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Discover physics from Class 11 and 12 fundamentals to bachelor’s core and advanced subjects, master’s specializations, emerging research areas, and PhD preparation. Choose a topic to explore its course outline and lessons as they become available.
Physics topics and courses
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Introduction to Physics and Its Scope
Understand what physics studies and how it connects to everyday phenomena and technology.
Units, Dimensions and Measurements
Learn base units, dimensional analysis, and accurate measurement techniques.
Errors and Significant Figures
Handle experimental uncertainty and report results with proper significant figures.
Scalars and Vectors
Distinguish scalar and vector quantities and perform vector operations.
Motion in a Straight Line
Describe one-dimensional motion using position, velocity, and acceleration.
Motion in a Plane
Analyse projectile motion, circular motion, and relative motion in two dimensions.
Laws of Motion
Apply Newton’s laws to analyse forces, friction, and dynamics of systems.
Work, Energy and Power
Relate work, kinetic and potential energy, and the conservation of energy.
Centre of Mass and Momentum
Study systems of particles, centre of mass motion, and linear momentum.
Rotational Motion
Understand torque, angular momentum, and the dynamics of rotating bodies.
Gravitation
Explore Newton’s law of gravitation, Kepler’s laws, and orbital motion.
Mechanical Properties of Solids and Fluids
Study elasticity, stress–strain, pressure, buoyancy, and fluid flow.
Thermal Properties of Matter
Examine heat capacity, thermal expansion, and mechanisms of heat transfer.
Thermodynamics
Apply the laws of thermodynamics to heat engines and processes.
Kinetic Theory of Gases
Relate macroscopic gas properties to the microscopic motion of molecules.
Oscillations and Simple Harmonic Motion
Analyse periodic motion, SHM, and energy in oscillating systems.
Waves and Sound
Study wave motion, sound propagation, and the Doppler effect.
Electric Charges and Fields
Understand Coulomb’s law, electric fields, and Gauss’s law.
Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance
Relate potential, potential energy, and the behaviour of capacitors.
Current Electricity
Analyse circuits using Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s rules, and resistance networks.
Moving Charges and Magnetism
Study the magnetic field due to currents and the force on moving charges.
Magnetism and Matter
Explore magnetic properties of materials and the Earth’s magnetic field.
Electromagnetic Induction
Apply Faraday’s and Lenz’s laws to induced emf and inductors.
Alternating Current
Analyse AC circuits, impedance, power, and resonance.
Electromagnetic Waves
Understand the nature and spectrum of electromagnetic radiation.
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
Apply the laws of reflection and refraction to mirrors, lenses, and instruments.
Wave Optics
Study interference, diffraction, and polarisation of light.
Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
Explore the photoelectric effect and the wave nature of particles.
Atoms and Atomic Models
Examine the structure of atoms and the Bohr model of the hydrogen atom.
Nuclei and Radioactivity
Study nuclear structure, radioactive decay, and nuclear energy.
Semiconductor Electronics
Understand p-n junctions, diodes, transistors, and basic electronic devices.
Logic Gates and Digital Electronics
Build digital circuits using basic logic gates and Boolean algebra.
Communication Systems
Learn the basic principles of analog and digital communication.
Experimental Physics and Practical Skills
Develop laboratory techniques, data recording, and error analysis skills.
Mathematical Methods for Physics
Master the mathematical tools essential for theoretical and experimental physics.
Classical Mechanics
Develop a rigorous treatment of Newtonian mechanics and rigid-body dynamics.
Analytical Mechanics: Lagrangian and Hamiltonian
Formulate mechanics using generalised coordinates, Lagrangians, and Hamiltonians.
Electricity and Magnetism
Build a systematic understanding of electrostatics and magnetostatics.
Electromagnetic Theory
Study Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic waves, and radiation.
Optics and Photonics
Explore wave optics, coherent light, and the foundations of photonics.
Waves and Wave Motion
Analyse wave phenomena in continuous media and their mathematical description.
Thermal Physics
Study heat, temperature, and the thermodynamic description of matter.
Statistical Mechanics
Connect microscopic states to macroscopic thermodynamic behaviour.
Kinetic Theory and Transport Phenomena
Describe transport of mass, momentum, and energy in gases and fluids.
Quantum Mechanics I
Introduce the postulates of quantum mechanics and the Schrödinger equation.
Atomic Physics
Study the structure and spectra of atoms beyond the simple Bohr model.
Molecular Physics
Examine molecular structure, rotational and vibrational spectra.
Nuclear Physics
Explore nuclear models, forces, and basic nuclear reactions.
Solid State Physics
Study crystal structure, lattice vibrations, and electronic band theory.
Condensed Matter Physics
Investigate the collective behaviour of large numbers of particles in condensed phases.
Semiconductor Physics
Understand carrier statistics, junctions, and the physics of semiconductor devices.
Electronics and Instrumentation
Design and use electronic circuits and instruments for physical measurements.
Analog and Digital Electronics
Build and analyse both analog and digital electronic systems.
Computational Physics
Solve physical problems using numerical methods and computer simulations.
Numerical Methods in Physics
Apply numerical techniques to ordinary and partial differential equations in physics.
Mathematical Physics
Deepen the mathematical foundation required for advanced theoretical physics.
Special Theory of Relativity
Explore the postulates of special relativity and their physical consequences.
Introduction to Particle Physics
Get an overview of elementary particles and the fundamental interactions.
Plasma Physics
Study the collective behaviour of ionized gases and basic plasma phenomena.
Astrophysics
Apply physics to understand stars, galaxies, and cosmic phenomena.
Astronomy and Observational Techniques
Learn how telescopes and detectors are used to observe the universe.
Experimental Methods and Laboratory Techniques
Develop advanced skills in designing experiments and analysing laboratory data.
Advanced Quantum Mechanics
Study approximation methods, scattering theory, and advanced formalisms.
Quantum Field Theory Fundamentals
Introduce the relativistic quantum theory of fields and particles.
Advanced Classical Mechanics
Explore canonical transformations, Hamilton–Jacobi theory, and dynamical systems.
Advanced Electrodynamics
Treat radiation, multipole fields, and relativistic electrodynamics in depth.
General Theory of Relativity
Study gravity as spacetime curvature and the Einstein field equations.
Advanced Statistical Mechanics
Analyse phase transitions, critical phenomena, and non-equilibrium systems.
Many-Body Physics
Treat systems of interacting particles using advanced theoretical methods.
Advanced Condensed Matter Physics
Study electronic structure, correlations, and modern condensed-matter topics.
Superconductivity and Superfluidity
Explore macroscopic quantum phenomena in superconductors and superfluids.
Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
Study spin systems, magnetic ordering, and the physics of magnetic materials.
Nanophysics and Nanotechnology
Investigate physical phenomena at the nanoscale and their technological applications.
Advanced Photonics and Laser Physics
Study laser principles, nonlinear optics, and advanced photonic devices.
Quantum Optics
Explore the quantum nature of light and its interaction with matter.
Quantum Information and Quantum Computing
Learn the principles of quantum bits, entanglement, and quantum algorithms.
High Energy and Particle Physics
Study elementary particles and the experiments that probe them at high energies.
Nuclear Structure and Reactions
Examine models of nuclear structure and the dynamics of nuclear reactions.
Radiation Physics
Understand the interaction of radiation with matter and radiation detection.
Accelerator Physics
Study the design and operation of particle accelerators and beam dynamics.
Astroparticle Physics
Connect particle physics with cosmic messengers and high-energy astrophysics.
Cosmology and the Early Universe
Explore the evolution of the universe from the Big Bang to the present.
Stellar Structure and Evolution
Model the internal structure and life cycles of stars.
Galactic and Extragalactic Astronomy
Study the structure and dynamics of galaxies and larger-scale structures.
Space Physics
Investigate the near-Earth space environment and solar–terrestrial interactions.
Atmospheric Physics
Apply physics to the structure, dynamics, and radiation of planetary atmospheres.
Geophysics
Use physical methods to study the structure and dynamics of the Earth.
Biophysics
Apply physical principles and methods to biological systems and soft matter.
Quantum Technologies
Explore the developing field of quantum sensors, communication, and devices.
Quantum Materials
Study materials whose properties are dominated by quantum effects.
Topological Matter
Investigate topological phases of matter and their protected edge states.
Ultrafast Laser Science
Probe ultrafast processes in matter using femtosecond and attosecond lasers.
Gravitational Waves and Detection
Understand the generation and interferometric detection of gravitational waves.
Dark Matter and Dark Energy
Explore the observational evidence and theoretical ideas for the dark universe.
Fusion Energy and Advanced Plasma Research
Study the physics of controlled nuclear fusion and advanced plasma devices.
AI and Machine Learning in Physics
Apply machine learning methods to data analysis and discovery in physics.
Advanced Computational Modelling
Develop high-performance simulations of complex physical systems.
Scientific Data Analysis and Simulation
Master modern techniques for analysing experimental and simulated data.
Research Methodology and Scientific Writing
Learn how to design research, review literature, and communicate results clearly.
Physics Research Project, Thesis and Dissertation
Plan, execute, and present a substantial independent physics research project.
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This directory organises physics from Class 11 and 12 through bachelor’s, master’s specializations, emerging research areas, and PhD preparation. Each topic can have its own course overview, chapter pages, examples, and practice questions. Some course pages still need to be created.