The MP-SET for Physical Science is aimed at testing the teaching and research abilities of candidates in the subject. The syllabus is designed to test the fundamental and advanced concepts of the subject, so the candidate has a good grasp of the subject. Here's a detailed overview of the MP-SET Physical Science syllabus to guide you in planning your preparation effectively.
Overview of MP-SET Physical Science Syllabus
The MP-SET Physical Science syllabus covers several key sections, ranging across a wide variety of physics topics. The topics maintain a balance between theoretical ideas and problem-solving skills.
Core Topics of the Syllabus
1. Classical Mechanics
Newton's laws and applications
Varangian and Hamiltonian formulations
Central force motion
Rigid body dynamics
2. Quantum Mechanics
Schrödinger equation and its applications
Operators and commutation relations
Perturbation theory
Quantum harmonic oscillator
3. Electrodynamics
Maxwell's equations
Electromagnetic waves and wave propagation
Radiation from moving charges
Relativistic electrodynamics
4. Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
Laws of thermodynamics
Concepts of entropy and free energy
Ensembles and partition functions
Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac statistics
5. Mathematical Methods in Physics
Vector calculus
Differential equations
Fourier series and transforms
Complex analysis
6. Electronics and Experimental Techniques
Semiconductor devices and circuits
Operational amplifiers and their applications
Data acquisition systems
X-ray diffraction and spectroscopy
7. Atomic and Molecular Physics
Atomic models and spectra
Zeeman effect and Stark effect
Molecular rotational and vibrational spectra
Raman spectroscopy
8. Solid State Physics
Crystal structures and diffraction
Band theory of solids
Semiconductors and superconductivity
Magnetic properties of materials
9. Nuclear and Particle Physics
Nuclear models and reactions
Radioactivity and decay processes
Fundamental particles and forces
Accelerator physics
10. Modern Physics
Special theory of relativity
Blackbody radiation and Planck's hypothesis
Photoelectric effect and Compton scattering
