nuclear force and Deuteron ground state properties. Radioactive Decays: Nuclear stability, basic ideas about beta minus decay, beta plus decay, alpha decay, gamma decay & electron capture, fundamental laws of radioactive disintegration and radioactive series.
  VI	Nuclear Models & Nuclear Reactions: Nuclear Models: Liquid drop model and Bethe-Weizsacker mass formula. Introduction of Single particle shell model and magic numbers. Nuclear Reactions: Bethe’s notation, types of nuclear reaction, Conservation laws, Cross-section of nuclear reaction, Theory of nuclear fission (qualitative), Nuclear reactor and nuclear fusion.
  VII	Accelerators & Detectors: Accelerators: Theory, working and applications of Van de Graaff accelerator, Cyclotron and Synchrotron. Detectors: Theory, working and applications of GM counter, Semiconductor detector, Scintillation counter and Wilson cloud chamber.
  VIII	Elementary Particles: Fundamental interactions & their mediating quanta. Concept of antiparticles. Classification of elementary particles based on intrinsic- spin, mass, interaction & lifetime. Families of Leptons, Mesons, Baryons & Baryon Resonances. Conservation laws for mass-energy, linear momentum, angular momentum, electric charge, baryonic charge, leptonic charge, isospin & strangeness. Concept of Quark model.