Master of Physics is a degree which is a great opportunity for the students who are interested in doing higher studies in physics. The paper of Optics and Spectroscopy holds a great prospectus in future and provides a great job opportunity for the candidates.

Paper Pattern:

The paper of Optics and Spectroscopy is a theoretical paper and it contains subjective type questions in it. There are 5 questions in the paper and each question contains its own alternative and one has to choose 1 question from both the options. Each question in the paper is of equal marks. The paper contains only long answer type questions and descriptive type questions. So, there are no sub-questions in it. All questions are needed to be solved with required diagram and equations if question demand so.

Frequently asked questions:

Question of this paper are from the syllabus covering each module. Questions asked are such as Fourier transform spectroscopy, Fabry-Perot interferometer, Fraunhofer diffraction, electromagnetic wave propagation in crystal, infrared and raman spectrums, microwave spectrometer, angular momentum in atom, Nuclear magnetic resonance, interpretation of a NMR spectra etc. The paper contains diagram based problems also. The paper always just has long answer type questions, so it should be solved with proper way.

Total marks and time allotted:

The paper is of 100 marks and each question in the paper is of 20 marks. Time given to the candidates for solving this paper is 3 hours only. Questions are of long answer type and it should be solved with accuracy to obtain maximum marks.

Recommended Books:

• Optics by Arihant Publications
• Optics by Pradeep