MSc(Physics)

2 Years Master Degree Programme

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  • Comprehensive Curriculum
  • Covers both fundamental and advanced topics in Physics.
  • Theoretical and experimental courses along with various project works.

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Physics is one of the most fundamental disciplines of science that deals with the study of matter and its motion through space and time, along with related concepts. The Department of Physics, Assam down town University offers M.Sc in Physics which is a two years degree program designed for young, bright and enthusiastic students to pursue higher studies in Physics. The course includes both fundamental and advanced topics in Physics. The program will cover theoretical and experimental courses along with project work. The courses in first two semesters include topics of physics like Classical mechanics, Quantum mechanics, Condensed matter physics, Electrodynamics etc. that will strengthen the fundamental concepts of Physics. A number of elective specialized courses like Astrophysics, Spectroscopy, Cosmology, Plasma Physics, Nuclear and Particle Physics will also be offered to the students to build a strong foundation in the areas of their research interest. The course will enable students to pursue a doctoral research in Physics and its Allied subjects along with teaching proficiency in different educational and research institutions.

  • Graduates will be well prepared for globally acceptable professions in government, corporate and research organizations along with multidisciplinary areas.
  • Graduates will be able to pursue higher education in physics and allied domains.
  • Graduates will actively lead and work as a part of team towards the fulfilment of both individual and organizational goals along with serving the society.

  • Apply the fundamental concepts of basic and applied Physics in diverse fields.
  • Ability to deliver advanced knowledge gained during the programme.
  • Apply the theoretical and experimental knowledge of higher physics to analyze and solve complex problems.
  • Ability to be involved in a research field through project/dissertation. They could join Universities/Institutes/Research Labs for further research or take up a teaching position.
  • Analyze, assess and identify the scientific investigations/understanding using Computational physics
  • Ability to gain hands-on experience to work in applied fields.
  • Develop a critical and logical reasoning attitude that can be applied to diverse fields.
  • Ability to build a career in different scientific and technological fields by acquiring adequate knowledge of Physics.

  • A student acquires good theoretical and experimental knowledge of Physics.
  • Acquiring fundamental and advanced level knowledge in field of Condensed Matter Physics, nuclear and particle physics plasma physics, astrophysics and cosmology and have the knowledge of solving scientific problems using different computational techniques.
  • Gain hands-on experience to work in applied fields and apply the physics knowledge for developing critical attitude for logical reasoning in diverse fields.

Curriculum Details

Year wise Course Details

Odd Semester

Courses for this semester

Course Overview

This subject teaches the theory and principle of electrodynamics and their applications in solving problems with different boundary values.

Course Outcomes

  • 1. Describe the knowledge of electrostatic and magnetostatic and their application
  • 2. Describe the Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic boundary conditions.
  • 3. Identify the wave equation and their propagation.
  • 4. Define the idea of electromagnetic radiation.
  • 5. Verify the knowledge of retarded potential and its applications.

Course Overview

This paper is intended for students to impart knowledge on introduction to the study of mathematical physics by knowing the concepts of vector space and matrices, tensors, differential and integral equation, complex variables and group theory.

Course Outcomes

  • 1. Describe the linear vector space and matrices.
  • 2. Verify the fundamentals of matrices and tensors for solving more complex mathematical expressions
  • 3. Identify the concepts of differential and integral equation to solve mathematical problems in physics
  • 4. Describe the concepts of complex variables.
  • 5. Define the concepts of group theory.

Course Overview

Classical Mechanics involves the study of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics, central force motion, rigid body dynamics and theory of small oscillation.

Course Outcomes

  • 1. Identify the concept of reference frames and their role in describing physical phenomena.
  • 2. Describe the postulates of the Special Theory of Relativity
  • 3. Define the concepts of central force motion.
  • 4. Describe the idea of rigid body dynamics
  • 5. Define Poisson brackets and their properties
  • 1. Identify the concept of reference frames and their role in describing physical phenomena.
  • 2. Describe the postulates of the Special Theory of Relativity
  • 3. Define the concepts of central force motion.
  • 4. Describe the idea of rigid body dynamics
  • 5. Define Poisson brackets and their properties

Course Overview

This course covers the theoretical basis of quantum physics. It includes the topics as de Broglie waves, and the wave-particle duality of matter and light. Introduction to wave mechanics: Schrödinger’s equation, wave functions, wave packets, probability amplitudes, stationary states, the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, and zero-point energies. Solutions to Schrödinger’s equation in one dimension: transmission and reflection at a barrier, barrier penetration, potential wells, the simple harmonic oscillator. Symmetry and invariance principle and conservation. Space and time translations, rotational invariance under infinitesimal and finite rotations, angular momentum operators are also included.

Course Outcomes

  • 1. Identify the concept of quantum mechanics and its statistical interpretation
  • 2. Describe the properties of state vectors and Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle
  • 3. Define Symmetry and invariance principle and angular momentum
  • 4. Verify the Indistinguishable and identical particles in quantum mechanics
  • 5. Describe the Approximation methods in quantum mechanics, different theories and applications.
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Even Semester

Courses for this semester

Course Overview

This course aims at acquiring the knowledge of matter in the condensed phase, their structural, electrical, and magnetic properties. The students will be able to compute parameters related to extent and nature of crystallinity, conductivity, defects etc and the way these affect some basic properties.

Course Outcomes

  • 1. Define the crystalline state of solids and X-ray diffraction
  • 2. Identify the crystal bonding and lattice dynamics
  • 3. Describe the electric and magnetic properties of solids
  • 4. Describe the lattice vibration in solids.
  • 5. Define the properties of semiconductors.

Course Overview

The course will discuss nuclear physics. Properties of nuclei and details of popular nuclear models, properties of nuclear decays and nuclear reactions will be discussed in brief, but in a self-consistent manner. Study of different nuclear models are also included in the course.

Course Outcomes

  • 1. Describe basic properties of nuclei, nuclear interactions, nuclear structure and reactions.
  • 2. Apply laws of conservation and momentum in determination of particle properties and properties of processes in the subatomic world.
  • 3. Describe bound state problems and properties of deuteron ground state with square well potential
  • 4. Explain beta decay and properties of neutrino.
  • 5. Identify the strengths and limitations of various nuclear models.

Course Overview

Through the electronics course, students will the knowledge on semiconductor devices such as Diodes, Zener diode as voltage regulator, transistors, Solar Cell, Photodetectors, LED etc. they will learn about amplifier logic gates and their designs.

Course Outcomes

  • 1. Describe various semiconductor devices such as diodes and transistors
  • 2. Identify operational Amplifier and its applications.
  • 3. Define the building blocks of digital systems and combinational circuits.
  • 4. Identify the basic concept of memory elements and sequential circuits.
  • 5. Describe basic concepts of combination of logic gates

Course Overview

This course deal with the concept and develop ideas of basic mechanics. It includes the statics and dynamics of motion. Concept of waves and properties are also included in this course.

Course Outcomes

  • Describe the concepts on fundamental physics
  • Define Newton’s laws of motion and their applications
  • Identify the concept of work, power, energy
  • Describe the concept of waves.
  • Identify the properties of sound waves.
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Odd Semester

Courses for this semester

Course Overview

The broad objective of the course is to provide a knowledge about the spectra of atoms and molecules and lasers.

Course Outcomes

  • 1. Identify different energy levels of atoms, frequencies of spectral lines of alkali spectra
  • 2. Describe the concepts of Zeeman effect, Paschen Back effect and Stark effect in atomic spectrum.
  • 3. Define the concept on molecular spectra.
  • 4. Acquire adequate idea on Raman Spectroscopy.
  • 5. Define the properties of laser, various types of lasers and their working principles.

Course Overview

Students will acquire advanced theoretical knowledge of lattice vibration, optical, magnetic, semiconducting and superconducting properties of matter. Students will learn about electrical and magnetic properties of materials. Various optical processes like absorption, photoluminescence, etc. are going to be taught in the course Assimilating these properties, they will be able to compute parameters for some specific problems, generate ideas for some device fabrication and utilize in research application.

Course Outcomes

  • 1. Define the concept of phonon spectrum of solids.
  • 2. Identify the optical properties of solids.
  • 3. Identify the dielectric properties of solids
  • 4. Describe the concepts of elementary band theory.
  • 5. Define the concept of superconductivity.

Course Overview

students will know about the Celestial coordinate systems, Interstellar matter, stellar evolution, the solar system, formation of galaxies and stars.

Course Outcomes

  • 1. Identify and get adequate idea on astronomical observation, Magnitude scales, and various types of astronomical telescopes.
  • 2. Describe Interstellar matter, Formation of galaxies and star clusters, Hertzsprung-Russel diagram.
  • 3. Define the concept on stellar structure, stellar evolution, Black holes and gamma ray bursts.
  • 4. Identify the energy production in stars e.g. p-p chain, carbon-nitrogen-oxygen cycle and Triple alpha process.
  • 5. Define Hubble’s classification of galaxies, surface brightness, galactic center and Active galactic nuclei.

Course Overview

This course deals with the Spectroscopic aspects of nonlinear optics and Raman scattering.

Course Outcomes

  • 1. Describe the propagation of electromagnetic wave in nonlinear optical media.
  • 2. Define the concept about non-linear processes.
  • 3. Identify Phase-matching techniques in nonlinear optics
  • 4. Identify the multi-photon processes.
  • 5. Identify Rayleigh and Raman scattering in nonlinear optics
  • 1. Describe the propagation of electromagnetic wave in nonlinear optical media.
  • 2. Define the concept about non-linear processes.
  • 3. Identify Phase-matching techniques in nonlinear optics
  • 4. Identify the multi-photon processes.
  • 5. Identify Rayleigh and Raman scattering in nonlinear optics
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Even Semester

Courses for this semester

Course Overview

This course deals with the concept of elementary particles along with their classifications. It also includes principle of nuclear detectors and also nuclear reactions.

Course Outcomes

  • Describe the dynamics of nuclear reactions and calculate energy involved in such nuclear reactions.
  • Describe construction and working of nuclear detectors.
  • Define the idea of Beta-decay and the origin of neutrino.
  • Describe the concept of elementary particles and their interaction
  • Identify the different classification schemes of elementary particles.

Course Overview

The course aims to provide adequate understanding to the elements of the General Theory of Relativity and Cosmology.

Course Outcomes

  • Describe the concept general theory of relativity, principle of equivalence, principle of general congruence.
  • Describe adequate idea on tensors, motion in the gravitational field
  • 3. Verify different types of tensors like covariant, contravariant tensors and metric tensor.
  • Describe the idea on rotating black holes and gravitational waves
  • 5. Describe the Cosmological principle, Big Bang Nucleosynthesis, dark matter and dark energy.

Course Overview

the students will able to know the basics of plasma physics. The course provides a comprehensive description on the physics of plasmas along with the knowledge on plasma parameters and plasma waves.

Course Outcomes

  • Identify the basic concepts of plasma
  • Describe the plasma motion and its variation with electric and magnetic field.
  • Define the plasma fluid nature
  • Describe the need of kinetic theory in plasma.
  • Identify the nature of plasma waves in the universe
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