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Syllabus Quantum Mechanics

This document contains the course outlines for the core papers in M.Sc. Physics semester II. It includes outlines for 5 subjects: Quantum Mechanics-II and Statistical Mechanics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Solid State Physics, and Space Physics. Each subject outline lists 3-5 units that will be covered in the class, with a brief description of the topics included in each unit. It also provides a list of 12-15 reference books at the end to support the learning in each subject area.

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Syllabus Quantum Mechanics

This document contains the course outlines for the core papers in M.Sc. Physics semester II. It includes outlines for 5 subjects: Quantum Mechanics-II and Statistical Mechanics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Solid State Physics, and Space Physics. Each subject outline lists 3-5 units that will be covered in the class, with a brief description of the topics included in each unit. It also provides a list of 12-15 reference books at the end to support the learning in each subject area.

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M.Sc.

Physics SEMESTER II

Core Paper I Quantum Mechanics – II and Statistical Mechanics


Subject: - Physics

Program: M.Sc. Subject Code: 1050257107 Semester: II

Unit 1 Classical Statistical Mechanics


The postulate of classical statistical mechanics, Derivation of thermodynamics, Classical ideal gas, Gibbs Paradox
Canonical Ensembles and Grand Canonical Ensembles
Canonical Ensemble, Energy fluctuations in canonical ensemble, Grand canonical ensemble, Density fluctuations
in grand canonical ensemble

Unit 2 Quantum Statistical Mechanics

Postulate of Quantum Statistical mechanics, Density matrix, Macro – Canonical ensemble, canonical ensemble,
The ideal gases, Micro – canonical ensemble.

Unit 3 Super Fluids

Liquid Helium, why helium does not solidify? Tisza’s two – fluid model
The Ising Model
Definition of the Ising model, Lattice gas, Binary alloys
Unit 4 Scattering Theory
Kinematics of the scattering process, Differential and total cross – sections, Wave mechanical picture of
scattering, The scattering amplitude, Green‟s functions, Formal expression for the scattering amplitude, Born
approximation, The screened Coulomb potential, Validity of Born approximation, Born series, The eikonel
approximation

Unit 5 Partial Wave Analysis

Definition of partial waves, Asymptotic behavior of partial waves: phase shifts (a) partial waves (b) asymptotic
form of radial function (c) phase shifts, The scattering amplitude in terms of phase shifts, The differential and
total cross – sections, Optical theorem, Phase shifts: Relation to the potential, Expression for the phase shift
References Books

a. Statistical Mechanics – K. Huang (Wiley)

b. Quantum Mechanics – Mathews and Vankatesa


Atomic and Molecular Physics

Subject: - Physics

Program: M.Sc. Subject Code: 1050257108 Semester: II

ATOMIC PHYSICS
Unit 1 Electronic Spectroscopy Of Atoms
The Structure of Atoms
The shape of Atomic Orbitals; Atomic Quantum Numbers – The Energies of Atomic Orbitals; Hydrogen Atom
Spectrum
Electronic Angular Momentum
Orbital Angular Momentum – Electron Spin Angular Momentum – Total Electronic Angular Momentum – The
Fine Structure of the Hydrogen Atom Spectrum
Many-Electron Atoms
The Building-Up Principle – The Spectrum of Lithium and Other Hydrogen-like Species
The Angular Momentum of Many-Electron
Atoms Summation of Orbital Contributions – Summation of Spin Contributions – Total Angular Momentum –
Term Symbols

Unit 2 The Vector Atom Model


Quantum Numbers Associated with the Vector Atom Model – Coupling Schemes: The LS Coupling, The j-j
Coupling – Important Principles: Pauli’s Exclusion Principle, The Selection Rules, The Intensity Rules, The
Interval Rule, The Lande Splitting Factor “g” – Magnetic Moment Due to Orbital Motion; The Bohr Magneton –
Magnetic Moment Due to Electron Spin – Zeeman Effect – Paschen-Back Effect – Stark Effect

MOLECULAR PHYSICS
Unit 3 Rotation of Molecules
Classification of Molecules, Interaction of Radiation with Rotating Molecule, Rotational Spectra of Rigid
Diatomic Molecules, Isotope Effect in Rotational Spectra, Intensity of Rotational Lines, Non-rigid Rotator, Linear
Polyatomic Molecules
Unit 4
Symmetric Top Molecules, Asymmetric Top Molecules, Stark Effect, Microwave Spectrometer, Infrared
Spectroscopy: Vibrational Energy of a Diatomic Molecule; The Morse Curve and the Energy Levels of a Diatomic
Molecule, Infrared Spectra (Preliminaries)

Unit 5
Vibrating Diatomic Molecule, Diatomic Vibrating Rotator, Normal Vibrations of CO2 and H2O Molecules,
Interpretation of Vibrational Spectra, I-R Spectrophotometer Instrumentation

References Books

a. Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy by Colin N. Banwell (Tata MacGrawHill, New Delhi)


b. Atomic Physics by J. B. Rajam (S. Chand & Company, New Delhi)
c. Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy by G. Aruldhas (Prentice - Hall of India, New Delhi)
d. Elements of Spectroscopy by Gupta-Kumar-Sharma (Pragati Prakashan, Meerut)
e. Introduction to Atomic Spectra by H. E. White (Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi)
f. Spectroscopy Vol. 1, 2 & 3 by Straughan B. P. and Walker M. A. (Chapman and Hall, London)
g. Spectra of Atoms and Molecules by Peter Bernath (Oxford Uni. Press, USA)
h. Atomic Spectroscopy by K. P. Rajappan Nair (MJP Publishers, Chennai)
i. Atom, Laser and Spectroscopy by S. N. Thakur – D. K. Rai (PHI Learning Private Ltd., Delhi)
j. Introduction to Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy by Vimal Kumar Jain (Narosa Publishing House, New
Delhi)
k. Atomic & Nuclear Physics by C. R. Basu (New Central Book Agency Pvt. Ltd., Culcutta)
l. Atoms, Molecules and Lasers by K. P. Rajappan Nair (Narosa Publishing House, Delhi)
m. Introduction to Molecular Spectroscopy by G. M. Barrow (McGraw-Hill, New York)
Solid State Physics

Subject: - Physics

Program: M.Sc. Subject Code: 1050257109 Semester: II

Unit 1
Physics of Crystalline Solids
Crystalline State, Basic Definitions, Bravais and Non-Bravais Lattices, Elements of Symmetry, Crystal Planes
and Miller Indices, Examples of Simple Crystal Structures, Principals of X-Ray, Neutron and Electron
Diffraction in Crystalline Solids, Bragg’s Law, Concept of Reciprocal Lattice, Experimental Techniques of X
Ray Diffraction
Defects in Solids
Types of Defects - Point Defects, Line Defects, Plane Defects, Grain Boundaries, Stacking Faults, Diffusion in
Solids

Unit 2 Band Theory of Solids


Electron in Periodic Potential, Bloch Theorem, Kronig-Penney Model, Effective Mass, Tight Binding
Approximation, Brillouin Zones, Cellular and Pseudo Potential Methods, Fermi Surfaces, De Hass Van Alfon
Effect, Cyclotron Resonance, Classification of Solids, Limit of Band Theory – Metal Insulator Transition

Unit 3 Superconductivity
Definition, Types of Superconductors, Properties, Meissner Effect, Isotope Effect, BCS Theory – Qualitative
Approach, Outcomes of BCS Theory, Josephson Effects, SQUID, Applications of Superconductivity

Unit 4 Diamagnetism and Para magnetism


Classical Theory, Para magnetism – Origin of Paramagnetic Moment, Langevin’s Theory, Quantum Theory,
Para magnetism in Rare Earth and Iron Group Ions, Para magnetism of Conduction Electrons

Unit 5 Ferromagnetism, Ant ferromagnetism and Ferrimagnetism


Weiss Theory, Temperature Dependence of Saturation Magnetization (MS), Heisenberg’s Exchange Model,
Slater’s Criterion, Concept of Magnons, Ferromagnetic Domains, Origin of Domains, Ant ferromagnetism and
Ferrimagnetism, Ferrites
References Books

a. Introduction to Solid State Physics - C. Kittel (Wiley Eastern)


b. Elementary Solid State Physics - M. Ali Omar (Addison Wesley)
c. Elements of solid state physics - J. P. Srivastava (Prentice Hall India)
d. Solid State Physics - M.A. Wahab (Nerosa Publishers)
e. Solid State Physics - Dan Wei (Cengage Learning)
Space Physics

Subject: - Physics

Program: M.Sc. Subject Code: 1050257110 Semester: II

Unit 1 Basic Concepts of Earth’s Atmosphere


Atmospheric nomenclature, Hydrostatic equation scale height, Geopotential height, Exosphere and gaseous
escape, Chemical concepts of atmosphere, Thermodynamic considerations, elementary chemical kinetics
composition and chemistry of middle atmosphere and thermosphere. Thermal balance in the atmosphere,
models of neutral atmosphere (CIRA, US Standard atmosphere)

Unit 2 Solar Radiation and its Effects on the Atmosphere


Solar radiation at the top of the atmosphere, Attenuation of solar radiation in the atmosphere, radiative transfer,
thermal effect of radiation, photochemical effects of radiation, Airglow

Unit 3 Ionosphere Propagation and Measurement Techniques


Effect of Ionosphere on radio wave propagation, Refraction, Dispersion and polarization, Magnetoionic theory,
critical frequency and virtual height, Oblique propagation and maximum usable frequency, Ground based
techniques: ionosondes, radars, scintillation and TEC, ionospheric absorption, rocket and satellite borne
techniques: Langmuir probe, electric field probe mass spectrometer

Unit 4
Elements of Solar Physics
Structure and composition of the Sun, sun as a source of radiation, sunspots an solar cycles, solar flares, coronal
mass ejection
Magnetosphere of Earth
Solar wind and its characteristics, Interplanetary magnetic field and sector structure, Formation of geomagnetic
cavity, magnetopause, magnetosheath and bow shock, polar cusp and magnetotail, Plasmasphere and Van Allen
radiation belts
Unit 5 Concepts and Foundations of Remote Sensing

Energy sources and Radiation principles, Energy interactions in the atmosphere, energy interactions with earth
surface features, Data acquisition and Interpretations, Reference data, The Global Positioning System An ideal
remote sensing system, Characteristics of real remote sensing system, Practical applications of remote sensing,
Land and Geographic Information System

References Books

a. Physics of the Space Environment T.I. Gombosi, (CUP)


b. The Solar-Terrestrial Environment: JK. Hargreaves (CUP)
c. Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation: T.M. Lillesand and R.L. Kiefer, (John Wiley & Sons, 4th
Edition)

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