The aim of this programme is to offer quality higher education at the post-graduate level in physics to address the requirements of learners aspiring for a career in physics like teaching, research in frontier areas and industry. In addition, in-service personnel looking for upgradation of knowledge and professional growth will be benefitted.
This programme and its courses are meticulously designed to enable you to acquire an in-depth knowledge of the fundamental concepts in core areas of mathematical methods, classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, and statistical mechanics as well as electronics, condensed matter physics, atomic & molecular physics, optics, and nuclear & particle physics. We will also provide adequate training in analytical skills as well as hands-on laboratory experience with experiments both in general physics and electronics. The course in computational physics will give you good exposure to important numerical methods and their implementations which will enable you to carry out computer-aided investigations in the physical sciences. Our special elective courses in Nanoscience, Material Science, and Reactor Physics are designed to acquaint you with current developments in these exciting areas of physics research and also introduce you to the interdisciplinary nature of science in modern times and the vast scope of its applications.
Programme Objectives:
- · To build a comprehensive foundation in fundamental and advanced concepts in physics;
- · To improve the analytical skills necessary for application of the physics concepts in problem solving;
- · To impart adequate training in practical skills and provide hands-on laboratory experience;
- · To equip learners with skills to carry out computer-aided investigations in the physical sciences;
- · To enhance the understanding of interdisciplinary nature of modern day science through elective courses; and
- . To enable in-service personnel to upgrade their knowledge and skills for professional development.
Programme Details:
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I Year (First Semester)
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Type of Course
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Credits
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MPH-001
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Mathematical Methods in Physics
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Theory (Core)
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4 Credits
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MPH-002
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Classical Mechanics I
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Theory (Core)
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2 Credits
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MPH-003
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Electromagnetic Theory
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Theory (Core)
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2 Credits
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MPH-004
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Quantum Mechanics I
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Theory (Core)
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4 Credits
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MPH-005
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Electronics
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Theory (Core)
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4 Credits
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I Year (Second Semester)
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MPH-006
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Classical Mechanics II
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Theory (Core)
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4 Credits
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MPH-007
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Classical Electrodynamics
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Theory (Core)
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4 Credits
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MPH-008
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Quantum Mechanics II
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Theory (Core)
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4 Credits
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MPHL-009
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General Physics Laboratory*
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Laboratory (Core)
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4 Credits
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MPHL-010
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Electronics Laboratory*
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Laboratory (Core)
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4 Credits
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*These Laboratory Courses (MPHL 009 and MPHL 010) will be conducted over the period of Semesters 1 and 2 and the Study Centres will prepare the schedule accordingly.
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II Year (Third Semester**)
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MPH-011
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Statistical Mechanics
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Theory (Core)
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4 Credits
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MPH-012
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Condensed Matter Physics
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Theory (Core)
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4 Credits
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MPH-013
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Optics
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Theory (Core)
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2 Credits
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MPH-014
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Computational Physics
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Theory (Core)
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2 Credits
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MPHL-015
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Computational Physics: Laboratory
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Laboratory (Core)
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4 Credits
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MPHE-025
MPHE-026
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Elective Course (Any ONE**)
(i) Materials Science
(ii) Elements of Reactor Physics
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Theory (Elective)
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4 Credits
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**Only one course out of MPHE-025 and MPHE-026 is to be opted in Semester 3. Elective course opted in Semester 3 cannot be opted again in Semester 4.
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II Year (Fourth Semester $$)
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MPH-016
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Atomic and Molecular Physics
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Theory (Core)
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4 Credits
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MPH-017
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Nuclear and Particle Physics
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Theory (Core)
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4 Credits
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MPHE-025
MPHE-026
MPHE-027
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Elective Courses (Any TWO$$)
(i) Materials Science
(ii) Elements of Reactor Physics
(iii) Nanoscience
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Theory (Elective)
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4 Credits
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4 Credits
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$$ Only two courses out of MPHE-025, MPHE-026 and MPHE-027 are to be opted in Semester 4, without repetition.
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Programme Coordinators:
Dr. Subhalakshmi Lamba and Dr. M Boazbou Newmai
Email: mscph@ignou.ac.in,
Ph. No.: 011-29572814, 011-29572839
School of Sciences, IGNOU
