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CSS Physics Paper (II) Syllabus

The document outlines the syllabus for a physics CSS exam which covers topics like electricity and magnetism, modern and quantum physics, solid state physics, and nuclear physics. It provides an overview of the key concepts and theories that will be assessed in each section.

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CSS Physics Paper (II) Syllabus

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Physics CSS Syllabus 2016, PAPER—II (Marks-100)

I. Electricity and Magnetism

Electric field due to point charges, Gauss’ law Electric potential and Poisson and
Laplace’s equation Dielectric medium and Polarization; Capacitance; Moving charges and
resulting magnetic field; Ampere’s law; Vector potential; Magnetic properties of matter; Transient
current; Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction; Alternating current and LRO circuit.
Maxwell’s equations; Poynting theorem and Poynting Vector. Maxwell’s equations in integral and
differential form.

II. Modern and Quantum Physics

Operators and quantum states, observables, time dependent and independent Schrodinger equation,
angular momentum, spin-1/2 particle in a magnetic field, wave mechanics, particle in a box, tunneling,
one-dimensional harmonic oscillator, Heisenber’s uncertainty relationship and indeterminacy based on
commutation properties of operators, Bohr theory and quantum numbers including electron
spin; Pauli’s exclusion principle; Spectra of simple systems with one or two
valenceelectrons. Photo electric effect Compton scattering; pair production; Lande’s g factor and
Zeeman effect. Raman effect; Waves and particles and De Broglie’s Hypothesis.

III. Solid State Physics

Crystal lattice and structure, Bravais lattice, free electron model, Band theory and electron in a periodic
potential, Fermi energy and density of states, n and p type semiconductors, physics of the transistor and
MOSFET, dielectric properties, magnetic properties and origin of magnetism.

IV. Nuclear Physics

Structure of Nuclei; Radioactivity, and decay. Methods of detection, Mass


Spectrometer. Phenomenon of fission; reactor and nuclear power, nuclear fusion and its
application, Elementary particles and their properties.

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