Overview about the subject of physics for undergrads

1. 1
Insights in Physics
Dr. Neetu Bansal

2. Future
Scope
Technometer
Club
Essence
of Physics

3. Physics
Medical
Science
Non-
Medical
Science

4. Physics refer to….
• The study of the physical world – use of some basic concepts, equations,
and assumptions to describe the physical world
• make predictions about broad range of phenomenon
• basic physics principles put to test in Appliances, tools, buildings,
inventions

5. Biological
Sciences
Light-matter
interaction
Analytical
devices
Optics &
Lasers
Environmental
Sciences
Reduce,
reuse &
recycle
Sensor &
Actuators
Chemical
Sciences
Concepts
of
Modern
Physics
Solid State
Physics
Nuclear &
Particle Physics
Atomic and
Molecular Physics
Mathematical
Sciences
Applied
Mechanics
Physical
Interpretation of
Mathematical
Functions
Engineering &
Technology
Semiconductor Device
Physics
Modern Physics
Thermodynamics
Classical Mechanics
Electronics
Solid State Physics
Interdisciplinary nature of Physics….

6. Describing relationship between motion of
objects in our everyday world and forces acting
between them
Classical Mechanics

7. Describing the inter-dependence of physical quantities through various various
mathematical relations
Mathematical Physics

8. Describing the light-matter interaction
Optics & Lasers

9. Describing the behavior of charged/charged species under the influence of
electric/ magnetic fields and vice-versa
Electrodynamics

10. Describing the light-matter interaction @ atomic level, forming the basis for
• Quantum mechanics
• Nuclear and Particle Physics
• Atomic & Molecular Physics
• Semiconductor Device Physics
• Physics of Nano-materials
Modern Physics

11. Describing the distribution of energy among the particles
in a given system, forms the basis for:
• Quantum mechanics , Particle Physics
• Nanophysics
• Electronics
Statistics and Thermodynamics

12. Describing the existence of fundamental particles and forces between them
Nuclear and Particle Physics

13. Describing matter in solid/condensed
state. Forms the basis for
• Mechanical and Civil Engineering
• Material Science
• Electronics
Solid State Physics

14. Describing the conduction of
charge carriers in different
materials and mediums. Forms
the basis for
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics and
Communication Engineering
• Instrumentation and Control
Electronics

15. Future
Scope
Scientist
Physicist
R & D
Engineer
Quality
control
Radiologist
Technical
Officer
Design
Engineer
Instrument
-ation
Specialist
Materials
Analyst

16. Physicists can be employed in:
• Universities and research
institutes
• Government Laboratories
• Hospitals
• Industry
• Private research facilities
Within Industry, one can work in a
range of sectors:
• Defence
• Aerospace
• Electronics
• Health and Pharmaceuticals
• Food and drink manufacturing
• And many more…..
Prospective Employers

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