M. Sc. (Physics):Liquid Crystals:Polymer Physics

First Semester


Classical Mechanics
Statistical Mechanics
Quantum Mechanics
Mathematical Physics
Physics Lab I
Fundamentals of Computer Science and C Programming


Second Semester

Condensed Matter Physics
Experimental Techniques in Physics
Atomic and Molecular Physics
Electrodynamics
Electronics
Physics Lab II


Third Semester

Particle Physics
Nuclear Physics
Semiconductor Physics
Physics Lab III
Seminar


Fourth Semester

Dissertation


Polymer Physics

Introduction to macromolecular physics: Chemical structure of polymers, Internal rotation, Configuration and conformation of macromolecules, Flexibility of polymers, Effects of molecular structure on crystallinity of polymers

The physical state of polymers: Rubbery state, Kinetic theory of rubber elasticity, The glassy state, Theory of glass transition temperature.

Thermal properties of polymers: Heat capacity of crystalline and non – crystalline polymers, Einstein theory, Debye theory, Thermal conductivity of crystalline and non – crystalline polymers, Thermal expansion of polymers.

Electrical properties of polymers: Basic concepts of dielectrics and conducting properties of polymers, Electric properties of resins and composites. Creep behavior of polymers.