PH8252 Question Bank Physics for Information Science Regulation 2017 Anna University

PH8252 Question Bank Physics for Information Science

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Give the postulates of free electron theory. Derive an expression for electrical conductivity of a metal by using classical free electron theory.
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i) Explain the assumptions of classical free electron theory, its merits and demerits. (8)
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ii) Calculate the electrical and thermal conductivities for a metal with a relaxation time 10-14 second at 300 K. Also calculate Lorentz number using the above result. (Density of electrons = 6×1028 m-3). (5)
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(i) Define thermal conductivity and hence deduce an expression for the same. (10)

Elaborate the mathematical expression for electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity of a conducting material and hence obtain Weidemann-Franz law (13)
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State and prove Wiedemann-Franz law. Why does the Lorentz number determined experimentally does not agree with the value calculated from the classical theory? (13)
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Determine the expression for thermal conductivity in metals. (13)
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Obtain Wiedemann Franz law using the expressions of electrical and thermal conductivity and find the expression of Lorentz number. (13)
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(i)Write an expression for the Fermi energy distribution function F (E) and discuss its behaviour with change in temperature. Plot F (E) versus E for T= 0 K, and T > 0 K. (10)
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ii) Use the Fermi distribution function to obtain the value of F (E) for the level just 0.01eV above the Fermi level at 200 K. (3)
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Discuss Fermi distribution function and explain its variation with temperature. (13)
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Define Fermi energy. Obtain a general expression for the Fermi energy of electrons in solids at zero degree Kelvin. Show that at the same temperature, the average energy of the electron is (3/5) th of Fermi energy. (13)
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Obtain an expression for the density of energy states for a metal.