Reference Books PHY 411 : Mathematical Methods 1. G. Arfken : Mathematical Methods for Physicists 2. J. Mathews and R.L.

Walker : Mathematical Methods of Physics 3. P.K. Chattopadhyay: Mathematical Physics 4. R.V. Churchill and J.W. Brown: Complex variables and Applications 5. M.R. Spiegel: Theory and Problems of Complex Variables 6. W.W. Bell: Special Functions for Scientists and Engineers 7. A.W. Joshi: Matrices and Tensors in Physics 8. A.W. Joshi: Elements of Group Theory for Physicists 9. M. Tinkham: Group Theory and Quantum Mechanics 10. S.L. Ross: Differential Equations

PHY 412 : Classical and Relativistic Mechanics. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. H. Goldstein: Classical Mechanics K.C. Gupta: Classical Mechanics of Particles and Rigid Bodies S.N. Biswas: Classical Mechanics N.C. Rana and P.S. Joag: Classical Mechanics A.P. French: Special Relativity

PHY 413 : Quantum Mechanics I 1. 2. 3. 4. S. Gasiorowicz : Quantum Physics P.M. Mathews and K. Venkatesan: A Text Book of Quantum Mechanics E. Merzbacher: Quantum Mechanics J.J. Sakurai : Modern Quantum Mechanics

PHY 421 : Classical Electrodynamics 1. W.K.H. Panofsky and M. Phillips: Classical Electricity and Magnetism 2. J.R.Reitz, F.J. Milford and R.W. Christy: Foundations of Electromagnetic theo ry 3. J.D. Jackson: Classical Electrodynamics 4. D.J. Griffiths: Introduction to Electrodynamics 5. L.D. Landau and E.M.Lifshitz: (i) Electrodynamics of Continuous Media (ii) Cl assical theory of fields

PHY 422 : Statistical Mechanics. 1. 2. 3. 4. F. Reif: Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics R.K. Pathria: Statistical Mechanics K. Huang: Statistical Mechanics R. Kubo: Statistical Mechanics

PHY 423 : Electronics and Instrumentation 1. J.D. Ryder: Network, Lines and Fields

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

J. Millman and C. Halkias: Integrated Electronics J.D. Ryder: Electronic Fundamental and Applications J. Kennedy: Electronic Communication Systems J. Millman and A. Grabel: Microelectronics B.G. Streetman: Solid State Electronic Devices G.F. Knoll: Radiation, Detection and Measurement

PHY 511 : Atomic, Molecular and Laser Physics 1. A. Yariv: Quantum Electronics 2. B.B. Laud: Lasers and Non-linear Optics 3. B.H. Brandsden and C.J. Joachain: Physics of Atoms and Molecules 4. C.B. Banwell: Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy 5. G.M. Barrow: Molecular Spectroscopy 6. H. Herzberg: Spectra of Diatomic Molecules 7. J.D. Graybeal: Molecular Spectroscopy 8. K. Thyagarajan and A.K. Ghatak: Lasers, Theory and Applications 9. M.C. Gupta: Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy 10. O. Svelto: Principles of Lasers 11. A. Thorne, U. Litzen and J. Johnson: Spectrophysics 12. E.U. Condon and G.H. Shortley: The Theory of Atomic Spectra 13. H.A. Bethe and R.W. Jackiw: Intermediate Quantum Mechanics 14. L. Pauling and E.B. Wilson: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics. 15. B.H. Eyring, J. Walter and G.E. Kimball: Quantum Chemistry 16. O. Svelto and D.C. Hanna: Principles of Lasers 17. A. Narayan: Fundamentals of Spectroscopy PHY 512 : Quantum Mechanics II 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. L.I. Schiff: Quantum Mechanics J.J. Sakurai: Modern Quantum Mechanics P.M. Mathews and K. Venkatesan: A Text Book of Quantum Mechanics E. Merzbacher: Quantum Mechanics Messiah: Quantum Mechanics, Vol. II J.D. Bjorken and S.D. Drell: Relativistic Quantum Mechanics F. Halzen and A.D. Martin: Quarks and Leptons W. Greiner: Relativistic Quantum Mechanics A. Lahiri and P.B. Pal: A First Book of Quantum Field Theory

PHY 513 : Nuclear and Particle Physics. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. M.A. M.K. R.R. S.N. D.H. Preston: Physics of the Nucleus Pal: Theory of Nuclear Structure Roy and B.P. Nigam: Nuclear Physics Ghoshal: Atomic and Nuclear Physics (Vol. 2) Perkins: Introduction to High Energy Physics

PHY 514 : Solid State Physics 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. N.W. Ashcroft and N.D. Mermin: Solid State Physics J.R. Christman: Fundamentals of Solid State Physics A.J. Dekker: Solid State Physics C. Kittel: Introduction to Solid State Physics H. Ibach and H. Luth: Solid State Physics- An Introduction to Theory and Expe

riment 6. J.P. Srivastava: Elements of Solid State Physics

PHY 428 : Comnputer Practical 1. V. Rajaraman: Computer Programming in Fortran IV 2. V. Rajaraman: Computer Oriented Numerical Methods 3. J.M. McCulloch and M.G. Salvadori: Numerical Methods in Fortran

PHY 521 : Advanced I A. Condensed Matter Physics I 1. D. Pines: Elementary Excitations in Solids 2. S. Raimes: Many Electron Theory 3. O. Madelung: Introduction to Solid State Theory 4. N.H. March and M. Parrinello: Collective Effects in Solids and Liquids 5. H. Ibach and H. Luth: Solid State Physics-An Introduction to Theory and Exper iments 6. J.M. Ziman: Principles of the Theory of Solids 7. C. Kittel: Quantum Theory of Solids

B. Nuclear Structure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. M.A. Preston and R.K. Bhaduri: Structure of the Nucleus L.R.B. Elton: Introductory Nuclear Theory M.K.Pal: Theory of Nuclear Structure W. Greiner and J.A. Maruhn: Nuclear Models R.R.Roy and B.P. Nigam: Nuclear Physics

C. Plasma Physics I 1. 2. 3. 4. J.A. F.F. N.A. R.J. Bittencourt: Fundamentals of Plasma Physics Chen: Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion Vol. I Krall and A.W. Trivelpiece: Principles of Plasma Physics Goldston and P.H. Rutherford: Introduction to Plasma Physics

D. Quantum Electronics 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. M. Sargent, M.O. Scully and W.E. Lamb: Laser Physics P. Meystre: Atom Optics A.K. Ghatak and K. Thyagarajan: Laser: Theory and Applications A. Yariv: Quantum Electronics O. Svelto: Principles of Lasers P. Bhattacharyya: Semiconductor Optoelectronic Devices A.K. Ghatak and K. Thyagarajan: Optical Electronics

E. Quantum Field Theory

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

M. Peskin and F. Schroeder: Quantum Field Theory J.D. Bjorken and S.D. Drell: Relativistic Quantum Fields C. Itzykson and J.B. Zuber: Quantum Field Theory A. Lahiri and P.B. Pal: A First Book of Quantum Field Theory F. Mandl and G. Shaw: Quantum Field Theory P. Ramond: Field Theory: A Modern Primer

PHY 522 : Advanced II A. Condensed Matter Physics II 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. M. Tinkham: Group Theory and Quantum Mechanics M. Sachs: Solid State Theory A.O.E. Animalu: Intermediate Quantum Theory of Crystalline Solids N.W. Ashcroft and N.D. Mermin: Solid State Physics 5., J.M. Ziman: Principles of the Theory of Solids C. Kittel: Introduction to Solid State Physics

B. Laser Physics 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. M. Sargent, M.O. Scully and W.E. Lamb: Laser Physics S. Stenholm: Foundations of Laser Spectroscopy A.K.Ghatak and K. Thyagarajan: Optical Electronics P. Meystre: Atom Optics H. Metcalf and P. Straten: Laser Cooling and Trapping P. Meystre and M. Sargent III: Elements of Quantum Optics R. Loudon: Elements of Quantum Optics

C. Materials Physics 1. C. Kittel: Introduction to Solid State Physics 2. R. Zallen: The Physics of Amorphous Solids 3. N.F. Mott and E.A. Davies: Electronic Processes in Non-crystalline Materials 4. C.N.R. Rao and B. Ravean: Colossal Magnetoresistance, Charge Density and Rela ted Properties of Manganese oxides 5. J.M. Yeomans: Statistical Mechanics of Phase Transitions 6. R.E. Prange and S.M. Girvin (editors): The Quantum Hall Effect 7. H.P. Klug and L.E. Alexander: X-ray Diffraction Procedures

D. Nuclear Reactions and Decay 1. G.R. Satchler: Introduction to Nuclear Reactions 2. K.S. Krane: Introductory Nuclear Physics 3. R.R.Roy and B.P. Nigam: Nuclear Physics 4. A. Deshalit and H. Feshbach: Theoretical Nuclear Physics Vol. I - Nuclear Str ucture 5. G.F. Knoll: Radiation Detection Measurement

E. Particle Physics

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

F. Halzen and A.D. Martin: Quarks and Leptons J. Donoghue, E. Golowich and B. Holstein: Dynamics of the Standard Model T.-P. Cheng and L.-F. Li: Gauge Theories in Particle Physics F.E. Close: An Introduction to Quarks and Partons D.J. Griffiths: Introduction to Elementary Particles D.H. Perkins: Introduction to High Energy Physics I.J.R. Aitchison and A.J.G. Hey: Gauge Theories in Particle Physics

F. Plasma Physics II 1. D.R. Nicholson: Introduction to Plasma Physics 2. R.J. Goldston and P.H. Rutherford: Introduction to Plasma Physics 3. Arnab Rai Choudhuri: The Physics of Fluids and Plasma -An Introduction for As trophysicists 4. T.G. Cowling: Magnetohydrodynamics 5. E.N. Parker: Cosmic Magnetic Fields 6. E.R. Priest: Solar Magnetohydrodynamics

G. Solid State Electronics 1. S.M. Sze: Physics of Semiconductor Devices 2. A. Ghatak and K. Thyagarajan: Optical Electronics 3. J.Millman and A. Grabel: Microelectronics 4. R.S. Gaonkar: Microprocessor Architecture, Progamming and Application with 80 85/8086 5. John H. Davies: Physics of Low Dimensional Semiconductors 6. J.H. Fendler: Nanoparticles and Nanostructured Films: Preparation, Characteri zation and Applications PHY 523 : Elective A. Astrophysics 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. T. Padmanabhan: Theoretical Astrophysics, vols. 1-3 S. Weinberg: Gravitation and Cosmology M. Rowan-Robinson: Cosmology E.W. Kolb and M.S. Turner: The Early Universe J.V. Narlikar: Introduction to Cosmology T.T. Arny: Explorations, An Introduction to Astronomy M. Zeilik and E.V.P. Smith: Introductory Astronomy and Astrophysics D. Clayton: Introduction to Stellar Evolution and Nucleosynthesis

B. General Theory of Relativity 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. J.V. Narlikar: Lectures on General Relativity and Cosmology S. Weinberg: Gravitation and Cosmology P.A.M. Dirac: General Theory of Relativity L.D. Landau and E.M. Lifshitz: The Classical Theory of Fields C.W. Misner, K.S. Thorne and J.A. Wheeler: Gravitation R.M. Wald: General Theory of Relativity A. Raychaudhuri, S. Banerjee and A. Banerjee: General Theory of Relativity

C. Many Body Theory 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. s S. Raimes: Many Electron Theory Fetter and Walecka: Quantum Theory of Many Particle System G.D. Mahan: Many Particle Physics Negele and Orland: Quantum Many Particle System A.A. Abrikosov et al. : Methods of Quantum Field Theory in Statistical Physic

D. Microwave 1. Samyel Y. Liao: Microwave Devices and Circuits 2. Herbert J. Reich: Microwave Principles 3. K.C. Gupta: Microwaves 4. M.L. Sisodia and G.S. Raghubanshi: Microwave Circuits and Passive Device 5. N. Mercuvitz: Waveguide Handbook 6. S.M. Sze: Physics of Semiconductor Devices 7. R.E. Collins: Foundations of Microwave Engineering 8. J.D. Ryder: Network Lines and Fields 9. Royal Signals: Handbook of Line Communication 10. W. Frazer; Telecommunications 11. J.D.Kraus: Antenna

E. Physics of Liquid Crystals 1. 2. 3. 4. E.B. Priestley, P.J. Wojtowich and P. Sheng: Introduction to Liquid Crystals P.G. de Gennes: Physics of Liquid Crystal S. Chandrasekhar: Liquid Crystals P.J. Collings and M. Hand: Introduction to Liquid Crystals

F. Selected Topics of Statistical Mechanics. 1. 2. 3. 4. K. Huang: Statistical Mechanics H.E. Stanley: Introduction to Phase Transitions and Critical Phenomena S.K. Ma: Modern Theory of Critical Phenomena J.M. Yeomans: Statistical Mechanics of Phase Transitions

Suggested Reading Sumit Sarkar Writing Social History Sabyasachi Bhattacharya and Romila Thaper- Situating Indian History Nicholas Dirks, Colonialism and Culture Peter Rob (ed) The concept of race in India N.K Sinha History of Bengal A F Salauddin Ahmed Social ideas and social change in Bengal Sumanta Banerjee The parlour and the Street Rajat Roy Mind , Body and Society Tapan Roychowdhuri Europe reconsidered Amitava Mukherjje Reform and regeneration in Bengal

Suggested Reading N K Sinha Economic history of Bengal Peter Marshal Bengal: the British Firminger Fifth report of East India Affairs B.B Chowdhuri Peasant history of late pre-colonial and colonial Bengal Ratnalekha Roy Changes in Bengal Agrarian Socity Amalesh Tripathi Trade and Finance in Bengal Presidency Amiya Kumar Bagchi History of State Bank in India Rajat Datta Society , economy and the Market commercialistion in Rural Bengla ( 1760-80) Dharma Kumar ( ed) Cambridge economic history , Vol I E.H. Carr What is History Arthur Marwick The Nature of History Arthur Marwick The New Nature of History: Knowledge, Evidence, Language Ernst Breisach Historiography: Ancient, Medieval and Modern Ernst Breisach On the Future of History: The Postmodernist Challenge and Its Aft ermath E. Sreedharan A Textbook of Historiography S.K. Bazaz Recent Trends in Historiography Amales Tripahi Itihas o Oitihasik R.G. Collingwood The Idea of History G.R. Elton The Practice of History J.W. Tosh The Pursuit of History A.L. Rowse The Uses of History H.R.P Finberg The Approaches to History Fritz Stern The Varieties of History Fernand Braudel On History E.L Ladurie The Territory of the Historian H.W. Kaye British Marxist Historians Peiter Geyl Debates with Historians John Cannon (ed.) The Historian at Work Sumit Sarkar Writing Social History E.H. Carr What is History Arthur Marwick The Nature of History Arthur Marwick The New Nature of History: Knowledge, Evidence, Language Ernst Breisach Historiography: Ancient, Medieval and Modern Ernst Breisach On the Future of History: The Postmodernist Challenge and Its Aft ermath E. Sreedharan A Textbook of Historiography S.K. Bazaz Recent Trends in Historiography Amales Tripahi Itihas o Oitihasik R.G. Collingwood The Idea of History G.R. Elton The Practice of History J.W. Tosh The Pursuit of History A.L. Rowse The Uses of History H.R.P Finberg The Approaches to History Fritz Stern The Varieties of History Fernand Braudel On History E.L Ladurie The Territory of the Historian H.W. Kaye British Marxist Historians Peiter Geyl Debates with Historians John Cannon (ed.) The Historian at Work Sumit Sarkar Writing Social History