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What are the best resources for preparing for the IPhO?
BEST BOOKS FOR IPhO:
- MECHANICS – Classical Mechanics – David Morin.
- THERMODYNAMICS – Thermodynamics by Herbert Callen.
- STATISTICAL PHYSICS – Statistical Physics by Landau and Lifshitz.
- OPTICS – Optics by Hecht.
- Electrodynamics – D. J.
- Relativity – Introduction to Special Relativity – Robert Resnick.
How to self study for Olympiads?
- Firstly, Checkout the syllabus.
- Plan your timetable according to the syllabus you have to cover.
- Stick to the time table.
- Prepare in small units.
- Checkout previous year maths olympiad exam, Sample paper and mock tests.
- Discuss your queries with teachers if you have any issues solving any question.
How can I crack International Science Olympiad?
If you remember the school books by heart it will be easy for you to study tougher questions for the Olympiad later.
- Color code important information for future references.
- Divide the subject into main topics that are similar or have a follow-up.
- Prepare brief notes for a revision later.
- Memorize important theorems.
How can I prepare for the experimental part of IPhO?
There is not much you can do to prepare for the experimental part of IPhO apart from what is being taught at HBCSE training camp (and that is quite enough). Regarding theoretical paper, since is the syllabus is more or less the same as IITJEE (apart from relativity), not too much knowledge is required.
What are the best books to prepare for INPhO?
Problems in General Physics by Irodov, for initial practice and as warm-ups in preparation for the long INPhO Problems. Introduction to Classical Mechanics by Morin, for advanced insights into Mechanics and a taste of longer problems – The chapter on Lagrangian can obviously be skipped and the second Rotation one too.
Which countries have no PhD fees for international students?
Read our guide to PhD study in the Czech Republic for more information, or take a look at some current Czech PhD opportunities . Denmark is another European country that charges no PhD fees to EU, EEA and Swiss students at public universities. International students do pay relatively high fees, however.
Where can I study for free with a PhD?
PhD study in Brazil is free for domestic students at public universities, but many institutions also extend this offer to international postgraduates. PhD study isn’t free in France, but it is remarkably cheap.