Engineering Physics

Review Questions

1. Describe the BCS theory of superconductivity.

    

   (Set-3–June 2005)

2. Write various applications of superconductivity.

    

   (Set-3–June 2005)

3. Explain dc and ac Josephoson’s effect.

    

   (Set-3–June 2005)

4. Write notes on the applications of superconducting materials.

    

   (Set-4–May 2008)

5. Describe the differences between Type-I and Type-II superconductors.

    

   (Set-2–May 2008)

6. Explain the critical parameters and their significance in superconductors.

    

   (Set-1–May 2008)

7. Write notes on (i) isotopic effect and (ii) energy gap in superconductors.

    

   (Set-1–May 2008)

8. What is Meissner effect? Explain.

    

   (Set-2, Set-4–May 2008), (Set-2–May 2007)

9. Explain the following (a) critical magnetic field of a superconductor as a function of temperature, (b) Meissner ...