msc geophysics entrance syllabus
dear aspirant,hope you are doing well.the detailed syllabus for M.SC is:-
A detailed syllabus is as follows:
Name of Subject
Topics
Description
Mathematical Methods
Functions of a complex variable, Linear Differential Equations & Special Functions, Partial Differential Equations and Green Function Method, Elements of Group Theory, Integral Equations, Fourier and Laplace transforms, Green’s functions for ordinary and partial differential equations of mathematical physics, Tensor analysis
This is a course on the mathematical methods in Physics
Classical Mechanics
Newtonian mechanics and its limitations, Central force, Principle of least action, Canonical Transformations, Small Oscillations
This course is on basic principles of mechanics
Quantum Mechanics
Mathematical tools, Fundamental Concepts of Quantum Mechanics, Angular Momentum, Identical Particles, Symmetries, Approximation methods, Scattering theory, The Klein Gordon equation, The Dirac equation, Covariant form of the Dirac equation, Conjugate Dirac spinor and its Lorentz transformation, Boosting the wave function from the rest frame, Dirac’s hole theory and charge conjugation, Foldy- Wuthuysen transformations, The Hydrogen atom
This course is to impart knowledge on basic principles of quantum mechanics
Electronics
Semiconductor Devices, Feedback Principle, Microwave Electronics, Passive Networks, High-Frequency Transmission Line, Active Circuits, Op-Amp Circuits, Voltage Regulators, Elements of Communication Electronics, Digital Circuits
This course is about the study of electronics in physics
Solid State Physics
Crystalline and amorphous solids, X-ray diffraction by crystals, Types of bonding, Vibrations of one-dimensional monatomic and diatomic lattices, Magnetic properties of solids, Quantized free electron theory, Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, Energy bands in solids
This course is based on principles in solid state physics
Atomic Spectroscopy
General discussion in Hydrogen spectra, Spectra of divalent atoms, a Hyperfine structure in spectra of monovalent atoms, Lasers in Spectroscopy, Superconductivity
The importance and use of atomic spectroscopy is the focus of this course
Nuclear Physics
General properties of nuclei, Two-nucleon problem and nuclear forces, Nuclear models, Particle accelerators, Beta and Gamma decay, the Energy loss of charged particles, Reactor Physics, High energy physics
This course is about the principles of Nuclear Physics
Relativity and Cosmology
Review of the special theory of relativity, Review of tensor calculus, Einstein’s field equations, Applications of general relativity, Gravitational Collapse and Black Holes, Cosmology
This course studies the relationship and the interaction of relativity and cosmology in Physics
Classical Electrodynamics
Scattering, Magneto hydrodynamic (MHD) equations, Orbit theory of drift motions in a plasma, Propagation of EM waves through the plasma, Multiple radiations
This course is about the principles of electrodynamics
Advanced Optics
Basic Laser Theory, Basic Laser Systems, Laser Beam Propagation, Nonlinear Optics, Holography, Transient effect, Fibre optics, Detection of optical radiation
Here, the fundamentals of optics and optic theory is the base of the course
Statistical Mechanics
Scope and aim of statistical mechanics., Stationary ensembles, Density matrix, Distribution functions, Ideal quantum systems, Strongly interacting systems, Phase transition, Fluctuations.
Group Theory-Abstract group theory, Representation theory, Continuous group, Application in Physics
This course is about the importance of group theory in physics
Molecular Spectroscopy-Born-Oppenheimer approximation and separation of electronic and nuclear motions in Molecules, Microwave and far infrared spectroscopy, Infrared spectra, Raman spectroscopy, Vibrational spectra of polyatomic molecules, Electronic spectra of diatomic molecules, Hydrogen molecule ion and molecular orbital, Basic aspects of photophysical processes, Application of group theory to spectroscopy
Astrophysics-Stellar Structure and Evolution, Nuclear Astrophysics, Stellar Objects & Stellar Explosions, Gravitational Collapse and Relativistic Astrophysics, Accretion disks.
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