Department of Physics
Department of Physics
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Programs
MSc Program
The Department runs a two-years Masters programme in Physics that started in August, 2019. It offers advanced theoretical as well as experimental training in Physics to students interested to pursue a career in science and technology. Along with the core courses in Physics, the programme includes a set of elective courses designed specifically in accordance with the current world-wide trends of research in different streams in Physics. It also provides opportunity to the students to take up, as a part of the course, short-term as well as extended projects on contemporary topics in different areas of the subject so that they can have a flavour of cutting edge research.
Eligibility criteria and other information
Admission to the M.Sc course in Physics will be offered to those who have qualified in the Joint Admission Test for Masters in Physics (JAM - Physics). The candidates qualifying in JAM will have to satisfy the eligibility requirement for admission into the M.Sc in Physics programme at IIT Palakkad (for more details, see the PG Admission Portal). All candidates admitted through JAM should have a valid Bachelor's degree, while there is no restrictions at 10+2 level.
Complete List of Available Courses
Complete List of Available Courses
Core Theory Courses
Core Theory Courses
PH5001: Classical Mechanics
PH5003: Electromagnetic Theory
PH5005: Applicable Mathematics
PH5007: Quantum Mechanics I
PH5002: Atomic and Molecular Physics
PH5004: Electronics and Instrumentation
PH5006: Statistical Mechanics
PH5008: Quantum Mechanics II
PH5009: Condensed Matter Physics
PH5011: Nuclear and Particle Physics
Laboratory-based Courses
Laboratory-based Courses
PH5105: Advanced Physics
Elective Courses Offered by the Department
Elective Courses Offered by the Department
PH5611: Soft Matter Physics
PH5622: Introduction to Astrophysics
PH6002: General Relativity
PH6003: Magnetism in Materials
PH6005: Quantum Optics
Elective Courses from NPTEL
Elective Courses from NPTEL
PH5612: Group Theory Methods in Physics
PH5613: Introduction To Atmospheric And Space Sciences
PH5614: Introduction to LASER
PH5615: Physics of Biological Systems
PH5616: Quantum Transport
PH5617: The Joy of Computing using Python
PH5620M: Introduction to Quantum Field Theory
MS and PhD Programs
The members of the Department of Physics at IIT Palakkad are engaged in cutting edge research in different domains of Physics, both theoretical as well as experimental, that spans over Quantum Physics, Theoretical Astrophysics, String Theory, Soft Matter Physics, Experimental Biophysics, and Theoretical as well as Experimental Condensed Matter Physics.
PhD Program
The Ph.D programme offered by the Department of Physics started in July 2017, and currently includes more than 25 Research Scholars pursuing research in several contemporary topics. PhD entrance examinations and interviews are usually conducted twice a year, in July and and in December. Candidates having a Master's degree in Engineering/Technology/Sciences with good academic record and valid GATE score or UGC/ CSIR-JRF/ LS/ NBHM/ INSPIRE/ JEST or other similar National Level Fellowships or equivalent qualifications in the relevant area can apply (for more details and news on open positions, see the Research Admission Portal). Usually selection of candidates occur based on their performance on a PhD entrance examination, followed by an interview.
Upgradation to MS by Research/PhD Programs
MSc Students of IIT Palakkad also have the opportunity to upgrade to either the MS by Research, or the PhD program during their last semester, depending on their performance in projects supervised by the faculty members of the Department. Usually there are two calls for applications in February/ March every year.
BTech Courses
Apart from these programs, the Department also offers Physics courses in support of the BTech programs run by the different engineering departments of the Institute. The complete list of courses are given below.
PH1030: Physics
PH3601: Quantum Mechanics for Engineers
PH3602: Basics of Quantum Information, Communication, and Computation
PH3603: Electromagnetic Theory
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