Ph.D (Physivcs) Entrance Exam Syllabus Of Kumaun University Nainital

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Mathematical Methods of Physics :
Dimensional analysis Vector algebra and vector calculus. Linear algebra, matrices, Cayley-Hamilton Theorem.Eigenvalues and eigenvectors.Linear ordinary differential equations of first & second order, Special functions (Hermite, Bessel, Laguerre and Legendre functions). Fourier series, Fourier and Laplace transforms. Elements of complex analysis, analytic functions; Taylor & Laurent series; poles, residues and evaluation of integrals.Elementary probability theory, random variables, binomial, Poisson and normal distributions.Central limit theorem.

Classical Mechanics Newton’s laws:
Dynamical systems, Phase space dynamics, stability analysis. Central force motions. Two body Collisions - scattering in laboratory and Centre of mass frames. Rigid body dynamics- moment of inertia tensor.Non-inertial frames and pseudoforces.Variational principle.Generalized coordinates.Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalism and equations of motion.Conservation laws and cyclic coordinates. Periodic motion: small oscillations, normal modes. Special theory of relativity- Lorentz transformations, relativistic kinematics and mass–energy equivalence.

Electromagnetic Theory Electrostatics:
Gauss’s law and its applications, Laplace and Poisson equations, boundary value problems. Magnetostatics: Biot-Savart law, Ampere's theorem. Electromagnetic induction.Maxwell's equations in free space and linear isotropic media; boundary conditions on the fields at interfaces.Scalar and vector potentials, gauge invariance. Electromagnetic waves in free space. Dielectrics and conductors.Reflection and refraction, polarization, Fresnel’s law, interference, coherence, and diffraction.Dynamics of charged particles in static and uniform electromagnetic fields.

Quantum Mechanics Wave-particle duality:
Schrödinger equation (time-dependent and time-independent).Eigenvalue problems (particle in a box, harmonic oscillator, etc.).Tunneling through a barrier.Wave-function in coordinate and momentum representations.Commutators and Heisenberg uncertainty principle.Dirac notation for state vectors. Motion in a central potential: orbital angular momentum, angular momentum algebra, spin, addition of angular momenta; Hydrogen atom. Stern-Gerlach experiment.Time-independent perturbation theory and applications.Variational method.Time dependent perturbation theory and Fermi's golden rule, selection rules. Identical particles, Pauli exclusion principle, spin-statistics connection.

Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics:
Laws of thermodynamics and their consequences. Thermodynamic potentials, Maxwell relations, chemical potential, phase equilibria. Phase space, micro- and macro-states. Micro-canonical, canonical and grand-canonical ensembles and partition functions. Free energy and its connection with thermodynamic quantities.Classical and quantum statistics.Ideal Bose and Fermi gases.Principle of detailed balance.Blackbody radiation and Planck's distribution law.

Electronics and Experimental Methods :
Semiconductor devices (diodes, junctions, transistors, field effect devices, homo- and hetero-junction devices), device structure, device characteristics, frequency dependence and applications.Opto-electronic devices (solar cells, photo-detectors, LEDs).Operational amplifiers and their applications.Digital techniques and applications (registers, counters, comparators and similar circuits).A/D and D/A converters.Microprocessor and microcontroller basics. Data interpretation and analysis.Precision and accuracy.Error analysis, propagation of errors. Least squares fitting,


Atomic & Molecular Physics:
Quantum states of an electron in an atom.Electron spin.Spectrum of helium and alkali atom.Relativistic corrections for energy levels of hydrogen atom, hyperfine structure and isotopic shift, width of spectrum lines, LS & JJ couplings.Zeeman, Paschen-Bach & Stark effects.Electron spin resonance. Nuclear magnetic resonance, chemical shift.Frank-Condon principle.Born-Oppenheimer approximation.Electronic, rotational, vibrational and Raman spectra of diatomic molecules, selection rules. Lasers: spontaneous and stimulated emission, Einstein A& B coefficients. Optical pumping, population inversion, rate equation.Modes of resonators and coherence length.

Condensed Matter Physics :
Bravais latticesReciprocal lattice.Diffraction and the structure factor.Bonding of solids. Elastic properties, phonons, lattice specific heat. Free electron theory and electronic specific heat. Response and relaxation phenomena.Drude model of electrical and thermal conductivity. Hall effect and thermoelectric power. Electron motion in a periodic potential, band theory of solids: metals, insulators and semiconductors. Superconductivity: type-I and type-II superconductors. Josephson junctions.Superfluidity.Defects and dislocations.Ordered phases of matter: translational and orientational order, kinds of liquid crystalline order.Quasi crystals.

Nuclear and Particle Physics Basic nuclear properties:

size, shape and charge distribution, spin and parity. Binding energy, semi-empirical mass formula, liquid drop model.Nature of the nuclear force, form of nucleon-nucleon potential, charge-independence and charge-symmetry of nuclear forces.Deuteron problem.Evidence of shell structure, single-particle shell model, its validity and limitations.Rotational spectra.Elementary ideas of alpha, beta and gamma decays and their selection rules.Fission and fusion.Nuclear reactions, reaction mechanism, compound nuclei and direct reactions. Classification of fundamental forces.Elementary particles and their quantum numbers (charge, spin, parity, isospin, strangeness, etc.).Gellmann-Nishijima formula.Quark model, baryons and mesons.C, P, and T invariance.Application of symmetry arguments to particle reactions.Parity non-conservation in weak interaction.Relativistic kinematics.

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I am appearing in Ph.D Physics entrance exam of Kumaun University Nainital so I need the syllabus of it can you please provide me this?

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Kumaun University conduct the entrance exam for the admission in the research discipline

Mode of admission:
Written test containing multiple choice question (100 questions) and interview

NET/SET/CSIR qualified candidates are exempted from appearing in the test (RDET)

Criteria of selection:
Merit based on test, interview and academic achievement.

Minimum eligibility:
Must have scored 55% or equivalent in Masters Degree (50% for SC/ST/PH/VH)

As per your request here is the syllabus of Ph.D Physics entrance exam of Kumaun University Nainital

Syllabus
1. Mathematical Methods of Physics: Vector algebra and
vector calculus; matrices, Cayley Hamilton theorem,
eigenvalue problems; Linear differential equations;
Hermite, Bessel, Laguerre and Legendre; Fourier series,
Fourier and Laplace transforms; complex analysis: poles,
residues and evaluation of integrals

2. Classical Mechanics: Central-force motion: Two-body
collisions, Rigid body dynamics, moment of inertia tensor,
Variational principle, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian
formalisms and equations of motion; Poisson brackets and
canonical transformations, Special theory of relativity,
Lorentz Transformations, relativistic kinematics and mass–
energy equivalence.
3. Electromagnetic Theory: Gauss’ Law and its applications;
Biot-Savart law, electromagnetic induction; Maxwell's
equations in free and linear isotropic media; Gauge
invariance; Electromagnetic waves in free space, dielectrics,
and conductors; Lorentz invariance of Maxwell’s equations.

4. Quantum Mechanics: Wave-particle duality; Heisenberg's
uncertainty principle; Dirac’s bra and Ket notations, timedependent
and time-independent Schroedinger equation ;
Time independent perturbation theory and applications; Time
dependent perturbation and Fermi's Golden Rule; Elementary
theory of scattering, partial waves and Born Approximation;
Identical particles, Pauli's exclusion principle, Klein Gordon
and Dirac equations.

5. Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics: Laws of
thermodynamics and their consequences; Phase space, Micro
canonical, canonical and grand-canonical ensembles;partition
functions; Free Energy and connection with thermodynamic
quantities; Classical and quantum statistics, ideal Fermi and
Bose gases.

6. Electronics: Semiconductor devices: diodes, junctions,
transistors, field effect devices; Optoelectronic devices:
including solar cells, photodetectors, and LEDs; Operational
amplifiers and their applications; Digital techniques and
applications (registers, counters, comparators and similar
circuits); A/D and D/A converters.

7. Experimental Techniques and data analysis: Data
interpretation and analysis; Precision and accuracy, error
analysis; chi-square test; Transducers (temperature,
pressure/vacuum, magnetic field, vibration, optical, and
particle detectors), impedance matching, amplification (Opamp
based, instrumentation amp, feedback), filtering and
noise reduction, shielding and grounding.

8. Atomic & Molecular Physics: Quantum states of an electron
in an atom; Electron spin; Stern-Gerlach experiment;
Spectrum of Hydrogen, helium and alkali atoms; Relativistic
corrections for energy levels of hydrogen; Hyperfine
structure; LS & JJ coupling; Zeeman, Paschen Back & Stark
effect; X-ray spectroscopy.

9. Condensed Matter Physics: Bravais lattices; Elastic
properties, phonons, lattice specific heat; Free electron
theory; Drude model of electrical and thermal conductivity;
Hall effect; Dia,, Para , and Ferromagnetism; band theory of
metals, insulators and Semiconductors; Superconductivity.

10. Nuclear and Particle Physics: Basic nuclear properties:
size, shape, charge distribution, spin and parity; Binding
energy, Semi-empirical mass formula; Liquid drop model;
Fission and fusion; Isospin; Elementary ideas of alpha, beta
and gamma decays ; Nuclear reactions, Classification of
fundamental forces; Elementary particles (quarks, Baryons,
mesons, leptons); isospin, strangeness; Gell-Mann-Nishijima
formula; C, P, and T invariance ; parity non-conservation in
weak interaction.