Anna University

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Here's the syllabus for M.Sc in Medical Physics entrance exam in Anna University.
For admission to M.Sc (Material Science) & M.Sc (Medical Physics):
Part 1:
Mechanics: Linear and angular Velocity - Linear and Angular Acceleration - Projectile - Impulse and Impact -Simple Harmonic Motion - Moment of Inertia. Theory of moments friction - Simple Machines - Centre of gravity - Virtual work. Thrust Centre of pressure - Floating bodies - Metacentre - Atmospheric Pressure Versus Altitude.
Equation of continuity - Bernoulli's theorem and applications.
Part 2: General Physics, Sound, Heat and Thermodynamics: Gravitation and elements of space science - elasticity - surface tension - viscosity - Lissajou's figures - velocity of sound, ultrasonics and applications - acoustics of buildings - Recording and Reproduction of sound - Doppler effect. Calorimetry -Kinetic theory of gases - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Laws of thermodynamics - heat engines, low temperature physics -convection, conduction and radiation.
Part 3: Optics and Spectroscopy: Reflection - Refraction - Mirrors - Lenses - defects in lenses - optical thermoelectricity.
Part 4: Electricity, Magnetism and Electromagnetism: Electrostatics, current electricity - elecrolysis -
thermoelectricity - heating effect - magnetic materials - hysteresis - galvanometers - electromagnetic induction-bridge circuits - LCR circuits - motors and generators.
Part 5: Atomics Physics, Nuclear Physics and Electronics: Cathode rays - electron theory of metals -
atomic structure, X-rays - application to crystallography - special theory of relativity - wave mechanics - size, charge, mass, spin of nucleus - Radioactivity - particle accelerators, nuclear reactions, nuclear - energy -cosmic rays, elementry particles. Series and parrallel resonance circuits - valves - semiconductors - power supply amlifiers - oscillators -Modulation and detection-Radiation and wave propagation - Microwaves Electronic measuring instruments - T. V - Radar.