M.S. (Theoretical Physics) with M.TP.

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Brochure M.S. Theoretical Physics

IF’s Master of Science Program in Theoretical Physics admitted its first class in August 2014. The 2018 admission is open in both 1st and 2nd semesters.

Course Objectives

• The curriculum does not concentrate only on cosmology or high-energy theoretical physics graduates. However, students should expect to graduate with a strong understanding of physics in order to pursue a doctorate in other experimental or applied areas such as astrophysics, physical chemistry, solid physics and materials science, nuclear physics, laser physics and optics, electrical engineering, telecommunications, applied mathematics, financial engineering and other fields.
• To develop the knowledge base of physics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Thailand’s educational system and to allow graduates with a bachelor’s degree to return to school full-time to finish their degree if they failed their first attempt. Students will also be able to deliver knowledge with the correct understanding if they become teachers in the future and have to teach these courses.
• To provide knowledge at a higher level than that of a bachelor’s degree.
• Courses covering a broad range of theoretical physics are prioritized in order to prepare students for all theoretical physics tools.
• The Master’s Thesis in Theoretical Physics does not place a high value on research quality, but rather on reviewing numerous research subjects in a survey format and highlighting the importance of laying a solid foundation for subsequent development at the graduate and doctorate levels.
• The research thesis, which is a dissertation compulsory with a low threshold, are to be published locally in TCI’s Quartile 1 journal or a full article at the Siam Physics Congress based on the curriculum philosophy that emphasizes solid foundation preparation and survey on Academic disciplines selected.

The difference between this course and the M.Sc. (Physics) offered by the Department of Physics in the Faculty of Science at several American universities is that the M.Sc. (Theoretical Physics) offers all subjects that build on knowledge from a bachelor’s degree program in a single step.
(as a result, there are no consecutive Quantum Mechanics I and Quantum Mechanics II courses.) as well as focuses on learning to cover a wide range of theoretical physics (before studying at the advanced level, obtain a High. Grad. Dip.) and reiterating and building on theoretical topics taught throughout the bachelor’s degree. Graduates will get not only a Naresuan University M.Sc. (Theoretical Physics) degree, but also a
Master’s degree at Tha Pho School Institute (M.TP.) in accordance with the Institute’s traditions.

Compulsory Courses: (each lecture is 50 minutes) (24 credits)

1. 897501 Mathematical Methods of Physics (45 lectures)
2. 897504 Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems (45 lectures)
3. 897511 Equilibrium Thermodynamics and Phase Transitions (45 lectures)
4. 897513 Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics and Kinetic Theory (45 lecures)
5. 897521 Waves and Fluid Dynamics (45 lectures)
6. 897561 Classical Dynamics (45 lectures)
7. 897562 Classical Electrodynamics (45 lectures)
8. 897564 Non-Relativistic Quantum Mechanics (45 lectures)

Elective Courses: (15 lectures: 1 credit) (at least 4 credits – select at least 2 courses)

1. 897503 Green’s Functions and Propagation (30 lectures)
2. 897505 Numerical Methods in Physics (30 lectures)
3. 897523 Signals and Systems (30 lectures)
4. 897533 Introduction to Complex Networks Theory (30 lectures)
5. 897551 Special Relativity (30 lectures)
6. 897563 Classical Field Theory (30 lectures)
7. 897565 Relativistic Quantum Mechanics (30 lectures)
8. 897566 Quantum Mechanics and Path Integrals (30 lectures)
9. 897571 Introduction to Cosmology (30 lectures)

M.S. Thesis: (12 credits)

1. 897591 Thesis I, Type A 2 (6 credits)
2. 897592 Thesis II, Type A 2 (6 credits)

Compulsory Non-Credits Weight: (4 credits)

1. 897500 Research Methodology in Science and Technology (3 credits)
2. 897599 Seminar (1 credits)

The Master Degree of the Tah Poe Academia Institute (M.TP.) will be awarded upon M.S.(Theoretical Physics) graduates. The M.TP. degree is unofficial remarking the graduands who were once in-house Masters degree students at IF and are able to pass Master degree viva examination conducted by IF’s Tapaian Masters.

Lists of preliminary reading

• Classical Electrodynamics (D.J. Griifiths)
• Quantum Mechanics (D.J. Griifiths)
• Classical Dynamics (Thornton)

Admission requirements

• Applicants should hold a degree majoring in Physics, Applied Physics, Physics Education, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or Engineerings.
• Applicants must pass an interview for basic knowledge in physics and mathematics at the bachelor’s degree level.

For more information, please contact jirachayach@nu.ac.th Tel. 0-5596-8736

• The program is given in English.
• Broaden general aspects of basics of theoretical physics prior to advanced topics
• Coursework and thesis work
• Ideal as a preparation step for advanced courses in Ph.D. program
• Two years (four-semester program)
• Preliminary degrees: Bachelor degree in Physics, Mathematics, Applied Physics and Engineering
• Classes run on weekdays.
• Admission twice a year both in the first semester and second semester
• Tuition fee is 32,500 THB/semester for Thai students and 47,500 THB/semester for foreign students. (in total 130,000 THB for Thai students or 190,000 THB of foreign students) (excl. the viva voce exam)

Applicants should hold a degree majoring in Physics, Applied Physics, Physics Education, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or Engineerings.