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equations and plane electromagnetic waves, Poyntings theorem, reflection and refraction at a
dielectric interface, transmission and reflection coefficients (normal incidence only). Lorentz Force
and motion of charged particles in electric and magnetic fields.
Kinetic theory, Thermodynamics:Elements of Kinetic theory of gases. Velocity distribution and
Equipartition of energy. Specific heat of Mono-, di- and tri-atomic gases. Ideal gas, van-der-Waals
gas and equation of state. Mean free path. Laws of thermodynamics. Zeroth law and concept of
thermal equilibrium. First law and its consequences. Isothermal and adiabatic processes. Reversible,
irreversible and quasi-static processes. Second law and entropy. Carnot cycle. Maxwells
thermodynamic relations and simple applications. Thermodynamic potentials and their applications.
Phase transitions and Clausius-Clapeyron equation. Ideas of ensembles, Maxwell-Boltzmann,
Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein distributions.
Modern Physics:Inertial frames and Galilean invariance. Postulates of special relativity. Lorentz
transformations. Length contraction, time dilation. Relativistic velocity addition theorem, mass energy
equivalence. Blackbody radiation, photoelectric effect, Compton effect, Bohrs atomic model, X-rays.
Wave-particle duality, Uncertainty principle, the superposition principle, calculation of expectation
values, Schrdinger equation and its solution for one, two and three dimensional boxes. Solution of
Schrdinger equation for the one dimensional harmonic oscillator. Reflection and transmission at a
step potential, Pauli exclusion principle. Structure of atomic nucleus, mass and binding energy. Radioactivity and its applications. Laws of radioactive decay.
Solid State Physics, Devices and Electronics: Crystal structure, Bravais lattices and basis. Miller
indices. X-ray diffraction and Bragg's law; Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, variation of
resistivity with temperature. Fermi level. p-n junction diode, I-V characteristics, Zener diode and its
applications, BJT: characteristics in CB, CE, CC modes. Single stage amplifier, two stage R-C
coupled amplifiers. Simple Oscillators: Barkhausen condition, sinusoidal oscillators. OPAMP and
applications: Inverting and non-inverting amplifier. Boolean algebra: Binary number systems;
conversion from one system to another system; binary addition and subtraction. Logic Gates AND,
OR, NOT, NAND, NOR exclusive OR; Truth tables; combination of gates; de Morgans theorem.
REFERENCE BOOKS
Mathematical Methods In The Physical Sciences: Mary L Boas
An Introduction to Mechanics: Kleppner and Kolenkow
Waves and Oscillations: N.K. Bajaj
Introduction to Electrodynamics: David J. Griffiths
Mechanics by D S Mathur
Aspirants need to prepare well with the help of these reference books to be successful in this
exam. A systematic study plan should be set up to prepare for this exam.
IIT DELHI STUDENTEdit#1: Recently I got to know, there is a coaching institute called Career Endeavour in Jia
Sarai, Delhi. Some noble soul made really beautiful notes which are available at a nearby
Chaudhary photostate shop. I've been told they are good enough to clear NET/JRF so I
assume they will be good enough for JAM too. You can buy that.
Edit#2: There are very nice books on each topic available by a single author Lim. But these
books are of Masters level, however they are really good compilation of Problems at a single
place. You may want to give it a try.
[1]Atomic and Nuclear Physics: http://iate.oac.uncor.edu/~manue...
[2]Mechanics:
http://kimphysics.pe.kr/solution...
[3]Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics:
http://paginas.fisica.uson.mx/la...
[4]Solid State Physics, Relativity :
http://www.fulviofrisone.com/att...
[5]Electromagnetism:
http://bayanbox.ir/view/54765108...
[6]Quantum Mechanics:
http://www.fulviofrisone.com/att...
[7]Optics:
I'm unable to find the pdf for the time being. Please help me updating this answer if you are
able to find the link.
The level of these books are actually way above than what you might need in IIT JAM,
however one should be proficient enough in some core topics like QM, ED and Classical
Mechanics and these books help you achieve the feat. On a brighter side, you are actually
preparing for NET/JRF through these books.
You should refer some standard books like following. The emphasis here is to do a lot of
problems. And the books in bold one should prefer for problem solving.
Quantum Mechanics - By Zetili / Griffith / Schaums Series
Solid State Physics - By Kittel / M A Omar / S O Pillai
Statistical Physics - By Reif
Mathematical Physics - By Riley, Hobson and Bence /Arfken Weber
Classical Mechanics - By Goldstein / J. R. Taylor / David Morin (J C Upadhyaya can be
referred to )
Thermodynamics - By Zeemansky / F. W. Sears and G. L. Salinger
AIR-3
IIT JAM tests the standard undergraduate physics curriculum. I don't think there is any one
book that can help you master the curriculum.
If you intend to do well on the exam, you must first focus on absorbing the standard
curriculum thoroughly using any books you like on the topics which are in a typical physics
undergraduate course and also in the IIT JAM syllabus.
Once that is swept aside, you can begin the exclusive exam preparation. I used Arihant's IIT
JAM Physics solved papers book that is published every year. It has 10 previous year
papers and 5 model test papers based on the latest exam pattern. Solve all the questions to
get a hang of the kind of questions asked.
That should be enough for a great performance in the exam. No need for any rote
memorization or burning the midnight oil.