Plasma Physics Eligibility

The eligibility conditions of the candidates who intend to pursue Plasma Physics are concerned, they must basically have an undergraduate degree (with physics and mathematics). Plasma physics can be studied in the higher educational degrees only. One can pursue M.Sc programme after an undergraduate degree in general physics or Physics honors from a recognized university.

It is compulsory for a candidate to acquire proficiency in physics and mathematics at the graduate level and then go for Plasma physics as a specialization or an engineer with BE degree, but with aptitude for Plasma physics can also enter the field as a research scholar or a Fellow Research Assistant.

• There are lots of research fellowships / scholarships available for the deserving candidates in India and Abroad. Research scholars / Research Fellows in Plasma physics. A good PhD programme takes minimum of four years to complete.

• Very few universities offer Plasma physics courses in undergraduate level worldwide. But, after the formal twelve year secondary school education, candidates can do graduation in Science stream and then at the Master's and PhD levels, there are several options available to study Plasma physics. Any aspiring student can do as many courses as possible, in either of these subjects. Many universities offer a degree in Plasma physics at Postgraduate level and some have a specialization. A professional also takes courses in Spectroscopic & instrumentation at some point in one's education.

Controlled thermonuclear fusion is one of the main researches in plasma physics. Other field of research includes laser-plasma interactions, plasma spectroscopy and charged particle acceleration by generation of plasma waves.