what are the different branches of physics offered for PG at JNU?
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9th Mar, 2020
Hello Aspirant!
The different subjects courses offered under M.Sc in Physics at JNU are:
| 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 | This course is on primary principles of mechanics |
| 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 | This course focuses on study on molecules. |
| Astrophysics | Stellar Structure and Evolution, Nuclear Astrophysics, Stellar Objects & Stellar Explosions, Gravitational Collapse and Relativistic Astrophysics, Accretion disks | This is a course on the study of planetary movements, gravity etc. |
For more information you can also check out this link : https://www.careers360.com/university/jawaharlal-nehru-university-new-delhi/msc-physics-course
hope this was helpful!
All the best!
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