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M. Se. DEGREE BRANCH: PHYSICS
SYLLABUS
(Effective for students admitted from the academic year 2020 - 21)
SUBJECT CODE TITLE OF THE PAPER
20MUM101___| MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS - 1
YEA ___ SEMESTER cR LECTURE HOURS
Tea ee T [ 90
Course Objectives:
‘The objective of the course on Mathematical Physies-I is to equip the M.Sc. students with the
mathematical skills that they need for understanding theoretical treatment in different courses,
taught in this elass and for developing a strong background if they choose to pursue r
in physics as a career. j
Course Outcomes:
After the completion of this course students will be able to:
CO1: Explain the physical significance of Matrjces
CO2: Discuss the significance of Eigen function, Laguerte and Hermite differential
‘equations and Green's function.
C03: Clas
y various singularities of complex functions.
CO4: Apply Cauchy residue theorem to evaluate integeals
COS: Apply beta and gamma function to evaluate integrals
CO6: Analyse special functions using Bessel, Hermite and Legendre functions.
CO7: Learn the fundamentals of representation of a group and Special Unitary Group
SU).
UNIT 1 - MATRICES
Linear operators ~ Vector in n-dimensions ~ Matrix representation of vectors and operators in
a basis ~ Linear independence, dimension — Inner product - Schwarz inequality- Orthonormal
basis - Gram-Schmide orthogonalization process ~ Eigenvalues and Eigenfunctions of
operators/matrices — Hermitian and unitary operators/ matrices ~ Cayley-Hamilton theorem
Diagonatization of matrices
UNIT 2 - LINEAR DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS AND GREEN'S FUNCTION
Second order linear differential equations with constant and variable coefficient —
Superposition or linearity principle - Wronskian - Sturm-Liouville Theory - Orthogonality of
Eigen functions, One and Three dimensional Green’s function ~ Eigen function expansion of
the Green’s function - Reciprocity theorem.|
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UNIT 3 - SPECIAL FUNCTIONS - I
Gamma and Beta functions - Properties - Legendre polynomial and function - Generating
function ~ Rodrigue formula ~ Orthogonality property - Associated Legendre function =
Recurrence relations ~ - Bessel function - Generating funetion ~ Hankel function - Recurrence
relations - Spherical Bessel function - Orthonormality relation
UNIT 4 - COMPLEX VARIABLES,
Functions of a complex variable - Single and multivalued fiinetions - Analytic functions ~
Cauchy - Riemann congitions - Singular points - Cauchy’s integral theorem and integral
‘Taylor and Laurent expansions ~ Zeros, singularities and poles ~ Residue theorem
fon of real integrals
UNIT $- GROUP*THEORY
Basic definitions - Lagrange’s Theorem — Invariant subgroup - Homomorphism and
Isomorphism between groups - Representation of a group - unitary representations - o
Jemmas - Orthogonality theorem ~ SU(n)- Special Unitary Group SU (2).
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BOOKS FOR STUDY
1, H.K.Dass, 2010, Mathematical Physics, 8. Chand & Co. Ltd.
Satya Prakash, 2014, Mathematical Physigs, S. Chand & Co. Ltd
P.K. Chattopadhyay, 1990, Mathematical Physics, Wiley Eastern, Madras.
G. Arfken and H.J. Weber, 2001, Mathematical Methods for Physicists, Sth Ed
(Harcourt (India), New Dethi
5. A.W. Joshi, 1997, Elements of Group Theory for Physicists, 4th Edition, New Age
International, New Delhi.
6. AAW. Joshi, 2006, Matrices and Tensors in Physics, 3rd Edition, New Age International
(@) Lid
7, M.D. Greenberg, 1998, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 2nd Edition,
International Ed., Prentice ~ Hall International, NJ.
8. F.A.Cotton, Chemical Application of Group Theory. 3“ edition, John Wiely and Sons,
New York,
9. Erwin Kreyszig, 2006, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 9" edition, John Wiely
and Sons, Singapore.
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BOOKS FOR REFERENCE
|. E.Butkov, [968, Mathematical Physics Addition, Wesley, Reading, Massachusetts
2. P.R, Halmos, 1965 Finite Dimensional Vector Spaces, 2" Ed. Affiliated East-West,
New Delhi.
CR. Wylie and L.C, Barrett, 1995, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 6th Ed.,
International Ed. MeGraw-Hill, NY.
4. WW. Bell, 1968, Special Functions for Sci
London.
5. M.A. Abramowitz and I. Stegun (Editors), 1972, Handbook of Mathematical
Functions, Dover, New York.
ists and Engineers, (Van Nostrand,6. F.W.Byron, R.W. Fuller, 1992, Mathematics of Classical and Quantum Physies,
Dover. :
7. David W. Lewis, 2001, Matrix theory, World Scientific Publishing Co, Pvt. Ltd.
8. Tulsi Dass and Satish K.Sharma, 1998, Mathematical methods in classical and
Quantum Physics, University Press, Hyderabad.
9. Mary L, Boas, Mathematical Methods in Physical Sciences (Third Edition), Wiley
India Pvt. Lid.
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5. https://cosmolearning.org/courses/abstract-algebra-groups-rings-fields/M. Se. DEGREE BRANCH: PHYSICS
SYLLABUS
(Effective for students admitted from the academic year 2020 - 21)
SUBJECTCODE TITLE OF THE R iz
20MUM102, QUANTUM MECHANICS — 1
YEAR “SEMESTER CREDITS LECTURE HOURS
Lt I 4 90.
Course Objectives:
The aim and objective of the course on Quantum Mechanies-t is to introduce the students of
MSc. class to the formal structure of the subject and to equip them with the techniques of
vector spaces, angular momentum and perturbation theory so that they can use these in various
branches of physics as per their requirement. /
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Course Outcomes:
‘After successful completion of this paper, the student will be able to
COI: Derive Schrodinger Wave equation and Ehrenfest theorem
C02: Can interpret the eigen values and eigen fanctions
C03: Computes the evolution of the quantum simple harmonic oscillator
CO4: Have a strong base in Linear vector spaces, Hilbert space, concepts of basis and
operators and bra and ket notation
COS: Solve problems in Addition of spin and orbital angular momenta
CO6: Extend their understanding of various approximation methods (Perturbation
theory and The Variation method)
UNIT 1 - BASIC FORMALISM.
The Schrodinger equation-Operator correspondence - Interpretation and Condition on wave j
function - Stationary states - Postulates of quantum mechanics - Linear operators and Self
Adjointness - Eigenvalue problem and degeneracy ~ Observables - Ehrenfest theorem =
Completeness and normalization of eigen functions - Closure property Physical interpretation
of eigen values and eigen functions - Uncertainty relations and commuting observables,
UNIT 2 - EXACTLY SOLVABLE EIGENVALUE PROBLEMS
Particle in a squate-well potential (bound states) - Square potential barier and tunnelling ~
Simple harmonie oscillator-Ladder operator method - Angular momentum Operators -
Spherical harmonics - Parity-Rigid rotator - Central potential - Hydrogen atom,
UNIT 3 - GENERAL FORMALISM
State vectors - Hilbert space - Dirac notation - Dynamical variables and linear operators ~
Representation theory - Coordinate and momentum representation-Unitary transformation :
involving time - Schrodinger, Heisenberg and interaction pictures - Translation and rotation ~
Symmetries and conservation laws - Time reversalUNIT 4 - ANGULAR MOMENTUM
Bigen value spectrum - Matrix representation - Spin Angular momentum - Pauli matrices -
Non-relativistie Hamiltonian including spin - Addition of angular momenta = Clebsch-Gordan
coefficients - Addition of spin and orbital angular momenta - Fine structure of alkal
UNIT 5 -APPROXIMATION METHODS:
Perturbation theory: -First and second order non-degenerate ease-Degeneracy-Stark effect
Ground and first excited states of hydrogen atom- The Varidtion method:-Upper bound on
aground state energy-Tria function linear in variational parameters- Hydrogen molecitle.
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BOOKS FOR STUDY:
1. P.M. Mathews and K. Venkatesan , 2007, A Text Book of Quantum Mechanics-
‘Tata McGraw-Hill.
2. BK. Agarwal and Hari Prakash , 2004, Quantum Mechanics-Prentice-Hall ooposia
Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi. ji
3. A, Ghatak and Loganathan, 2002, Introduction to Quantum Mechanies, MacMillan
India Lid., Madras.
V.K. Thankappan, 2019, Quantum Mechanies, New Age International Publishers.
Y. Devanathan, 2011, Quantum Mechanigg, Alpha Seience International Ltd.
V. Murugan, 2014, Quantum Mechanics, Pearson Education India
Satya Prkash & Swati Saluja, 2019, Quantum Mechanics, KNRN
8 G, Aruldas, 2013, Quantum Mechanics, 2013, PHIL
eas
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:
1. David J. Griffiths, 200:
Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi,
2. E, Merzbacher, 1970, Quantum Mechanics, 2nd Edition, Wiley Intemational
Edition,
3. J.L. Powell and B. Craseman, 1995, Quantum Mechanics Narosa Publishing,
Madras,
4. L.D. Landau and E.M. Lifshitz, 1981, Quantum Mechanics, 3 edition Elsevier.
5. ¥.K, Lim, 2001, Problems and solutions on Quantum Mechanies, World Scientific
Publishing Co, Pvt. Ltd, 2001
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, Prentice-Hall of India,
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when|. Se. DEGREE, BRANCH: PHYSICS
SYLLABUS
(Effective for students admitted from the academic year 2020 - 21)
SUBJECT CODE ____ TITLE OF THE PAPER
{-_20MUM103 | CLASSICAL MECHANICS
YEAR ~ SEMESTER CREDITS: LECTURE HOURS
(petty: - 1 4 8
Course Objectives:
‘The aim and objective of the course on Classical Mechanics is to train the students of M.Sc.
students in the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalisms so that they can use these in the modern
branches of physics such as Quantum Mechanics, Condensed Matter Physics, etc,
Course Outcomes: j /
After successful completion of this paper, the student will be able to {’
Apply principles of the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian approaches in classical
mechanics,
C02: Determine the Kinematics and Dynamics of rigid body in detail and ideas
regarding Euler's equations of motion
C03; Analyse the classical background of Quantum mechanics and get familiarized
with Poisson brackets and Hamilton -Facobi equation
CO4: Interpret the theory of small oscillations in detail along with basis of Free
vibrations.
COS: Explain various relativistic effects using Minkowski space and Lorentz,
transformations
UNIT 1 - LAGRANGIAN AND HAMILTONIAN FORMULATIONS
Hamilton's variational principle - Lagrange's equations of motion — Canonical momenta —
Cyclic coordinates and conservation of corresponding momenta — Legendre transformation and
Hamiltonian - Hamilton's equations of motion - Two-body central force problem —Kepler
Problem and Kepler's laws.
UNIT 2 - MECHANICS OF RIGID BODIES
Rigid body motion — Kinematics ~ Euler angles ~ Infinitesimal rotations — Rate of change of a
vector ~ Coriolis force - Dynamics - Angular momentum and kinetic energy - Moment of
inertia tensor ~ Euler's equations of motion - Torque-free motion - Symmetrical top.
UNIT 3 - POISSON’S BRACKETS & HAMILTON ~ JACOBI THEORY
Poisson’s bracket ~ canonical transformations ~ invariance of Poisson bracket with respect to
canonical transformations ~ Hamilton-Jacobi theory ~ Action and Angle variable — Kepler's
problem — solution of Harmonic oscillator problem by Hamilton-Jacobi equation.
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|UNIT 4 - SMALL OSCILLATIONS
General theory of small oscillation ~ Equation of motion for small os
eigen value equation — normal co-ordinates
alincar triatomic molecule.
illation — solution of
and normal frequencies of vibration — vibration of
UNIT 5 - RELATIVISTIC MECHANICS -
Relativistic energy — relation between momentum and energy and conservation law “—
transformation of momentum and energy ~ Force in relativistié mechanies ~ Minkowski space
and Lorentz transformations ~ Four vectors. 7
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BOOKS FOR STUDY:
1, J.C. Upadhyay
2. H. Goldstein, 2008, Classical Mechanics, Narosa Publishing, "edition.
, 2007, Classical Mechanics, Himalaya Publishing House, 2" edition.
3. Gupta, Kumar, Sharma, Classical Mechanics, Pragati Prakashan-Meerut,
4. David Morin, 2008, Introduction to Mechanies, Cambridge Unive,hily Press
5, Stephan T. Thornton and Jerry. B. Marion, 2004, Classical dynamics of system of
Particles, Thomson learning, Singapore.
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE: _
1, N.C, Rana and P.S, Joag, 1991, Classical Mec
ies, Tata McGraw. Hill, 1* edition,
2. _M.G. Calkin, 2000, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics, Allied Publishers Ltd.
3. P.V. Panat, 2005, Classical Mechanics, Narosa Publishers,
4. KN. Sti
asa Rao, 2003, Classical Mechanics, Universities Press (India) Pvt, Ltd.
5. Schaum’s Outline Series, Lagrangian dynamics, McGraw-Hill,
WEB RESOURCES
1, _https:iAvww.mooc-list.com/tags/lagrangian-mechanies
2, hitps://www.eds.org/course/mechanies-rotational-dynamies
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4, hetps://vww.khanacademy.org/seience:physies/mechanical-waves-and-sound
5. hutps:/Avww.britannica.convscience/relativistic-mechanics|
M. Se, DEGREE BRANCH: PHYSICS
SYLLABUS
(Effective for students admitted from the academic year 2020-21)
SUBJECT CODE TITLE OF THE PAPER _
(__20MUM104___ [ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
YEAR -SEMESTER CREDITS LECTURE HOURS