Details of PH4216 (Spring 2026)
| Level: 4 | Type: Theory | Credits: 4.0 |
| Course Code | Course Name | Instructor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| PH4216 | Group Theory Methods in Physics | Ritesh Kumar Singh |
| Preamble |
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| This course is a first course pitched at UG level so that the students can appreciate the wide applications of the group theory tools in other areas of physics |
| Syllabus |
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| NPTEL Course :
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115101122 |
| Prerequisite |
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| Linear algebra and basics of group theory. Acquaintance with quantum mechanics (at the third year level) desirable. |
| References |
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Course Credit Options
| Sl. No. | Programme | Semester No | Course Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IP | 2 | Elective |
| 2 | IP | 4 | Elective |
| 3 | MP | 2 | Not Allowed |
| 4 | MP | 4 | Not Allowed |
| 5 | MR | 2 | Not Allowed |
| 6 | MR | 4 | Not Allowed |
| 7 | MS | 10 | Elective |
| 8 | MS | 4 | Not Allowed |
| 9 | MS | 6 | Not Allowed |
| 10 | MS | 8 | Elective |
| 11 | RS | 1 | Elective |
| 12 | RS | 2 | Elective |