NTRCA college written syllabus

• Explain concept and terms 
regarding   atomic and 
molecular physics and 
Lasers. 
 
• Analyze real world 
phenomena with the 
concept of  atomic and 
molecular physics and 
Lasers. 
 
• Formulate mathematical 
expression in relation to 
theory of  atomic and 
molecular physics and 
Lasers. 
 
• Demonstrate the problem -
solving ability  regarding  
atomic and molecular 
physics and Lasers. 
Unit: Six ( Atomic and Molecular physics) 
 
Quantum Theory: Quantum character of radiation, 
photoelectric effect, Einstein’s photon theory, 
photoelectric equation, Compton effect, 
 
Rutherford Nucleus : Rutherford alpha scattering 
experiment, Nucleus, Bohr quantization rules, Hydrogen 
atom spectra, Pauli’s exclusion principle. Vector & shell 
atom model. 
 
X-ray & Laser: Production and properties of X -rays, 
Characteristics of X -rays, X-rays spectra, Basic 
principles of laser; Stimulated absorption, spontaneous 
and stimulated emission; population inversion , laser 
idea, three and four level lasers,  properties of a laser 
beam, optical pumping; Helium-Neon laser; Application 
of laser. 
 
 
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• Explain concept and terms  
regarding physical basis , 
special theory of relativity 
and quantum mechanics. 
 
Relate the concept with the 
real-life phenomenon  in 
relation to  physical basis, 
special theory of relativity and 
quantum mechanics. 
• Formulate mathematical 
expression in relation to  
physical basis, special 
theory of relativity and 
quantum mechanics. 
• Demonstrate the problem -
solving ability  regarding  
physical basis, special 
theory of relativity and 
quantum mechanics. 
Unit: Seven ( Modern Physics) 
Physical basis : Failure  of classi cal m echanics and 
emergence of Quantum M echanics. Black body 
radiation, Wave particle duality, De Broglie wavelength, 
Phase and group velocities, The U ncertainty principle . 
Blackbody radiation; Photoelectric effect; Einstein 
photon theory; The Compton effect. 
 
 
Special Theory of Relativity:  Postulates  of s pecial   
theory of relativity, Lorentz  transformation, The 
Michelson–Morley experiment ; Time dilation; Length 
contraction; Relativity of  mass, Mass-energy 
equivalence. 
 
Quantum Mechanics:  Schrödinger's equation,  Time 
dependent form and Steady -state form; Application of 
Schrödinger's equation: particle in a box, harmonic 
oscillator and hydrogen atom. 
 
 
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• Explain concept and terms  
regarding nuclear physics , 
elementary particles and 
medical physics. 
 
Unit: Eight ( Nuclear Physics and Application of 
Modern Physics) 
 
Nuclear Physics: Nuclear composition; Binding energy 
and separation energy; Radioactive decay;  Half life,  
Mean life, Nuclear reaction; Nuclear fission and fusion; 
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