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Date: Sun, 3 May 1998 12:03:22 +0530 (IST)
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From sainis@phy.iitb.ernet.in Sun May 3 11:28:00 1998
Date: Sat, 25 Apr 1998 11:02:55 +0530
From: "Sunil. K. Sainis" <sainis@phy.iitb.ernet.in>
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thank you, shoibal for putting up with the delay in getting this stuff
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hi junta,
i hope this is of some use to you. i would STRONGLY advise AGAINST
cogging
directly from the stuff here.
good luck,
sainis
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Dear Prof. < > :
I am a Senior student of Engineering Physics at the Indian Institute of

Technology, Bombay. I have received the graduate application package and
brochure from your department for Fall 1998. I am very interested in
joining the Graduate program in Physics leading to a doctoral degree at
your University.
The area of my interest is Experimental High Energy Physics. The

brochure mentions that you are working in this field, so I would greatly
appreciate it if you could evaluate my chances of admission with
financial
aid.
I have attached a detailed resume at the end of this letter. If you feel
that a hard copy will be more useful, please let me know the address and
I
will send it to your mailing address immediately.
The highlight of my academic background is my work on gas based photon

multiplicity detectors as part of the CERN-INDIA collaboration. In summer
of this year, I began work on the design and simulation of a photon
multiplicity detector (PMD) under the guidance of Dr. Y.P. Viyogi at VECC
(Calcutta). Dr. Viyogi's group has collaborated on the WA98 and WA93
PMD's
at CERN, and has proposed an upgraded version of the WA98PMD for the STAR
experiment at Brookhaven National Labs. I had a very through exposure to
the GEANT detector simulation software, the PAW analysis framework, and
the various CERNLIB libraries. As the STAR experiment required that all
simulations be carried out in the STAR simulation framework(GSTAR), I was
assigned the task of porting the STAR framework to DEC Alpha. My efforts
met with moderate success and subsequent to this I rewrote the geometry
and stabilised the simulation in the new framework. I also conducted a
study on the effects of delta rays on the functioning of the PMD.A
writeup
detailing the results of that work has been submitted to the DAE
Symposium on Nuclear Physics to be held at Bangalore, India in December
1997.
I will continue to work ( here at IIT Bombay) on simulations related to

optimising the performance of the PMD for detection of Disoriented Chiral
Condensates (DCC) in the STAR experiment (under the guidance of Dr.
Viyogi and Dr Raghava Varma of Department of Physics IIT Bombay.). This
work will be presented in my senior thesis by March next year.
I am also interested in the instrumentation aspects of experiments and

have
carried out a number of projects involving computerisation of
experimental
setups.
My undergraduate major: Engineering Physics consists of a study of

various
aspects of pure and applied physics and develops strong fundamentals for
graduate work in any branch of pure and applied physics. We have courses
at introductory and advanced levels in Quantum Mechanics, Nuclear
Physics,
Statistical Physics, Electro-magnetic Theory, Solid State Physics and
Thermodynamics. In addition, a major component of the program involves
study of electronic instrumentation techniques. We cover additional
courses in digital and analog circuit design, microprocessor
architectures, IC design and technology, and communication systems.
Throughout my education I have worked hard and striven for academic

excellence. Consequently I have done well in my Secondary school
Examination by securing 86% marks. In my Higher secondary certificate
Examination I secured 91.17% marks. I was among the 700 students
selected from 45,000 to receieve the National Talent Scholarship in 1991.
The combined selection procedure for the six IIT's (IIT Bombay is one of
them) is based on a nation-wide examination. I secured an All India Rank
of 362 (out of approximately 100000 candidates) in this examination.
My Cumulative Performance Index at the end of 6 of 8 semesters of course

work at IIT Bombay is 7.47/10.00.
Since I will be unable to afford the cost of graduate studies, I will be

applying for financial assistance from your department in the form of a
Teaching or Research Assistantship. I have studied English as a first
language for 12 years (including two years in the United States) and the
medium of instruction through all of my schooling has been English - so I
don't anticipate any language problems. I would appreciate it if you
could tell me my chances of obtaining financial aid from your department
or group.
Since the application fee imposes a considerable financial burden on me,

I
would also like to know the possibility of a fee waiver/deferral, and
whom
I should contact for the waiver.
I am extremely grateful to you for having patiently read this mail.
Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
Sunil Krishna
Sainis
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P E R S O N A L
Name : Sunil Krishna Sainis
Date of Birth : 2 December 1975
Citizenship : Indian
Address : 26, Mount Abu

Anushaktinagar Bombay 400 094
email : sainis@phy.iitb.ernet.in
Applying for : Graduate program in Physics beginning in Fall

1998
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A C A D E M I C
1: Senior Secondary Certificate (Equivalent to Grade 10)
Atomic Energy Central School
April 1991
Examining Authority: Central Board of Secondary Education..
Aggregate 86.0% marks
with 93.5% marks each in Science and Mathematics.
2: Higher Secondary Certificate (Equivalent to Grade 12)

Atomic Energy Junior College
April 1993
Examining Authority: Maharashtra Board of Secondary and Higher
Secondary Examinations.
Aggregate 91.17% marks with 94.5% marks in Physics, Chemistry
and Mathematics. 97.5% marks in Electronics as a Vocational
Subject.
3: Bachelor of Technology in Engineering Physics

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
April 1998 (expected)
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A P T I T U D E T E S T S
- GRE (April 1996)

Verbal :710 (97 percentile)
Quantitative :780 (95 percentile)
Analytical :700 (88 percentile)
- GRE subject test in Physics

(November 1997)
- TOEFL
(October 1997)
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P R O J E C T S / E X P E R I E N C E
1: Summer 1995: Worked on making a GPIB based interfacing for a

Low Temperature Physics Lab. This work was done under the
guidance of Dr.A.K.Nigam at the Tata Institute of Fundamental
Research at Bombay, India. In addition to this I also worked on
fitting a calibration curve to data from a diode based
temperature
sensor.
2: Summer-Fall 1995: Seminar on 'Magnetism in Low Dimensional

Structures' under the Guidance of Dr. Avinash Mahajan
(Department. of
Physics IIT Bombay).This was a literature survey into the
emerging
class of low dimensional compounds. The report also examined
detailed the various theories suggesting that low dimensional
spin ordering was responsible for superconductivity.
3: Winter 1996 : Worked on Data Acquisition System using PCL 207

and PCL 818hg card for a Vibrating Sample Magnetometer. This
work was done under the guidance of Dr. N. Venkatramani at the
Advanced Center for Research in Electronics (ACRE) at IIT Bombay.
4: Summer 1997: Worked on porting the GTAR framework to DEC ALPHA
I carried out simulations to determine the effect of delta rays
on the gas based PMD (Photon Multiplicity Detector) under the
guidance of Dr.Y.P.Viyogi, Dr. Tapan Nayak and Dr.Subhasis
Chattopadhayay. This work was carried out at VECC, Calcutta as
part
of CERN-INDIA collaboration headed by Dr. Y.P. Viyogi.
4: 1996-97: B.Tech Project on " Gas Based Preshower Photon

Multiplicity Detector for the STAR experiment".
This year long project will be carried out under the guidance of
Dr Raghava Varma of IIT Bombay. In this project we will carry out
several simulation studies in the GSTAR framework aimed at
optimising the performance and working of the gas based PMD for
detection of Disoriented Chiral Condensates (DCC) in the
STAR experimental setup.
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F I N A N C I A L A I D
Since my family's financial resources are insufficient to meet

the cost of my Graduate studies, I shall be seeking financial
assistance from the Department of Physics.
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C O M P U T I N G E X P E R I E N C E
I have worked on a variety of platforms and am familiar with

the internals of DOS, UNIX, LINUX and DEC OSF/1 operating
systems.
As far as scientific computing goes, I have programmed

in C, Fortran, QBASIC.
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T E A C H I N G E X P E R I E N C E
As a volunteer for the National Social Service Organisation (1994

- 1996) I have taught students in the age group 7 to 19. I have
taught them science and mathematics. Most of these children came
from economically backward areas of the city and had varying
degrees of learning difficulty. This work used to take up 60
hours per semester.
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%
% general intro.
% background.
% motivations for higher study in HEP.
% univ stuff.
% goody-goody-feel-happy-stuff at the end.
%
% intro
I am applying to Yale University with the aim of pursuing

graduate studies leading to a Ph.D in {\em Experimental High Energy
Physics}. I feel that my research interests and enthusiasm will find
ample
sustenance in the scholarly environs of Yale University.\\
% stuff about myself.
I have always had an innate desire to explore the physical

causes
behind various phenomenon. In my school days my teachers were quick to
recognize my ability to grasp and solve problems. It was partly their
encouragement which convinced me to channel my energies into academic
work. This brought me a rich dividend of academic awards. I was often at
the top of my class and appeared regularly for various competitive
examinations. At the end of my high school I was convinced that my
primary aptitude lay in the mathematical and physical sciences. I gave
the
prestigious Joint Entrance Examination for the Indian Institutes of
Technology (IIT) and was ranked 362nd among 100000 students in the
country.\\
I chose {\em Engineering Physics} (offered only at IIT Bombay)

as my undergraduate major because it consists of a study of various
graduate work in any branch of pure and applied physics. In addition to
courses at introductory and advanced levels in Quantum Mechanics, Nuclear
Physics, Statistical Physics, Electro-magnetic Theory, Solid State
Physics
and Thermodynamics, a major component of the program involves study of
electronic instrumentation techniques where we cover additional courses
in
digital and analog circuit design, microprocessor architectures, IC
design
and technology, and communication systems. I benefited greatly from my
interaction with some of the best undergraduates in the country and the
experienced faculty. IIT Bombay gave me the opportunity to partake in
some
very exciting projects. Although after coming to IIT my academic
aggressiveness has waned, my resolve to pursue a research career in
Experimental Physics has been greatly strengthened.\\ \\
% why hep? stuff
My interests in experimental high energy physics stems from my

work on gas based photon multiplicity detectors as part of the CERN-INDIA
collaboration. In summer of this year, I began work on the design and
simulation of a photon multiplicity detector (PMD) under the guidance of
Dr. Y.P. Viyogi at VECC (Calcutta). Dr. Viyogi's group has collaborated
on
the WA98 and WA93 PMD's at CERN, and has proposed an upgraded version of
the WA98PMD for the STAR experiment at Brookhaven National Labs. I had a
very thorough exposure to the GEANT detector simulation software, the PAW
analysis framework, and CERNLIB. As the STAR experiment required that all
simulations be carried out in the STAR simulation framework(GSTAR), I was
assigned the task of porting GSTAR framework to DEC Alpha. My efforts
met
with moderate success and subsequent to this I rewrote the geometry and
stabilised the simulation in the new framework. I also conducted a study
on the effects of delta rays on the functioning of the PMD. A write up
detailing the results of that work has been submitted to the DAE
Symposium
on Nuclear Physics to be held at Bangalore, India in December 1997.\\
For my senior thesis here at IIT Bombay I am working on

simulations
related to optimising the performance of the PMD for detection of
Disoriented Chiral Condensates (DCC) in the STAR experiment (under the
guidance of Dr. Viyogi of VECC, Calcutta and Dr Raghava Varma of
Department of Physics IIT Bombay).\\
I also have a keen interest in the instrumentation aspects of

experiments. The control and data acquisition systems used in RHIC
experiments fascinate me. My exposure to instrumentation work through
courses and labs in the Electrical Engineering department of IITB, and
through various projects at ACRE (Advanced Center for Research in
Electronics, IIT B) and TIFR (Tata Institute of Fundamental
Research, Bombay) have made me aware of the practical difficulties often
encountered in this field and given me a realization of my aptitude for
experimental work.\\
I seek to broaden my horizons in High Energy Physics. I would like

to study various aspects of H.E.P that I have not been exposed to so far.
With the establishment of experimental setups aimed at studying the
behavior of matter at very high energy densities, I now look forward to
being a part of frontline research during my graduate studies. I am more
than willing to put in immense amounts of effort on any challenging
problem in this field.\\
My communication skills and proficiency in English as above

average. All my schooling has been in English. I have had two years(1985
- 1987) of my schooling in the Boston, Massachusetts. I have made three
significant scientific presentations as a part of my undergraduate
course requirement.\\
In the course of my academic and experimental work, I have

realized that my primary weaknesses are the inability to stick to a
planned schedule and the inability to conform to the strongly
examination-oriented needs of course work. I have come to rely heavily on
my strengths, a quick mind, the ability to work well in a group, and
above
everything else, my perseverance and unflappability in the face of
seemingly daunting odds.\\
% Univ specific part.
I firmly believe that a vibrant department with a stimulating

atmosphere is vital in bringing out the best in students. Thus Yale
University, with its distinguished faculty and state of the art
facilities
is a natural choice for me. My correspondence with Prof. John Harris,
convinced me that my interests matched with those of your Physics
Department. As the research interests of other faculty members cover a
vast number of topics in H.E.P. and I hope to keep in touch with new
developments in the field. In particular I would like to work with the
faculty involved in experiments at BNL RHIC or CERN LHC. I am confident
that I possess the
necessary motivation, ability and preparation to benefit from, as well as
contribute to the research activities being carried out at Yale.\\
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{\sbl Description of Courses taken in Physics and Mathematics}
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{\sbm Physics Theory Courses}\\
{\sbf Course \hfill Course Code \hfill (L\ \ T\ \ P\ \

C)\footnote{{\sfs (L=Lecture, T=Tutorials, P=Practical hrs per
week;
C=Credits)}} \hfill Grade \footnote{\sfs AA,AB = 4; BB,BC = 3; CC,CD =
2;
DD = 1; The weightage of the III and IV courses is 1.5 times the
credits}}\\
{\sbf 1. Physics I \hfill PH 101 \hfill 2 1 0 6 \hfill BC\\}

{\sfs Freshman year Semester 1\\
Review of Kinematics and Newton's Laws, Rotational
kinematics, frames of reference, pseudo forces, principle of
centrifuge, free and constrained motion, conservative forces
and potential energy, simple harmonic motion, non-
conservative motion, friction, conservation of energy and
its applications, conservation of momentum, center of mass,
collisions, conservation of angular momentum, moments and
products of inertia, motion under central forces,
gravitation, Kepler's laws, dynamics of rigid bodies.\\
Texts: G. Basavraju, Mechanics and Thermodynamics; D.
Kleppener and R. J. Kolenkow, Introduction to Mechanics.}\\
{\sbf 2. Physics II \hfill PH 102 \hfill 2 1 0 6 \hfill BC\\}

Coulomb's Law, electrostatic fields and Gauss's Law,
conservative fields and potential, Poisson's equation,
conductors, method of images, electric fields in
dielectrics, polarization and displacement. Capacitance,
electrostatic energy, steady currents, Kirchoff's laws, Biot-
Savart law, magnetic fields, lorentz force, Faraday's laws,
electromagnetic induction and frames of reference,
displacement current, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic
waves.\\
Texts: A. S. Mahajan and A. Rangwala, Electricity and
Magnetism.} \\
{\sbf 3. Physics III \hfill PH 209 \hfill 2 1 0 6 \hfill CC \\}

{\sfs Sophomore year Semester 1 \\
Origin of quantum theory, wave particle duality,
photo electric effect, Bohr atom, quantum numbers, elements
of quantum statistics: Maxwell-Boltzmann, Bose-Einstein and
Fermi-Dirac distributions, applications. Solids: crystal
structures, metals and insulators, semiconductors,
semiconductor-devices. Magnetic properties: dia, para, ferro
and antiferromagnetism. Optical properties, lasers,
holography, fiberoptics. Superconductivity, production of
low temperatures and high magnetic fields. Structure of the
atomic nucleus, mass and binding energy, radioactivity and
its applications, laws of radioactive decay, conventional
and non-conventional sources of energy, nuclear fission and
fusion.\\
Texts: S. H. Patil, Elements of Modern Physics; F.K.
Richtmeyer et al., Introduction to Modern Physics.} \\
{\sbf 4. Classical Mechanics \hfill EP 206 \hfill 2 1 0 6 \hfill

BC \\}
Review of Newton's Laws, frames of reference, conservation
laws, central orbits, scattering, rotating co-ordinates and
Coriolis force, rigid body dynamics, moment of inertia
tensor and Euler's equations. Variational principle,
Lagrange's and Hamilton's formulations, Poisson brackets,
periodic motion, small oscillations, normal co-ordinates.
Texts: H. Goldstein, Classical Mechanics; L. D. Landau and
E. M. Lifshitz, Mechanics.}\\
{\sbf 5. Introduction to Optics \hfill EP 204 \hfill 2 1 0 6

\hfill BC
\\}
Wave nature of light, reflection, refraction and
polarization, total reflection and evanescent wave, phase
change on total reflection, coherence, spatial and temporal
coherence, spectral resolution of finite wave train,
elements of Fourier transform spectroscopy, interference,
multiple reflections from thin films, diffraction theory,
Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction, gratings, interferometers-
Michelson and Fabry-Perot. Propagation of light through
matter, dispersion, absorption, and scattering, elements of
quantum optics.\\
Texts: G. B. Fowles, Introduction to Modern Optics; M. Born
and E. Wolf, Principles of Optics.}\\
{\sbf 6. Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer\hfill EP 303 \hfill 3

1
0 8\hfill BC\\}
{\sfs Junior year Semester 1\\
Thermal equilibrium, Zeroth law and concept of temperature,
First law and its consequences, reversible, irreversible and
quasi-static processes, Second law and entropy, heat
engines, refrigerators. Thermodynamic potentials,
equilibrium and stability conditions, Gibbs' phase rule,
first and second order and lambda type phase transitions,
Third law, thermodynamics of magnetism, adiabatic
demagnetization, thermoelectric and thermomagnetic effects.\\
Texts: C. J. Adkins, Thermodynamics; M. W. Zemansky, Heat
and Thermodynamics.}\\
{\sbf 7. Quantum Mechanics I \hfill EP 307 \hfill 3 1
0 8 \hfill CD\\}
Historical background, wave functions, superposition
principle, wave packets, Schroedinger equation, probability
and current density, expectation values, Ehrenfest's
theorem, linear vectors and operators in Hilbert space,
observables, commuting operators, momentum representations
and uncertainty principle, unitary transformations,
Schroedinger and Heisenberg representations, equations of
motion. Applications: 1-dimensional potential problems,
linear harmonic oscillator, polynomial solutions, creation
and annihilation operators, Central forces, angular
momentum, spherical harmonics, spin, addition of angular
momenta, free and bound states in Coulomb potential well.\\
Texts: E. Merzbacher, Quantum Mechanics.}\\
{\sbf 8. Quantum Mechanics II \hfill PH 422 \hfill 3 1

0 8 \hfill AB}\\
Approximation methods in Quantum Mechanics, WKB method,
connection formulae, Bohr's quantization condition,
penetration through potential barriers. Time independent
perturbation theory, Zeeman and Stark effects, convergence
of perturbation series, time dependent perturbation theory.
Transitions, scattering probability, absorption and emission
of radiation, Einstein coefficients, variational procedure,
applications to He atom and many particle systems, theory of
scattering, cross-sections and method of partial waves.\\
Texts: E. Merzbacher, Quantum Mechanics; F. Schwabl, Quantum
Mechanics.}\\
{\sbf 9. Mechanics of Continuous Systems \hfill EP 306 \hfill 2 1

0 6 \hfill BB\\}
Mathematical foundation: Tensors, components of a second-
rank tensor, dyadics, transformations of cartesian
components, concept of tensor field, elasticity: linear
elasticity theory, shear, compressibility, bending of a
beam, torsion of a rod, stress and strain tensors, energy of
a deformed body. Elastic waves in solids, wave reflection at
boundaries, Rayleigh and Love waves. Fluids: Euler's and
Lagrange's pictures of fluid motion, equation of continuity,
Bernoulli theorem and its applications, circulation.
Newtonian viscous fluids, Navier-Stokes equations,
Poisseuille flow in planes and pipes, turbulence.\\
Texts: L. Breklhovskikh and V. Gancharov, Mechanics of
Continua and Wave dynamics; D. S. Chandrasekhariah,
Continuum Mechanics.}\\
{\sbf 10. Introduction to Solid State Physics \hfill PH 404

\hfill
3 1 0 8 \hfill BB\\}
Crystal structure, point and space groups, X-ray, electron
and neutron diffraction, bonding in solids, ionic and
covalent bonds, cohesive energy of metals, van der Waal's
solids, mechanical properties: stress and strain, elastic
moduli, point, line and volume defects, thermal properties:
lattice vibrations, Einstein and Debye models, phonons,
thermal conductivity, thermal expansion, electrical
polarizability, dielectrics and ferroelectrics, electron
theory, free-electron and NFE models, tight-binding method,
energy bands in solids, thermal and electrical conductivity,
thermo-electric effects, Hall effect and cyclotron
resonance, dia-, para- and ferro-magnetism,
superconductivity.\\
Texts: N. Ashcroft and A. Mermin, Solid State Physics.}\\
{\sbf 11. Statistical Physics \hfill EP 304 \hfill 2 1 0 6\hfill

CC\\}
Phase space, microcanonical, canonical and grand canonical
ensembles, partition functions, connection between
statistical and thermodynamic quantities, Boltzmann
statistics: application to ideal gaseous state and magnetic
and electric phenomena, Bose-Einstein statistics:
application to black-body radiation, Bose condensates, Fermi-
Dirac statistics: application to metals and semi-conductors,
fluctuations and random walk phenomena, time dependence of
fluctuations, noise.\\
Texts: C. Kittel, Thermal Physics; R. K. Pathria,
Statistical Mechanics.}\\
{\sbf 12. Electromagnetic Theory I \hfill PH 424 \hfill 3 1 0

8\hfill
CC\\}
Electrostatics, miultipole expansions, fields in dielectric
media, magnetic properties of matter, boundary value
problems, wave equation, reflection, refraction and
propagation of waves in dispersive media, postulates of
special relativity, Lorentz transformations, relativistic
kinematics.\\
Texts: D. J. Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics.\\}
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{\sbm Current Courses:}\\
{\sbf 13. Electromagnetic Theory II\hfill PH 525\hfill 3 1 0 8\\}

{\sfs Senior year Semester 1\\
General solutions of the three dimensional wave equation,
wave guides, transmission lines and coaxial cables,
relativistic electrodynamics, electromagnetic radiation from
point and extended charges, electric dipole, magnetic dipole
and electric quadrupole potentials, Lienard-Wichart
potentials.\\
Texts: J. D. Jackson, Classical Electrodynamics.}\\
{\sbf 14. Introduction to Nuclear Physics \hfill PH 504 \hfill 3 1

0
8\\}
Static properties of nuclei, nuclear binding energies and
forces, two nucleon problem, systematics of nuclei and
levels, nuclear models, alpha, beta and gamma decay, nuclear
reactions including fission, accelerators, detectors and
nuclear experimental techniques.\\
Texts: H. A. Enge, Introduction to Nuclear Physics.}\\
{\sbf 15. Introduction to Atomic and Molecular Physics \hfill PH 503
\hfill 3 1 0 8 \\}
Energy quantization, momentum of radiation, radiative
transition probabilities, line widths, laser interactions in
hydrogen atom, Lamb shift, hydrogen maser, coupling of
angular momenta and multiplet structure in many electron
atoms, atomic magnetism, gyromagnetic effects, angular
momentum of radiation and free electrons, Zeeman and Paschen-
Back effects, hyperfine and nuclear quadrupole interactions,
x-ray and photo electron spectra, electronic, vibrational and
rotational spectra of diatomic molecules. Experimental
methods in atomic and molecular physics: interference, level-
crossing, Fourier transform and RF spectroscopy, lifetimes
and oscillator strengths, electronic and atomic collisions,
basic principles of NMR, NQR, ESR, Mossbauer, Microwave, IR
and Raman spectroscopy.\\
Texts: Bransden and Joachim, Atomic and Molecular Physics;
G. Herzberg, Molecular Structure and Molecular Spectra.}\\
\vspace{0.5cm}
{\sbm Physics Courses most probably offered in the Eighth Semester:}\\
{\sbf 16. Quantum Electronics \hfill PH 504 \hfill 2 1 0 6 \\}

Texts: O. Svalto, Principles of Laser Physics; A. Yariv,
Quantum Electronics.}\\
{\sbf 17. Elementary Particle Physics \hfill PH 528 \hfill 2 1 0 6

}\\
Texts: A. D. Halzen and F. Martin, Quarks and Leptons: An
Introduction to Modern Particle Physics.}\\
{\sbf 18. Applied Solid State Physics \hfill EP 406 \hfill 2 1 0

6\\}
Texts: N. W. Ashcroft and N. D. Mermin, Solid State Physics;
K. Seeger, Semiconductor Physics; R. Dalven, Introduction to
Applied Solid State Physics.}\\
\vspace{1cm}
{\sbf 19. Applied Nuclear Physics \hfill EP 404 \hfill 2 1 0

6\\}
Texts: R. L. Murray, Nuclear Reactor Physics;
R. Stephenson, Introduction to Nuclear Engineering; J. H. Fremin,
Applications of Nuclear Physics.}\\
\vspace{1cm}
{\sbm Physics Laboratory Courses}\\
{\sbf
\begin{tabular}{lllrrrrr}
1. &Physics Lab I & PH 115 & 0 &0 &1.5& 1.5 & BB\\
2. &Physics Lab II & PH 116 & 0 &0 &1.5& 1.5 & AA\\
3. &Physics Laboratory I& EP 213 & 0 & 0 & 3& 3 & AA\\
4. &Electronics Laboratory I & EP 215 & 0 & 0 & 6& 6 & AB\\
5. &Physics Laboratory II & EP 214 & 0 & 0 & 3& 3 & BB\\
6. &Electronics Laboratory II & EP 212 & 0 & 0 & 3& 3 & AB\\
5. &Physics Laboratory III & EP 313 & 0 & 0 & 3& 3 & AB\\
6. &Microprocessor Laboratory& EP 315 & 0 & 0 &1.5& 1.5 & BB\\
7. &Physics Laboratory IV & EP 312 & 0 & 0 & 3& 3 & AB\\
8. &Analytical Techniques& EP 411 & 0 & 0 & 6& 6 & AB\\
\end{tabular}}
\vspace{1cm}
\vspace{0.3cm}
(\sbm Mathematics Courses)\\
{\sbf 1. MATHEMATICS I \hfill MA103 \hfill 2 2

0 6 \hfill AB}\\
Review of the prerequisites such as limits of sequences and functions,
continuity, uniform continuity and differentiability. Rolle's
theorem,mean
value theorems and Taylor's theorem. Newton's method for approximate
solution. Riemann integral and the fundamental theorem of integral
calculus. Approximate integration. Applications to length, area, volume,
surface area of revolution. Moments, centres of mass an gravity.Review of
vectors. Cylinders and quadric surfaces. Vector functions of one variable
and their derivatives.Partial derivatives. Chain rule. Gradient,
directional derivative. Tangent planes and normals. Maxima, minima,
saddle
points. Lagrange multipliers. Exact differentials. Repeated and multiple
integrals with applications to volume, surface area, moments of inertia
etc.\\
Texts: G.B. Thomas, and R.L. Finney, Calculus and Analytic Geometry, 6th
ed.; T.M. Apostol, Calculus, Vol. I, 2nd ed.}\\
{\sbf 2. Mathematics II \hfill MA 104 \hfill 3 2

0 8 \hfill AB}\\
Vector fields, surface integrals, line integrals, independence of path,
conservative fields, divergence, curl. Green's theorem Divergence theorem
of Gauss, Stokes' theorem and applications of these theorems.
Transformations of coordinate systems and vector components. Invariance
of
divergence and curl. Curvilinear coordinates. Vector spaces. Inner
products. Matrices and determinants, linear transformations. Systems of
linear equations. Gauss elimination, rank of a matrix. Inverse of a
matrix. Bilinear and quadratic forms. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Similarity transformations. Diagonalization of Hermitian matrices.
Numerical methods for solving systems of linear equations.
Ill-conditioning. Methods of Gauss and least squares. Inclusion of matrix
eigenvalues. Finding eigenvalues by iteration.\\
Texts: E. Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 5th ed.; V.
Krishnamurthy, V.P. Mainra and J.L. Arora, An Introduction to Linear
Algebra; T.M. Apostol, Calculus, Vol. II.}\\
{\sbf 3. Mathematics III \hfill MA203 \hfill 3 2

0 8 \hfill BC}\\
{\sfs Sophomore year Semester 1\\
Ordinary differential equations of the 1st order, exactness and
integrating factors, variation of parameters, Picard's iteration method.
Ordinary linear differential equations of nth order, solution of
homogeneous and nonhomogeneous equations. Operator method. Methods of
undetermined coefficients and variation of parameters. Systems of
differential equtions. Phase plane. Critical points. Stability. Infinite
sequences and series of real and complex numbers. Improper integrals.
Cauchy criterion, tests of convergence, absolute and conditional
convergence. Series of functions. Improper integrals depending on a
parameter. Uniform convergence. Power series, radius of convergence.
Power
series methods for solutions of ordinary differential equations. Legendre
equation and Legendre polynomials, Bessel equations and Bessel functions
of first and second kind. Orthogonal sets of functions. Sturm-Liouville
problems. Orthogonality of Bessel functions and Legendre polynomials.
Laplace transform. Inverse transform. Shifting on the s and t axes,
convolutions, partial fractions. Fourier series, half-range expansions.
Approximation by trigonometric polynomials. Fourier integrals. Transform
techniques in differential equations.\\
Texts: E. Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics; W.E. Boyce and R.C.
DiPrima, Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems,
3rd ed.; G.F. Simmons, Differential Equations with Applications and
Historical Notes.}\\
{\sbf 4. Mathematics IV \hfill MA@)$ \hfill 2 1

0 6 \hfill CC}\\
{\sfs Sophomore year Semester 2\\
Analytic functions. Cauchy-Riemann equations, Laplace equations
Elementary
functions. Cauchy's integal theorem (proof by using Green's theorem),
Cauchy's integral formula. Taylor series and Laurent series. Residues and
applications to evaluating real improper integrals and inverse Laplace
transforms. Conformal mapping. Linear fractional transformations.
Boundary
value problems involving partial differential equations such as the wave
equation, the heat equation, the Laplace equation. Solutions by the
method
of separation of variables and by Fourier and Laplace transforms.\\
Texts: E. Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 5th ed.; P.E.
Danko,
A.G. Popov, T.YA. Koznevnikova, Higher Mathematics in Problems and
Exercises, Part 2, Mir Publishers.}\\
\hline
\\
{\sbm Cumulative Grade Point Average in Physics and Mathematics:
7.49/10.00 \ \ (3.07/4.00 )\\}
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P E R S O N A L
Name : Sunil Krishna Sainis
Date of Birth : 2 December 1975
Address : 26, Mount Abu

Anushaktinagar Bombay 400 094
email : sainis@phy.iitb.ernet.in
Applying for : Graduate program in Physics beginning in Fall

1998
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A C A D E M I C

Atomic Energy Central School
April 1991
Examining Authority: Central Board of Secondary Education..

Atomic Energy Junior College
April 1993
Aggregate 91.17% marks with 94.5% marks in Physics, Chemistry
and Mathematics.97.5% marks in Electronics as a Vocational
Subject.

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(November 1997)
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1: Summer 1995: Worked on making a GPIB based interfacing for a

Low Temperature Physics Lab. This work was done under the
guidance of Dr.A.K.Nigam at the Tata Institute of Fundamental
Research at Bombay, India. In addition to this I also worked on
fitting a calibration curve to data from a diode based
temperature
sensor.
2: Summer-Fall 1995: Seminar on 'Magnetis in Low Dimensional

Structues' under the Guidance of Dr. Avinash Mahajan (Dept. of
Physics IIT Bombay).This was a literature survey into the
emerging
class of low dimensional compounds. The report also examined
detailed the various theories suggesting that low dimensional
spin ordering was responsible for superconductivity.
3: Winter 1996 : Worked on Data Acquisition System using PCL 207

and PCL 818hg card for a Vibrating Sample Magnetometer. This
work was done under the guidance of Dr. N. Venkatramani at the
Advanced Center for Research in Electronics (ACRE) at IIT Bombay.
4: Summer 1997: Worked on porting the GTAR framework to DEC ALPHA

I carried out simulations to determine the effect of delta rays
on the gas based PMD (Photon Multiplicity Detector) under the
guidance of Dr.Y.P.Viyogi, Dr. Tapan Nayak and Dr.Subhasis
Chattopadhayay. This work was carried out at VECC, Calcutta as
part
of CERN-INDIA collaboration headed by Dr. Y.P. Viyogi.
4: 1996-97: B.Tech Project on " Gas Based Preshower Photon

Multiplicity Detector fot the STAR experiment".
Dr Raghava Varma of IIT Bombay. In this project we will carry out
several simulation studies in the GSTAR framework aimed at
optimising the performance and working of the gas based PMD in
the
STAR setup.
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T E A C H I N G E X P E R I E N C E
As a volunteer for the National Social Service Organsation (1994
- 1996) I have taught students in the age group 7 to 19. I have
taught them science and mathematics. Most of these children came
from economically backward areas of the city and had varying
degrees of learning difficulty. This work used to take up 60
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\end{flushright}
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\vspace{0.5cm}
{\sbm Personal}\\
Name \hspace{1.8cm}:\hspace{0.8cm}{\sbf Sunil Krishna Sainis} \\
Date of Birth\hspace{0.6cm} : \hspace{0.5cm} 2 December 1975\\

Sex \hspace{2.145cm}: \hspace{0.5cm} Male\\
Marital Status \hspace{0.47cm}: \hspace{0.5cm} Single \\
Citizenship \hspace{0.85cm} : \hspace{0.5cm} Indian \\
Address \hspace{1.325cm} : \hspace{0.5cm} 26 Mount Abu,
Anushaktinagar, Bombay 400 094, INDIA\\
email \hspace{1.725cm} : \hspace{0.5cm} sainis@phy.iitb.ernet.in\\
Applying for \hspace{0.675cm} : \hspace{0.5cm} Graduate program in
Physics
beginning in Fall 1998\\
Area of interest \hspace{0.1cm} : \hspace{0.5cm} Experimental High Energy
Physics\\
\vspace{1cm}
{\sbm Academic qualifications}\\
\begin{tabular}{lll}
{\sbf Examination } & {\sbf Date} & {\sbf Performance}\\
\hline
\\
{\sbf Senior Secondary Certificate} (Equivalent to Grade 10) & April
1991 &
Aggregate {\sbf 86.0}\% marks \\
Atomic Energy Central School & & with {\sbf 93.5}\%
marks in \\
Examining Authority: Central Board of & & Science and Mathematics. \\
Secondary Education & & \\
\\
{\sbf Higher Secondary Certificate} (Equivalent to Grade 12) & April
1993
&Aggregate {\sbf 91.17}\% marks \\
Atomic Energy Junior College & & with {\sbf 94.5}\% marks in
\\
Examining Authority: Maharashtra Board of & & Physics, Chemistry and
\\
Secondary and Higher Secondary Examinations. & & Mathematics.
\\
& & 97.5\% marks in Electronics \\ & & as a Vocational \\
& & Subject. \\
\\
{\sbf Bachelor of Technology in Engineering Physics} & April 1998 & GPA
after 6 of 8 semesters\\
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay & (expected) &{\sbf 7.47/10.00}
\\
\end{tabular}
\newpage
{\sbm Projects / Experience} \\
\begin{itemize}
\item
Summer 1995: ({\sbf Instrumentation}) {\ul GPIB interfacing for a
Low
temperature physics laboratory at TIFR, India}. This project carried
out
under the guidance of Dr.A.K.Nigam at the Tata Institute of Fundamental
Research (TIFR) involved computerising the controls of a low
temperature
resistivity measurement setup. The code written in this was later to be
used to computerise three other low temperature experimental setups in
the same lab.{\footnote{this project was started late in the summer of
1995 and I have no knowledge of its subsequent status.}} In addition to
this I also worked on fitting a calibration curve to data from a diode
based temperature sensor which was being developed in there.
\item
Spring 1996: ({\sbf Instrumentation}) Laboratory course project on
{\ul Realization of Rivest-Shockley-Alderman Encryption Algorithm}
The aim was to implement a simple form of the RSA encryption algorithm
on a circuit board. We succeeded in building the circuit overcoming a
vast multitude of construction difficulties. However the implementation
was very primitive. A 10-page report detailing the algorithm and
implementation was also submitted.
\item
Fall 1995: ({\sbf Condensed Matter Physics}) Seminar on {\ul
``Magnetism in Low Dimension Structures''}. This junior year project
involved a literature survey or papers on the emerging class of low
dimensional compounds i.e. atomic chains, 2 - leg ladders, 3 - leg
ladders. The report detailed the results from various simulation
studies into computer models of these systems. The report also examined
the various theories suggesting that low dimensional spin ordering was
responsible for superconductivity. A 40-page project report was
submitted, and a public seminar was presented by me.\\
Advisor: Dr. Avinash Mahajan, IIT Bombay.
\item
Winter 1996 : {\sbf Instrumentation } I worked on Data Acquisition
System using PCL 207 and PCL 818hg card for a Vibrating Sample
Magnetometer. This work was done under the guidance of Dr. N.
Venkatramani at the Advanced Center for Research in Electronics (ACRE)
at IIT Bombay. A few months ago a graphical interface was added by
another student to the software I wrote for this project.
\item
Summer 1996: ({\sbf High Energy Physics}) {\ul Design of a pre-
shower
Photon Multiplicity Detector} for the STAR experiment
at BNL. This three-month long project involved porting
the STAR simulation framework, GSTAR to DEC Alpha and subsequently
running simulations in GSTAR. I studied the principles of operation
of multi-wire proportional counters. I was also exposed to hardware
aspects of detector fabrication, the readout design, and the
data acquisition software. I gained hands-on experience with
GEANT detector simulation software and CERNLIB libraries.
My efforts at porting GSTAR to DEC Alpha took a 6-7 weeks and met with
only a moderate degree of success{\footnote We were close to finishing
the porting when it was brought to our notice that a group in CERN{
ATLAS Collaboration} had already ported GSTAR to DEC Alpha. I continued
porting and finished the task, but realising that verifying the ported
software would take more time, we carried out our simulations on the
already ported software version from CERN. I subsequently rewrote the
geometry of the detector and carried out simulations to determine the
conversion efficiency and the effect of delta ray electrons on the PMD.
A short paper giving the details of design and simulation results has
been submitted for presentation at the Department of Atomic
Energy Nuclear Physics Symposium to be held in December
1997.\\
Advisor: Dr. Y. P. Viyogi, Variable Energy Energy
Cyclotron Center, Calcutta.
\item
1996-97: ({\sbf High Energy Physics}) Senior Thesis on
{\ul ``Simulation Studies on the Performance of a Gas based Photon
Multiplicity Detector for STAR''}. In this year long
thesis, I am studying various aspects of the gas based PMD's
positioning and performance through simulations in the GSTAR framework.
The aim is to optimise the performance for detection of DCC i.e. to
maximize the counting efficiency and minimize the number of interacting
hadrons. I have already carried out several studies establishing the
response of the detector to single particle events. I will carry out
full event studies and suggest geometry changes in consultation with
Dr. Y. P. Viyogi in Calcutta. A first stage progress report has already
been submitted to my advisor.\\
Advisor: Dr. Raghava Varma, IIT Bombay.
\end{itemize}
{\sbm Academic Honors}\\
\begin{itemize}
\item
Ranked ${\sbf 91}^\{st}$ in the State Level Talent Search conducted
by Maharahshtra State Education Department for the National Council for
Educational Research and Training(NCERT).
\item
Secured the {\sbf National Talent Search Scholarship} in
1991 awarded by National Council for Educational Research and
Training(NCERT).
\item
Ranked ${\sbf 11}^{st}$ in the State of Maharashtra in the Regional
Maths Olympiad in 1991.
\item
Among top 300 students in the National Physics Olympiad in 1992.
\item
Secured a rank of {\sbf 362} among approximately 100,000
candidates taking the Indian Institute of Technology Joint
Entrance Examination in Summer 1994.
\end{itemize}
\vspace{0.5cm}
{\sbm Publications}\\
\begin{itemize}
\item
A short paper entitled {\sbf `` Effect of Delta Rays on
the performance of the gas based Photon Multiplicity Detector in the
STAR experiment''} has been submitted for publication and oral
presentation at the Department of Atomic Energy (India) Nuclear
Physics Symposium to be held in December 1997.
\end{itemize}
\vspace{0.5cm}
{\sbm Aptitude Tests}\\
\begin{itemize}
\item
{\sbf GRE} (December 1996)\\
\item GRE Subject test in {\sbf Physics} (November 1997 - score

expected by second week of December 1997)
\item {\sbf TOEFL} (October 1997 - score expected by second week

of December 1997)
\end{itemize}
\vspace{0.5cm}
{\sbm Proficiency in English}\\

Years of instruction through the medium of English :
17 (1978-1996)\\
Years of formal study of the English language :
13 (1980-1993)\\
\vspace{0.5cm}
{\sbm Extra Curricular Activities} \\
I have been an enthusiastic member of cultural and organisational

activities throughout my school and undergraduate career. I have received
the following awards for organisational work in past four three:\\
\begin{itemize}
\item{\sbf Best Freshman : Organisational , Hostel Eight Student
Council Award 1994-1995}
\item{\sbf Organisational Colors , Hostel Eight Student Council Award
1995-1996}
\item{\sbf Organisational Man Of The Year, Hostel Eight Student Council
Award 1996-1997}
\vspace{0.5cm}
{\sbm Computing Experience}\\
I have worked on a variety of platforms and am familiar

with the internals of DOS, UNIX, Linux and DEC OSF/1 (DIGITAL
UNIX)
operating systems.\\
extensively in C, Fortran, QBASIC, Visual BASIC.
I have performed simulations using detector simulation
software like GEANT, GSTAR. I have
also used CERNLIB libraries and VENUS, FRITIOF and HIJING
event generators in simulations of heavy ion collisions.\\
{\sbm Teaching Experience}\\

As a volunteer for the National Social Service Organisation (1994
- 1996) I have taught students in the age group 7 to 19. I have taught
them science and mathematics. Most of these children came from
economically
backward areas of the city and had varying degrees of learning
difficulty.
This work used to take up 60 hours per semester.\\
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{\sbf Sunil. K. Sainis} \hfill {\sbl Graduate Application, Fall 1998}\\
26, Mount Abu\\
Anushaktinagar, Bombay 400 094\\
INDIA\\
e-mail: sainis@phy.iitb.ernet.in\\
To,\\
{\sbf Graduate Admissions Committee,}\\
------ University.\\
Dear Sir(s):\\
I, Sunil. K. Sainis, am applying for admission to the

Graduate program at your university beginning in Fall 1998.
I intend to pursue studies in the Department of Physics
leading to a doctoral degree. I would like to be considered
for Financial Aid (a Teaching or Research Assistantship). I
have completed the requisite application form and I am
enclosing it. I would like to give the list of documents I
am providing in support of my application,
\begin{enumerate}
\item {\sbf Completed Application Form.}
\item {\sbf The application fee.}
\item {\sbf Sealed Official Transcripts} (For the first six of eight
semesters of course work completed till Spring 1997;
transcripts for the seventh and eighth semesters will be
available at a later date.)
\item {\sbf Sealed Recommendation Letters}
\item {\sbf A Statement of Purpose.}
\item {\sbf Curriculum Vita\'{e}.}
\item {\sbf A list of courses taken in Physics} along with the
syllabi and grades obtained
\end{enumerate}
In addition, I have applied to the Educational Testing
Service to have an official copy of my GRE General and
Subject (Physics) Tests' and TOEFL scores to be sent to your
University directly.\\
I would be extremely grateful if you could acknowledge the

receipt of my application materials (preferably via e-mail
to cut down on mailing delays). If there is anything else
needed for the application to be complete for consideration
by the committee, I would be happy to oblige you with the
same.\\
Thanking you,\\
Yours sincerely,\\
\vspace{1cm}
{\sbf Sunil. K. Sainis}

}
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From rohits@phy.iitb.ernet.in Sun May 3 11:28:11 1998

Date: Tue, 28 Apr 1998 15:39:03 +0530 (IST)
From: Rohit Shenoy <rohits@phy.iitb.ernet.in>
To: shoibal <shoibal@niharika.phy.iitb.ernet.in>
Subject: my sop
Status: RO
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Here's my ucla sop. All my other sops followed more or less the same
pattern with only the univ-specific para (3-4 lines) being different.
Hope
it helps you in your apping info collection.
-- Rohit
Statement of Purpose
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I, Rohit S. Shenoy, am a final year student studying towards a

B.Tech. degree in Engineering Physics at the Indian Institute of
Technology, Bombay. I wish to apply to UCLA for graduate studies in
Electrical Engineering leading to a Ph.D .
My academic record has been consistently excellent. Throughout

school, I was always among the top three students in class. I was first
in
my school in the 10th grade examination. In the Higher Secondary
Certificate (12th grade) examination, I placed sixth in Bombay city.
Currently, I am ranked first in my B.Tech. class. My performance in
standardized tests like the GRE has also been very good. I believe that a
major reason for my outstanding academic credentials has been a drive to
excel at whatever I take up.
Since childhood, I have been fascinated by electronics. This led

me to choose electronics as a specialization in the 11th and 12th grade.
During this period, I became interested in solid state electronics and
microelectronics. Desiring to study these topics in greater detail, I
appeared for the nationwide Joint Entrance Examination of the Indian
Institutes of Technology. With a rank in the top 0.5% of all candidates
in
this highly competitive examination, I entered IIT Bombay and opted for
Engineering Physics as my major field of study.
The Engineering Physics program is designed to cover areas that

lie at the interface of applied physics and technology. As a result, I
have taken courses in physics, such as electromagnetic theory, quantum
mechanics, solid state physics, and quantum electronics, as well as
courses in electrical engineering, such as electronic devices, analog and
digital circuits, and I.C. Design and Technology. These courses have
helped me understand topics in solid state electronics and
microelectronics from an engineering as well as a physics perspective.
Research in these fields today demands knowledge of both technology and
the fundamental physical principles that lie behind it. Hence I feel that
my background in Engineering Physics will be a strong advantage in a
research career.
I have tried to choose research projects in such a way as to

further my interests. Following a course on electronic devices, I worked
on a project on quantum phenomena in semiconductor devices under the
guidance of Prof. Amitava Das (Formerly EE Dept., IIT Bombay). My junior
year seminar was on compound semiconductor heterojunction transistors
under Prof. M. Govindarajan (EE Dept., IIT Bombay) and Prof. S.N. Bhatia
(Physics Dept., IIT Bombay). This project was essentially a literature
survey in which I studied the Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) and
the Heterostructure Field Effect Transistor (HFET) with emphasis on
device
physics, small signal models, and fabrication. In summer 1996, I
undertook
a project in the Microelectronics group at IIT Bombay. This project
involved coding for a device simulator for radiation effects (DESIRE)
developed locally. Having worked in a computational microelectronics
laboratory, I have been exposed to various aspects of device and process
simulation. My senior thesis is on semiconductor material and device
characterization using scanning capacitance microscopy. My guides for
this
project are Prof. D.K. Sharma (EE Dept. IIT Bombay), Prof. K.L.
Narasimhan
(TIFR), and Prof. D.S. Misra (Physics Dept. IIT Bombay). I plan to build
a scanning capacitance microscope and apply it mainly to two problems,
viz. lateral dopant profiling in the LDD region of a MOS transistor, and
examination of local compositional inhomogeneities in compound
semiconductor alloys by highly localized (small area) C-V measurements.
I am also keenly interested in circuit design. For a digital

circuits laboratory project, along with some classmates, I designed a
circuit that simulates elevator control. This design was original and the
circuit was built and tested successfully. The project received the
highest marks in the class. As part of the Visiting Students' Research
Programme - 1997 (VSRP-97) at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research,
Bombay last summer, I evaluated methods to measure low capacitances.
With
the help of Prof. K.L. Narasimhan of the Solid State Electronics Group at
TIFR, I built and calibrated various types of sub-femtofarad capacitance
sensors. One of these sensors uses a quartz crystal oscillator circuit
in
a novel way to measure low capacitance. Currently, we are preparing the
material for publication.
I believe that my background, both in terms of academic coursework

and research experience, makes me a good candidate for further research
in
a wide range of topics in solid state electronics and microelectronics,
specifically device physics, simulation, characterization, and I.C.
technology and design. I would be very happy to work on a challenging
research problem in any of the above mentioned areas. I know that a
research career requires a high degree of motivation, willingness to work
hard, and an ability to work independently, as well as in a group. I
sincerely believe that I possess these qualities. In fact, based on my
work in the VSRP, I have been preselected for the Ph.D program at TIFR.
From the description of the ongoing research activities at UCLA, I

find that my interests are in line with those of the department. The
research facilities available at UCLA will go a long way in furthering my
research goals. I would be delighted to be part of a group engaged in
frontline research in some area of solid state electronics and/or
microelectronics. I have already sent my resume to Prof. Jalali (e-mail
Oct. 2 1997) along with a request to evaluate my chances for gaining
admission with a research assistantship.
In the long term, I aim for a career in research, either in
industry or in a leading laboratory.
I enjoy teaching. I have found that the process of teaching

deepens my insight in a subject, and helps me understand it better. I
would also be very glad to undertake a Teaching Assistantship. English
has
always been my first language. As a result, my communication skills are
very good. My high GRE verbal score (780 , 99%) and TOEFL score ( ????
)
are a proof of my verbal ability. In addition, I believe that I can
communicate my thoughts and ideas well - a necessity for teaching
effectively.
I hope that my academic record and project work will help me gain
admission for graduate studies with financial aid in the form of a
fellowship, research assistantship, or teaching assistantship. I look
forward to joining the Electrical Engineering department at UCLA.
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Rohit S. Shenoy
Mailing address : 14-B, Zaver Mahal,

Marine Drive,
Mumbai 400020
India.
Telephone : 91-(022)-2812449
91-(022)-4937540
E-mail : rohits@phy.iitb.ernet.in (valid till Oct. 1998)

rohits@usa.net (permanent)
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{\LARGE \bf Statement of Purpose} \end{center}
\par I am applying to the Graduate Program of the University of

California, Santa Barbara for a Ph.D in Physics. My field of interest is
Theoretical Physics, especially Quantum Field Theory (both High Energy
and
Condensed Matter) and Supersymmetry.
\par I became interested in the mysteries of nature at quite an young

age and whetted my curiosity by reading popular science books and later
graduated to more serious books like the Feynman lectures. A career in
Physics was the logical outcome of my deep and abiding interest in the
the working of nature and the curiosity and drive to seek answers.
\par To fulfil my long term ambitions I gained admission to one of

India's
premier undergraduate institutions -the Indian Institute of Technology at
Bombay (IITB)- by securing the 67th rank among 100,000 examinees. I opted
for the course of Engineering Physics offered at IITB. This course gives
a
student a strong background in physics and electronics preparing him/her
for further study in either theoretical or experimental physics.
\par I have pursued my quest for physics through intensive self study and
projects. My first introduction to the beauty of theoretical physics was
through the study of Classical Mechanics through the books of Goldstein
and Landau (Summer \& Autumn 1995). This was followed by a study of a
considerable part of V. I. Arnold's Mathematical Methods of Classical
Mechanics. I have developed an intense liking for the physical and
mathemetical ideas used in Classical Mechanics. I consider my interest in
Quantum Field Theory to be natural extension of this.
\par I believe that a career in theoretical physics requires one to

have a broad background in physics and quite a bit of mathematics. I have
striven to achieve this goal by undertaking projects in different areas
of
physics.
\par My undergraduate seminar (Summer \& Autumn 96) was on the study of
spanning trees in Eden growth models, abelian sandpile models and river
networks. The critical exponents of the Eden model can be obtained by a
renormalization group analysis of the KPZ equation. I also studied the
application of the renormalization group to problems like percolation and
Ising models. This was my first introduction to Field Theory; it
impelled
me to study it in greater depth.
\par This summer I was one of the forty students selected nationwide for
the Visiting Students Research Project-97 organised by the Tata Institute
of Fundamental Research (TIFR). I undertook a two month long project on
Supersymmetry under the guidance of Prof. Probir Roy. This project
involved the detailed study of N=1 supersymmetry and the Minimal
Supersymmetric Standard Model. I also calculated the branching ratios of
the top decay in MSSM and performed a numerical study of the results. On
the basis of my performance I have been preselected for the TIFR Graduate
Program of 1998-99.
\par I am working on my year long B. Tech (Senior) Project under the

guidance of Prof. Uma Sankar of IITB. I am studying CP violation through
the CKM matrix in the Electro-Weak model. I have done a detailed study of
the phenomenology and theoretical calculations in the K meson system and
the phenomenology of the B meson system. I will be studying the
application of angular distributions in B decays to the extraction of CP
violating parameters. This project and the previous one have given me a
good introduction to the Standard Model which I have supplemented with a
self study of the books on Quantum Field Theory by Bailin and Love,
Peskin
and Schroeder and Ryder.
\par I am presently working on Seiberg-Witten theory under the guidance

of Prof. Sunil Mukhi of TIFR (Dec. 1997). I have studied the exact N=2
SU(2) Supersymmetric Field Theory of Seiberg and Witten.
I am also studying the low energy dynamics of N=2 and N=4 supersymmetric
monopoles.
% I also plan to study
%the compactified three dimensional version and the (4,4) two dimensional
%theory.
\par My interest in mathematics has induced me to learn a lot through

self
study. I have a good understanding of linear algebra and real and complex
analysis (at the level of Ahlfors and Apostol). I have a background in
the
basics of geometry and topology at the level of Modern Geometry Vol 1. by
S. P. Novikov, A. T. Fomenko and B. A. Dubrovin. I am studying Vol 2. of
the series by the same authors and Geometry, Topology and Physics by M.
Nakahara.
% I believe that I have the necessary mathematical background and
% maturity to embark on a Ph.D in Theoretical Physics.
%\newpage
\par I would like to work in formal Quantum Field Theory with
applications to both High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics. There has
been a lot of exchange of ideas between these two fields and they
continue
to enrich each other. The exciting developments in duality and
nonperturbative description of Supersymmetric Field Theories and String
Theories have led to deeper understanding of strong coupling and
confinement. I find the beautiful interplay of geometry, topology and
physics very interesting and I would like to work in these directions in
the near future. I would also like to work on the application of field
theory to problems like turbulence, growth processes and critical
phenomena. I retain a strong interest in Classical Mechanics and would be
interested in chaos and nonlinear dynamical systems. I would also like to
work in other areas of theoretical physics.
\par I have a curious mind, a drive to seek answers and a capacity for
independent study and sustained hard work. A considerable part of the my
knowledge and understanding of physics and mathematics is based on self
study. I am highly motivated to pursue a career in physics and I am fully
prepared for the hard work, perseverance and dedication that the
profession demands. I would like to be involved in teaching and research
as a graduate student and later as faculty in a university.
\par All my schooling and undergraduate instruction has been in

English. My proficiency and communication skills in English are good and
I
have given five scientific presentations so far.
Santa Barbara has a strong group in Theoretical Physics.

%A lot of
%work in physics that I find very interesting is being done in Santa
%Barbara and the Institute for Theoretical Physics.
% I decided to
%apply to UCSB after receiving an encouraging reply from Prof. S. B.
%Giddings.
My interests match that of the theory group and
I strongly feel that I will gain a lot by working with the faculty and
will be able to contribute to research done in the department.
%*univ-specific-junk-retain-format*
I look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with

Santa Barbara. \\
\vspace{1.2cm}\\
Shoibal Chakravarty.
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Shoibal Chakravarty\\
C/o S. D. Dhodapkar\\
N0. 46 Mount Abu\\
Anushaktinagar\\
Mumbai 400094\\
India.\\
e-mail: shoibal@phy.iitb.ernet.in\\
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To,\\
Graduate Admissions Committee\\
%Department of Physics\\
University of California, Santa Barbara\\
\\ \vspace*{.3cm}
Dear Sir(s)/Ms.,\\
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I, Shoibal Chakravarty, am applying for admission to the Graduate program
(for a Ph.D in
Physics) at your University beginning in Fall 1998. I would
like to be considered for Financial Aid (a Teaching or Research
Assistantship). I have completed the requisite application form and I am
enclosing it. I would like to give the list of documents I am providing
in
support of my application.
\begin{enumerate}
\item Completed Application Form.
\item Application Fee.
\item 2 Sealed Official Transcripts. (For the first seven of eight
semesters of course work completed till Spring 1998.)
\item 1 Sealed Recommendation Letter. ( Two recommendation letter have
been
mailed directly to the Department of Physics.)
\item A Statement of Purpose.
\item Curriculum Vita\'{e}.
\item A list of Physics and Maths courses along with syllabi and grades.
\item A photocopy of my GRE(General) and TOEFL scores. {\bf Subject GRE
scores are
not
available now; I will mail them as soon as possible.}
\item Notification Postcards
\end{enumerate}
In addition, I have applied to Educational Testing Service to have an
official copy of the TOEFL test scores to be sent to you.
I will have the official GRE General and
Subject Test scores sent to your University
on offer of admission.\\

same.\\
\newline
Thanking you,\\
Sincerely Yours,\\
\vspace*{.5cm}\\
Shoibal Chakravarty.
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{\Large Supplementary Information 2 \hfill
Description of Courses and Grades}\\
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{\bf Physics Lecture Courses}\\
{\hspace{0.5 cm}\bf Course \hspace{0.5cm}\hfill Course Code

\hfill (L\ \ T\ \ P\ \ C)}\footnote{{\s (L=Lecture, T=Tutorials,
P=Practical hrs per week; C=Credits)}} \\
{\bf 1. Physics I \hfill PH 101 \hfill 2 1 0 6 \\

Freshman year Semester 1\\}
Kleppener and R. J. Kolenkow, Introduction to Mechanics.\\
{\bf 2. Physics II \hfill PH 102 \hfill 2 1 0 6 \\

Freshman year Semester 2}\\
waves.\\
Magnetism. \\
{\bf 3. Physics III \hfill PH 209 \hfill 2 1 0 6 \\

Sophomore year Semester 1 \\}
fusion.\\
Richtmeyer et al., Introduction to Modern Physics. \\
{\bf 4. Classical Mechanics \hfill EP 206 \hfill 2 1 0 6 \\

Sophomore year Semester 2 \\}
E. M. Lifshitz, Mechanics.\\
{\bf 5. Introduction to Optics \hfill EP 204 \hfill 2 1 0 6\\

Sophomore year Semester 2 }\\
quantum optics.\\
and E. Wolf, Principles of Optics.\\
{\bf 6. Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer\hfill EP 303 \hfill 3

1
0 8\\
Junior year Semester 1}\\
and Thermodynamics.\\
{\bf 7. Quantum Mechanics I \hfill EP 307 \hfill 3 1

0 8 \\
Texts: E. Merzbacher, Quantum Mechanics.\\
{\bf 8. Quantum Mechanics II \hfill PH 422 \hfill 3 1

0 8 \\
Mechanics.\\
{\bf 9. Mechanics of Continuous Systems \hfill EP 306 \hfill 2 1

0 6 \\
{\bf 10. Introduction to Solid State Physics \hfill PH 404

\hfill
3 1 0 8 \\
Texts: N. Ashcroft and A. Mermin, Solid State Physics.\\
{\bf 11. Statistical Physics \hfill EP 304 \hfill 2 1 0 6\\

Statistical Mechanics.\\
{\bf 12. Electromagnetic Theory I \hfill PH 424 \hfill 3 1 0 8\\

kinematics.\\
Texts: D. J. Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics; J.D Jackson,
Classical Electrodynamics.\\
\vspace{.5cm}
{\large Current Courses:}\\
{\bf 13. Electromagnetic Theory II\hfill PH 525\hfill 3 1 0 8\\

Senior year Semester 1}\\
potentials.\\
Texts: J. D. Jackson, Classical Electrodynamics.\\
{\bf 14. Introduction to Nuclear Physics \hfill PH 504 \hfill 3 1 0

8\\
Texts: H. A. Enge, Introduction to Nuclear Physics.\\
{\bf 15. Introduction to Atomic and Molecular Physics \hfill PH 503

\hfill 3 1 0 8 \\
Cagnac .\\
\vspace{0.5cm}
{\large Physics Courses registered for in the Eighth Semester:}\\
{\bf 16. Quantum Electronics \hfill PH 504 \hfill 2 1 0 6 \\

Quantum Electronics.
{\bf 17. Condensed Matter Physics \hfill \hfill 2 1 0 6 \\

Senior year Semester 2}
{\bf 18. Advanced Nuclear Physics \hfill \hfill 2 1 0 6 \\

Senior year Semester 2} \\
\vspace*{.8cm}
{\Large Mathematics Courses}\\
{\bf 1. Mathematics I \hfill MA103 \hfill 2 2

0 6 \\
Review of the prerequisites such as limits of sequences and functions,
continuity, uniform continuity and differentiability. Rolle's
theorem,mean
value theorems and Taylor's theorem. Newton's method for approximate
solution. Riemann integral and the fundamental theorem of integral
calculus. Approximate integration. Applications to length, area, volume,
surface area of revolution. Moments, centres of mass an gravity.Review of
vectors. Cylinders and quadric surfaces. Vector functions of one variable
and their derivatives.Partial derivatives. Chain rule. Gradient,
directional derivative. Tangent planes and normals. Maxima, minima,
saddle
points. Lagrange multipliers. Exact differentials. Repeated and multiple
integrals with applications to volume, surface area, moments of inertia
etc.\\
Texts: G.B. Thomas, and R.L. Finney, Calculus and Analytic Geometry, 6th
ed.; T.M. Apostol, Calculus, Vol. I, 2nd ed.\\
{\bf 2. Mathematics II \hfill MA 104 \hfill 3 2

0 8 \\
Vector fields, surface integrals, line integrals, independence of path,
conservative fields, divergence, curl. Green's theorem Divergence theorem
of Gauss, Stokes' theorem and applications of these theorems.
Transformations of coordinate systems and vector components. Invariance
of
divergence and curl. Curvilinear coordinates. Vector spaces. Inner
products. Matrices and determinants, linear transformations. Systems of
linear equations. Gauss elimination, rank of a matrix. Inverse of a
matrix. Bilinear and quadratic forms. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Similarity transformations. Diagonalization of Hermitian matrices.
Numerical methods for solving systems of linear equations.
Ill-conditioning. Methods of Gauss and least squares. Inclusion of matrix
eigenvalues. Finding eigenvalues by iteration.\\
Texts: E. Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 7th ed.; V.
Krishnamurthy, V.P. Mainra and J.L. Arora, An Introduction to Linear
Algebra; T.M. Apostol, Calculus, Vol. II.\\
{\bf 3. Mathematics III \hfill MA203 \hfill 3 2

0 8 \\
Sophomore year Semester 1}\\
Ordinary differential equations of the 1st order, exactness and
integrating factors, variation of parameters, Picard's iteration method.
Ordinary linear differential equations of nth order, solution of
homogeneous and nonhomogeneous equations. Operator method. Methods of
undetermined coefficients and variation of parameters. Systems of
differential equtions. Phase plane. Critical points. Stability. Infinite
sequences and series of real and complex numbers. Improper integrals.
Cauchy criterion, tests of convergence, absolute and conditional
convergence. Series of functions. Improper integrals depending on a
parameter. Uniform convergence. Power series, radius of convergence.
Power
series methods for solutions of ordinary differential equations. Legendre
equation and Legendre polynomials, Bessel equations and Bessel functions
of first and second kind. Orthogonal sets of functions. Sturm-Liouville
problems. Orthogonality of Bessel functions and Legendre polynomials.
Laplace transform. Inverse transform. Shifting on the s and t axes,
convolutions, partial fractions. Fourier series, half-range expansions.
Approximation by trigonometric polynomials. Fourier integrals. Transform
techniques in differential equations.\\
Texts: E. Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics; W.E. Boyce and R.C.
DiPrima, Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems,
3rd ed.; G.F. Simmons, Differential Equations with Applications and
Historical Notes.\\
{\bf 4. Mathematics IV \hfill MA 204 \hfill 2 1

0 6 \\
Sophomore year Semester 2}\\
Analytic functions. Cauchy-Riemann equations, Laplace equations
Elementary
functions. Cauchy's integal theorem (proof by using Green's theorem),
Cauchy's integral formula. Taylor series and Laurent series. Residues and
applications to evaluating real improper integrals and inverse Laplace
transforms. Conformal mapping. Linear fractional transformations.
Boundary
value problems involving partial differential equations such as the wave
equation, the heat equation, the Laplace equation. Solutions by the
method
of separation of variables and by Fourier and Laplace transforms.\\
Texts: E. Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 7th ed.; P.E.
Danko,
A.G. Popov, T.YA. Koznevnikova, Higher Mathematics in Problems and
Exercises, Part 2, Mir Publishers.\\
\vspace{1cm}
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{\Large \hfill Grades in Major Courses
\footnote{\sfs AA,AB = 4; BB,BC = 3; CC,CD = 2; DD = 1}}\\
\hline\\ \vspace{.5cm}
\begin{tabular}{||l|l|c|c||} \hline
Course no. & Course Name & Grade & Credits\\ \hline
PH 101 & Physics I & BC & 6\\
PH102 & Physics II & AA & 6\\
PH209 & Physics III & AB & 6\\
EP 206 & Classical Mechanics & AA & 6\\
EP 204 & Introduction to Optics & AB & 6\\
EP 303 & Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer & BB & 8\\
EP 307 & Quantum Mechanics I & BC & 8\\
PH 422 & Quantum Mechanics II & BB & 8\\
EP 306 & Mechanics of Continous Media & AB & 6\\
PH 404 & Introduction to Solid State Physics & BB & 8\\
EP 304 & Statistical Physics & AB & 6\\
PH 424 & Electromagnetic Theory I & AB & 8 \\
PH 525 & Electromagnetic Theory II & AB & 6 \\
PH 503 & Atomic and Molecular Physics & AB & 8\\
PH 504& Introduction to Nuclear Physics & CC & 8\\
\hline
MA 103 & Mathematics I & BC& 6\\
MA 104 & Mathematics II & AB & 8\\
MA 203 & Mathematics III& BB & 8\\
MA 204 & Mathematics IV & BB & 6\\ \hline
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{\bf Major GPA} 3.42/4.
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Shoibal Chakravarty\\
C/o S. D. Dhodapkar\\
No. 46, Anushaktinagar\\
Mumbai 400094\\
India\\
E-mail: shoibal@phy.iitb.ernet.in
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To,\\
Walter Licht,\\
Associate Dean for Graduate Studies,\\
Graduate Division of Arts and Sciences,\\
University of Pennsylvania,\\
16 College Hall,\\
Philadelphia, PA, 19104-6378.\\
\vspace{.4cm}\\
Dear Sir, \\ \\
\hspace*{1.5cm} Sub: Request for waiver or deferral of application
fee.
I am a senior year undergraduate student at the { Indian
Institute of Technology, Bombay, India}. I am applying for admission to
the Graduate Program beginning in Fall 1998. I intend to join the
Doctorate program in Physics.
The application fee of 65 dollars is more than twice my monthly expenses

at the current exchange rate (\$1 = Re 39.4). I hail from a middle class
family with a monthly income of around 200 hundred dollars. The
application fee would put the financial resources of my family under
considerable strain. I would be extremely grateful if you could waive the
application fee or defer it till admission.\\ \\
Thanking you. \\
Yours Sincerely ,\\ \vspace{.7cm}\\
Shoibal Chakravarty.\\
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From siddha@phy.iitb.ernet.in Sun May 3 11:28:21 1998
Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 17:33:30 +0530 (IST)
From: Siddhartha Joshi <siddha@phy.iitb.ernet.in>
Subject: app. material
Status: RO
Lines: 71
1) Suck Letter :
> Dear Prof. **********,

>
> This is with reference to your e-mail of the 5th of June.I would
> like you to know that I continue to be interested in pursuing a
research
> degree at Columbia. I thought I should let you know exactly what my
> interests are and what I have been working on in the recent past.
>
> I have spent the last two and a half months at the Variable Energy
> Cyclotron Centre, which is located in Calcutta. The group here is part
of
> the STAR collaboration and one of the members is already in Brookhaven
for
> the upcoming collaboration meeting. I spent about a month familiarising
> myself with the various packages which are used in simulation and
analysis
> including the simulation programs for the WA93 and WA98 programs,
GEANT,
> PAW and the event generator, Venus.
>
> I had the option of working on data analysis or the GSTAR package
> and I chose to work on the former, primarily because the GSTAR package
is
> to some extent, similar to GWA98- the WA98 simulation package with
which I
> am already familiar. Two of the group members here are working on the
use
> of Discrete Wavelet Transformations in the search for exotic events
like
> the Disoriented Chiral Condensate.(A novel idea which was first put
> forward by Zheng Huang, et al, Phys Rev D54,1996). I have worked with a
> simulation program which simulates such an event and then uses DWT's to
> look for it. Presently, this program uses one-dimensional DWT's and one
of
> the tasks is to see how two-dimensional DWT's could be used. Another
task,
> the one I am presently working on, is to find out how efficient this
> method is and to optimise the bin sizes in which one is looking for
these
> events.
>
> I would be grateful if you could inform me about the prospects for
> a foreign applicant in your department. I remain, as before, very keen
on
> pursuing a research career at your University, and would be grateful
for
> the opportunity to make a start with your group.
>
> Sincerely
> Siddhartha Joshi
>
> PS Please mail a copy of your reply to the following e-mail address:
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> Dear Prof. *********,
>
> Could you please let me know of the status of my application. I
> have not received any mail regarding the same.
>
> Siddhartha.
>
April 3, 1998
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3) Possibility of Summer Work

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> Dear Prof.********,
>
> Will it be possible to work in the summer with the group ? I am
> aware that there are summer RA positions. Please do let me know of the
> possibilities.
>
> Siddhartha.
>
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From himanshu@phy.iitb.ernet.in Sun May 3 11:28:25 1998
Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 14:04:46 +0530 (IST)
From: Himanshu Verma <himanshu@phy.iitb.ernet.in>
Subject: My - SOP
Status: RO
Lines: 130
Hi Shoibal pass this
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Hi Junta,
This is my sop some info about me might be helpfull. I will most

probably end up in SUNYB. You all are free to contact me any time for any
help you require. I wish you all best of luck.
Himanshu.
SOP of Himanshu Verma. - CPI = 6.8

Guide - Prof B.P.Singh BTP
Prof. R.K.Shevgaonker Seminar.
I am a senior student of Bachelor of Technology in Engineering Physics

at
the Indian Institute of Technology. I am applying for the graduate
program
in Physics department of $$$$$ for Ph.D.
My chief areas of interest are Photonics, Laser Optics & Fiber Optics.
My motivation for graduate study

---------------------------------
Both my parents are highly educated professionals and have always

inspired
me towards academic excellence. Thoughout my career, I have striven to
put
forward my best towards academics. Physics has been a passion of mine
right since the time I was a kid.I've always been interested in studying
applied physics. To pursue my interests I appeared for the Joint Entrance
Examination (JEE) in 1994 to secure admission into one of the six IITs,
the premier institutes for technological research and engineering study
in
India. I am proud to say that my all India rank was 690 out of
approximately more than 100,000 students who took the exam. The
Engineering Physics programme offered here is the only such program
offered by any IIT in India. It offers a combination of pure, applied
physics, electronics and engineering together to make it a very rich
learning experience.
My Research Experience
------------------------
The highlight of my academic and research work in this institute is my

Senior year Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) project. I am working under
Professor B.P.Singh on Ti:sapphire Femtosecond Regenerative Laser
Amplifier.
As a first part of my project I have put forward various kinds of new

designs for the stretcher and the compressor (which are basically optical
systems using grating as a dispersive component) of the regenerative
amplifier. One of my design of the stretcher uses only a concave mirror
and a grating and is probably the only such design. But the problem with
this design is that it is relatively less flexible and cannot be used in
our system as the shape of the input pulse to the amplifier has to be
modified considerably in according to the experimental requirqements. But
this design can be modified without much difficulty to be used for the
picosecond communication pulses in the optical fibers. I have redesigned
this stretcher to work as a pulse compressor and can be used as a
dispersion compensator in fiber optic cables where the net dispersion is
known for a particular length. So while this system is comparitively less
flexible it has been optimised for cost-effectiveness to be more useful
for practical use in optical fibers. This design has been approved by my
guide, but due to lack of infrastructure and time it cannot be tested and
be sent for publication.
At present I am working on a circuit for the Pockel Cell of the

regenerative amplifier. It is a switch which generates pulses in the
order
of kilovolts with in a few nanoseconds. It uses solid state transistor
chain operated in the avalanche mode. The design has been complete and
the
circuit will be tested and sent for publication by the end of this month.
I will keep you informed about the progress.
For my junior year seminar, I worked under Professor Shevgaonker and did
research and study into Fiber Optics. The study mainly dealt with fiber
sensors and Erbium doped fiber amplifiers. As a prerequisite to this
seminar I did a summer project under Mr Krishnan Raju, Deputy General
Manager for Hindustan Cables Ltd [the largest organization designing and
manufacturing fiber optic communication systems in India] in Fiber Optic
Communication.
Personal: My estimate of my strengths and weakness

--------------------------------------------------
I have come to realise during my undergraduate career and in course of

the
projects that I have worked on, that I have a fine aptitude for research
inspired work, although sometimes 'over absorbance' in the fine details
of
the topic has often impaired my grades. My academic career at IIT has
given me a broad foundation as I have been exposed to various kind of
fields right through workshop techology, electronics, Quantum mechanics,
optics, chemistry to the humanities' such as the Philosophy of science
and
mathematics.
During my Industrial training I was able to interact with my superiors

and learned all qualities needed to function effectively in a team.
Working with them has been an enriching experience one which I have come
to value very much.
I have always been a hard working student. My performance in high school

and later on in IIT build a confidence in me to aspire for graduate
studies. I value among the foremost of my abilities a strong liking for
Mathematics. I got 96/100 in class 10 and 147/150 in class 12. I rate my
communuication skills in english above average. My scooling has been done
in english and in my undergraduate career I have given two significant
scientific presentations.
Non-academic interests
-----------------------
I have a wide range of non academic achievements. I'm way into sports.
I've been in (and still am) in the hostel Swimming and Table Tennis
teams.
I swam 17.5km at a stretch in 12 hours in an endurance test competition
and was ranked fifth overall.
I also take keen and active interest in a lot of other activities. I've
visited many national parks, sanctuaries and reserves all over the
country, as a member of Wild Life Club IIT Bombay, I regularly go on
hiking trips to the Western Ghats (A mountain Range in India). In fact I
have scaled the highest peak in this range (Mt.Kalsubai).
Another passion of mine is photography. To cut a long story short, My

slides are shown regularly during the slide shows held in our institute.
I'm very interested in music too, and I immensely enjoy both Indian and
Western Classical music.
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From sjain@phy.iitb.ernet.in Sun May 3 11:28:28 1998

Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 17:15:58 +0530 (IST)
From: Sameer Jain <sjain@phy.iitb.ernet.in>
Status: RO
Lines: 270
Here is some of the stuff I have here.Most of the remaining stuff is a

thome. will send it from there.
bye
sameer
BTW : did we make a list of the AGRE questions. I think I had a small
list of my own.
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I, Sameer H. Jain, am a student of the final year of the four year

Bachelor of Technology program of the Engineering Physics program at the
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. My career objective of pursuing
active
research in the field of {\it Experimental Condensed Matter Physics}
motivates
me to apply for a doctoral Degree to the Applied Physics department at
Columbia University.
Since my childhood, I have had a deep liking for science. I regularly

took part in the Science Project Competitions at school and represented
my
school at the Inter-School Science Project Competitions and
Science Quizes. Further, my desire for
excellence drove me to be always among the top students of the class.
After my high school, I appeared for the joint entrance exam for the
Indian Institute of Technology which is one of the most competitive exams
in India. I secured a rank of 524 out of more than 100,000 students who
took this exam. Due my interest in physics
taking Engineering Physics was an obvious choice for me.
The Engineering Physics program at IIT, Bombay consists of courses in

pure physics, applied physics and electronics, thereby providing strong
fundamentals for graduate study in both pure and applied physics.
Though it was clear to me from the beginning that I would continue
studies after my B.Tech degree, I was undecided as to which field I would
take for specialization. I, thus, used the years at IIT to the fullest to
identify my interests. Besides the course work, I read a variety of books
(like the Feynman Lecture Series)
to get a overall view of the subject and also undertook a number of
projects in different fields. In the summer vacation of `96,
I undertook a project on {\bf ``The Absorption and detection of
Gamma rays"} using HPGe detectors under Dr. P.K.Joshi of the nuclear
physics
group at TIFR. Besides studying the absorption processes of \gamma -
rays in matter, I also studied different detectors used in nuclear
phyiscs.In the subsequent semester, I carried out a survey on the
different
configurations of {\bf ``Semiconductor Photodetectors"} used in optical
communication under Prof M. Govindarajan of
the Electrical Engineering Department at IIT, Bombay.
This year, I was one of the forty students chosen for the Visiting
Students Research Program. I
worked under Prof. R. Nagarajan of the solid state Physics group of TIFR
on the {\bf ``Study of valence fluctuation in EuPd$_{(3-x)}$Rh$_x$B using
M\"{o}ssbauer
Spectroscopy"}. On the basis of the work I did, a written test, a talk
and
an interview, I was preselected as a Research Associate for PH.D. at
TIFR.
I am presently doing my final year project under Prof

S.Prasad (Head of the Physics department at IIT, Bombay) and Prof N.
Venkatramani (Advanced Center for Research in Electronics, IIT, Bombay)
on the {\bf ``Magnetic Properties of thin film Cu-ferrites"}.
While working on the different projects, besides the specific topic at

hand,
I learnt a lot about other current topics in the various fields during
informal discussions with my advisors and through extra reading.
I had the good fortune of having some of the best professors in India
for the
various courses at IIT. Amongst others, courses in Semiconductor Devices,
Digital Circuits, Solid State Physics, Introduction to Optics,
Electromagnetic
Theory have given me a strong background in both electronics and optics
Coupled with the course work, my research project in Semiconductor
Detectors
aroused in me a strong liking for optoelectronics.
Though I am always open to newer fields of research, I am certain of my
interest in optoelectronics. Novel optoelectronic devices
using Multi Quantum Wells and other low dimensional structures,
optical integrated circuits and
high speed communication devices are some of the topics in this field
that
fascinate me. I had accordingly taken a course in Photonics this semester
and
plan to take the advanced version next semester along with a course on
Quantum
Electronics. Further, my experience in depositing thin films may also be
useful
to me in further studies in the field.
The Applied Physics department at Columbia University clearly has a

strong research group
in electronics/optoelectronics and is at the front-line in the field.
I therefore feel that it (Columbia) will be an ideal place for me to
pursue my
research interests. I may add that my years at
IIT have made me appreciate the importance of dedication, hard work and
perfection. I am sure that I will be able to contribute strongly to
the activities of any of the groups I join.
In conclusion, I would like to say that I am looking forward to joining

the
Applied Physics department at Columbia University.
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{\bf SAMEER JAIN HEMCHAND}
\end{flushright}
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[Unable to print this part]
Dear Sir/madam,
I am student of the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. Firstly,
I must thank you for sending me the application form. I have read the
material sent along with the form and have visited the department home
page. I feel that the work done at ____ is just what I would like to
do during my graduate studies and would like to apply there.
Unfortunately, I come from an Indian maddle class family and your

application fees of $ ____ and requirement of ETS scores ($21)
is more than twice my monthly expenditure. I hope, on considering
my consistently good academic record (see the attached resume) and my
financial situation I hope that the following requests can be granted:
1) a fee waiver
2) permission to submit photcopies of the ETS scores. On gaining
admission
I will arrange for ETS to send you the original scores.
I truely regret the inconvinience I am causing you, but little

consideration on your part will undoubtly help me further my
education plans.
Thanking you
Your sincerely
Sameer H. Jain
Email:hcjain@tifrc4.tifr.res.in
sjain@niharika.phy.iitb.ernet.in
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MY GRADES
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Given below is a list of some of the courses that I have taken (it is not
a complete list). Though I have indicated the names of the authors and
the chapters of the book, the list does not convey a complete picture of
the courses as a lot of the courses depended on the lecture notes of the
professor (no text or reference was used for these sections). The
conversions of the grades are given at the end of the list.
PHYSICS COURSES
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Courses date grade Text/Author chapters

covered
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E & M
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Physics-II(E&M) spr 95 AA Mahajan & Rangwala entire book
Electromagnetic Theory-I spr 97 AA Jackson, 1-3
Griffiths 2-8
Electromag. Theory-II currently Jackson;Jordan
taking & Balmain
Mechanics
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classical Mechanics aut 94 CC Basavraju & Ghosh entire
book
Kleppner & Kolenkow select
chapter
Classical Mechanics spr 96 BB Goldstein 1-5,8-10
Quantum Mechanics
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Quantum Mechanics-I aut 96 AB Bransden ; 1-6
Merzbacher select
chapters
Quantum Mechanics-II spr 97 AA Bransden;
Schiff 1-10
Statistical Mechanics
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Statistical physics spr 97 BB Pathria; 4-7
Reif 1-5
Solid State
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Intro. to Solid State spr 97 AA Kittel 1-9
Physics Ashcroft and Mermin select
sections
MATHEMATICS COURSES
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Maths-I(Calculus) aut 94 BC Thomas & Finney 1-7,13-16
Apostle select
chapters
Maths-II(Linear Algebra spr 95 AB E. Kreyzsig virtually

& Differential Equations) the
Maths-III(Special Fns., aut 95 AB E. Kreyzsig entire
Seq., Series) book
Maths-IV (Complex Anal. spr 96 AB E. Kreyzsig (1-20)
and PDE)
ELECTRONIC COURSES
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1 BASIC ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS BC Kamat and Murthi 1-10
2 ELECTRONIC DEVICES AA B.G.Streetman 1-8
3 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AA TAUB AND SCHILLING 3-12,14,15
4 ANALOG CIRCUITS AB (lecture notes)
5 MICROPROCESSORS (8085, AA Gaonkar 1-10
8086, 8087) Hall and Knight 3-6
6 MEASUREMENTS AND AA (lecture notes)
INSTRUMENTATION
LABORATORY COURSES
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1 Gen. Phy. Lab-I autumn 94 BB
2 Gen. Phy. Lab-II spring 95 AA
3 Physics Lab-I aut 95 AB
4 Electronics Lab I ----do--- AB
5 Physics Lab-II spring 96 BB
6 Electronics lab (digital) ----do -- AA
7 Electronics lab II ----do--- AA
8 Physics Lab-III autumn 96 BB
9 Electronics lab VI ----do--- AA
10 Electronics lab (measurements) ----do--- AA
11 Physics Lab-IV spring 97 AB
12 Analytical Techniques currently taking
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GRADE CONVERSION AA-10, AB-9, BB-8, BC-7, CC-6, CD-5, DD-4
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VINOD KRISHNA
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From krishnav@phy.iitb.ernet.in Sun May 3 11:28:33 1998

Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 11:43:29 +0530 (IST)
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I am applying to the Ph.D program in Physics at ***** university.

My
present interests are primarily in the fields of Theoretical Condensed
Matter Physics and Statistical Physics.
\newline
\newline
{\bf My Academic Background}
\newline
\par
While still at secondary school, I was introduced to the
wonders of Physics through the reading of various popular books on
Physics. This sparked off a deep and enduring interest in Physics. I
pursued this interest through the perusal of more sophisticated textbooks
like Feynman's lectures in Physics. Hence, while in high school, I made
up
my mind to pursue a career in Physics.
\par
My undergraduate career began when I joined the Indian
Institute of Technology, Bombay. The Indian Institutes of Technology are
among the premier academic institutions in the country. Selection to
these
institutions is made through an extremely competitive joint entrance
examination in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. I ranked among the top
0.6 \percent of the approximately 100,000 students who took this
examination.
\par
Pursuant to my interest in Physics, I chose to join the
Engineering Physics program offered at IIT Bombay. This program prepares
students for further research in both Theoretical and Experimental
Physics through courses in Physics and electronics. I have thus been able
to gain a broad understanding of Physics during my stay at IIT Bombay.
\par
During the summer of this year, I was one of forty students
selected from among the best in the country for the Visiting Students
Research Program (V.S.R.P) at the T.I.F.R Bombay. As a consequence of my
good performance in this program, I have been offered admission to TIFR's
Ph.d program (beginning in the academic year 1998-99).
\newline
\bf {Background and interests.}
\newline
\par
I believe that a good understanding of Physics can be gained
only
through a holistic approach to the subject. To this end, I have striven
to
obtain a knowledge of as many fields in Physics as possible. To fulfil
these objectives, I have worked in different areas of Physics in
each of the projects that I have undertaken. Also, I have supplemented
the
knowledge gained through coursework with intensive self-study in various
areas of Physics and Mathematics.
\par
My undergraduate seminar was on the scattering of electrons off
alkali atoms and molecules. This experience gave me my first exposure to
the study of the electronic structure of atoms and molecules. Also, I
learned the basics of scattering theory during the course of this
seminar.
\par
During the summer of this year, I worked on a project on the
foundations of quantum mechanics. As a part of this project, I studied
the
influence functional approach to open quantum systems. As a follow up to
this, I studied the phenomenon of decoherence in closed quantum systems
as
well as hidden variables theories of quantum mechanics. These studies
have
helped me gain a better understanding and appreciation of quantum
mechanics. I was also introduced to the treatment of quantum mechanical
processes as kinds of stochastic processes. This has interested me in the
relationships between quantum mechanics and statistical systems like
that of Brownian motion. \par
I am presently involved in studying the phenomenon of Anderson
Localization. More specifically, I am attempting to solve the problem of
extending the Invariant Imbedding approach to Localization to higher
dimensions. Such an extension has been attempted previously by others,
who have obtained an approximate method of doing this.
\par
My introduction to the area of Statistical Physics was
through a reading of Feynman's book on Path Integrals in Physics and
parts of Landau and Lifshitz's book on the subject. These books have
sparked off a strong interest in statistical mechanics in me. To pursue
this interest, I have read various books on the subject of equilibrium
and
non equilibrium statistical physics. I also did a course project on
transport phenomena which involved studying the Fokker-Planck equation
for
Brownian motion and the Boltzmann transport equation. As a natural follow
up to my reading in these areas, I have read literature dealing with
phase
transitions and critical phenomena and am familiar with mean field
theories of critical phenomena including Landau's theory of phase
transitions. I also have learned some amount of Renormalization Group
theory and am presently reading Wilson and Kogut's paper on the subject.
\par
I am interested in quantum field theory and its applications
to condensed matter systems like the Renormalization group approach to
critical phenomena, the field theoretic approach to Anderson Localization
etc. I also plan to learn and study the non perturbative aspects of field
theory and its applications to condensed matter.
\par
As a result of my interest in mathematics, I have been able to
build up a solid foundation in mathematics. I have a good understanding
of
Linear Algebra, Real and Complex analysis. I know the basic theory of
Linear and Partial differential equations. I am aware of basic graph
theory, group theory and Topology .
\newline
\bf{Personal}:
\newline
\par
My undergraduate education has strengthened my desire to do
research in Physics. While I am aware of the patience, perseverence and
hard work required to succeed in research, I believe that I have the
drive
and motivation and creativity required to do good research in
Physics. I also feel that the skills that I am endowed with particularly
suit me for a career in pure science research.
\par I possess good language skills and have given four
significant scientific presentations. I am confident of my capacity to
communicate my thoughts and ideas to others.
\par I wish to pursue a career in research and teaching in physics. I
feel that your graduate program gives me an opportunity to embark on such
a career. Also, I feel that the research done at your
university matches my interests and inclinations, hence my
application for admission to your graduate program.
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Dear Prof
My name is Vinod Krishna.I am a senior student of the B.Tech
program in Engineering Physics at the Indian Institute of Technology,
(IIT) Bombay,India.I am planning to apply to your university for
admission to the Ph.D program in Physics.
My interests are in the fields of Theoretical Condensed Matter

and Statistical Physics.I would like to know your opinion of my
chances of obtaining admission in your university.My resume is given
below.I have also written a brief summary of my academic activities
in the following paragraphs.
I have always been interested in studying Physics.To pursue this

interest of mine I wrote the Joint Entrance Examinations to secure
admissions to the six Indian Institutes of technology (I.I.T) in
India.I obtained an all India rank of 510 out of the approximately
100,000 students who wrote the J.E.E .Since the Engineering Physics
program is one of the best programs in India for studying a combination
of Physics and Engineering,I joined it.
In IIT Bombay I have pursued my interest in Physics not only

through
the courses offered but also through self-study and by doing as many
projects as was possible.My first such project was an undergraduate
term seminar done under the guidance of Prof. S.H Patil of my department.
This project was a survey of the various approaches to the scattering of
electrons off Inert gas and alkaline-earth atoms.Among the approaches
studied were the Polarised Orbital method proposed by Temkin, and the
Born approximations for higher energies.
In the summer of 1997 (May - July),I worked at the Tata Institute

of Fundamental Research (T.I.F.R), Bombay as a V.S.R.P (Visiting Students
Research Program) fellow. This program selects about 40 students from
all
over the country to give them an opportunity to undertake research work
under a Professor of TIFR for two months.My work was done under the
guidance of Prof.S.M.Roy .
During this work,I studied the phenomenon of Decoherence in Quantum
Systems.I studied the Influence functional approach and its applications
to Quantum Brownian Motion. I then studied the consistent histories
formulation of closed Quantum systems and also Hidden variable theories
of Quantum Mechanics as another approach to the treatment of Closed
Quantum systems.I also attempted to apply a specific modification of
De Broglie and Bohm's theory of Quantum Mechanics developed by my guide
and others to study the quantum behaviour of the Kicked Rotor.
As a part of a one year project,I am presently studying the

phenomenon of Anderson Localization. More specifically, I have been
studying the Invariant Imbedding approach to this problem with an
aim to generalise the application of this technique to a more general
class of random systems which have a dimensionality higher than one.
I am also in the process of surveying other approaches to this problem,
like the Percolation models and path-integral models of localization.
This work is being done under the guidance of Prof G.Mukhopadhyay of the
Physics department I.I.T Bombay.
My overall GPA after 6 semesters in IIT Bombay is 8.29/10. The GPA

taking into consideration only courses in Physics and Mathematics
is 8.93/10.
I feel that as a result of the courses and projects I have undergone
and my own efforts to learn Physics , I am in a position to do a Ph.D in
Theoretical Physics.
I am unable to finance my education in the U.S myself.Therefore I
will be applying for graduate assistantships/fellowships.
I request you to evaluate my chances of admission to your Department and,

if it is convenient email me at krishnav@phy.iitb.ernet.in .
Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
Vinod Krishna.
My resume is as below:
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R E S U M E
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P E R S O N A L
Name : Vinod Krishna
Date of Birth : 4th January 1976
Mailing
Address : C/o Mr S.D Dhodapkar,
No 46,Mount Abu,
Anushaktinagar (B.A.R.C),
MUMBAI:400 094
INDIA
email : krishnav@niharika.phy.iitb.ernet.in
Applying for : Graduate program in Physics beginning in Fall 1998
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A C A D E M I C
1: Kendriya Vidyalaya,IISc Bangalore,

From:July 1991
To:July 1993
Passed the All India Senior Secondary school certificate
in July 1993 with 85% (First Class).

Indian Institute of Technlogy, Bombay
CPI after 6 of 8 semesters : 8.29 / 10.00
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- GRE (December 1996)

Verbal :710
Quantitative :800
Analytical :740

(to be taken on 1st November 1997)
- TOEFL
(to be taken on 25 October 1997)
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1: July - December 1996:
Worked on the scattering of electrons off alkaline earth atoms
at low energies.This was done as an undergraduate term seminar
under Professor S.H.Patil of the Physics Department at IIT
Bombay.
Some References:
---------------
1. A.Temkin: : Phys.Rev.,107 (1957) 1004,
Phys.Rev.,116 (1959) 358.
2. McEachran R.P et.al : J.Phys.B ,10,(1977),663.
3. Yau A.W et.al : J.Phys.B ,11,(1978),2907
4. S.H Patil : Physica Scripta,51,(1995),465.
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2. Spring 1996:
Worked on a Course Project which involved an introductory study of
transport phenomena. I studied the treatment of Brownian Motion as a
Markovian stochastic process. I also studied the derivation of the
Fokker - Planck equation for such processes. Finally, I studied the
Boltzmann transport equation and the assumptions made to derive it.
Some References:
----------------
1. R.Balescu : Equilibrium and Non equilibrium
Statistical Mechanics.
2. L.D Landau and
E.M Lifshitz : Fluid Mechanics.
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3: May - July 1997:
I was a V.S.R.P fellow at the Tata Institute of Fundamental
Research (T.I.F.R),Mumbai.During my stay at T.I.F.R , I worked
on closed quantum systems under Professor S.M Roy. I studied
the phenomenon of Decoherence in Quantum Mechanical systems
Also,I studied various hidden variable theories of Quantum
Mechanics.
Some References:
----------------
1. R.P Feynman & F.L Vernon :
Ann.of.Phys.,24 (1963),118;
2. M.Gellmann & J.B.Hartle :
Phys.Rev.D,Vol 47 (1993),3345
3. R.Griffiths :
J.Stat.Phys, 36,(1984) 219
4. D.Bohm :
Phys Rev.,85 (1952) 166.
Phys Rev.,85 (1952) 180.
5. A.Martin & S.M.Roy : Phys.Lett.B, 350 (1995) 66.
6. S.M Roy & V.Singh : Mod.Phys.lett.A ,10 (1995) 709
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4:July 97 - July 98.
I am presently studying Anderson Localization in disordered
systems.More specifically,I am studying the possibilities of
extending the Invariant Imbedding approach to this problem to
a more general class of disordered systems.
Some References:
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1. B.Doucot & R.Rammal : J.Physique,48,(1987) 509
J.Physique,48,(1987) 527
2. N.Kumar & Jayavannar : J.Phys.C, 19 (1986).
3. R.Landauer : Philos.Mag ,21 (1970),863
4. Abrahams et.al : Phys.Rev.letts.42 (1979)
673
5. Thouless.D.J : in Ill-Condensed Matter,Les
Houches (1978)
6. Ramakrishnan.T.V & Lee P.A : Rev.Mod.Phys (1985)
This work is being carried out as part of a one year term

project under the guidance of Professor G.Mukhopadhyay of
the Physics Department of I.I.T Bombay.
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5: I have just begun work on a project involving Berry Phases and
their applications to Condensed Matter Systems.
Some References:
----------------
1. M.V Berry : Proc.Roy.Soc.Lond. Series
A,
392 (1984).
2. A.Shapere & F.Wilczek : Geometric Phases in Physics.
This work is being carried out under the guidance of Prof. Mohit
Randeria of the Theory Physics Group at T.I.F.R, Bombay.
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1. P H Y S I C S
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NO. COURSE NAME GRADE TEXT USED
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a. First Year:
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1 Physics-I(Mechanics) BB(6) Basavraju & Ghosh
2 Physics-II(E&M) BB(6) Mahajan & Rangwala
3 Engg. Mechanics AB(6) Beer & Johnston
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b. Second Year:
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4 Modern Physics AB(6) Mani ;Ritchmeyer ;Beiser.
5 Intro to Optics BC(6) Jenkins & White; Fowles;
6 Classical Mechanics AB(6) Goldstein; Landau &
Lifshitz.
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c. Third Year:
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7 Thermo.& Heat Transfer AA(8) Adkins ;Zemansky
8 Quantum Mechanics-I BB(8) Bransden ; Merzbacher
9 Statistical physics AA(6) Pathria ;Reif ;Huang
10 Mech. of Cont. Systems AB(6) Loknath &
Chandrashekharaiah;
Landau & Lifshitz.
11 Intro. to Solid State Ashcroft & Mermin; Wang;
Physics BB(8) Kittel
12 Quantum Mechanics-II AB(8) Bransden & Joachain ;Landau
&
Lifshitz.
13 Electromagnetic Theory-I AA(8) J.D Jackson ;D.Griffiths.
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COURSES CURRENTLY TAKING
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14 Atomic & Molecular Phy. -- Cagnac; Weissbluth; Herzberg.
15 Intro. Nuclear Physics -- Enge .
16 Electromag. Theory-II -- Jordan & Balmain.
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M A T H S
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1 Maths-I(Calculus) AA(6) Apostol(Calculus-I);
Thomas & Finney
2 Maths-II(Linear Algebra, BB(8) Apostol (Calculus-II);
Higher dimensional calculus)
3 Maths-III(Special Fns., AA(8) E. Kreyzsig
Seq., Series,ODE's)
4 Maths-IV (Complex Anal. AB(6) E. Kreyzsig
and PDE)
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CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE IN THE ABOVE COURSES:
8.93/10
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NB:1. The credits earned in the Third year are given a weightage which is
1.5 times the weightage given to credits earned earlier.
2. The grades are calculated in the usual way by multiplying the

value
of the letter grade with the number of credits that the course
carries and summing over all courses, and then dividing by total
number of credits that have been taken.
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the cost of Graduate studies, I shall be seeking financial
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Date: Sat, 6 Dec 1997 23:51:22 +0530 (IST)
To: Shoibal Chakravarty <shoibal@niharika.phy.iitb.ernet.in>
Subject: Sarin's Stuff.
Status: RO
Lines: 1470
This is the junk you +69326+3

requ6+0.6ire63.*8
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P r e A p p L e t t e r
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Pradeep Sarin
A/301 Dronagiri Shantivan,
Borivli(East)
Bombay 400 066
INDIA
Dear Sir/Ma'am,
I am a Senior student of Engineering Physics at the Indian Insitute of

Technology, Bombay. I wish to pursue Graduate studies in Physics at
the University of Wisconsin leading to a doctoral degree.
The chief areas of my interest are Experimental High Energy Physics and
Particle Physics.
I would appreciate it if you could send me application materials and any

other information that may be useful to me in the application process.
I am enclosing a brief resume of my qualifications.
Thanking you in anticipation,

Yours sincerely,
Pradeep Sarin
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R E S U M E
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P E R S O N A L
Name : Pradeep Sarin
Date of Birth : 21 April 1975
Address : A/301 Dronagiri Shantivan

Borivli(E) Bombay 400 066
INDIA
email : sarin@niharika.phy.iitb.ernet.in
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A C A D E M I C
St. Xavier's High School
April 1991
92.83% (First Class)

D. G. Ruparel College of Science
April 1993
89.1% (First Class)

Indian Institute of Technlogy, Bombay
CPI after 6 of 8 semesters : 8.34 / 10.00
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(to be taken in October 1996)
- TOEFL
(to be taken)
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1: Summer 1994: Modelling of Traffic flow on a 2-dimensional grid

using cellular automata. The probability of face-to-face jamming of
vehicles on the grid was studied as a function of the density of
vehicles and the first-order phase transition was applied to
the potential across a p-n junction in a semiconductor.
2: Summer-Fall 1995: Seminar on 'Signatures of Quark-Gluon Plasma

in Ultra Relativistic Heavy Ion Collisions'. A broad study of the
various predicted signatures of QGP was done.
3: Summer 1996: Design of a pre-shower Photon Multiplicity Detector

for the ALICE experiment at CERN LHC. This work was carried out
at VECC, Calcutta as part of CERN-INDIA collaboration
headed by Dr. Y.P. Viyogi.
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the cost of Graduate studies, I shall be seeking financial
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Dear Sir/Ma'am,
I am a Senior student of Engineering Physics at the Indian

Institute of Technology, Bombay. I am very keen on joining the Ph.D
program at your University, beginning Fall 1997. I intend to apply for
admission with financial aid to the Physics department at your
university.
I am finding it difficult to pay the application fee required to

process my application. The dollar-rupee exchange rate is nearly 36
rupees
to the dollar. The application fee for your University therefore amounts
to nearly two months of my living expenses. Under these circumstances, I
would be extremely grateful if you could waive my application fee or at
least defer it till admission. I would also like to know if your
institution would accept attested photocopies of GRE and TOEFL score
reports instead of the official ETS score reports as a part of final
application packet. If I qualify for admissions, I could have ETS forward
the offical score transcripts to you. This would cut down on my
application expenses subtantially.
I am enclosing a copy of my resume.
Awaiting a favorable response at the earliest.
Sincerely yours,
Pradeep Sarin
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R E S U M E
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P E R S O N A L

East Borivli Bombay 400 066
INDIA
email : sarin@phy.iitb.ernet.in
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A C A D E M I C

April 1991

April 1993
with 91.0% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
99% marks in Computer Science as a Vocational Subject.

CPI after 6 of 8 semesters : 8.12 / 10.00 ( 3.24 / 4.00 )
GPA in major field (Physics) : 3.44 / 4.00
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- SAT (1992)
- GRE (April 1996)


(October 1996 - results awaited)
- TOEFL
(taken in November 1996)
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1: Summer 1994: Modeling of Traffic flow on a 2-dimensional grid



headed by Dr. Y.P. Viyogi. A short paper has been accepted for
oral presentation at the Department of Atomic Energy Nuclear
Physics
Symposium to be held in December 1996.
4: 1996-97: B.Tech Project on "Disoriented Chiral Condensates in QGP".

Dr Raghava Varma of IIT Bombay. We will attempt to determine if
the ALICE PMD in its current design, is capable of detecting
the formation of DCC's at LHC energies.
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P U B L I C A T I O N S
1: A short paper entitled "A Pre-Shower Photon Multiplicity

Detector for ALICE" has been accepted for publication and oral
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systems. I have been an enthusiastic member of the IIT Bombay
chapter of the Linux Kernel Hacker's Guild. We are mainly
interested in testing and improving the stability of the
Linux Kernel and also improving the safety of UNIX systems in
general, through a lot of hacking.

extensively in C, Fortran, C++, Visual Basic and LISP.
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Dear Prof. < > :
I am a Senior student of Engineering Physics at the Indian Institute of

Technology, Bombay. I have received the graduate application package and
brochure from your department for Fall 1997. I am very interested in
joining the Graduate program in Physics leading to a doctoral degree at
your University.
The chief area of my interest is Experimental High Energy Physics. The

brochure mentions that you are working in this field, so I would greatly
appreciate it if you could evaluate my chances of admission with
financial
aid.
I have attached a detailed resume at the end of this letter. If you feel
that a hard copy will be more useful, please let me know the address and
I
will send it to your mailing address immediately.
The highlight of my academic background is my work on photon multiplicity

detectors as part of the CERN-INDIA collaboration on ALICE at LHC. In
summer of this year, I began work on the design and simulation of a
photon
multiplicity detector (PMD) under the guidance of Dr. Y.P. Viyogi at VECC
(Calcutta). This involved learning the principles of operation of
multi-wire proportional counters and drift chambers. I had a thorough
introduction to the GEANT detector simulation software and CERNLIB
libraries. A short paper on this work has been approved for oral
presentation at the Nuclear Physics Symposium in Pantnagar, India in
December 1996. Dr. Viyogi's group has collaborated on the WA98 and WA93
PMD's
at CERN, so I have been able to learn the hardware aspects of detector
fabrication, the readout design, and the data acquisition software. As
such, I have had some exposure to Experimental High Energy Physics, and I
am very interested in working further in this field.
As part of our curriculum, I have completed a semester long seminar on

"Signatures of Quark Gluon Plasma in Ultra-Relativistic Heavy Ion
Collisions" under the guidance of Dr. Raghav Varma in the Department of
Physics. We did a comprehensive survey of the various predicted
signatures, stressing on the physics involved rather than the
experimental
techniques used.
I have also begun work on my Senior project in QGP. This will involve the
study of Disoriented Chiral Condensates with emphasis on the effect of
DCC's on the photon spectra in ALICE. We hope to determine if the ALICE
Photon Multiplicity Detector (as it is currently designed) is capable of
detecting DCC signatures via the effect of DCC's on the pion spectra.
My undergraduate major: Engineering Physics consists of a study of

various
graduate work in any branch of pure and applied physics.. We have courses
at introductory and advanced levels in Quantum Mechanics, Nuclear
Physics,
Statistical Physics, Electro-magnetic Theory, Solid State Physics
and Thermodynamics. In addition, a major component of the program
involves
study of electronic instrumentation techniques. We cover additional
courses in digital and analog circuit design, microprocessor
architectures
and communication systems.
Throughout my education I have worked hard and striven for academic

excellence. Consequently I have done well in my Secondary school
Examination by securing 92.83% marks. In my Higher secondary certificate
Examination I secured 89.3% marks. I have also received the Homi Bhabha
Young Scientist Talent Search Gold Medal in 1990.
The combined selection procedure for the six IIT's (IIT Bombay is one of
them) is based on a nation-wide examination. I secured an All India Rank
of 505 (out of approximately 100000 candidates) in this examination.
My Cumulative Performance Index at the end of 6 of 8 semesters of course

work at IIT Bombay is 8.12/10.00. This puts me at a rank of 4th in my
class of 13 students.
Since I will be unable to afford the cost of graduate studies, I will be

applying for financial assistance from your department in the form of a
Teaching or Research Assistantship. I have studied English as a first
language for 12 years and the medium of instruction through all of my
schooling has been English - so I don't anticipate any language problems.
I would appreciate it if you could tell me my chances of obtaining
financial aid from your department or group.
Since the application fee imposes a considerable financial burden on me,

I
would also like to know the possibility of a fee waiver/deferral, and
whom
I should contact for the waiver.
I am extremely grateful to you for having patiently read this mail.
Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
Pradeep Sarin
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,
R E S U M E
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
P E R S O N A L

East Borivli Bombay 400 066
INDIA
email : sarin@phy.iitb.ernet.in
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
A C A D E M I C

April 1991

April 1993
with 91.0% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
99% marks in Computer Science as a Vocational Subject.

CPI after 6 of 8 semesters : 8.12 / 10.00 ( 3.24 / 4.00 )
GPA in major field (Physics) : 3.44 / 4.00
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
- SAT (1992)
- GRE (April 1996)


(October 1996 - results awaited)
- TOEFL
(taken in November 1996)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
1: Summer 1994: Modeling of Traffic flow on a 2-dimensional grid



headed by Dr. Y.P. Viyogi. A short paper has been accepted for
oral presentation at the Department of Atomic Energy Nuclear
Physics
Symposium to be held in December 1996.
4: 1996-97: B.Tech Project on "Disoriented Chiral Condensates in QGP".

Dr Raghava Varma of IIT Bombay. We will attempt to determine if
the ALICE PMD in its current design, is capable of detecting
the formation of DCC's at LHC energies.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-
P U B L I C A T I O N S
1: A short paper entitled "A Pre-Shower Photon Multiplicity

Detector for ALICE" has been accepted for publication and oral
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-

-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-

systems. I have been an enthusiastic member of the IIT Bombay
chapter of the Linux Kernel Hacker's Guild. We are mainly
interested in testing and improving the stability of the
Linux Kernel and also improving the safety of UNIX systems in
general, through a lot of hacking.

extensively in C, Fortran, C++, Visual Basic and LISP.
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\begin{document}
{\sfi
\begin{flushright}
{\sbl Statement of Purpose}
\hline
\vspace{0.3cm}
{\sbf Pradeep Sarin}\\
\end{flushright}
\vspace{0.5cm}
I am applying to the Graduate program at Rutgers University

with the objective of building a career in
{\sbf Experimental High Energy Physics}. It is my firm belief that
this program will bring out the best in me. \\
Since my high school days, I have been fascinated with

the `ìnner space'' of particles and their interactions. My
curiosity about the ultimate structure of matter has driven
me to read extensively about experiments carried out in this
field. From Rutherford's scattering of alpha particles off
nuclei, to the latest discovery of the top quark, I have
tried hard, with my evolving knowledge of Physics, to
understand the intricacies of probing matter at ever higher
energies so that its structure is revealed. At times, I have
gone beyond the confines of normal course work to learn more
about the subject. I cherish the brief experiences I have
had working with experimental research groups during my
summer projects. These experiences have given me a
realization of my aptitude for experimental work.\\
Throughout my academic career I have worked hard and

striven for excellence. I was valedictorian of my class in
both tenth and twelfth grades. My academic honors include a
national level Young Scientist Talent Search Medal. In the
theory and experiment tests conducted as part of this talent
search, I first realized my liking and aptitude for grasping
the fundamentals of a problem and thereby solving it.\\
Hard work, a knowledge of the sciences garnered through

exhaustive reading and natural problem solving ability
gained me entry to one of India's premier educational
institutions: the Indian Institute of Technology at Bombay
(IITB). I ranked among the top 0.6\% of approximately 100,000
candidates who took the IIT Joint entrance examination in
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. My strong inclination
towards research into physical phenomena prompted me to opt
for {\sbf Engineering Physics} as my undergraduate major. This
major, offered only at IITB, consists of a study of various
aspects of pure and applied physics and develops strong
fundamentals for graduate work in any branch of physics. In
addition to studies in Physics, a significant component of
the program involves the study of electronic instrumentation
techniques. We cover courses in digital and analog circuit
design, microprocessor architectures and communication
systems. The stimulating undergraduate atmosphere,
experienced faculty and well balanced courses coupled with
the opportunity to undertake some very exciting projects
have strengthened my resolve to pursue a research career in
Experimental Physics.\\
My fascination with High Energy Physics as a research
career began during my Junior year project on {\sbf ``Signatures of
Quark-Gluon Plasma in Ultra Relativistic Heavy Ion
Collisions''} which I completed under the guidance of Dr.
Raghava Varma in the Department of Physics. The project was a
broad theoretical survey of the physics behind various
predicted experimental signatures of QGP formation. It gave
me my first taste of Quantum Chromodynamics and its
application in relativistic heavy ion collisions. In
addition, I completed a set of calculations on statistical
fluctuations and the scaling of factorial moments in the
Ginzberg-Landau free energy formulation.\\
Last summer, I was given the opportunity to work

actively as part of a research group at the Variable Energy
Cyclotron Center (Calcutta, India) on {\sbf the design of a Photon
Multiplicity Detector} for the ALICE experiment at CERN LHC.
This was my first exposure to experimental techniques in
particle physics and to group research activity - both of
which I found exhilarating. I learnt the principles of
operation of multi-wire proportional counters and drift
chambers. Through a comprehensive study of the ALICE, WA98
and WA93 experiments, I was exposed to hardware aspects of
detector fabrication, the readout design, and the data
acquisition software. I gained hands-on experience with
GEANT detector simulation software and CERNLIB libraries. In
a short period, we were able to come up with a workable
design of a low-cost, high efficiency gas-ionisation based
photon multiplicity detector. I also completed simulations
on the efficiency of photon detection in an ALICE-like setup
using GEANT. A short paper detailing the design and
simulation results has been accepted at the Department of
Atomic Energy Symposium to be held in December 1996.\\
As part of my Senior thesis, I am currently working on

the exciting problem of formation of {\sbf Disoriented Chiral
Condensates in quark gluon plasma}. After gaining a thorough
understanding of the mathematical formulation, I plan to
perform simulations to determine if the photon multiplicity
detector designed for ALICE is capable of detecting d.c.c.
signals in the high rapidity range. A research paper on the
simulation results will be submitted for presentation at the
ICPA-QGP conference to be held in Spring 1997 at Jaipur,
India.\\
Though I've had an opportunity to work only on some

select problems in this field, I am interested in the broad
field of High Energy Physics. With the imminent opening up
of experimental facilities for the search for the quark-gluon
plasma, I relish the prospect of being involved in
pioneering research during my doctoral studies. I have had a
taste of the dizzying pace at which experimental physics is
done and I am eager to put in an unlimited amount of hard
work on any challenging problem in this field.\\
I rate my communication skills and proficiency in

English as above average. All my schooling has been in
English. In my undergraduate career, I have given four
significant scientific presentations, chief among which was
a two hour long presentation at Calcutta to eminent nation
wide physicists and ALICE collaboration members on the
design of the ALICE photon multiplicity detector.\\
Through my academic performance and exposure to

experimental work, I have learnt that my chief weaknesses
are the lack of a systematic approach and the inability to
conform to the examination-bound needs of course work. I have
come to value among my strengths a quick mind, perseverance
against all odds and the ability to work well in a group.\\
I strongly feel that an active department with a

stimulating atmosphere is vital in motivating students
towards excellence. Rutgers, with its distinguished
faculty and state of the art facilities is certainly an
ideal place for me. I am confident that I have the necessary
background and the ability to benefit from, as well as
contribute to the research activities being carried out at
Rutgers.\\
\vspace{1cm}
{\sbf Pradeep Sarin}

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{\sfi
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\end{flushright}
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\vspace{0.5cm}
{\sbm Personal}\\
Name \hspace{1.8cm}:\hspace{0.8cm}{\sbf Pradeep Sarin Subhashchandra} \\
Date of Birth\hspace{0.6cm} : \hspace{0.5cm} 21 April 1975\\

Address \hspace{1.325cm} : \hspace{0.5cm} A/301 Dronagiri Shantivan,
East
Borivli, Bombay 400 066, INDIA\\
email \hspace{1.725cm} : \hspace{0.5cm} sarin@phy.iitb.ernet.in\\
Physics
Physics\\
\vspace{1cm}
\hline
\\
1991 &
St. Xavier's High School & & with {\sbf 99.0}\% marks in \\
Examining Authority: Maharashtra Board of & & Science and Mathematics. \\
Secondary and Higher Secondary Examinations & & \\
\\
1993
D. G. Ruparel College of Science & & with {\sbf 91.0}\% marks
in \\
\\
\\
& & 99\% marks in Computer \\ & & Science as a Vocational \\
& & Subject. \\
\\
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay & (expected) &{\sbf 8.12/10.00
(3.24/4.00)} \\
\end{tabular}
\newpage
\begin{itemize}
\item
Summer 1994: ({\sbf Statistical Physics}) {\ul Modeling of Traffic
flow on a 2-dimensional grid using cellular automata}. The
probability of face-to-face jamming of vehicles on the grid
was studied as a function of the density of vehicles and the
first-order phase transition was applied to the potential
across a p-n junction in a semiconductor. I submitted a 40-page home
paper and gave a presentation on the results.\\
Advisor: Dr. S. S. Manna, IIT Bombay.
\item
Summer-Fall 1995: ({\sbf High Energy Physics}) Seminar on
{\ul ``Signatures of Quark-Gluon Plasma in Ultra Relativistic
Heavy Ion Collisions''}. This junior year project involved a
thorough introduction to quantum chromodynamics as utilized
in the formulation of heavy ion collision problem, followed
up by a broad theoretical survey of the recent advances in
the field. We made an attempt to understand the physics
behind various predicted experimental signatures of QGP
formation. Also, I completed a set of calculations on
statistical fluctuations and the scaling of factorial
moments in the Ginzberg-Landau free energy formulation. A 60-page
project
report was submitted, and a public seminar was presented by me.\\
\item
Spring 1996: ({\sbf Computational Physics}) Course project on
{\ul Design and realization of a 2-dimensional neural network}
based on the Hopfield algorithm. The aim was to implement a
pattern recognition algorithm and optimize its performance.
We completed a program to recognize 32x32 pixel images of
numerals and correctly identify them. The efficiency of
recognition with a learning loop of 1000 iterations was
about 95\%. A 20-page report detailing the algorithm was submitted.
\item
shower
Photon Multiplicity Detector} for the ALICE experiment
at CERN LHC. This three-month long project involved learning
the principles of operation of multi-wire proportional
counters and drift chambers. I was also exposed to hardware
The result was a workable design of a low-cost, high
efficiency gas-ionisation based photon multiplicity
detector. I also completed simulations on the efficiency of
photon detection in an ALICE-like setup using GEANT. A short
paper giving the details of design and simulation results has been
accepted for oral presentation at the Department of Atomic
1996. (copy included)\\
\item
{\ul ``Disoriented Chiral Condensates in QGP''}. In this year long
thesis, I am studying the mathematical models of
relativistic heavy ion collisions with emphasis on the sigma
model and the elements of quantum chromodynamics relevant to
the formulation of the d.c.c. problem. The aim is to
determine from simulations if the ALICE photon multiplicity
detector is cable of detecting d.c.c. signals in the very
high rapidity range. I have already begun the simulations
and expect to submit a research paper on the results for
presentation at the ICPA-QGP conference in Spring 1997. A first stage
progress report has already been submitted to my advisor.\\
\end{itemize}

\begin{itemize}
\item
Secured the {\sbf Young Scientist Talent Search Gold Medal} in
1990 awarded by the Greater Bombay Science Teachers'
Association.
\item
\end{itemize}
\vspace{0.5cm}
\begin{itemize}
\item
A short paper entitled {\sbf `À Pre-Shower Photon
Multiplicity Detector for ALICE''} has been accepted for
publication and oral presentation at the Department of
Atomic Energy (India) Nuclear Physics Symposium to be held
in December 1996. A copy of the paper is included with this
application.
\end{itemize}
\vspace{0.5cm}
\begin{itemize}
\item
{\sbf GRE} (April 1996)\\
\item GRE Subject test in {\sbf Physics} (October 1996)
\item {\sbf TOEFL} (November 1996 - score expected by second week

of January 1997)
\end{itemize}
\vspace{0.5cm}

17 (1979-1996)\\
13 (1980-1993)\\
I have made 4 formal scientific presentations, one for each
of the Projects completed. I have been an enthusiastic
member of literary and journalistic activities throughout my
school and undergraduate career.
\vspace{0.5cm}

UNIX)
extensively in C, Fortran, C++, Visual Basic Visual C++ and
LISP. I have performed simulations using detector simulation
software like GEANT, GARFIELD, TOSCA and POISSON. I have
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{\sfi
\begin{flushright}
\end{flushright}
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\vspace{0.5cm}
{\sbm Personal}\\
Name \hspace{1.8cm}:\hspace{0.8cm}{\sbf Pradeep Sarin Subhashchandra} \\
Date of Birth\hspace{0.6cm} : \hspace{0.5cm} 21 April 1975\\

Address \hspace{1.325cm} : \hspace{0.5cm} A/301 Dronagiri Shantivan,
East
Borivli, Bombay 400 066, INDIA\\
email \hspace{1.725cm} : \hspace{0.5cm} sarin@phy.iitb.ernet.in\\
Physics
Physics\\
\vspace{1cm}
\hline
\\
1991 &
St. Xavier's High School & & with {\sbf 99.0}\% marks in \\
Examining Authority: Maharashtra Board of & & Science and Mathematics. \\
Secondary and Higher Secondary Examinations & & \\
\\
1993
D. G. Ruparel College of Science & & with {\sbf 91.0}\% marks
in \\
\\
\\
& & 99\% marks in Computer \\ & & Science as a Vocational \\
& & Subject. \\
\\
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay & (expected) &{\sbf 8.12/10.00
(3.24/4.00)} \\
\end{tabular}
\newpage
\begin{itemize}
\item
Summer 1994: ({\sbf Statistical Physics}) {\ul Modeling of Traffic
flow on a 2-dimensional grid using cellular automata}. The
probability of face-to-face jamming of vehicles on the grid
was studied as a function of the density of vehicles and the
first-order phase transition was applied to the potential
across a p-n junction in a semiconductor. I submitted a 40-page home
paper and gave a presentation on the results.\\
Advisor: Dr. S. S. Manna, IIT Bombay.
\item
Summer-Fall 1995: ({\sbf High Energy Physics}) Seminar on
{\ul ``Signatures of Quark-Gluon Plasma in Ultra Relativistic
Heavy Ion Collisions''}. This junior year project involved a
thorough introduction to quantum chromodynamics as utilized
in the formulation of heavy ion collision problem, followed
up by a broad theoretical survey of the recent advances in
the field. We made an attempt to understand the physics
behind various predicted experimental signatures of QGP
formation. Also, I completed a set of calculations on
statistical fluctuations and the scaling of factorial
moments in the Ginzberg-Landau free energy formulation. A 60-page
project
report was submitted, and a public seminar was presented by me.\\
\item
Spring 1996: ({\sbf Computational Physics}) Course project on
{\ul Design and realization of a 2-dimensional neural network}
based on the Hopfield algorithm. The aim was to implement a
pattern recognition algorithm and optimize its performance.
We completed a program to recognize 32x32 pixel images of
numerals and correctly identify them. The efficiency of
recognition with a learning loop of 1000 iterations was
about 95\%. A 20-page report detailing the algorithm was submitted.
\item
shower
Photon Multiplicity Detector} for the ALICE experiment
at CERN LHC. This three-month long project involved learning
the principles of operation of multi-wire proportional
counters and drift chambers. I was also exposed to hardware
The result was a workable design of a low-cost, high
efficiency gas-ionisation based photon multiplicity
detector. I also completed simulations on the efficiency of
photon detection in an ALICE-like setup using GEANT. A short
paper giving the details of design and simulation results has been
accepted for oral presentation at the Department of Atomic
1996. (copy included)\\
\item
{\ul ``Disoriented Chiral Condensates in QGP''}. In this year long
thesis, I am studying the mathematical models of
relativistic heavy ion collisions with emphasis on the sigma
model and the elements of quantum chromodynamics relevant to
the formulation of the d.c.c. problem. The aim is to
determine from simulations if the ALICE photon multiplicity
detector is cable of detecting d.c.c. signals in the very
high rapidity range. I have already begun the simulations
and expect to submit a research paper on the results for
presentation at the ICPA-QGP conference in Spring 1997. A first stage
progress report has already been submitted to my advisor.\\
\end{itemize}
\begin{itemize}
\item
Secured the {\sbf Young Scientist Talent Search Gold Medal} in
1990 awarded by the Greater Bombay Science Teachers'
Association.
\item
\item
Selected as a member of the Bombay chapter of {\sbf MENSA} in
1995.
\end{itemize}
\vspace{0.5cm}
\begin{itemize}
\item
A short paper entitled {\sbf `À Pre-Shower Photon
Multiplicity Detector for ALICE''} has been accepted for
publication and oral presentation at the Department of
Atomic Energy (India) Nuclear Physics Symposium to be held
in December 1996. A copy of the paper is included with this
application.
\end{itemize}
\vspace{0.5cm}
\begin{itemize}
\item
{\sbf GRE} (April 1996)\\
\item GRE Subject test in {\sbf Physics} (October 1996)
\item {\sbf TOEFL} (November 1996 - score expected by second week

of January 1997)
\end{itemize}
\vspace{0.5cm}

17 (1979-1996)\\
13 (1980-1993)\\
I have made 4 formal scientific presentations, one for each
of the Projects completed. I have been an enthusiastic
member of literary and journalistic activities throughout my
school and undergraduate career.
\vspace{0.5cm}

UNIX)
extensively in C, Fortran, C++, Visual Basic Visual C++ and
LISP. I have performed simulations using detector simulation
software like GEANT, GARFIELD, TOSCA and POISSON. I have
}
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{\sbl Description of Courses taken in Physics}
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\end{flushright}
\vspace{0.5cm}
{\sbm Physics Theory Courses}\\
{\sbf Course \hfill Course Code \hfill (L\ \ T\ \ P\ \

C)\footnote{{\sfs (L=Lecture, T=Tutorials, P=Practical hrs per
week;
C=Credits)}} \hfill Grade \footnote{\sfs AA,AB = 4; BB,BC = 3; CC,CD =
2;
DD = 1}}\\
{\sbf 1. Physics I \hfill PH 101 \hfill 2 1 0 6 \hfill AA\\}

Kleppener and R. J. Kolenkow, Introduction to Mechanics.}\\
{\sbf 2. Physics II\footnote{{\sfs Due to serious illness, this course

was taken
in the summer session.}} \hfill PH 102 \hfill 2 1 0 6 \hfill
BB\\}
waves.\\
Magnetism.} \\
{\sbf 3. Physics III \hfill PH 209 \hfill 2 1 0 6 \hfill AA \\}

fusion.\\
Richtmeyer et al., Introduction to Modern Physics.} \\
{\sbf 4. Classical Mechanics \hfill EP 206 \hfill 2 1 0 6 \hfill

BB \\}
E. M. Lifshitz, Mechanics.}\\
{\sbf 5. Introduction to Optics \hfill EP 204 \hfill 2 1 0 6

\hfill BC
\\}
quantum optics.\\
and E. Wolf, Principles of Optics.}\\
{\sbf 6. Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer\hfill EP 303 \hfill 3
1
0 8\hfill BB\\}
and Thermodynamics.}\\
{\sbf 7. Quantum Mechanics I \hfill EP 307 \hfill 3 1

0 8 \hfill BB\\}
Texts: E. Merzbacher, Quantum Mechanics.}\\
{\sbf 8. Quantum Mechanics II \hfill PH 422 \hfill 3 1

0 8 \hfill BB}\\
Mechanics.}\\
{\sbf 9. Mechanics of Continuous Systems \hfill EP 306 \hfill 2 1

0 6 \hfill AA\\}
{\sbf 10. Introduction to Solid State Physics \hfill PH 404

\hfill
3 1 0 8 \hfill BC\\}
Texts: N. Ashcroft and A. Mermin, Solid State Physics.}\\
{\sbf 11. Statistical Physics \hfill EP 304 \hfill 2 1 0 6\hfill

AB\\}
Statistical Mechanics.}\\
{\sbf 12. Electromagnetic Theory I \hfill PH 424 \hfill 3 1 0

8\hfill
BC\\}
kinematics.\\
Texts: D. J. Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics.\\}
\vspace{1.5cm}
{\sbm Current Courses:}\\
{\sbf 13. Electromagnetic Theory II\hfill PH 525\hfill 3 1 0 8\\}

potentials.\\
Texts: J. D. Jackson, Classical Electrodynamics.}\\
{\sbf 14. Introduction to Nuclear Physics \hfill PH 504 \hfill 3 1

0
8\\}
Texts: H. A. Enge, Introduction to Nuclear Physics.}\\
{\sbf 15. Introduction to Atomic and Molecular Physics \hfill PH 503

\hfill 3 1 0 8 \\}
G. Herzberg, Molecular Structure and Molecular Spectra.}\\
\vspace{0.5cm}
{\sbm Physics Courses registered for in the Eighth Semester:}\\
{\sbf 16. Quantum Electronics \hfill PH 504 \hfill 2 1 0 6 \\}

Quantum Electronics.}\\
{\sbf 17. Elementary Particle Physics \hfill PH 528 \hfill 2 1 0 6

}\\
Texts: A. D. Halzen and F. Martin, Quarks and Leptons: An
Introduction to Modern Particle Physics.}\\
{\sbf 18. Applied Solid State Physics \hfill EP 406 \hfill 2 1 0

6\\}
Texts: N. W. Ashcroft and N. D. Mermin, Solid State Physics;
K. Seeger, Semiconductor Physics; R. Dalven, Introduction to
Applied Solid State Physics.}\\
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{\sbm Physics Laboratory Courses}\\
{\sbf
\begin{tabular}{lllrrrrr}
1. &Physics Lab I & PH 115 & 0 &0 &1.5& 1.5 & BB\\
2. &Physics Lab II & PH 116 & 0 &0 &1.5& 1.5 & AA\\
3. &Physics Laboratory I& EP 213 & 0 & 0 & 3& 3 & AA\\
4. &Electronics Laboratory I & EP 215 & 0 & 0 & 6& 6 & AA\\
5. &Physics Laboratory II & EP 214 & 0 & 0 & 3& 3 & AA\\
6. &Electronics Laboratory II & EP 212 & 0 & 0 & 3& 3 & AA\\
5. &Physics Laboratory III & EP 313 & 0 & 0 & 3& 3 & BB\\
6. &Microprocessor Laboratory& EP 315 & 0 & 0 &1.5& 1.5 & AB\\
7. &Physics Laboratory IV & EP 312 & 0 & 0 & 3& 3 & AB\\
8. &Numerical Programming Lab& EP 314 & 0 & 1 & 3& 5 & AA\\
9. &Analytical Techniques& EP 411 & 0 & 0 & 6& 6 & AA\\
\end{tabular}}
\vspace{2cm}
{\sbm Cumulative Grade Point Average in Physics : 8.57/10.00 \ \ (

3.44/4.00 )\\}
\hline
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(Theory and Laboratory )\\
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{\sfi
{\sbf Pradeep Sarin} \hfill {\sbl Graduate Application, Fall 1997}\\
A/301 Dronagiri Shantivan\\
East Borivli, Bombay 400 066\\
INDIA\\
e-mail: sarin@phy.iitb.ernet.in\\
To,\\
{\sbf Graduate Admissions Committee,}\\
------ University.\\
Dear Sir(s):\\
I, Pradeep Sarin, am applying for admission to the

Graduate program at your university beginning in Fall 1997.
I intend to pursue studies in the Department of Physics
leading to a doctoral degree. I would like to be considered
for Financial Aid (a Teaching or Research Assistantship). I
have completed the requisite application form and I am
enclosing it. I would like to give the list of documents I
am providing in support of my application,
\begin{enumerate}
\item {\sbf Completed Application Form.}
\item {\sbf The application fee.}
\item {\sbf Sealed Official Transcripts} (For the first six of eight
semesters of course work completed till Spring 1996;
transcripts for the seventh and eighth semesters will be
available at a later date.)
\item {\sbf Sealed Recommendation Letters}
\item {\sbf A Statement of Purpose.}
\item {\sbf Curriculum Vita\'{e}.}
\item {\sbf A list of courses taken in Physics} along with the
syllabi and grades obtained
\item A copy of the short paper {\sbf "A Pre-shower Photon
Multiplicity Detector for ALICE"}\/ to be presented at the
Department of Atomic Energy Nuclear Physics Symposium in
December 1996.
\end{enumerate}
In addition, I have applied to the Educational Testing
Service to have an official copy of my GRE General and
Subject (Physics) Tests' and TOEFL scores to be sent to your
University directly.\\

same.\\
Thanking you,\\
Yours sincerely,\\
\vspace{1cm}
{\sbf Pradeep Sarin}

}
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The letter I wrote to profs for finding out the chances at the univ
Mandar M. Deshmukh,
c/o S. M. Roy,
704 Meghnad,
T.I.F.R. Housing Colony,
Homi Bhabha Road,
Navy Nagar,
Bombay 400 005,
India.
E-mail : mandard@niharika.phy.iitb.ernet.in
Dear Prof. ,
I would like to introduce myself as a final year undegraduate

student of Enginnering Physics (a B.Tech program) at the Indian Institute
of
Technology, Bombay. I have received the information bulletin and
the applicatin forms sent by your department. I am very much interested
in joining the Ph.D program at your university. As I am interested in
the field of Experimental Condensed Matter Physics in particular, I
thought of writing to you (as the department brochure indicates you are
actively involved in the field of Experimental Condensed Matter Physics I
thought it was best to write to you). I would be grateful if you could
evaluate my chances of admission at your University ( I have mentioned
below my academic accomplishments, and a brief resume with my Grades in
Physics and Mathematics courses is enclosed at the end).
The course of Engineering Physics entails study of pure and
applied physics and develops strong fundamentals for graduate work in
any branch of pure and applied physics. The selection procedure for the
six IIT's (IIT Bombay is one of them) is based on a nation-wide
examination. I secured an ALL INDIA RANK of 538 (out of the approximately
100000 candidates who appeared for it), and as I was interested in
Physics,
I opted for Engineering Physics.
Throughout my education I have worked hard and strived for
academic
excellence. Consequently I have done well in my secondary school
Examination I secured 86.67% marks. I have also been selected for the
National Talent Search Scholarship by N.C.E.R.T. (National Council of
Educational Research and Training), in the year 1990, on the basis of a
written exam and an interview. In the same year I participated in the
Regional Math Olympiad and I secured 5th rank.
At the end of 2nd year of B.Tech., I undertook a summer work
program
at the Metallurgy division of B.A.R.C., Bombay (Bhabha Atomic Research
Center)
under the guidance of Dr.G..K. Dey. I learnt experimental techniques in
Transmission Electron Microscopy and Optical Microscopy. This involved
learning the technique of interpreting the structure of solids
using the bright and dark field images along with the corresponding
diffraction patterns. In the course of the summer I also had the
opportunity to process the samples for obseration. I learnt the
techniques of
ion-milling for the ceramic samples and the method of cryo-chemical
thinning
for the metallic samples. One of the samples I studied was Barium
Titanate.
During the fall semester of 1994 I studied various properties of
garnets, especially the magneto-optic properties. I studied the model for
the magneto-optic properties (Kerr and Faraday effect) on the lines of a
plasma subjected to magnetic field. At the end of the project I presented
a
seminar on the same topic. During the project I worked under the guidance
of
Prof. G. Mukhopadhyay.
This summer I was selected (one of the 30 students selected from
all
over the country), for the `Visiting Students Research Program'(V.S.R.P
1995) at the Tata Institute Of Fundamental Reasearch (T.I.F.R), Bombay (
One
of the premier research institution of the country). This involved
working under
the guidance of a faculty member for a period of two months. I worked in
the experimental solid-state physics group under the guidance of Dr. P.L.
Paulose, and studied magnetic properties of Fe(2-x)Ru(x)Zr system. This
particular alloy shows a typical spin glass like behaviour after evincing
reentrance. On the the basis of the study carried out on this material a
scientific paper has been sent to The Department of Atomic Energy
(D.A.E.)
Solid State Symposium, to be held in December. I am one of the
contributors
along with S. Bhattacharya, Dr. P.L Paulose and Dr. V. Nagarajan.
Currently I am working on the device applications of rare earth
garnet thin films (grown by LPE method) as a part of my Degree project. I
am trying to implement a microwave filter.. For this project I am
carrying out some work at SAMEER( Society for Applied Microwave
Electronics Engineering and Research) and ACRE ( Advanced center for
Research
in Electronics). Prof. G. Mukhopadhyay and Dr. P. Mukhopadhyay are
guiding me
in the designing of the device.
In the courses done here for the past 6 semesters I have a G.P.A.
of
8.51/10 ( in all courses) and 8.65/10 ( in the physics and mathematics
courses). As I had mentioned earlier I have a keen interest in Condensed
Matter physics. My grades in Solid State Physics and Statistical
Mechanics have been the highest grade awarded. (Please see the grades
enclosed and the resume). My main interest is to pursue an active
research career in field of Experimental Condensed matter physics.
I would be unable to finance myself for the graduate study and thus
I would like to apply for the financial assistance at your university. I
have
studied English for twelve years and the medium of instruction at our
Institute is English.. I would therefore like to be considered for a
teaching
assistantship or a research assistantship or any other form of financial
aid from your university. I would be grateful if you could evaluate my
chances of getting financial aid.
Since the application fee imposes a considerable finacial burden
on
me, I would like to know about the possibility of getting a fee waiver or
deferral. I have enclosed a brief resume and a list of courses in
mathematics and physics along with their grades obtained. If convenient
please
do reply by E-mail so as to cut down on mailing delays.
I am extremely grateful to you for having patiently read my
letter.
Eagerly awaiting your reply,
Yours sincerely,
Mandar M. Deshmukh.
Enclosures: 1) Grades 2) Brief resume.

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GRADES OBTAINED
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PHYSICS COURSES
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1 Physics-I(Mechanics) BC Basavraju & Ghosh
2 Physics-II(E&M) AB Mahajan & Rangwala
3 Engg. Mechanics AB Beer & Johnston
4 Modern Physics AB Mani ;Ritchmeyer
5 Intro to Optics BB Jenkins & White
6 Classical Mechanics AB Goldstein
7 Thermo.& Heat Transfer BC Adkins ;Zemansky
8 Quantum Mechanics-I BB Bransden ; Merzbacher
9 Statistical physics AA Huang
10 Mech. of Cont. Systems BB Landau & Lifshitz
11 Intro. to Solid State Ashcroft & Mermin; Wang
Physics AA Ibach & Luth ; Kittel
12 Quantum Mechanics-II BB Bransden & Jochain
13 Electromagnetic Theory-I BB Jackson
14 Atomic & Molecular Phy. -- Bransden & Jochain
15 Intro. Nuclear Physics -- Enge
16 Electromag. Theory-II -- Jackson;Jordan & Balmain
MATHEMATICS COURSES
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1 Maths-I(Calculus) BC Thomas & Finney
2 Maths-II(Linear Algebra BB E. Kreyzsig
& ODE)
3 Maths-III(Special Fns., AA E. Kreyzsig
Seq., Series)
4 Maths-IV (Complex Anal. AA E. Kreyzsig
and PDE)
CURRENTLY TAKING
5 Elementary Number Theory -- Uspensky
LABORATORY COURSES
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1 Gen. Phy. Lab-I AA ---------
2 Gen. Phy. Lab-II BC ---------
3 Physics Lab-I AB ---------
4 Electronics Lab AA ---------
5 Physics Lab-II AA ---------
6 Physics Lab-III AA ---------
7 Physics Lab-IV AA ---------
8 Numerical Prog. Lab AB ---------
CURRENTLY TAKING
9 Analytical Techniques -- ---------
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CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE IN PHYSICS & MATH COURSES =
8.65/10
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RESUME
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NAME: MANDAR MADHUKAR DESHMUKH DATE OF BIRTH: 20th Oct. 1974
CITIZENSHIP : INDIAN SEX: MALE
ADDRESS: C/O S.M. ROY

704 MEGHNAD, TIFR HOUSING COLONY,
HOMI BHABHA ROAD, NAVY NAGAR, BOMBAY,
INDIA. PIN CODE: 400005.
UNIVERSITY NOW CITY MAJOR FIELD DATES ATTENDED

ATTENDING OF STUDY
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INDIAN INSTITUTE BOMBAY ENGINEERING- 23rd July 1992
OF TECHNOLOGY PHYSICS (TILL JULY 1996)
DEGREE/CERTIFICATE DATE AWARDED/EXPECTED % OF MARKS/CGPA

-------------------- ---------------------- -------------------
1..SECONDARY SCHOOL JUNE 1990 87.4 %
CERTIFICATE EXAM
2.HIGHER SECONDARY JUNE 1992 86.67 %

CERTIFICATE EXAM
3. B.TECH. IN JULY 1996 CUMULATIVE

PERFORMANCE
ENGINEERING PHYSICS INDEX: 8.51/10
ACADEMIC HONOURS:
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RECIPIENT OF
1)NATIONAL TALENT SCHOLARSHIP;
2) 5th POSITION IN STATE AT THE REGIONAL MATH OLYMPIAD.
PROJECT WORK/WORK EXPERIENCE:

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1. Summer work at Metallurgy Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Center. The
work involved learning experimental techniques in Electron Microscopy,
under the guidance of Dr. G.K. Dey.(MAY-JULY 1994)
2. Home Paper and Seminar on Study of Garnets(with stress on the

magneto-optical properties), under the guidance of Prof.G. Mukhopadhyay .
(JULY-NOV 1994)
3. Selected for Visiting Students Research Program at Tata Institute of

Fundamental Research (T.I.F.R), Bombay. This entailed working under the
guidance of Dr. P.L. Paulose for the study of Magnetic Properties of
Fe-Ru-Zr system. It involved learning experimentel techniques in A.C.
Susceptibility measurements, X-ray diffraction and D.C. Magnetization.
At the end of the project I presented a seminar on the same topic.
(MAY-JULY 1995)
PUBLICATIONS
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On the basis of the work I had done during the Visiting Students Research
Program at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research ( T.I.F.R.), Bombay,
a Sceintific paper titled `MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF Fe(2-x)Ru(x)Zr SYSTEM'
is sent for the Solid State Physics Symposium held under the auspices of
Department of Atomic Energy (D.A.E). I am one of contributor along with
Dr. P.L Paulose, Dr. V. Nagrajan and S. Bhattacharya.
OBJECTIVE TESTS TAKEN / INTENDING TO TAKE:
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1.GRE- VERBAL:710/800(96%ILE) QUANTITATIVE: 780/800(94 %ILE)
ANALYTICAL: 690/800 (87 % ILE)
2. TOEFL + TWE : OCTOBER 1995 3.GRE(PHYSICS) :OCTOBER 1995.
YEARS OF INSTRUCTION THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF ENGLISH: 1978-1995.
YEARS OF FORMAL STUDY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE: 1978-1993.
EDUCATIONAL PLAN :
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I WISH TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION FOR FALL SEMESTER 1996, FOR
A PH.D. DEGREE IN PHYSICS.
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{\bf UNIVERSITY NOW } \hspace{1cm} \= {\bf CITY} \hspace{1cm} \=
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PROPERTIES OF GARNETS ''.(JULY-NOVEMBER 1994)
\item SUMMER WORK AT METALLURGY DIVISION, BHABHA ATOMIC RESEARCH
CENTRE, ON EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES IN TRANSMISSION ELECTRON
MICROSCOPY.(1994)
\item STUDY OF MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF $Fe_{2-X}Ru_XZr$ SYSTEM AS
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Deshmukh Mandar Madhukar,\\
20 Shweta Apartments,\\
53 Modern Colony,\\
Shivtirthnagar,\\
Pune, India.\\
Pin Code 411038.\\
E-mail: mandard@niharika.phy.iitb.ernet.in
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To,\\
\hspace*{1cm} Graduate Admissions Committee\\
University of XXX\\\
Dear Sir/Madam, \\
I, {\bf Deshmukh Mandar Madhukar}, am applying for the graduate studies
at
your university. I intend to pursue studies in the Physics Department
for
the doctoral program starting Fall 1996. I would like to be considered
for Financial Aid (for both Teaching and Research Asistantship). I have
completed the requisite application form and I am enclosing it. I would
like to give the list of documents I am providing in support of my
application,
\begin{enumerate}
\item {\bf COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM}
\item {\bf OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS}. (For the first six semsters, which are
available, trancripts for the seventh semester will be availabe at a
later date.)
\item {\bf RECOMMENDATION LETTERS}.
\item {\bf PHOTOCOPIES FOR THE {\em GRE \/} SCORES IN LIEU OF OFFICIAL
SCORES.(I will have official scores reported in the evetuality of an
offer of admission). I am also enclosing the E-mail allowing me this
concession.
\item {\bf PHOTOCOPIES FOR THE {\em TOEFL\/} SCORES IN LIEU OF THE
OFFICIAL SCORES.( I will have official scores reported in the eventuality
of an offer of admission). I am also enclosing the E-mail allowing me
this concession.
\item {\bf FORMAL APPLICATION FOR WAIVER/DEFERRAL OF APPLICATION FEE.}
I am enclosing an email granting me this concession.
\item {\bf FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS}.
\item {\bf CURRICULUM VITAE}.
\item {\bf STATEMENT OF PURPOSE}.
\item {\bf A COPY OF THE SCIENTIFIC PAPER}, {\em``Magnetic Properties of
$Fe_{2-X}Ru_XZr$, $0\lt X \lt 0.6$ System''}, {\bf TO BE PRESENTED AT THE
DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY SOLID-STATE SYMPOSIUM, AT CALCUTTA IN
DECEMBER 1995.}
I would be extremely grateful if you could intimate me about the receipt

of the application form. ( Preferably via E-mail to cut down on mailing
delays). If there is anything else that is needed for the application to
be complete for consideration by the committee please intimate me at my
mailing address(given above).
Thanking you in anticipation.
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Sincerely yours,\\
{\ul Deshmukh} Mandar Madhukar
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Mandar Deshmukh,
C/O S. M. Roy,
704 Meghnad,
T.I.F.R. Hsg. Colony,
Homi Bhabha Road,
Navy Nagar,
Bombay. India-400 005.

Email-
mandard@niharika.phy.iitb.ernet.in
Dear Sir,
I am a senior student of the B.Tech. program in Engineering
Physics,
at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. I am very keen on joining
the Ph.D program at your University. I intend to apply for admission with
financial aid to the Physics department at your university.
process
my application. The dollar-rupee exchange rate is nearly 34 rupees to the
dollar. The application fee for your University therefore amounts to
nearly two months of my living expenses. I hail from a middle class
family
, it would put extra financial burden on my father. Under these
circumstances, I would be extremely grateful if you could waive my
application fee or at least defer it till admission. I would also like to
know if your institution would accept attested photocopies of GRE and
TOEFL score reports instead of the official ETS score reports as a part
of
final application packet. If I qualify for admissions, I could have ETS
forward the offical score transcripts to you. This would cut down on my
I am enclosing my curriculum vitae and my grades in Physics
courses.
Awaiting a favorable response at the earliest(if not inconvenient
please
do reply by e-mail so as to cut down on postal delays).
Sincerely yours,
Mandar Deshmukh
ENCLOSURES:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Grades
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{\LARGE {\em Curriculum Vitae}} \\
\bf of \\
{\small DESHMUKH MANDAR MADHUKAR} \\
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Deshmukh Mandar Madhukar, \\
53 Modern Colony,\\
Shivtirthnagar,\\
Pune, India.\\
Pin Code : 411038.\\
{\bf EMAIL:} mandard@niharika.phy.iitb.ernet.in \\
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\hspace*{1cm}
{\bf PERSONAL :} \\
\hspace*{0.75cm}{\bf Date of Birth :} $20^{th} $ October 1974
\hspace{7.25cm}
{\bf Citizenship:} \ Indian \\
\hspace*{0.75cm}{\bf Sex :} Male \hspace{10.75cm} {\bf Marital Status :}
Single \\ \vspace{0.2cm}\\
\hspace*{1cm} {\bf EDUCATION :} \\
\hspace*{0.75cm} June 1995 : B.Tech. in Engineering Physics
{\bf \ CPI \ 8.51/10} \\
\hspace*{2.75cm} {\bf Institution} : {\em Indian Institute of Technology,
Bombay, India.} \\
\hspace*{0.75cm} June 1992 : Higher Secondary Certificate
Examination {\bf 86.67 \%} \\
\hspace*{2.75cm} {\bf Insititution} : {\em Fergusson Junior College,
Pune, India.}\\
\hspace*{0.75cm} June 1990 : Secondary School Certificate
\hspace*{2.75cm} {\bf Institution} : {\em Jnana Prabodhini Prashala,
Pune, India.}\\
\hspace*{0.75cm} Years of instruction through the medium of English :
1978-1995 \\
\hspace*{0.75cm} Years of formal study of English \hspace{3.2cm}
:1978-1992 \\
\vspace{0.2cm}\\
\hspace*{1cm} {\bf AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS}\\
\begin{itemize}
\item Secured an All India Rank (AIR) of 538 in the entrance
exam for admission to the IITs. This exam was taken by nearly
100,000 candidates.
\item Recipient of National Talent Search Scholarship (1990-95), after
examination at two levels. First level of the examination was at the
state level. The second level was at the National level, it consisted of
a written examination followed by an oral examination. The oral
examination was conducted by experts in fields of Physics, Chemistry,
Mathematics and Biology.
National Council of Educational Research and Training {\bf (N.C.E.R.T.)}
is the authority which organizes this examination.
\item Secured $5^{th}$ rank in the state in regional Mathematics Olympiad
. This examination was taken by students from all over the state, I was
one of
the 25 participants who qualified the exam.
\item Selected for Visiting Students Research Program at Tata
Institute of Fundamental Research {\bf (T.I.F.R.)}, Bombay. For this
program 30
candidates were selected from a field of Senior undergraduates from
different parts of India.
\item Secured $38^{th}$ rank, out of around 5500 candidates who appeared
for
the examination, in National Level Exam conducted by Universal Trust,
Trivandrum, India.
\item I have been selected for the membership of MENSA (India) at its
Pune
Chapter.
\item Student member of TMS (The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society).
\end{itemize}
\vspace{0.1cm}
\hspace*{1cm} {\bf PROJECT WORK / WORK EXPERIENCE}
\begin{itemize}
\item {\bf Place} : {\em Metallurgy Division, Bhabha Atomic Research
Center, Bombay.}\\
{\bf May-July 1994 }\\
The summer work involved learning experimental techniques in optical and
electron microscopy, at Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Bombay. I
worked under the guidance of Dr. G.K. Dey and R. Tewari in the
Metallurgy Division.
During the course of the project I learnt specimen preparation techniques
for ceramics as well as metallic samples. In particular I learnt argon
ion-milling ( for ceramics) and chemical etching at low temperature (for
metallic samples). The other aspect of the summer work was to learn
techniques for structural analysis using electron beam images
, like dark and bright field images along with their diffraction
patterns. A Bi substituted Garnet and a
$BaTiO_3$ sample were among the samples I observed.
\item {\bf Place} : {\em Physics Department, Indian Institute
Technology, Bombay.}\\
{\bf July-Nov 1994}\\
Home paper titled ``Study of Garnets''. I worked under the
guidance of Prof. G. Mukhopadhyay in the Physics department.
Literature survey on the material and magneto-optic
properties of garnets was undertaken. I also learnt modelling magneto-
optic
properties, like the Kerr and Faraday effects, on the lines of a plasma
subjected to magnetic field.
At the end of this work I presented a seminar on this topic.
\item {\bf Place} : {\em Solid-State Physics Group, Tata Institute of
Fundamental Research, Bombay.}\\
{\bf May-July 1995}\\
Worked under the Visiting Students Research Program {\bf (V.S.R.P.)} at
Tata
Institute
of Fundamental Research {\bf (T.I.F.R.)}, Bombay, in the Solid-State
Physics Group
under the guidance of Dr. P.L. Paulose. I studied magnetic and
structural properties of $Fe_{2-X}Ru_XZr$ system.
This entailed learning experimental techniques of X-ray
diffraction and magnetic measurements, using A.C. Susceptibility setup,
Faraday balance and SQUID. It exhibited a typical Spin Glass like
behaviour for some stoichiometries. At the conclusion of the summer work
I
presented a seminar on this topic.
On the basis of the study carried on this system a short paper has been
communicated to the Department Of Atomic Energy {\bf (D.A.E)}, Solid-
State
Symposium to be held in Calcutta, India, in December 1995. The paper
reports the results of the preliminray study carried out on this system,
further study is going to be carried out. The paper
is titled, {\bf ``Magnetic Properties Of $ Fe_{2-X}Ru_XZr~(0 \le X \le
0.6)$ System''}.
{\bf Senior Project ( Currently in progress )}\\
Presently I am investigating the device applications of Garnets,
under the guidance of Prof. Mukhopadhyay and Dr.(Mrs) P. Mukhopadhyay.
The focus being on the microwave applications, like filters,
of thin film garnets( grown by Liquid Phase Epitaxy). Magnetoptic
device applications like isolators is also being considered.\\
\end{itemize}
\vspace{0.10cm}
\hspace*{1cm}{\bf PUBLICATIONS} \\
On the basis of the study carried out in the summer work in the Solid-
State
Physics group at T.I.F.R. under the guidance of Dr. P.L. Paulose and
Dr. V. Nagarajan a short paper has been communicated to the D.A.E
(Department of Atomic Energy), Solid-State Symposium to be held at
Calcutta, in December 1995. It reports the results of the preliminary
study
carried out on the system.
The paper reports various studies carried out on the $Fe_{2-X}Ru_XZr$

system and tries to investigate the relationship between the magnetic
ordering and structural transition the system undergoes at a particular
stoichiometry. The study suggest a relationship between the
electronic configuration and the magnetic ordering as well as
structural transition concentration after taking
into consideration the studies carried out on similar systems in the
literature. \\
\vskip 0.2cm
\begin{center}
{\bf PRESENTATIONS,COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND PROFICIENCY IN
ENGLISH}
\end{center}
I have made the following presentations:
\begin{itemize}
\item Seminar on ``Study of Garnets '', at the Physics Department,
IIT-Bombay in November 1994.
\item Seminar on ``Study of Magnetic Properties of
$Fe_{2-X}Ru_XZr$ System'',
at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in July 1995.
\item Seminar on `` Device Applications of RE Iron
Garnets'', at the Physics Department, IIT-Bombay in November 1995.
\end{itemize}
\hspace*{1cm} All presentations were made in English. English
has been the language of instruction for all 16 years of my
education. I have scored 710/800 (96 percentile) in verbal
section of GRE.\\
\vskip 0.3cm
\begin{center}
{\bf TEST SCORES}
\end{center}
\vskip 0.2cm
{\bf GRE(General)} \hspace{9cm} $3^{rd}$ JUNE 1995.
\vspace{0.25cm}
\begin{center}
\begin{tabular}{|l|c|c|} \hline
{\bf SECTION} & {\bf SCORE} & {\bf PERCENTILE} \\ \hline
Analytical & 690 & 86 \\
Quantitative & 780 & 94 \\
Verbal & 710 & 96 \\ \hline
\end{tabular}\\
\end{center}
{\bf GRE(Physics)} \hspace{9cm} $14^{th}$ OCTOBER 1996.\\
\vspace{0.1cm} \\
\begin{center}
\begin{tabular}{|c|c|} \hline
{\bf SCORE} & {\bf PERCENTILE} \\ \hline
830 & 84 \\ \hline
\end{tabular}\\
\end{center}
\vspace{0.25cm}
{\bf TOEFL} \hspace{10cm} $28^{th}$ OCTOBER 1995.\\
\begin{center}
\begin{tabular}{|c|c|c|} \hline
{\bf SECTION I } & {\bf SECTION II} & {\bf SECTION III} \\ \hline
61 & 68 & 65 \\ \hline
\end{tabular}\\
\vspace{0.3cm}
{\bf TOTAL 647} \\
{\bf TWE 6.0}\\
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{\LARGE PERSONAL STATEMENT} \\
{\bf for}\\
{\large DESHMUKH MANDAR MADHUKAR} \\
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\hspace*{0.75cm} My career objective of pursuing active research in
the field of {\bf Experimental Condensed Matter Physics}
motivates me to apply to SUNY (Stony Brook) for a Doctoral program in
Physics. This program, I believe, will bring out the best in me.
Since my high school, I have been fascinated by the world of materials

and
their physical properties. My curiosity drove me to
read extensively about the field of Condensed Matter Physics.
This reading has whetted my desire to know more about this branch of
Physics.
I have at times gone beyond the confines of normal coursework to know
more
about the subject. I have always cherished my experiences of working in
experimental research groups during the summer projects. These
experiences have made me realize my inherent liking and proclivity for
Experimental Condensed Matter Physics. The process of designing and
constructing experimental setups, and devising means to get the maximum
information from the experiment, has always been challenging and has
given me a chance to use my creativity.
Throughout my academic career I have worked hard and striven for

excellence. This reflects in my good academic record. My academic honours
include the National Talent Search Scholarship, awarded by The National
Council of Educational Research and Training {\bf (N.C.E.R.T)}, and
securing the $5^{th}$ rank in the state in the regional Mathematics
Olympiad. During the preparation for the Mathematics Olympiad I
realized my potential to grasp abstract mathematical concepts with ease.
The course of {\bf Engineering Physics} at the {\em Indian Institute Of

Technology, Bombay (IITB)}, entails study of pure and applied physics
and develops strong fundamentals for graduate work. The selection
procedure for the six IITs (IITB is one of them) is based on a
nation-wide competitive examination. I was amongst the top 0.6\% of the
approximately 100,000 candidates who took the examination. My strong
bent for research into physical phenomena prompted me to take
Engineering Physics as my undergraduate major field. The stimulating
atmosphere, experienced faculty and well balanced courses coupled with
the opportunity to undertake some very exciting projects have
strengthened my resolve to pursue a research career.
It has always been my endeavour to learn beyond the requirements of

coursework. I have undertaken various summer projects at my
own initiative to gain insight into the current research work being
done in Condensed Matter Physics.
Last summer I was exposed to truly frontline research after being

selected
for the Visiting Students Research Program at the Tata Institute of
Fundamental Research, one of the premier research institutes of the
country. I worked in the Experimental Solid-State Physics group under the
guidance of Dr. P. L... Paulose, and studied {\bf `` Magnetic Properties
of
$ Fe_{2-X}Ru_X Zr $ System''}. The aim was to study the magnetic ordering
and structural transition with varying concentration of Ruthenium. During
the study I had the opportunity to learn experimental techniques such
as
powder X-ray diffraction and low temperature magnetic measurements using
Faraday balance, A.C. susceptibility setup and SQUID. The study suggests
a relationship between the electronic configuration and the magnetic
ordering as well as structural transition. The results of the study are
going to be reported in the form of a short paper at the
Department of Atomic Energy {\bf DAE }, Solid State Symposium to
be held at Calcutta in December 95 (For details please see
{\em Curriculum Vitae}).
During the summer of 1994, I undertook a summer project at the Metallurgy

Division of B.A.R.C.( Bhabha Atomic Research Center), Bombay, under the
guidance of Dr. G. K. Dey and R. Tewari. This involved learning
experimental techniques in optical and electron microscopy. I found the
technique of structural analysis of materials using Electron Microscopy
very exciting. This burgeoned my interest in material microstructure
and its analysis.
Last year I worked on a project {\bf ``STUDY OF GARNETS''}, under the

guidance of Prof. G. Mukhopadhyay, Physics department, IITB. I studied
various magneto-optic properties, like the Kerr and Faraday effects. This
involved modelling them on the
lines of a plasma. Enthused by this project I am following it with a
project titled {\bf ``DEVICE APPLICATIONS OF GARNETS''}. Presently I am
investigating the microwave and magneto-optic device applications. This
project has initiated me into the exciting field of device physics.
Though I've had the opportunity to work only on some select problems in
this field, I am interested in the broad field of Condensed Matter
Physics. I am ready to put in a lot of hard work on any challenging
problem in this field, and I am not prejudiced by my limited research
experience.
I strongly feel that an active department with stimulating atmosphere

is vital in motivating students toward excellence. SUNY (Stony Brook)
with
its distinguished faculty and state of the art facilities is certainly
an ideal place for me. I am confident that I have the necessary
background and the ability to benefit from as well as contribute to
the research activities being carried out at SUNY (Stony Brook).
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{\bf DESHMUKH MANDAR MADHUKAR}
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53 Modern Colony,\\
Shivtirthnagar,\\
Pune, India.\\
Pin Code 411038.\\
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\vspace{1cm}
To,\\
\hspace*{1cm}Graduate Admissions Committee\\
\hspace*{1cm}Department Of Physics \\
\hspace*{1cm}
\hspace*{1cm}
\vspace{1cm}
Dear XXXX, \\
\hspace*{1cm}I, {\bf Desmukh Mandar Madhukar}, am a final year
undergraduate student at the {\em Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay,
India}. I am keen to join the Doctoral Program at the Physics Department
of your University.

process my application. The Dollar-Rupee exchange rate is nearly 35
Rupees
to the Dollar. The application fee for your University therefore amounts
to nearly two months of my living expenses. I hail from a middle class
family , it would put extra financial burden on my fathers meagre
financial resources(The monthly income of my father is about \$ 200).
Under these circumstances, I would be extremely grateful if you could
defer it till admission.
I would also extremely grateful if you accept the photocopies for

GRE and TOEFL scores in lieu of official score reports as a part of the
the offical score transcripts to you. This would cut down my application
expenses subtantially.
I am enclosing the text of the E-mail from XXX granting me this

concession informally. I would be grateful if you could formally accept
this request.
\hspace*{2.5cm}Thanking you in anticipation. \\

\vspace{1cm}
\begin{flushright}
Sincerely yours,\\
{\underline Deshmukh} Mandar Madhukar

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I have left some appstuff with Martin. The most important thing in it are
1. two ranking list (univ rankings)
2. lots of email address
3. that reminds me Krishnan has a good file which has fundaes on how to
access the email address of diff. univs.
4. "Msinghs" file on the procedure of apping , extremely useful.
My sincere hope is that you guys ( all of you use this material and pass
it on to the next batch).
Lastly I am including a list of where the class of 92 is going
Arunabah Roy - U. Chicago - Condensed matter
Satyan Bhongale - U. Maryland Colllege Park - Particle Phy
mandar Deshmukh - Cornell - Condensed matter
Raghunandan- U. Texas Austin -Elec Micro E.
Nishith Jain - Job ( Citicorp)
Priya Venkatramani - Pittsburgh - Condensed matter (? I am not sure)
Ashwin Seshia - U. cal Berkeley - Elec
Shivannanda Shetty - RPI - Elec
Ashish Thapliyal - UCSB - Particle Physics ( Strings, ropes .... :-) )
Vikram Prasad - U. Penn - Condensed matter
Y. Balakishore - Colarado State univ- Elec ( Lasers)
Amol Joshi - STANFORD - Elec
Prabhash Thakur - Michigan State Univ. - Condensed Matter
Feel free to contact any of us.
Best wishes.
mandar
( for the class of '92)
Amit Itagi,
B.Tech. Final Year,
Engineering Physics,
Room No. 148, Hostel 2,
IIT, Powai, Mumbai,
India - 400 076
Addresses of top 51 ranked Universities in Physics
1. Harvard University,
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences,
Department of Physics,
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States of America(U.S.A)
2. California Institued of Technology,

Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy,
Pasadena, CA 91125
3. Cornell University,
Graduate Fields of Arts and Sciences,
Field of Physics,
Ithaca, NY 14853,
4. Princeton University,
Princeton, NJ 08544
5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology,

School of Sciences,
Cambridge, MA 02139
6. University of California, Berkeley,

College of Letters and Sciences,
Berkeley, CA 94720
7. Stanford University,
School of Humanities and Sciences,
Stanford, CA 94305
8. University of Chicago,
Division of the Physical Sciences,
Chicago, IL 60637
9. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,

College of Engineering Department of Physics,
Champaign, IL 61820
10. Columbia University,

New York, NY 10027
11. Yale University,

New Haven, CT 06520
12. University of California, San Diego,

9500, Gilman Drive,
La Jolla, CA 92093
13. University of Pennsylvania,

School of Arts and Sciences,
Philadelphia, PA 19104
14. University of Michigan,

College of Literature, Sciences and Arts,
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
15. University of California, Los Angeles,

Los Angeles, CA 90024
16. University of Wisconsin, Madison,

Madison, WI 53706
17. University of Washington,

College of Arts and Sciences,
Seattle, WA 98195
18. State University of New York at Stoney Brook,

Division of Physical Sciences and Mathematics,
Stony Brook, NY 11794
19. University of Maryland, College Park,

College of Computer, Mathematical and Physical Sciences,
College Park, MD 20742
20. Rockefeller University,

Depertment of Physics,
1230, York Avenue,
New ork, NY 10021
21. University of California, Santa Barbara,

Santa Barbara, CA 93106
22. University of Texas, Austin,

Graduate School,
College of Natural Sciences,
Austin, TX 78712
23. Carnegie Mellon University,

Mellon College of Science,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
24. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus,

Institute of Technology,
School of Physics and Astronomy,
Minneapolis, MN 55455
25. University of Rochester,

Department of Physics and astronomy,
Rochester, NY 14627-0001
26. Brown University,

Providence, RI 02912
27. Johns Hopkins University,

School of Arts and Sciences,
Department of Physics and Astronomy,
Baltimore, MD 21218
28. Michigan State University,

College of Natural Science,
East Lansing, MI 48824
29. New York University,

Graduate School of ARts and Science,
New York, NY 10011
30. Brandeis University,

Program in Physics,
Waltham, MA 02325
31. University of Pittsburgh,

Faculty of Arts and Sciences,
Program in Physics,
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
32. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New

Brunswick,
Program in Physics,
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
33. University of Colorado at Boulder,

Boulder, CO 80309
34. Indiana University Bloomington,

Bloomington, IN 47405
35. Northwestern University,

Evanston, IL 60208
36. City College of the City University of New York,

Graduate School,
College of Liberal Arts and Science,
Division of Science,
Convent Avenue at 138th Street,
New York, NY 10031
37. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,

Chapel Hill, NC 27599
38. University of California Irvine,

School of Physical Sciences,
Irvine, CA 92717
39. Duke University,

Graduate School,
Durham, NC 27706
40. University of Arizona,

Tucson, AZ 85721
41. Rice University,

Wiess School of Natural sciences,
Houston, TX 77251
42. Syracuse University,

Syracuse, NY 13244
43. University of Virginia,

Charlottesville, VA 22906
44. Ohio State University,

College of Mathematical and Physical Sciences,
Columbus, OH 43210
45. Case Western Reserve University,

Cleveland, OH 44106
46. Iowa State University of Science and Technology,

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences,
Ames, IA 50011
47. Florida State University,

Tallahassee, FL 32306
48. Washington University,

St.Louis, MO 63130
49. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,

School of Science,
Troy, NY 12180
50. Dartmouth College,

School of ARTs and Sciences,
Hanover, NJ 03755
51. University of Iowa,

College of Liberal Arts,
Program in Physics,
Iowa City, IA 52242
University of Notre Dame,

College of Sciences,
Notre Dame, IN 46556
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From shoibal@niharika.phy.iitb.ernet.in Sun May 3 11:28:47 1998
Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 17:14:19 +0530 (IST)
From: Shoibal Chakravarty <shoibal@niharika.phy.iitb.ernet.in>
To: gkane@umich.edu
Subject: Prospective Applicant to the Ph.D Program.
Status: RO
Lines: 266
Dear Sir,
I am a senior student of the B.Tech program in Engineering Physics
at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India. I am applying to your
university for a doctorate in Physics.
I am interested in Quantum Field Theory and its applications to
both High Energy Physics and Condensed Matter Physics. I am particularly
interested in the nonperturbative and geometrical aspects of QFT and in
Supersymmetry. I am presently working on CP violation and on duality in
supersymmeric field theories.
I had always been interested in physics. I obtained a rank of 67
among the 100,000 students who wrote the Joint Entrance Examination
(J.E.E.-94) and opted to join the B.Tech programme of Engineering
Physics.
This program provides a good background in physics and electronics and
instrumentation preparing a student for further study in either
theoretical or experimental physics.
Apart from my courses I have also pursued my interests through
intensive self study and projects. A description of my projects is given
below.
In the summer (May-June) of 1996 I undertook a project under Prof.

S. S. Manna ,Dept. of Physics, I.I.T. Bombay. This involved the study
of
fractal phenomena in physics like growth phenomena, percolation, river
networks and modeling of such systems to obtain critical exponents like
fractal dimension, roughness,saturation coefficient etc.
This was followed by a project (Fall 1996) under Prof. S. S. Manna
on the study of spanning tree-like structures (on square lattices) in
statistical physics. This involved the study of Lim n=0 state Potts
model,
abelian sandpile models and self organized criticality, Eden growth
models
and river networks. Growth models in 1+1 dimension are modeled by the KPZ
equation and the critical exponents are obtained by the application of
the
Renormalization Group. I presented a seminar at the end of the project.
In December 96 I attended a two week long workshop on Percolation
and Interacting Particle Systems organised at Indian Statistical
Institute, Delhi. The workshop had lectures by both mathematicians and
physicists working in this field. I had an exposure to the rigourous
mathematical treatment of the subject and a lot of interesting work done
by physicists.
I was one of the 45 students selected nationwide for the Visiting
Student Research Program-97 organized by the Tata Institute of
Fundamental
Research (T.I.F.R), Bombay and undertook a two month long project this
summer under the guidance of Prof. Probir Roy. This involved the study of
the N=1 Supersymmetry algebra and its representations, supersymmetric
gauge fields, models of spontaneous and soft symmetry breaking and a
detailed study of the Minimal Supersymmetric Standard Model (Haber and
Kane, Phys. Rep. 117C, 1985). I also calculated the tree level top decay
width and branching ratio in the MSSM and performed a numerical study of
the results.
At present I am working on my year long B.Tech Project under Prof.
Uma Sankar of I.I.T. Bombay. This involves a study of CP violation in the
Electro-Weak sector (through the CKM matrix). I will be studying in
detail
the K meson and B meson mixing and decays and CP violation in such
processes. I have at present done a detailed study of the phenomenology
and theoretical calculations of the K meson mixing process.
This winter (Dec. 1997), I will be doing a project in T.I.F.R.
under Prof. Sunil Mukhi on duality in N=2 Supersymmetric gauge theories
and on the work of Seiberg and Witten. Presently, I am preparing for the
project from the review papers of L. Alvarez-Guame, J. Harvey, S. V.
Ketov
and Goddard and Olive.
My GPA at the end of six semesters is 8.51/10. I shall be seeking
financial aid as my family will be unable to meet the costs of my further
study.
I am higly motivated to pursue further study in theoretical
physics and I believe that I am sufficiently prepared for graduate study
in my field of interest.
I request you to evaluate my chances of getting admission to your
department. I am enclosing a detailed resume with this letter. I am
eagerly awaiting your reply.
Yours Sincerely,
Shoibal Chakravarty
shoibal@niharika.phy.iitb.ernet.in
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RESUME
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Name: SHOIBAL CHAKRAVARTY
Email shoibal@niharika.phy.iitb.ernet.in
Address: C/O S. D. Dhodapkar,

No. 46 Mount Abu,
Anushaktinagar, B. A. R. C.,
Mumbai,
India, PIN 400 094.
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ACADEMIC RECORD
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Year Name of the Degree Examining Authority Performance
1991 All India Secondary Central Board of Aggregate 77.6%,

School Cert. Exam. Secondary Education. Math 99%,Science
95%
1993 All India Senior Central Board of Aggregate 85.6%,

School Cert. Exam. Secondary Education. Math 95%, Physics
95%
1994 Joint Entrance Exam. Indian Institutes of Rank 67 out

of
Technology. 100,000 examinees.
1997 B. Tech in I.I.T Bombay. GPA 8.51/10.

Engineering Physics.
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APTITUDE TESTS
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1. GRE: Test Date 04-12-97.
SCORES:
VERBAL 730 (97 PECENTILE)
QUANTITATIVE 780 (95 PERCENTILE)
ANALYTICAL 720 (91 PERCENTILE)
2. TOEFL + TWE : Test Date 10-25-97.
3. AGRE(Physics): Test Date 11-01-97.
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FINANCIAL AID
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The financial resources of my family .are insufficient to fund my

graduate
education. I shall be seeking financial aid from the
university/department.
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DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS
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1. Summer 1996
I undertook a project under Prof. S. S. Manna ,Dept. of Physics,

I.I.T. Bombay. This involved the study of fractal phenomena in physics
like growth phenomena, percolation, river networks and modeling of such
systems to obtain critical exponents like fractal dimension, roughness,
saturation coefficient etc.
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2. Fall 1996 Undergraduate Seminar Project
This project under the guidance of Prof. S. S. Manna was on the

study of spanning tree-like structures (on square lattices) in
statistical
physics. This involved the study of Lim n=0 state Potts model, abelian
sandpile models and self organized criticality, Eden growth models and
river networks. Growth models in 1+1 dimension are modeled by a
stochastic
non-linear differential equation called the KPZ equation. The critical
exponents are obtained by the application of Wilson's Renormalization
Group. I had also studied and simulated river networks which are examples
of self organized criticality and fractal structures in nature. I
presented a seminar at the end of the project. [Grade obtained AA]
Ref. 1 Abelian Sandpile Model D. Dhar, Phys. Rev. Lett. , Vol 62, No.
14, 1990, 1613.
2 Karder, Parisi, Zhang, Phys. Rev. Lett. 5, 889, 1986.
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3. Summer 1997 V. S. R. P. at Tata Inst. of Fundamenatal Res., Bombay.
I was selected for the Visiting Student Research Program-97

organized by the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (T.I.F.R),
Bombay.
I undertook a two month long project on Supersymmetry and the study of
the
Minimal Supersymmetric Standard Model (MSSM) under the guidance of Prof.
Probir Roy of T.I.F.R. This involved the study of the N=1 Supersymmetry
algebra and its representations, supersymmetric gauge fields, models of
spontaneous and soft symmetry breaking and a detailed study of the MSSM .
I also calculated the tree level top decay width and branching ratio in
the MSSM and performed a numerical study of the results.
Ref. 1. Supersymmetry and Supergravity , Wess and Bagger.

2. Haber and Kane, Phys. Rep. 117C, 75, 1985.
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4. Fall 1997- Spring 1998 B. Tech Project.
At present I am working on my year long B.Tech Project under Prof.

Uma Sankar of I.I.T. Bombay. This involves a study of CP violation in the
Electro-Weak sector of the Standard Model (through the CKM matrix). I
will be studying in detail the K meson and B meson mixing and decays and
CP violation in such processes.
Ref. 1. CP Violation, Ed. C. Jarlskog, World Scientific.

2. Buchalla, Buras, Haralander Nuc. Phy. 337B, 313 1990.
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5. Winter 1997 Project at T.I.F.R., Bombay.
This winter I will be doing a project in T.I.F.R., Bombay, under
Prof. Sunil Mukhi on duality in N=2 Supersymmetric gauge theories and the
work of Seiberg and Witten. Presently, I am preparing for the project.
Ref. 1. Introduction to S-Duality in N=2 Supersymmetric Gauge

Theories, Alvarez-Guame hep-th/9701069.
2. Solitons,Monopoles and Duality, S. V. Ketov, hep-th/9611209.
3. P. Goddard and D. Olive, Rep. Prog. Phy., Vol. 41, 1978, 1357.
4. Magnetic Monopoles, Duality and Supersymmetry, J. A. Harvey,
hep-th/9603086.
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GRADES OBTAINED
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PHYSICS COURSES
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NO. COURSE NAME GRADE(CREDITS) TEXT USED
SEMESTER 1
1 Physics-I(Mechanics) BC(6) Basavraju & Ghosh
SEMESTER 2
2 Physics-II(Electromagnetism) AA(6) Mahajan & Rangwala
3 Engg. Mechanics AA(6) Beer & Johnston
SEMESTER 3
4 Modern Physics AB(6) Mani; Ritchmeyer
SEMESTER 4
5 Intro to Optics AB(6) Jenkins & White
6 Classical Mechanics AA(6) Goldstein
SEMESTER 5
7 Thermo.& Heat Transfer BB(8) Adkins ; Zemansky
8 Quantum Mechanics-I BC(8) Bransden; Merzbacher
SEMESTER 6
9 Statistical physics AB(6) Pathria
10 Mech. of Cont. Systems AB(6) Chandrashekariah
11 Intro. to Solid State Ashcroft & Mermin;
Physics BB(8) Kittel
12 Quantum Mechanics-II BB(8) Bransden & Jochain
13 Electromagnetic Theory-I AB(8) Jackson; Griffiths
14 Atomic & Molecular Phy. --(8) Cagnac; Weisbluth

15 Intro. Nuclear Physics --(8) Enge
16 Electromag. Theory-II --(6) Jackson; Jordan & Balmain
MATHEMATICS COURSES
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1 Maths-I(Calculus) BC(6) Thomas & Finney; Apostle
2 Maths-II(Linear Algebra AB(8) E. Kreyzsig; Apostle
Higher Dimensional Calculus)
3 Maths-III(Special Fns., BB(8) E. Kreyzsig
Seq., Series, ODE)
4 Maths-IV (Complex Anal. BB(6) E. Kreyzsig
and PDE)
LABORATORY COURSES
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1 Physics Lab-I AA(3) ---------
2 Electronics Lab-I BB(6) ---------
3 Physics Lab-II AB(3) ---------
4 Electronics LAb-II AA(3) ---------
5 Physics Lab-III BB(3) ---------
6 Physics Lab-IV AB(3) ---------
CURRENTLY TAKING
7 Analytical Techniques --(6) ---------
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CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE IN THE PHYSICS COURSES IS
8.53/10
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Third and fourth year courses have an additional weightage of 1.5.
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STUFF MAILED BY AMIT ITAGI

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From n3026012@cc.iitb.ernet.in Sun May 3 11:28:52 1998

Date: Fri, 9 May 1997 09:27:14 +0530 (IST)
From: amit itagi <n3026012@cc.iitb.ernet.in>
To: "s.chakravarty" <n4026001@cc.iitb.ernet.in>,
"sunil k.sainis" <n4026002@cc.iitb.ernet.in>,
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Subject: Apping material
Status: RO
Lines: 1085
Dear Friends,
Here is a mail of 2984 lines. I am sending you all the apping
related matter I have in my account. I hope it will be of use. Wish you
all the best. Start pre-apping in a couple of months.
* My suck letter
Dear Sir,
Physics at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay,India. I am
applying to your university for an MS followed by Ph.D. in Electrical
Engineering .
My GPA at the end of six semesters is 3.5 on a scale of 4 ( 8.51 on
a
scale of 10 according to the local grading system). My GPA considering
only the electrical engineering courses is 9.38 on a scale of 10. My GRE
scores are V:560, Q:800 and A:760. My TOEFL score is 627. I have a full
score (990) in the physics GRE.
I am particularly interested in optoelectronics. My paper on
pulse power has been accepted for oral presentation at the 84th session
of the Indian National Science Congress to be held in New Delhi during
January 1997. In view of my interest, the courses I have registered for
in the eighth semester are: Quantum Electronics, Modern Optics, Applied
Solid State Physics and IC technology. I have also done a seminar on "
Laser Heterodyne Interferometry".
I wanted to know whether you have any positions to offer, incase
I get admitted to your university.
I am attaching a detailed resume to this letter.
Awaiting your reply.
Yours Sincerely
Amit Itagi
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RESUME
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Name: Amit Itagi
email: itagi@phy.iitb.ernet.in
ACADEMIC RECORD:
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CURRICULAR:
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Year Name of the Examining Performance

examination Authority
1991 All India Maharashtra Aggregate 90.4%

Secondary Board of with 98.7% in
Schools Secondary Science and
Examination and Higher 100% in
Secondary Mathematics
Education
1993 Higher Maharashtra Aggregate of

Secondary Board of 93.5% with
Certificate Secondary and 97% in
Examination Higher Mathematics &
Secondary Statistics,
Education 99% in
Physics, 94%
in Chemistry,
and 98% in
Electronics
1993 Joint Indian All India

Entrance Institutes of Rank 686
Examination Technology
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A complete list of grades in IIT so far is at the end of this document.
Projects:
Undergraduate seminar on Laser Heterodyne Interferometry under

Dr. P. N. Puntambekar, Phy, IITB: AA (3)
B.Tech. Project on Optimization of the 8085 implementation on FPGA

under Prof. S. S. S. P. Rao (CSE) and Prof.Shiv Prasad (Physics)
Practical Training on Accelerator Control using Neural Network

at Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Bombay.
The projects have been elaborated at the end of the resume.
Publications:
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Effect of dielectric resistance ( liquid dielectrics ) of the Marx
generator capacitors on the output pulse of the Marx generator. Being
prepared for publication jointly with Dr. Abdul Raoof Khan of Aurangabad
University. This paper has been accepted for oral presentation at the
Indian National Science Congress to be held in New Delhi in January 1997.
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NON-CURRICULAR:
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Year Name Examining Performance

Authority
1991 National National Qualified for

Talent Search Center for the scholarship
Examination Educational award
Research and
Training
1992 Regional Fergusson Selected to represent

Mathematics College, on the state of Maharashtra
Olympiad behalf of the at the National Mathematics
National Olympiad. ( This exam is the
Board for selection exam for the
Indiam
Higher team at the International
Mathematics Mathematics Olympiad.)
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CURRENT STATUS:
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I am currently a Fourth Year student of the B. Tech. Program in
Engineering Physics at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB).
Cumulative Performance Index: 8.51/10 at the end of six semesters.
GRE and TOEFL

GRE: Total of 2120/2400: 560/800 Verbal, 760/800 Analytical Ability,
800/800 Quantitative Ability.
TOEFL: 627/677 TWE: 5.0
Physics GRE: 990/990
INTERESTS:
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Mainly in the field of photonics, microelectronics and computer
architecture.
My B.Tech. Project on Optimization of the 8085 under
Prof. S. S. S. P. Rao (Dept. Of Computer Sci. and Engg., IITB) and Prof.
Shiv Prasad (Dept. Of Physics, IITB) is currently under way.
My undergraduate seminar was on laser heterodyne interferometry.
COMPUTING EXPERIENCE:
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I have worked on UNIX, LINUX, and DOS based machines. I have used C,
FORTRAN, BASIC, 8085 and 8086 assembler code. I also have exposure to
AutoCAD and OrCAD. In addition, I am familiar with numerous word
processing packages. I am doing the designing part of my project on VHDL.
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RELEVANT BACKGROUND:
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I have a keen interest in science. Both my parents are physicists.
My father retired a couple of years ago as a professor at the Aurangabad
University. His field of research is lasers. He has the credit of
designing the first operational Carbondioxide laser in India. He has
worked in some of the premier institutes of the world including MIT. He
is a emeritus member of the American Association of Physics Teachers.
My mother is an associate professor at the Aurangabad University. She
works on Spectroscopy and Plasma Physics.Thus, I come from a family where
science education is revered greatly.
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GRADES WHILE AT IIT:
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Note: CPI is Cumulative Performance Index, NSS is National Service
Scheme. The grades awaded for participation in NSS is PP/NP. PP means
that the requirements have been fulfilled.
First year (1993-94), semester 1 (Credits in brackets):

CH101 (Chemistry 1) BB (6)
CH!!5 (Chemistry Lab 1) AB (1.5)
CS101 (Programming) BC (6)
HS107 (Literature and Philosophy) AB (6)
MA103 (Math 1) BB (6)
ME111 (Workshop Practice 1) BC (5)
ME115 (Engineering Drawing 1) BC (5)
NSS PP (0)
PH101 (Physics 1) BB (6)
PH 115 (Physics Lab 1) BB (1.5)
First year, semester 2
CE102 (Engineering Mechanics) CC (6)

CE112 (Engg. Mech. Lab) AB (1.5)
CH102 (Chemistry 2) AB (6)
CH116 (Chemistry Lab 2) AB (1.5)
HS104 (Psychology and Sociology) BB (6)
MA104 (Math 2) BB (8)
ME112 (Workshop Practice 2) BC (5)
ME116 (Engineering Drawing 1) BC (5)
NSS PP (0)
PH102 (Physics 2) BB (8)
PH 116 (Physics Lab 2) BB (1.5)
Second Year (1994-95), semester 1
EE201 (Basic Electric Circuits) AA (8)

EE203 (Devices) BB (8)
EP213 (Physics Laboratory 1) AA (3)
EP215 (Electronics Lab 1) AA (6)
HS201 (Economics) AB (6)
MA203 (Math 3) AA (8)
NSS PP (0)
PH209 (Physics 3) AB (6)
Second Year, semester 2
EE204 (Analog Circuits) AA (8)

EE206 (Digital Circuits) AB (8)
EE214 (Digital Circuits Lab) AB (3)
EP204 (Introduction to Optics) BC (6)
EP206 (Classical Mechanics) AA (6)
EP212 (Electronics Laboratory 2) AA (6)
EP214 (Physics Laboratory 2) AA (3)
MA204 (Math 4) AB (6)
NSS PP (0)
Third Year (1995-96), semester 1
EE305 (Instrumentation) AA (8)

EE309 (Microprocessors) BB (6)
EE313 (Instrumentation Lab) AB (1.5)
EP303 (Thermodynamics) BB (8)
EP307 (Quantum Mechanics 1) AB (8)
EP313 (Physics Laboratory 3) BB (3)
EP315 (Microprocessors Lab) AA (1.5)
EP397 (Undergraduate Seminar) AA (3)
Third year second semester
EP304(Statistical Physics) AB(6)

EP306(Continuum Mechanics) AB(6)
EP312(Physics lab. IV) AA(3)
EP314(Numerical Programming
lab.) AB(5)
PH404(Solid State Physics) BC(8)
PH422(Quantum Mechanics 2) BC(8)
PH424(Electromagnetic Theory I) BB(8)
Fourth year , first semester ( Courses being done)
PH503 Atomic and Molecular Physics

PH505 Nuclear Physics
EP411 Analytical Techniques lab.
EE421 Communication Systems Theory
HS467 Indian Philosophy
Grading in IIT:
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Grading is on a 10 point scale. The grades and the corresponding weights
are:
AA (10), AB (9), BB (8), BC (7), CC (6), CD (5), DD (4), FF (0:fail), XX
(0: attendance requirement not fulfilled), PP (for zero credit courses:
attendance requirement fulfilled), NP (for zero credit courses:
attendance requirement not fulfilled).
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Projects:
Laser Heterodyne interferometry:

This seminar was essentially a literature survey. The theory of
the technique and the various applications were dealt with.
Optimization of the 8085 implementation on FPGA

An 8085 microprocessor has been implemented on FPGA. The
micro-code is stored in 5 EPROMs. The project involves optimizing the
8085 micro-code and implementing the 5 EPROMs on FPGA. If time permits,
then one or two peripheral chips will also be implemented on FPGA.
Accelerator control using neural network

A 500 keV industrial electron beam accelerator is being built at
the accelerator and pulse power division of Bhabha Atomic Research
Center. Introducing artificial intelligence in the control of some
parameters of the accelerator has been envisaged. The project consisted
of simulating and analyzing a back-propagation neural network for this
purposee.
Effect of dielectric resistance (liquid dielectric) of Marx capacitors on
the output pulse of the Marx generator
Marx generators are used to charge pulse forming lines in high
voltage pulsed power supplies e.g. for laser discharge. Liquid
dielectrics like water have large dielectric constants and have quick
recovery i.e. in the extreme case of breakdown. So liquid dielectrics are
being used now-a-days in the Marx generator capacitors. In the earlier
analysis, the resistance of the capacitors used to be neglected. It has
been observed that the resistance does play an important role in the
charging process especially in the case of liquid dielectrics. The paper
analyzes the role of the resistance. It lists useful results that will be
helpful to a designer of the power supply.
_________________________________________________________________________
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* Confirming the receipt of the app. packet
Dear Graduate Coordinator,
I am an applicant to you university for the Fall 97 semester. I have

sent
in the application materials. Could you please let me know
whether the application is complete and regarding the
status of my application if complete.
My name : Amit Vasant Itagi

Applicant for : Fall 97
Department : Electrical Engg
Sincerely,
Amit Itagi.
* Begging for fee deferral
Dear Sir,
Physics,at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. I am very keen on
joining the Ph.D program at your University. I intend to apply for
admission with financial aid to the Physics department at your
university.
process my application. The dollar-rupee exchange rate is nearly 36
rupees
to the dollar. The application fee for your University therefore amounts
to
family
, it would put extra financial burden on my parents. Under these
of
I am enclosing my resume. My Physics GRE score is 990 and my GPA
at the end of the seventh semester is 8.66 on a scale of 10. My position
in the class of 12 is second.
Awaiting a favorable response at the earliest(if possible
please do reply by e-mail so as to cut down on postal delays).
Sincerely yours,
Amit Itagi
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RESUME
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( Similar to the suck letter)
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(81)
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(76)
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(67)
University of California-Berkeley 4 (4.69) 4 (4.46) 3
(69)
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(47)
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(42)
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(37)
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(28)
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(24)
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(23)
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(19)
Carnegie Mellon University 12 (3.94) 8 (4.05) 11
(21)
Georgia Institute of Technology 13 (3.93) 14 (3.72) 13.5
(15)
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(15)
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( 9)
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( 2)
University of Virginia 54.5 (2.71) 54 (2.78) 91
( 0)
Northeastern University 56 (2.70) 55 (2.76) 91
( 0)
University of Rhode Island 57 (2.66) 67 (2.57) 91
( 0)
State U of New York-Stony Brook 58 (2.63) 49 (2.85) 48
( 1)
Auburn University 59 (2.61) 65 (2.60) 91
( 0)
State Univ of New York-Buffalo 60.5 (2.60) 52 (2.81) 91
( 0)
Colorado State University 60.5 (2.60) 82 (2.35) 91
( 0)
Oregon State University 63 (2.59) 62.5 (2.62) 48
( 1)
University of Texas at Arlington 63 (2.59) 74 (2.47) 91
( 0)
University of Pittsburgh 63 (2.59) 59 (2.69) 91
( 0)
University of Illinois at Chicago 65 (2.58) 64 (2.61) 91
( 0)
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 66 (2.57) 61 (2.64) 91
( 0)
Lehigh University 67 (2.54) 56 (2.74) 91
( 0)
Naval Postgraduate School 68 (2.53) 86.5 (2.22) 91
( 0)
Texas Tech University 69 (2.47) 66 (2.59) 91
( 0)
George Washington University 70.5 (2.46) 71 (2.50) 91
( 0)
Vanderbilt University 70.5 (2.46) 71 (2.50) 91
( 0)
University of Kansas 72 (2.45) 88 (2.20) 91
( 0)
Clemson University 73 (2.44) 77.5 (2.40) 91
( 0)
Clarkson University 74.5 (2.41) 74 (2.47) 91
( 0)
New Mexico State University 74.5 (2.41) 71 (2.50) 91
( 0)
Southern Methodist University 76 (2.40) 77.5 (2..40) 91
( 0)
University of Central Florida 77 (2.39) 74 (2.47) 48
( 1)
University of Delaware 78.5 (2.37) 76 (2.43) 48
( 1)
University of Connecticut 78.5 (2.37) 84 (2.27) 91
( 0)
Washington State University 80.5 (2.32) 62.5 (2.62) 91
( 0)
University of Missouri-Rolla 80.5 (2.32) 85 (2.26) 91
( 0)
Boston University 82.5 (2.29) 96 (1.88) 91
( 0)
University of Missouri-Columbia 82.5 (2.29) 69 (2.54) 91
( 0)
Illinois Institute of Technology 84 (2.23) 80 (2.38) 91
( 0)
Ohio University 85 (2.22) 86.5 (2.22) 91
( 0)
Air Force Inst of Technology 86 (2.21) 94 (1.93) 91
( 0)
University of Cincinnati 87 (2.16) 83 (2.31) 91
( 0)
West Virginia University 88 (2.15) 100 (1.81) 91
( 0)
Wayne State University 89.5 (2.14) 89 (2.18) 48
( 1)
University of Houston 89.5 (2.14) 92 (2.10) 91
( 0)
Worcester Polytechnic Inst 91 (2.12) 80 (2.38) 35.5
( 2)
Brigham Young University 92 (2.10) 68 (2.55) 91
( 0)
Stevens Inst of Technology 93 (2.09) 97 (1.87) 48
( 1)
University of Oklahoma 94 (2.06) 80 (2.38) 91
( 0)
University of Alabama-Huntsville 95 (2.03) 93 (2.07) 91
( 0)
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 96 (2.00) 90.5 (2.16) 91
( 0)
University of Kentucky 97 (1.85) 99 (1.83) 91
( 0)
Univ of Southwestern Louisiana 98 (1.81) 111 (1.41) 91
( 0)
University of Miami 99 (1.77) 105 (1.60) 91
( 0)
Louisiana State U & A&M College 100 (1.75) 98 (1.84) 91
( 0)
University of South Florida 101 (1.72) 95 (1.91) 91
( 0)
Mississippi State University 102 (1.67) 107 (1.57) 91
( 0)
New Jersey Inst of Technology 103 (1.66) 105 (1.60) 91
( 0)
Oklahoma State University 104 (1.63) 108 (1.54) 91
( 0)
University of Alabama 105 (1.59) 101 (1.77) 91
( 0)
University of South Carolina 107 (1.58) 102 (1.74) 91
( 0)
Kansas State University 107 (1.58) 103 (1.67) 91
( 0)
Florida Institute of Technology 109 (1.56) 90.5 (2.16) 48
( 1)
Univ of Arkansas-Fayetteville 109 (1.56) 109 (1.49) 91
( 0)
University of Toledo 110 (1.55) 115 (1.25) 91
( 0)
University of Dayton 111 (1.52) 117 (1.23) 91
( 0)
Howard University 112 (1.43) 110 (1.48) 91
( 0)
Old Dominion University 113 (1.41) 106 (1.58) 91
( 0)
University of Akron 114 (1.40) 118 (1.17) 91
( 0)
Oregon Graduate Inst Sci & Tech 115 (1.39) 113 (1.39) 91
( 0)
University of Wyoming 116 (1.38) 122 (0.95) 91
( 0)
University of New Hampshire 117 (1.31) 125 (0.83) 91
( 0)
Florida Atlantic University 118 (1.25) 119 (1.11) 91
( 0)
Wichita State University 119 (1.24) 125 (0.83) 91
( 0)
Portland State University 120 (1.19) 117 (1.23) 91
( 0)
State Univ of New York-Binghamton 121 (1.16) 120 (1.03) 91
( 0)
University of Mass-Lowell 122 (1.15) 121 (1.02) 91
( 0)
University of Vermont 123 (1.05) 114 (1.31) 91
( 0)
University of Idaho 124 (1.00) 113 (1.39) 91
( 0)
Tennessee Technological Univ 125 (0.94) 123 (0.91) 91
( 0)
Tulane University 126 (0.84) 126 (0.50) 91
( 0)
* Email addresses of elec. graduate secys.
#admission_graduate@brown.edu
*grad-admissions@acpub.duke.edu
*admissions@das.harvard.edu
xxxxxadmissions@iitmax.acc.iit.edu
#gradadm@mail.ece.jhu.edu
#rocky_johnson@ncsu.edu
#EE.eegrad.1@nd.edu
#rita@princeton.edu
+gao01@pucc.princeton.edu
xxxxxxjb@oasis.cc.purdue.edu
*grad-admissions@rpi.edu
+barbara@ecse.rpi.edu
+elec@rice.edu
+goodrich@ee.stanford.edu
+graduate.school@tulane.edu
+gradinfo@ece.ucdavis.edu
+asanchez@ece.uci.edu
+ray@ea.ucla.edu
+admit@ece.ucsb.edu
*admissions@graddiv.ucsb.edu
+Admissions@UMassD.edu
+towlson@ecs.umass.edu
+application@ece.uiuc.edu
+admit@eecs.umich.edu + elec
- phy
* phy gen
-gradadm@usc.edu # cross
+astrid@raven.grad.washington.edu
-gradadm@hera.berkeley.edu
->pamw@boulder.colorado.edu
+graduate@eecs.ukans.edu
+gradinfo@ee.rochester.edu
-graduate.school@uta.edu
+tansy@vt.edu
+c43809ac@wuvmd.wust1.edu
+gradapp@ece.wisc.edu
+enggrad@bu.edu
+gchoi@cco.caltech.edu
-grad_admissions@iastate.edu
-gradapp@nwu.edu
+icsac@asuvm.inre.asu.edu,
->itapp@uccvm.nyu.edu
+lawrence@pobox.upenn.edu
+ll16@umail.umd.edu
-ouinfo@oakland.edu
-postmaster@unca.edu
+red@ee.umr.edu
+rtm2@cornell.edu
->vjensen@lance.colostate.edu
->whitelaw@suu.edu
-admissions@psu.edu
+dorothy@eng.umd.edu
-gradaplic@ncsu.edu
-gradapp@nwu.edu
----->GraduateAdmissionsHGS@quickmail.yale.edu
-ingrad@lehigh.edu
+shriver@egr.msu.edu
* Physics ranks
Institution 93Q 93E

%D %D-S 93Q T 93E T VIS TC
C/F 82Q 82E TF TG
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1
Harvard University 1 (4.91) 1 (4.71) 1
(85) 1.5 ( 96) 2 (4.91) 1 (4.82) 1.5 ( 97) 5 (
5463) 2 (170.7) 1 (4.93) 2 (4.62) 32 149
2
Princeton University 2 (4.89) 2 (4.69) 2
(84) 4 ( 95) 1 (4.92) 2 (4.69) 4.5 ( 96) 7 (
5170) 6 (110.0) 3 (4.88) 3 (4.60) 47 110
3
Massachusetts Inst of Technology 3.5 (4.87) 3 (4.64) 3.5
(81) 4 ( 95) 3 (4.88) 3 (4.68) 4.5 ( 96) 1
(10057) 4 (121.2) 5 (4.84) 5.5 (4.45) 83 315
4
University of California-Berkeley 3.5 (4.87) 7 (4.49) 3.5
(81) 4 ( 95) 4 (4.87) 7 (4.41) 4.5 ( 96) 4 (
5676) 12 ( 84.7) 4 (4.86) 7 (4.42) 67 283
5
California Institute Technology 5 (4.81) 4 (4.61) 5
(77) 1.5 ( 96) 5 (4.84) 4.5 (4.66) 1.5 ( 97) 10 (
4526) 5 (116.1) 2 (4.91) 5.5 (4.45) 39 154
6
Cornell University 6 (4.75) 6 (4.54) 6
(68) 7.5 ( 91) 7 (4.77) 6 (4.58) 10.5 ( 94) 15 (
3759) 25 ( 69.6) 6 (4.65) 1 (4.70) 54 182
7
University of Chicago 7 (4.69) 5 (4.55) 7
(67) 6 ( 92) 6 (4.78) 4.5 (4.66) 4.5 ( 96) 17 (
3368) 13 ( 84.2) 7 (4.63) 8 (4.37) 40 154
8
U of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 8 (4.66) 8 (4.39) 8
(60) 7.5 ( 91) 8 (4.61) 9 (4.25) 10.5 ( 94) 2 (
8443) 11 ( 86.2) 10 (4.32) 9 (4.12) 98 295
9
Stanford University 9 (4.53) 9 (4.35) 9
(51) 9 ( 88) 9 (4.56) 8 (4.39) 12 ( 93) 41 (
1844) 22 ( 73.8) 8 (4.59) 4 (4.50) 25 135
10
Univ of California-Santa Barbara 10 (4.43) 11.5 (3.91) 10
(45) 12 ( 83) 10 (4.41) 12 (3.84) 15 ( 91) 3 (
8015) 1 (178.1) 19 (3.77) 20 (3.42) 45 117
11
University of Texas at Austin 11 (4.33) 14 (3.84) 11
(39) 10 ( 86) 11 (4.37) 16.5 (3.73) 8 ( 95) 8 (
5132) 34 ( 60.4) 16 (3.87) 26.5 (3.22) 85 239
12
Columbia University 12 (4.25) 13 (3.87) 12
(36) 17 ( 75) 12 (4.25) 11 (3.94) 15 ( 91) 31 (
2334) 27 ( 68.6) 9 (4.49) 11 (3.83) 34 97
13
Yale University 13 (4.21) 10 (4.03) 13
(30) 14 ( 78) 13 (4.20) 10 (3.96) 17 ( 90) 14 (
3849) 31 ( 63.1) 11 (4.15) 10 (3.98) 61 99
14
University of Washington 14 (4.20) 16.5 (3.81) 15.5
(22) 13 ( 81) 14 (4.19) 13 (3.82) 18 ( 89) 20 (
2917) 33 ( 60.8) 17 (3.86) 16.5 (3.57) 48 178
15
Univ of California-Los Angeles 15 (4.18) 18.5 (3.77) 14
(29) 11 ( 84) 17 (4.09) 21 (3.67) 8 ( 95) 9 (
4753) 23 ( 70.9) 18 (3.83) 15 (3.60) 67 163
16
Univ of California-San Diego 16 (4.10) 15 (3.82) 17.5
(19) 18 ( 74) 15 (4.12) 15 (3.74) 22.5 ( 86) 6 (
5379) 10 ( 88.2) 13 (4.11) 14 (3.63) 61 155
17
University of Pennsylvania 17 (4.09) 18.5 (3.77) 15.5
(22) 15.5 ( 77) 16 (4.10) 18.5 (3.71) 13 ( 92) 18 (
3045) 28 ( 66.2) 14 (4.04) 12 (3.77) 46 140
18
University of Maryland College Park 18 (4.02) 23 (3.66) 17.5
(19) 15.5 ( 77) 19 (3.88) 26.5 (3.53) 8 ( 95) 12 (
4397) 44 ( 50.0) 21 (3.73) 19 (3.50) 88 204
19
University of Michigan 19 (3.96) 20 (3.74) 20.5
(12) 19 ( 69) 18 (3.91) 16.5 (3.73) 21 ( 87) 32 (
2279) 68 ( 37.4) 22 (3.66) 16.5 (3.57) 61 157
20
Rutgers State Univ-New Brunswick 20 (3.82) 39 (3.33) 19
(14) 21.5 ( 61) 20 (3.84) 43 (3.29) 19.5 ( 88) 13 (
4116) 24 ( 69.8) 33 (3.10) 26.5 (3.22) 59 100
21
University of Wisconsin-Madison 21 (3.79) 16.5 (3.81) 20.5
(12) 23.5 ( 57) 22.5 (3.78) 14 (3.78) 22.5 ( 86) 29 (
2440) 45 ( 49.8) 20 (3.77) 18 (3.55) 49 190
22
State U of New York-Stony Brook 22.5 (3.76) 21 (3.71) 24.5
( 6) 20 ( 64) 22.5 (3.78) 20 (3.70) 15 ( 91) 27 (
2540) 29 ( 65.1) 12 (4.11) 13 (3.72) 39 204
23
University of Minnesota 22.5 (3.76) 27.5 (3.54) 26.5
( 5) 21.5 ( 61) 21 (3.80) 26.5 (3.53) 19.5 ( 88) 11 (
4453) 7 ( 92.8) 23 (3.53) 23 (3.33) 48 142
24
Ohio State University 24 (3.75) 22 (3.70) 23
( 7) 23.5 ( 57) 24 (3.76) 22 (3.61) 26.5 ( 83) 21 (
2871) 35 ( 57.4) 39 (2.99) 47 (3.00) 50 164
25
University of Rochester a 25 (3.65) 11.5 (3.91) 40.5
( 2) 41.5 ( 27) 25 (3.59) 23.5 (3.57) 87.5 ( 46) 50 (
1493) 15 ( 82.9) 18 85
26
Brown University 26.5 (3.60) 25 (3.64) 26.5
( 5) 26 ( 48) 27.5 (3.54) 18.5 (3.71) 28.5 ( 82) 57 (
1328) 48.5 ( 47.4) 26 (3.49) 24 (3.27) 28 80
27
University of Rochester 26.5 (3.60) 26 (3.63) 28.5
( 4) 25 ( 49) 26 (3.58) 23.5 (3.57) 24.5 ( 85) 39 (
1913) 38.5 ( 54.7) 25 (3.49) 21 (3.38) 35 131
28
Carnegie Mellon University 28 (3.56) 36.5 (3.35) 28.5
( 4) 27 ( 46) 27.5 (3.54) 37.5 (3.33) 30.5 ( 81) 62 (
1186) 71.5 ( 35.9) 24 (3.52) 22 (3.37) 33 61
29
Johns Hopkins University 29 (3.51) 24 (3.65) 24.5
( 6) 31.5 ( 37) 31 (3.45) 25 (3.54) 44.5 ( 75) 22 (
2852) 8 ( 89.1) 34 (3.10) 25 (3.23) 32 104
30
Rockefeller University 30 (3.46) 103 (2.50) 22
( 9) 41.5 ( 27) 29 (3.47) 77.5 (2.78) 64.5 ( 60) 135 (
154) 85.5 ( 30.8) 15 (3.91) 37.5 (3.15) 5 135
31
Purdue University 31 (3.44) 29 (3.50) 111
( 0) 28.5 ( 39) 32 (3.44) 31 (3.44) 28.5 ( 82) 24 (
2664) 46 ( 48.4) 55 152
32
Michigan State University 32 (3.43) 35 (3.37) 60
( 1) 31.5 ( 37) 30 (3.46) 32 (3.43) 37.5 ( 78) 26 (
2559) 52 ( 46.5) 27 (3.22) 28.5 (3.18) 55 141
33
University of California-Irvine 33.5 (3.37) 27.5 (3.54) 32
( 3) 34 ( 33) 38 (3.26) 28 (3.46) 35 ( 79) 73 (
942) 100 ( 27.7) 38 (3.01) 43 (3.10) 34 81
34
Indiana University 33.5 (3.37) 39 (3.33) 40.5
( 2) 30 ( 38) 35 (3.33) 50 (3.20) 41.5 ( 76) 35 (
2051) 57.5 ( 43.6) 32 (3.13) 40 (3.13) 47 95
35
CUNY - Grad Sch & Univ Center 35 (3.36) 46.5 (3.27) 32
( 3) 28.5 ( 39) 43 (3.18) 58 (3.13) 39.5 ( 77) 34 (
2102) 67 ( 37.5) 31 (3.15) 45.5 (3.03) 56 136
36
University of Florida 36 (3.35) 50.5 (3.25) 40.5
( 2) 35 ( 32) 35 (3.33) 38 (3.33) 30.5 ( 81) 51 (
1461) 80 ( 34.0) 55 (2.57) 55 (2.82) 43 80
37
Northwestern University 37 (3.31) 30 (3.47) 40.5
( 2) 33 ( 36) 40 (3.24) 34 (3.39) 26.5 ( 83) 25 (
2654) 9 ( 88.5) 37 (3.02) 32.5 (3.17) 30 109
38
University of Colorado 38 (3.30) 33 (3.41) 60
( 1) 38 ( 29) 42 (3.19) 31 (3.44) 35 ( 79) 38 (
1922) 51 ( 46.9) 35 (3.06) 37.5 (3.15) 41 147
39
Boston University 39 (3.28) 43 (3.29) 40.5
( 2) 36.5 ( 31) 37 (3.28) 49 (3.21) 35 ( 79) 23 (
2694) 21 ( 77.0) 69.5 (2.33) 77 (2.45) 35 100
40
University of Pittsburgh 40 (3.27) 43 (3.29) 60
( 1) 50 ( 21) 39 (3.25) 45 (3.26) 50.5 ( 71) 64 (
1158) 82 ( 31.3) 30 (3.15) 37.5 (3.15) 37 92
41
Duke University 42.5 (3.25) 31 (3.45) 32
( 3) 41.5 ( 27) 44 (3.17) 34 (3.39) 41.5 ( 76) 76 (
857) 102 ( 26.8) 40 (2.97) 41.5 (3.12) 32 71
42
Florida State University 42.5 (3.25) 53.5 (3.23) 40.5
( 2) 39 ( 28) 51 (3.09) 69 (2.98) 47 ( 74) 48 (
1514) 79 ( 34.4) 41 (2.97) 50 (2.97) 44 102
43
Rice University 42.5 (3.25) 36.5 (3.35) 40.5
( 2) 41.5 ( 27) 37 (3.28) 41 (3.31) 44.5 ( 75) 43 (
1775) 19.5 ( 77.2) 46 (2.89) 32.5 (3.17) 23 58
44
Brandeis University 42.5 (3.25) 55 (3.21) 60
( 1) 44.5 ( 25) 41 (3.20) 58 (3.13) 54 ( 69) 45 (
1667) 14 ( 83.4) 29 (3.15) 32.5 (3.17) 20 36
45
University of Arizona 45.5 (3.23) 34 (3.39) 40.5
( 2) 44.5 ( 25) 46 (3.13) 38 (3.33) 24.5 ( 85) 16 (
3369) 16 ( 80.2) 36 (3.03) 45.5 (3.03) 42 118
46
University of Virginia 45.5 (3.23) 53.5 (3.23) 60
( 1) 36.5 ( 31) 46 (3.13) 52 (3.18) 32.5 ( 80) 63 (
1160) 97 ( 28.3) 43 (2.93) 41.5 (3.12) 41 72
47
Texas A&M University 47.5 (3.22) 43 (3.29) 60
( 1) 46.5 ( 23) 48 (3.11) 47 (3.24) 37.5 ( 78) 37 (
1964) 57.5 ( 43.6) 54 (2.61) 66.5 (2.62) 45 111
48
Univ of California-Santa Cruz 47.5 (3.22) 39 (3.33) 111
( 0) 46.5 ( 23) 33 (3.36) 38 (3.33) 61 ( 63) 56 (
1414) 18 ( 78.6) 67 (2.36) 70.5 (2.58) 18 52
49
Iowa State University 49.5 (3.17) 32 (3.42) 32
( 3) 52 ( 20) 64 (2.89) 54 (3.17) 57.5 ( 65) 19 (
2935) 19.5 ( 77.2) 45 (2.91) 50 (2.97) 38 90
50
University of Southern California 49.5 (3.17) 73.5 (3.00) 60
( 1) 50 ( 21) 47 (3.12) 72 (2.94) 55.5 ( 67) 28 (
2534) 17 ( 79.2) 52 (2.70) 53.5 (2.85) 32 62
51
North Carolina State University 51 (3.16) 56 (3.20) 60
( 1) 48 ( 22) 52 (3.07) 55 (3.16) 55.5 ( 67) 30 (
2335) 32 ( 61.4) 75 (2.18) 82 (2.37) 38 65
52
Washington University 52 (3.15) 41 (3.31) 111
( 0) 58 ( 15) 54 (3.05) 38 (3.33) 52.5 ( 70) 61 (
1205) 66 ( 38.9) 50 (2.76) 48 (2.98) 31 73
53
New York University 53.5 (3.14) 57 (3.15) 111
( 0) 50 ( 21) 50 (3.10) 49 (3.21) 32.5 ( 80) 69 (
1007) 77 ( 34.7) 28 (3.15) 32.5 (3.17) 29 34
54
U of North Carolina-Chapel Hill 53.5 (3.14) 46.5 (3.27) 111
( 0) 53.5 ( 19) 50 (3.10) 42 (3.30) 52.5 ( 70) 96 (
567) 115 ( 20.3) 42 (2.96) 32.5 (3.17) 28 55
55
Pennsylvania State University 55 (3.08) 65 (3.08) 111
( 0) 55 ( 18) 54 (3.05) 63 (3.08) 48.5 ( 72) 70 (
993) 83 ( 31.0) 59 (2.49) 52 (2.93) 32 67
56
University of Notre Dame 56 (3.06) 46.5 (3.27) 60
( 1) 53.5 ( 19) 56 (3.00) 54 (3.17) 39.5 ( 77) 44 (
1725) 47 ( 47.9) 65 (2.38) 70.5 (2.58) 36 89
57
Syracuse University 58 (3.04) 50.5 (3.25) 60
( 1) 58 ( 15) 57 (2.96) 45 (3.26) 48.5 ( 72) 52 (
1456) 37 ( 56.0) 47 (2.89) 37.5 (3.15) 26 70
58
Vanderbilt University 58 (3.04) 58 (3.14) 60
( 1) 58 ( 15) 63 (2.90) 64 (3.07) 76.5 ( 54) 104 (
458) 121 ( 18.3) 73 (2.27) 59 (2.68) 25 52
59
University of Utah 58 (3.04) 69 (3.02) 111
( 0) 61.5 ( 14) 63 (2.90) 71 (2.96) 72.5 ( 56) 47 (
1633) 40 ( 54.4) 66 (2.37) 63 (2.63) 30 47
60
University of Oregon 60 (3.03) 52 (3.24) 60
( 1) 61.5 ( 14) 61 (2.92) 46 (3.25) 44.5 ( 75) 36 (
2011) 30 ( 64.9) 49 (2.78) 57 (2.73) 31 125
61
University of Houston 61.5 (3.02) 87.5 (2.78) 40.5
( 2) 61.5 ( 14) 66 (2.88) 87 (2.59) 61 ( 63) 74 (
922) 87 ( 30.7) 78 (2.14) 89 (2.13) 30 74
62
Georgia Institute of Technology 61.5 (3.02) 64 (3.09) 111
( 0) 65.5 ( 13) 66 (2.88) 63 (3.08) 74.5 ( 55) 42 (
1792) 26 ( 68.9) 71 (2.33) 73 (2.55) 26 90
63
College of William & Mary 63 (3.00) 62.5 (3.11) 111
( 0) 65.5 ( 13) 60 (2.93) 66 (3.04) 69 ( 58) 66 (
1111) 92 ( 29.2) 68 (2.35) 63 (2.63) 38 63
64
U of Massachusetts at Amherst 64 (2.97) 61 (3.12) 111
( 0) 61.5 ( 14) 55 (3.02) 58 (3.13) 50.5 ( 71) 75 (
860) 105 ( 26.1) 53 (2.65) 53.5 (2.85) 33 75
65
Case Western Reserve Univ 65 (2.96) 67 (3.04) 60
( 1) 56 ( 16) 72 (2.74) 69 (2.98) 57.5 ( 65) 65 (
1134) 41 ( 54.0) 44 (2.91) 44 (3.05) 21 31
66
Northeastern University 66 (2.91) 71 (3.01) 111
( 0) 65.5 ( 13) 69 (2.77) 73 (2.86) 59 ( 64) 55 (
1422) 53 ( 45.9) 51 (2.71) 56 (2.78) 31 85
67
University of California-Davis 67 (2.89) 71 (3.01) 111
( 0) 65.5 ( 13) 68 (2.85) 76 (2.81) 44.5 ( 75) 59 (
1257) 63 ( 40.5) 60 (2.49) 59 (2.68) 31 86
68
Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst 68.5 (2.88) 62.5 (3.11) 111
( 0) 72.5 ( 9) 58 (2.94) 66 (3.04) 61 ( 63) 85 (
783) 94 ( 29.0) 61 (2.48) 28.5 (3.18) 27 18
69
Univ of California-Riverside 68.5 (2.88) 59.5 (3.13) 111
( 0) 72.5 ( 9) 67 (2.87) 58 (3.13) 64.5 ( 60) 114 (
341) 140 ( 10.7) 64 (2.40) 68.5 (2.60) 32 50
70
Arizona State University 70 (2.87) 46.5 (3.27) 40.5
( 2) 68 ( 12) 73 (2.73) 58 (3.13) 69 ( 58) 40 (
1849) 48.5 ( 47.4) 98 (1.72) 94 (2.00) 39 85
71
Virginia Polytech Inst & State U 71 (2.86) 71 (3.01) 111
( 0) 86 ( 5) 60 (2.93) 61 (3.10) 66 ( 59) 92 (
629) 122 ( 18.0) 48 (2.86) 63 (2.63) 35 44
72
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 72 (2.83) 87.5 (2.78) 40.5
( 2) 71 ( 10) 76 (2.68) 89 (2.56) 72.5 ( 56) 58 (
1272) 74 ( 35.3) 56 (2.53) 63 (2.63) 36 66
73
University of Iowa 73 (2.79) 66 (3.07) 32
( 3) 69.5 ( 11) 71 (2.75) 69 (2.98) 69 ( 58) 60 (
1243) 55 ( 44.4) 57 (2.52) 50 (2.97) 28 71
74
University of Delaware 74 (2.76) 83.5 (2.86) 111
( 0) 74.5 ( 8) 74 (2.72) 88 (2.58) 69 ( 58) 54 (
1425) 81 ( 33.1) 81 (2.03) 85 (2.18) 43 54
75
University of Georgia 75 (2.73) 81 (2.90) 111
( 0) 107 ( 3) 78 (2.67) 79 (2.74) 95 ( 43) 87 (
724) 94 ( 29.0) 25 24
76
Oregon State University 76 (2.69) 92 (2.71) 111
( 0) 86 ( 5) 78 (2.67) 95 (2.38) 98 ( 41) 121 (
267) 135 ( 14.1) 93 (1.81) 96 (1.97) 19 56
77
Tufts University 77 (2.66) 78.5 (2.92) 60
( 1) 77.5 ( 7) 80 (2.57) 69 (2.98) 80.5 ( 52) 83 (
785) 65 ( 39.3) 77 (2.16) 72 (2.57) 20 55
78
Kent State University 78 (2.65) 68 (3.03) 111
( 0) 81.5 ( 6) 75 (2.70) 52 (3.18) 87.5 ( 46) 95 (
573) 73 ( 35.8) 97 (1.74) 91 (2.07) 16 73
79
Louisiana State U & A&M College 79.5 (2.64) 78.5 (2.92) 111
( 0) 86 ( 5) 91 (2.35) 74 (2.83) 76.5 ( 54) 49 (
1503) 50 ( 47.0) 58 (2.52) 84 (2.30) 32 65
80
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 79.5 (2.64) 75 (2.96) 111
( 0) 95 ( 4) 84 (2.50) 78 (2.78) 82 ( 49) 80 (
812) 94 ( 29.0) 62 (2.42) 66.5 (2.62) 28 35
81
Drexel University 81 (2.62) 76 (2.94) 111
( 0) 86 ( 5) 86 (2.46) 82 (2.71) 84 ( 47) 67 (
1059) 60 ( 42.4) 92 (1.81) 87.5 (2.15) 25 29
82
University of Hawaii at Manoa 82 (2.61) 111 (2.29) 111
( 0) 95 ( 4) 70 (2.76) 96 (2.31) 102 ( 40) 98 (
535) 98 ( 28.2) 19 25
83
Dartmouth College 83.5 (2.60) 49 (3.26) 111
( 0) 81.5 ( 6) 79 (2.63) 29 (3.45) 102 ( 40) 82 (
786) 61 ( 41.4) 74 (2..21) 32.5 (3.17) 19 35
84
Ohio University 83.5 (2.60) 82 (2.88) 111
( 0) 95 ( 4) 85 (2.47) 85 (2.67) 107 ( 38) 109 (
415) 119 ( 19.8) 82 (2.02) 63 (2.63) 21 50
85
University of South Carolina 85.5 (2.58) 93 (2.69) 60
( 1) 74.5 ( 8) 81 (2.55) 82 (2.71) 63 ( 61) 88 (
706) 91 ( 29.4) 102 (1.67) 101 (1.80) 24 31
86
State Univ of New York-Albany 85.5 (2.58) 91 (2.73) 111
( 0) 128 ( 1) 82 (2.54) 100 (2.22) 121 ( 34) 106 (
439) 101 ( 27.4) 94 (1.80) 93 (2.02) 16 52
87
Illinois Institute of Technology 87.5 (2.56) 104 (2.47) 40.5
( 2) 77.5 ( 7) 83 (2.53) 93 (2.45) 74.5 ( 55) 131 (
203) 130 ( 15.6) 99 (1.70) 100 (1.83) 13 32
88
University of Illinois at Chicago 87.5 (2.56) 101 (2.53) 60
( 1) 69.5 ( 11) 95 (2.31) 100 (2.22) 80.5 ( 52) 53 (
1451) 42 ( 53.7) 79 (2.10) 81 (2.38) 27 71
89
University of Alaska 89 (2.50) 113 (2.22) 60
( 1) 95 ( 4) 89 (2.40) (n/s) 145 ( 16) 93 (
620) 106 ( 25.8) 24 43
90
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 90 (2.49) 90 (2.74) 60
( 1) 77.5 ( 7) 90 (2.38) 98 (2.29) 110 ( 37) 71 (
985) 38.5 ( 54.7) 90 (1.83) 87.5 (2.15) 18 22
91
University of Kentucky 91.5 (2.48) 78.5 (2.92) 111
( 0) 86 ( 5) 87 (2.44) 75 (2.82) 69 ( 58) 90 (
655) 111 ( 21.1) 95 (1.77) 97 (1.95) 31 74
92
University of Texas at Dallas 91.5 (2.48) 73.5 (3.00) 111
( 0) 117 ( 2) 104 (2.13) 91 (2.50) 110 ( 37) 99 (
523) 85.5 ( 30.8) 88 (1.93) 99 (1.85) 17 79
93
University of Kansas 93 (2.46) 94 (2.68) 111
( 0) 107 ( 3) 89 (2.40) 86 (2.62) 84 ( 47) 72 (
984) 62 ( 41.0) 76 (2.16) 77 (2.45) 24 39
94
Temple University 94 (2.43) 97 (2.59) 111
( 0) 95 ( 4) 97 (2.28) 94 (2.41) 107 ( 38) 116 (
335) 124 ( 17.6) 72 (2.29) 77 (2.45) 19 40
95
University of Oklahoma 95 (2.42) 101 (2.53) 111
( 0) 117 ( 2) 93 (2.33) 102 (2.18) 91.5 ( 44) 111 (
387) 133 ( 14.3) 80 (2.07) 83 (2.32) 27 50
96
University of New Hampshire 96 (2.41) 99 (2.56) 60
( 1) 95 ( 4) 93 (2.33) 104 (2.14) 97 ( 42) 77 (
843) 99 ( 28.1) 102 (1.67) 30 31
97
University of Akron 97 (2.40) 59.5 (3.13) 111
( 0) 117 ( 2) 101 (2.20) 38 (3.33) 138 ( 24) 81 (
795) 56 ( 44.2) 18 209
98
Lehigh University 98 (2.39) 89 (2.75) 111
( 0) 128 ( 1) 93 (2.33) 80 (2.73) 95 ( 43) 108 (
429) 120 ( 19.5) 22 58
99
University of Missouri-Columbia 99 (2.38) 86 (2.80) 111
( 0) 95 ( 4) 100 (2.24) 91 (2.50) 95 ( 43) 78 (
840) 64 ( 40.0) 84.5 (2.00) 86 (2.17) 21 38
100
Catholic University of America 102 (2.33) 109 (2.33) 60
( 1) 81.5 ( 6) 103 (2.14) 115 (1.67) 110 ( 37) 130 (
208) 125 ( 17.3) 87 (1.96) 74.5 (2.47) 12 49
(Does it Matter?)
University of Connecticut 102 (2.33) 114 (2.18) 111
( 0) 95 ( 4) 96 (2.29) 106 (1.93) 78.5 ( 53) 84 (
784) 88 ( 30.2) 69.5 (2.33) 68.5 (2.60) 26 58
Kansas State University 102 (2.33) 83.5 (2.86) 111

( 0) 95 ( 4) 108 (2.10) 82 (2.71) 87.5 ( 46) 68 (
1043) 59 ( 43.5) 84.5 (2.00) 92 (2.03) 24 35
University of Cincinnati 102 (2.33) 103 (2.50) 111

( 0) 95 ( 4) 102 (2.18) 102 (2.18) 78.5 ( 53) 124 (
242) 134 ( 14.2) 84.5 (2.00) 79 (2.43) 17 43
Colorado State University 105 (2.30) 108 (2.35) 60

( 1) 95 ( 4) 106 (2.12) 102 (2.18) 91.5 ( 44) 127 (
220) 129 ( 15.7) 103 (1.65) 80 (2.42) 14 46
University of North Texas 105 (2.30) 85 (2.83) 111

( 0) 107 ( 3) 115 (2.00) 91 (2.50) 134 ( 27) 110 (
401) 117 ( 20.1) 106 (1.27) 110 (1.12) 20 46
Montana State University 106 (2.27) 95.5 (2.62) 60

( 1) 107 ( 3) 115 (2.00) 115 (1.67) 91.5 ( 44) 102 (
490) 76 ( 35.0) 96 (1.76) 90 (2.08) 14 57
Colorado School of Mines 107 (2.25) 105 (2.45) 111

( 0) 77.5 ( 7) 123 (1.77) 108 (1.88) 105 ( 39) 100 (
504) 69.5 ( 36.0) 14 17
State Univ of New York-Buffalo 108 (2.24) 110 (2.30) 60

( 1) 107 ( 3) 100 (2.24) 105 (2.00) 87.5 ( 46) 89 (
685) 54 ( 45.7) 100 (1.68) 103 (1.72) 15 98
Stevens Inst of Technology 109 (2.23) 117 (1.95) 111

( 0) 117 ( 2) 98 (2.25) 115 (1.67) 115 ( 36) 123 (
264) 136 ( 13.9) 63 (2.41) 74.5 (2.47) 19 61
Brigham Young University 110 (2.21) 78.5 (2.92) 111
( 0) 107 ( 3) 106 (2.12) 85 (2.67) 121 ( 34) 46 (
1661) 36 ( 57.3) 29 24
New Mexico State University 111 (2.19) 113 (2.22) 111

( 0) 128 ( 1) 115 (2.00) 134 (0.83) 129 ( 29) 123 (
264) 124 ( 17.6) 15 50
University of Maine 112 (2.18) 107 (2.38) 60

( 1) 117 ( 2) 119 (1.86) 115 (1.67) 137 ( 26) 137 (
142) 142 ( 9.5) 15 22
Clarkson University 114 (2.13) 120 (1.85) 111

( 0) 81.5 ( 6) 127 (1.63) 122 (1.46) 102 ( 40) 94 (
581) 43 ( 52.8) 112 (1.03) 107 (1.32) 11 14
University of Alabama-Huntsville 114 (2.13) 119 (1.92) 111

( 0) 141 ( 0) 110 (2.06) 115 (1.67) 137 ( 26) 86 (
740) 75 ( 35.2) 21 35
Tulane University 116 (2.12) 131 (1.53) 111

( 0) 107 ( 3) 111 (2.05) 126 (1.19) 91.5 ( 44) 119 (
294) 107 ( 24.5) 108 (1.20) 109 (1.15) 12 18
Univ of Arkansas-Fayetteville 116 (2.12) 98 (2.57) 111

( 0) 128 ( 1) 121 (1.83) 115 (1.67) 126 ( 32) 33 (
2197) 3 (146.5) 15 24
University of Texas at Arlington 117 (2.11) 119 (1.92) 111

( 0) 117 ( 2) 118 (1.88) 125 (1.25) 115 ( 36) 105 (
448) 89 ( 29.9) 15 22
Washington State University 119 (2.10) 124 (1.80) 60

( 1) 95 ( 4) 126 (1.67) 132 (1.00) 128 ( 31) 113 (
354) 126 ( 16.9) 107 (1.24) 102 (1.77) 21 56
Texas Tech University 119 (2.10) 95.5 (2.62) 111

( 0) 141 ( 0) 115 (2.00) 98 (2.29) 102 ( 40) 91 (
633) 108 ( 24.3) 26 39
University of Alabama 120 (2.08) 123 (1.82) 111

( 0) 117 ( 2) 115 (2.00) 132 (1.00) 115 ( 36) 101 (
501) 114 ( 20.9) 24 25
Oklahoma State University 121 (2.07) 125 (1.78) 111

( 0) 128 ( 1) 110 (2.06) 123 (1.30) 115 ( 36) 118 (
301) 117 ( 20.1) 91 (1.82) 95 (1.98) 15 62
University of Miami 122 (2.03) 122 (1.83) 111

( 0) 117 ( 2) 107 (2.11) 115 (1.67) 119 ( 35) 126 (
221) 117 ( 20.1) 11 16
American University 124 (2.00) 135 (1.45) 111

( 0) 95 ( 4) 115 (2.00) 121 (1.52) 121 ( 34) 112 (
379) 78 ( 34.5) 105 (1.34) 104 (1.60) 11 28
University of Missouri-Rolla 124 (2.00) 115 (2.17) 111

( 0) 117 ( 2) 128 (1.56) 115 (1.67) 124 ( 33) 97 (
544) 96 ( 28.6) 84.5 (2.00) 59 (2.68) 19 24
University of Mass-Lowell 125 (1.92) 106 (2.41) 111
( 0) 141 ( 0) 120 (1.85) 115 (1.67) 124 ( 33) 144 (
87) 144 ( 4.0) 22 89
Polytechnic University 126 (1.91) 116 (1.97) 111

( 0) 128 ( 1) 124 (1.75) 115 (1.67) 107 ( 38) 138 (
141) 138 ( 11.8) 89 (1.91) 98 (1.93) 12 25
University of Alabama-Birmingham 127 (1.90) 139 (1.11) 111

( 0) 141 ( 0) 137 (1.29) 141 (0.00) 134 ( 27) 103 (
480) 109 ( 24.0) 20 26
Auburn University 128 (1.88) 132 (1.48) 111

( 0) 117 ( 2) 130 (1.54) 128 (1.11) 128 ( 31) 117 (
330) 110 ( 22.0) 109 (1.19) 106 (1.45) 15 43
University of Rhode Island 129 (1.85) 140 (1.06) 111

( 0) 117 ( 2) 132 (1.45) 139 (0.42) 131 ( 28) 136 (
145) 132 ( 14.5) 10 31
Clark University 130 (1.82) 128 (1.67) 111

( 0) 141 ( 0) 122 (1.79) 130 (1.04) 102 ( 40) 143 (
97) 137 ( 12.1) 8 16
Boston College 131 (1.80) 122 (1.83) 60

( 1) 107 ( 3) 130 (1.54) 115 (1.67) 84 ( 47) 129 (
210) 113 ( 21.0) 110 (1.16) 111 (1.03) 10 28
Old Dominion University 132 (1.70) 142 (0.94) 111

( 0) 141 ( 0) 125 (1.72) 134 (0.83) 119 ( 35) 146 (
44) 147 ( 2.3) 19 46
University of Denver 133 (1.61) 128 (1.67) 111

( 0) 141 ( 0) 137 (1.29) 138 (0.56) 134 ( 27) 107 (
431) 71.5 ( 35.9) 104 (1.64) 108 (1.27) 12 13
Oakland University 135 (1.60) (n/s) 60

( 1) 128 ( 1) 134 (1.33) (n/s) 147 ( 11) 79 (
828) 69.5 ( 36.0) 23 17
Howard University 135 (1.60) 128 (1.67) 111

( 0) 128 ( 1) 137 (1.29) 128 (1.11) 131 ( 28) 128 (
216) 128 ( 16.6) 111 (1.11) 105 (1.58) 13 18
New Mexico Inst of Mining & Tech 136 (1.57) 138 (1.19) 111
( 0) 141 ( 0) 143 (1.00) 141 (0.00) 141 ( 22) 132 (
198) 131 ( 15.2) 13 11
Bryn Mawr College 138 (1.48) 126 (1.77) 111

( 0) 107 ( 3) 140 (1.27) 107 (1.91) 115 ( 36) 140 (
118) 90 ( 29.5) 4 8
Worcester Polytechnic Inst 138 (1.48) 134 (1.46) 111

( 0) 107 ( 3) 140 (1.27) 134 (0.83) 115 ( 36) 115 (
340) 84 ( 30.9) 11 13
Michigan Technological University 139 (1.47) 136 (1.43) 111

( 0) 141 ( 0) 134 (1.33) 115 (1.67) 141 ( 22) 139 (
135) 139 ( 11.3) 12 23
George Washington University 140 (1.45) 137 (1.21) 111
( 0) 128 ( 1) 131 (1.48) 128 (1.11) 102 ( 40) 125 (
237) 104 ( 26.3) 9 20
University of Mississippi 141 (1.42) 130 (1.62) 111

( 0) 141 ( 0) 135 (1.31) 125 (1.25) 126 ( 32) 141 (
114) 143 ( 8.8) 13 26
"University of Nevada 142 (1.31) 143 (0.83)

111 ( 0) 141 ( 0) 141 (1.14) 138 (0.56) 139 ( 23) 145
( 56) 146 ( 3.3) 113 (0.91) 17 28
Oregon Graduate Inst Sci & Tech 143 (1.27) 141 (1.00) 111
( 0) 128 ( 1) 147 (0.00) (n/s) 144 ( 20) 134 (
184) 127 ( 16.7) 11 15
Univ of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras 144 (1.22) 145 (0.67) 111

( 0) 141 ( 0) 144 (0.75) (n/s) 146 ( 15) 120 (
273) 113 ( 21.0) 13 13
Baylor University 145 (1.13) 134 (1.46) 111

( 0) 128 ( 1) 143 (1.00) (n/s) 141 ( 22) 142 (
99) 141 ( 9.9) 10 21
Texas Christian University 146 (0.67) 144 (0.72) 111

( 0) 141 ( 0) 146 (0.43) 136 (0.67) 131 ( 28) 133 ( 1
* Here is a list of condensed matter profs. that Krishnan had sent us
"\"BRUINSMA ROBIJN\"(prof)" <BRUINSMA@physics.ucla.edu>

"Mary Lampros (secy) (5-2872)" <lampros@phys1.harvard.edu>,
"ambegaonkar vinay (prof)" <vinay@msc.cornell.edu>,
"Neil.W (prof) Ashcroft" <nwa@msc.cornell.edu>,
"Jayanth R.(prof) Banavar" <jayanth@phys.psu.edu>,
"bansil arun (prof)" <BANSIL@neu.edu>,
"Dr. Dana (prof) Browne" <browne@helios.phys.lsu.edu>,
"Bruce Patton (prof)" <patton@mps..ohio-state.edu>,
"Mirtha (secy) Cabello" <cabello@buphyk.bu.edu>,
"Karen (secy) Cashio" <jacobs@rouge.phys.lsu.edu>,
"marvin (prof) chester" <chester@physics.ucla.edu>,
"cizewski (prof)" <CIZEWSKI@ruthep.rutgers.edu>,
"Marvin. L (prof) cohen" <cohen@jungle.berkeley.edu>,
"Piers (prof) Coleman" <coleman@physics.rutgers.edu>,
"Carolyn (secy) Cox" <cox@physics.unc.edu>,
"E. Dan (prof) Dahlberg" <dand@physics.spa.umn.edu>,
"Dassarma (prof)" <dassarma@surface.umd.edu>,
"june k (secy) dizer" <gradphys@indiana.edu>,
"dzyaloshinskii (prof)" <iedzyalo@uci.edu>,
"ehrenreich (prof)" <ehrenrei@das.harvard.edu>,
"Mary Lue (secy) Eiche" <Mary.Lue.Eiche@Forsythe.Stanford.EDU>,
"F. Paul (prof) Esposito" <esposito@physunc.phy.uc.edu>,
"Matthew P.A. (prof) Fisher" <mpaf@itp.ucsb.edu>,
"Ganpathy murthy (prof)" <murthy@buphy.bu.edu>,
"Yosefa (secy) Givoli" <nfinfo@weizmann.weizmann.ac.il>,
"P (prof) goldbart" <p-goldbart@uiuc.edu>,
"goldman (prof)" <goldman@max.physics.sunysb.edu>,
"Allen (prof) Goldman" <goldm003@maroon.tc.umn.edu>,
"GraduateAdmissionsHGS (secy)" <graduate.admissions@yale.edu>,
"F D M (prof) haldane " <duncan@pupgg.princeton.edu>,
"J (prof) hardy " <jhardy@unl.edu>,
"harris (prof)" <harris@mohlsun.physics.upenn.edu>,
"Chris L. (prof) Henley" <clh@msc.cornell.edu>,
"Peter (prof) Hirschfeld" <pjh@phys.ufl.edu>,
"hisersar (secy)" <hisersar@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu>,
"J.Sauls (prof)" <sauls@snowmass.phys.nwu.edu>,
"jayaprakash (prof)" <jay@mps.ohio-state.edu>,
"jclement (secy)" <JCLEMENT@UMDD.UMD.EDU>,
"jeffrey (prof)" <jeff@rrdstrad.nist.gov>,
"Jeffrey w.lynn (prof)" <jl70@umail.umd.edu>,
"Carol (secy) Jordan" <caj3@cornell.edu>,
"jorge (prof)" <jorge@sdphv1.ucsd.edu>,
"JSK (prof)" <KOVACS@pa.msu.edu>,
"kane (prof)" <kane@mohlsun.physics.upenn.edu>,
"Aharon (prof) Kapitulnik" <ak@loki.stanford.edu>,
"Mehran (prof) Kardar" <kardar@cmt7.mit.edu>,
"victor (prof) korenman" <vk2@umail.umd.edu>,
"Vladimir (prof) Korepin" <korepin@insti.physics.sunysb.edu>,
"kosterlitz (prof)" <j_kosterlitz@brown.edu>,
"Gabi (prof) Kotliar" <kotliar@physics.rutgers.edu>,
"Tony (prof) Leggett" <tony@cromwell.physics.uiuc.edu>,
"Chris (prof) Lobb" <lobb@squid.umd.edu>,
"Allan (prof) MacDonald" <macd@gibbs.physics.indiana.edu>,
"daniel (prof) mattis" <mattis@mail.physics.utah.edu>,
"Sumit (prof) Mazumdar" <sumit@physics.arizona.edu>,
"Khandker (prof) Muttalib" <muttalib@phys.ufl.edu>,
N Mukunda <nmukunda@cts.iisc.ernet.in>,
"peter (prof) naordlander " <nordland@surf.rice.edu>,
"Yngve N. (PROF) Ohrn" <ohrn@qtp.ufl.edu>,
"Patricia (secy) Peiliker" <PPEILIKER@ccmail.sunysb.edu>,
"Robert A. (prof) Pelcovits" <bob@het.brown.edu>,
"david (prof) pines " <pines@physics.uiuc.edu>,
"Prange Richard (prof)" <PRANGE@UMDD.UMD.EDU>,
"Jorge (prof) Pullin" <pullin@phys.psu.edu>,
"maikhail (prof) raikh" <raikh@mail.physics.utah.edu>,
"Ramamurti Shankar (prof)" <ramamurti.shankar@yale.edu>,
"Ruth (secy)" <RUTH@ruthep.rutgers.edu>,
"S. D. Mahanti (prof)" <MAHANTI@pa.msu.edu>,
"sekerka (prof)" <rs3v+@andrew.cmu.edu>,
"sethna Jim (prof)" <sethna@msc.cornell.edu>,
"Ram (prof) sharma" <sharma@uic.edu>,
"sokoloff J. B (prof)" <3630JBS@neu.edu>,
"Subir Sachdev (prof)" <subir.sachdev@yale.edu>,
"bill (prof) sutherland" <suther@mail.physics.utah.edu>,
"David (prof) Thouless" <thouless@dirac.phys.washington.edu>,
"Ting C. S (prof)" <CSTING@Jetson.UH.EDU>,
"tinkham .M (prof)" <TINKHAM@huhepl.harvard.edu>,
"valls .O.T (prof)" <mf12901@sc.msc.edu>,
"vanderbilt (prof)" <dhv@physics.rutgers.edu>,
"elser (prof) veit" <veit@helios.tn.cornell.edu>,
"victor korenman (prof)" <vk2@umail.umd.edu>,
"W.F.saam (prof)" <SAAM@MPS.OHIO-STATE.EDU>,
"Karen R.. secy Walter" <walter@dept.physics.upenn.edu>,
"allen (prof) wasserman" <allenlw@physics.orst.edu>,
"Jesse (prof) Weil" <WEIL@UKCC.UKY.EDU>,
"Weymann (prof)" <WEYHMANN@physics.spa.umn.edu>,
"steven (prof) white" <srwhite@uci.edu>,
"widom (prof)" <widom+@andrew.cmu.edu>,
"John M. (prof) Yelton" <yelton@phys.ufl.edu>,
"Ken (secy) Young" <young@squark.phys.washington.edu>
* Elec. Profs. email addresses
Unfortunately, I have a list of email addresses of only those

profs. working either in optoelectronics or in computer architecture.
These addresses have been written down in a note-book. I will leave the
note-book with either Kuldeep or VK.
This is all the apping material I have. I also have a mail that
Mandar had sent us last year. I am attaching that mail below. In case of
any problems, you can always contact me. I will be working under Prof. T.
Schlesinger (ed@ece.cmu.edu) at Carnegie Mellon.
I am also attaching mails from Sathawane and Pisha that might be
of some help.
Wish you all the best
Amit
* Mandar's mail
Subject: APPPING MATERIAL
ADDRESSES
guide to use it ( first the description, grad secy, prof etc then sex
for grad secys to address them as Ms. ......) F, f means female
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Dir.GrdStudProf "Charles Sommerfield, (203)432-6924"
SOMMERFLD@yalph2.physics.yale.edu
Admiss.comProf "Steven Dytman, Univ of Pittsburgh"
DYTMAN@vms.cis.pitt.edu
GradSec(?) (5-2872), Mary Lampros lampros@phys1.harvard.edu
Prof Andrei, Eva eandrei@physics.rutgers.edu
admissionsec-F Bennett, Trakia TRAKIAB@umpcserv.physics.lsa.umich.edu
Ex-IITIANEPITE Bhattacharya, Mishkatul mishkat@pas.rochester.edu
grdsecy(F) Bomar, Debra dbomar@mail.ucsd.edu
GrdsecOhiostate(F) Brenda Mellett MELLETT@MPS.OHIO-STATE.EDU
boston_univ_gsec(F) Cabello, Mirtha cabello@buphyk.bu.edu
GrdSecFemNorthcarol Cox, Carolyn cox@physics.unc.edu
ProfMinnesota Dahlberg, Dan DAND@physics.spa.umn.edu
Prof.Rochester Gao, Yongli YGAO@SPANKY.PAS.ROCHESTER.EDU
ProfDuke Gauthier, Daniel gauthier@phy.duke.edu
Profesor Goldman, Vladimir J. goldman@insti.physics.sunysb.edu
profUrbana H, Greene Laura lhg@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu
AssocHeadProf Jack Mochel mochel@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu
ProfBrandies Jensen, Eric jensen@lucas.cc.brandeis.edu
dirgradstudProf Jolie Cizewski CIZEWSKI@ruthep.rutgers.edu
cornellGrad.sec(F) Jordan, Carol caj3@cornell.edu
GradChairPROF Julius Kovacs KOVACS@pa.msu.edu
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Date: Thu, 14 Sep 1995 15:25:30 +0500
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To: Prabhash Kumar Thakur <prabhash@niharika.phy.iitb.ernet.in>
Cc: Mandar M Deshmukh <mandard@niharika.phy.iitb.ernet.in>,
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The letter I wrote to profs for finding out the chances at the univ
Mandar M. Deshmukh,
c/o S. M. Roy,
704 Meghnad,
T.I.F.R. Housing Colony,
Homi Bhabha Road,
Navy Nagar,
Bombay 400 005,
India.
E-mail : mandard@niharika.phy.iitb.ernet.in
Dear Prof. ,
I would like to introduce myself as a final year undegraduate

student of Enginnering Physics (a B.Tech program) at the Indian Institute
of
Technology, Bombay. I have received the information bulletin and
the applicatin forms sent by your department. I am very much interested
in joining the Ph.D program at your university. As I am interested in
the field of Experimental Condensed Matter Physics in particular, I
thought of writing to you (as the department brochure indicates you are
actively involved in the field of Experimental Condensed Matter Physics I
thought it was best to write to you). I would be grateful if you could
evaluate my chances of admission at your University ( I have mentioned
below my academic accomplishments, and a brief resume with my Grades in
Physics and Mathematics courses is enclosed at the end).
The course of Engineering Physics entails study of pure and
applied physics and develops strong fundamentals for graduate work in
any branch of pure and applied physics. The selection procedure for the
six IIT's (IIT Bombay is one of them) is based on a nation-wide
examination. I secured an ALL INDIA RANK of 538 (out of the approximately
100000 candidates who appeared for it), and as I was interested in
Physics,
I opted for Engineering Physics.
Throughout my education I have worked hard and strived for
academic
excellence. Consequently I have done well in my secondary school
Examination I secured 86.67% marks. I have also been selected for the
National Talent Search Scholarship by N.C.E.R.T. (National Council of
Educational Research and Training), in the year 1990, on the basis of a
written exam and an interview. In the same year I participated in the
Regional Math Olympiad and I secured 5th rank.
At the end of 2nd year of B.Tech., I undertook a summer work
program
at the Metallurgy division of B.A.R.C., Bombay (Bhabha Atomic Research
Center)
under the guidance of Dr.G.K. Dey. I learnt experimental techniques in
Transmission Electron Microscopy and Optical Microscopy. This involved
learning the technique of interpreting the structure of solids
using the bright and dark field images along with the corresponding
diffraction patterns. In the course of the summer I also had the
opportunity to process the samples for obseration. I learnt the
techniques of
ion-milling for the ceramic samples and the method of cryo-chemical
thinning
for the metallic samples. One of the samples I studied was Barium
Titanate.
During the fall semester of 1994 I studied various properties of
garnets, especially the magneto-optic properties. I studied the model for
the magneto-optic properties (Kerr and Faraday effect) on the lines of a
plasma subjected to magnetic field. At the end of the project I presented
a
seminar on the same topic. During the project I worked under the guidance
of
Prof. G. Mukhopadhyay.
This summer I was selected (one of the 30 students selected from
all
over the country), for the `Visiting Students Research Program'(V.S.R.P
1995) at the Tata Institute Of Fundamental Reasearch (T.I.F.R), Bombay (
One
of the premier research institution of the country). This involved
working under
the guidance of a faculty member for a period of two months. I worked in
the experimental solid-state physics group under the guidance of Dr. P.L.
Paulose, and studied magnetic properties of Fe(2-x)Ru(x)Zr system. This
particular alloy shows a typical spin glass like behaviour after evincing
reentrance. On the the basis of the study carried out on this material a
scientific paper has been sent to The Department of Atomic Energy
(D.A.E.)
Solid State Symposium, to be held in December. I am one of the
contributors
along with S. Bhattacharya, Dr. P.L Paulose and Dr. V. Nagarajan.
Currently I am working on the device applications of rare earth
garnet thin films (grown by LPE method) as a part of my Degree project. I
am trying to implement a microwave filter. For this project I am
carrying out some work at SAMEER( Society for Applied Microwave
Electronics Engineering and Research) and ACRE ( Advanced center for
Research
in Electronics). Prof. G. Mukhopadhyay and Dr. P. Mukhopadhyay are
guiding me
in the designing of the device.
In the courses done here for the past 6 semesters I have a G.P.A.
of
8.51/10 ( in all courses) and 8.65/10 ( in the physics and mathematics
courses). As I had mentioned earlier I have a keen interest in Condensed
Matter physics. My grades in Solid State Physics and Statistical
Mechanics have been the highest grade awarded. (Please see the grades
enclosed and the resume). My main interest is to pursue an active
research career in field of Experimental Condensed matter physics.
I would be unable to finance myself for the graduate study and thus
I would like to apply for the financial assistance at your university. I
have
studied English for twelve years and the medium of instruction at our
Institute is English. I would therefore like to be considered for a
teaching
assistantship or a research assistantship or any other form of financial
aid from your university. I would be grateful if you could evaluate my
chances of getting financial aid.
Since the application fee imposes a considerable finacial burden
on
me, I would like to know about the possibility of getting a fee waiver or
deferral. I have enclosed a brief resume and a list of courses in
mathematics and physics along with their grades obtained. If convenient
please
do reply by E-mail so as to cut down on mailing delays.
I am extremely grateful to you for having patiently read my
letter.
Eagerly awaiting your reply,
Yours sincerely,
Mandar M. Deshmukh.
Enclosures: 1) Grades 2) Brief resume.

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GRADES OBTAINED
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PHYSICS COURSES
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1 Physics-I(Mechanics) BC Basavraju & Ghosh
2 Physics-II(E&M) AB Mahajan & Rangwala
3 Engg. Mechanics AB Beer & Johnston
4 Modern Physics AB Mani ;Ritchmeyer
5 Intro to Optics BB Jenkins & White
6 Classical Mechanics AB Goldstein
7 Thermo.& Heat Transfer BC Adkins ;Zemansky
8 Quantum Mechanics-I BB Bransden ; Merzbacher
9 Statistical physics AA Huang
10 Mech. of Cont. Systems BB Landau & Lifshitz
11 Intro. to Solid State Ashcroft & Mermin; Wang
Physics AA Ibach & Luth ; Kittel
12 Quantum Mechanics-II BB Bransden & Jochain
13 Electromagnetic Theory-I BB Jackson
14 Atomic & Molecular Phy. -- Bransden & Jochain
15 Intro. Nuclear Physics -- Enge
16 Electromag. Theory-II -- Jackson;Jordan & Balmain
MATHEMATICS COURSES
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1 Maths-I(Calculus) BC Thomas & Finney
2 Maths-II(Linear Algebra BB E. Kreyzsig
& ODE)
3 Maths-III(Special Fns., AA E. Kreyzsig
Seq., Series)
4 Maths-IV (Complex Anal. AA E. Kreyzsig
and PDE)
CURRENTLY TAKING
5 Elementary Number Theory -- Uspensky
LABORATORY COURSES
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1 Gen. Phy. Lab-I AA ---------
2 Gen. Phy. Lab-II BC ---------
3 Physics Lab-I AB ---------
4 Electronics Lab AA ---------
5 Physics Lab-II AA ---------
6 Physics Lab-III AA ---------
7 Physics Lab-IV AA ---------
8 Numerical Prog. Lab AB ---------
CURRENTLY TAKING
9 Analytical Techniques -- ---------
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CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE IN PHYSICS & MATH COURSES =
8.65/10
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{\bf NAME :} MANDAR MADHUKAR DESHMUKH \ \ \
{\bf DATE OF BIRTH :} $20^{th}$ Oct~1974\\
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{\bf CITIZENSHIP :} INDIAN \hspace{3.5cm} \ {\bf SEX :} MALE \\
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{\bf ADDRESS :} C/O S.M. ROY\\
704 MEGHNAD TIFR HOUSING COLONY,\\ HOMI BHABHA ROAD, NAVY NAGAR,
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\ {\bf ATTENDING} \> \> \ \ {\bf OF STUDY} \> \\\\
\ INDIAN INSTITUTE \> BOMBAY \> \ \ ENGINEERING- \>
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\ OF TECHNOLOGY \> \> \ \ PHYSICS \> ONWARDS ( TILL JULY '96)
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1 SECONDARY SCHOOL \> JUNE 1990 \> 87.40 \% (5/40) \\
2 HIGHER SECONDARY \> JUNE 1992 \> 86.67 \% (10/120) \\
3 B.TECH. IN \> JULY 1996 \> CUMULATIVE PERFORMANCE \\
ENGINEERING PHYSICS \> \> INDEX : 8.51/10 (6/13)
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{\bf ACADEMIC HONOURS : } 1)RECIPIENT OF NATIONAL TALENT SCHOLARSHIP;\\
2)$5^{th}$ IN STATE AT THE REGIONAL MATH OLYMPIAD.\\
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{\bf PROJECT WORK/WORK EXPERIENCE}
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\item HOME PAPER AND SEMINAR ON `` STUDY OF MAGNETO-OPTIC
PROPERTIES OF GARNETS ''.(JULY-NOVEMBER 1994)
\item SUMMER WORK AT METALLURGY DIVISION, BHABHA ATOMIC RESEARCH
CENTRE, ON EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES IN TRANSMISSION ELECTRON
MICROSCOPY.(1994)
\item STUDY OF MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF $Fe_{2-X}Ru_XZr$ SYSTEM AS
VISITING STUDENT AT TATA INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL
RESEARCH,BOMBAY.(MAY-JULY 1995)
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ANALYTICAL:690/800(87 \%ILE) \\ [-0.5cm]
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'95 \\ [0.1cm]
{\bf YEARS OF INSTRUCTION THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF ENGLISH :}
1978-1995 \\
{\bf YEARS OF FORMAL STUDY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE :} 1978-1993
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{\bf FINANCIAL AID :} \\
\ \ AS MY CURRENT FINANCIAL RESOURCES ARE INADEQUATE FOR
GRADUATE STUDY, I WILL REQUIRE {\bf FULL FINANCIAL AID } FROM
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{\bf EDUCATION PLAN :}\\
\ \ I WISH TO APPLY FOR {\bf ADMISSION FOR FALL SEMESTER 1996,}
FOR A MASTER'S DEGREE LEADING TO A DOCTORAL DEGREE IN {\bf
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53 Modern Colony,\\
Shivtirthnagar,\\
Pune, India.\\
Pin Code 411038.\\
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To,\\
\hspace*{1cm} Graduate Admissions Committee\\
University of XXX\\\
Dear Sir/Madam, \\
I, {\bf Deshmukh Mandar Madhukar}, am applying for the graduate studies

at
your university. I intend to pursue studies in the Physics Department
for
the doctoral program starting Fall 1996. I would like to be considered
for Financial Aid (for both Teaching and Research Asistantship). I have
completed the requisite application form and I am enclosing it. I would
like to give the list of documents I am providing in support of my
application,
\begin{enumerate}
\item {\bf COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM}
\item {\bf OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS}. (For the first six semsters, which are
available, trancripts for the seventh semester will be availabe at a
later date.)
\item {\bf RECOMMENDATION LETTERS}.
\item {\bf PHOTOCOPIES FOR THE {\em GRE \/} SCORES IN LIEU OF OFFICIAL
SCORES.(I will have official scores reported in the evetuality of an
offer of admission). I am also enclosing the E-mail allowing me this
concession.
\item {\bf PHOTOCOPIES FOR THE {\em TOEFL\/} SCORES IN LIEU OF THE
OFFICIAL SCORES.( I will have official scores reported in the eventuality
of an offer of admission). I am also enclosing the E-mail allowing me
this concession.
\item {\bf FORMAL APPLICATION FOR WAIVER/DEFERRAL OF APPLICATION FEE.}
I am enclosing an email granting me this concession.
\item {\bf FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS}.
\item {\bf CURRICULUM VITAE}.
\item {\bf STATEMENT OF PURPOSE}.
\item {\bf A COPY OF THE SCIENTIFIC PAPER}, {\em``Magnetic Properties of
$Fe_{2-X}Ru_XZr$, $0\lt X \lt 0.6$ System''}, {\bf TO BE PRESENTED AT THE
DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY SOLID-STATE SYMPOSIUM, AT CALCUTTA IN
DECEMBER 1995.}
I would be extremely grateful if you could intimate me about the receipt

of the application form. ( Preferably via E-mail to cut down on mailing
delays). If there is anything else that is needed for the application to
be complete for consideration by the committee please intimate me at my
mailing address(given above).
Thanking you in anticipation.

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Sincerely yours,\\
{\ul Deshmukh} Mandar Madhukar
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Mandar Deshmukh,
C/O S. M. Roy,
704 Meghnad,
T.I.F.R. Hsg. Colony,
Homi Bhabha Road,
Navy Nagar,
Bombay. India-400 005.

Email-
mandard@niharika.phy.iitb.ernet.in
Dear Sir,
Physics,
at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. I am very keen on joining
the Ph.D program at your University. I intend to apply for admission with
financial aid to the Physics department at your university.
process
my application. The dollar-rupee exchange rate is nearly 34 rupees to the
dollar. The application fee for your University therefore amounts to
family
, it would put extra financial burden on my father. Under these
of
I am enclosing my curriculum vitae and my grades in Physics
courses.
Awaiting a favorable response at the earliest(if not inconvenient
please
do reply by e-mail so as to cut down on postal delays).
Sincerely yours,
Mandar Deshmukh
ENCLOSURES:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Grades
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{\small DESHMUKH MANDAR MADHUKAR} \\
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Deshmukh Mandar Madhukar, \\
53 Modern Colony,\\
Shivtirthnagar,\\
Pune, India.\\
Pin Code : 411038.\\
{\bf EMAIL:} mandard@niharika.phy.iitb.ernet.in \\
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{\bf PERSONAL :} \\
\hspace*{0.75cm}{\bf Date of Birth :} $20^{th} $ October 1974
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{\bf Citizenship:} \ Indian \\
\hspace*{0.75cm}{\bf Sex :} Male \hspace{10.75cm} {\bf Marital Status :}
Single \\ \vspace{0.2cm}\\
\hspace*{1cm} {\bf EDUCATION :} \\
\hspace*{0.75cm} June 1995 : B.Tech. in Engineering Physics
{\bf \ CPI \ 8.51/10} \\
\hspace*{2.75cm} {\bf Institution} : {\em Indian Institute of Technology,
Bombay, India.} \\
\hspace*{0.75cm} June 1992 : Higher Secondary Certificate
\hspace*{2.75cm} {\bf Insititution} : {\em Fergusson Junior College,
Pune, India.}\\
\hspace*{0.75cm} June 1990 : Secondary School Certificate
\hspace*{2.75cm} {\bf Institution} : {\em Jnana Prabodhini Prashala,
Pune, India.}\\
\hspace*{0.75cm} Years of instruction through the medium of English :
1978-1995 \\
\hspace*{0.75cm} Years of formal study of English \hspace{3.2cm}
:1978-1992 \\
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\hspace*{1cm} {\bf AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS}\\
\begin{itemize}
\item Secured an All India Rank (AIR) of 538 in the entrance
exam for admission to the IITs. This exam was taken by nearly
100,000 candidates.
\item Recipient of National Talent Search Scholarship (1990-95), after
examination at two levels. First level of the examination was at the
state level. The second level was at the National level, it consisted of
a written examination followed by an oral examination. The oral
examination was conducted by experts in fields of Physics, Chemistry,
Mathematics and Biology.
National Council of Educational Research and Training {\bf (N.C.E.R.T.)}
is the authority which organizes this examination.
\item Secured $5^{th}$ rank in the state in regional Mathematics Olympiad
. This examination was taken by students from all over the state, I was
one of
the 25 participants who qualified the exam.
\item Selected for Visiting Students Research Program at Tata
Institute of Fundamental Research {\bf (T.I.F.R.)}, Bombay. For this
program 30
candidates were selected from a field of Senior undergraduates from
different parts of India.
\item Secured $38^{th}$ rank, out of around 5500 candidates who appeared
for
the examination, in National Level Exam conducted by Universal Trust,
Trivandrum, India.
\item I have been selected for the membership of MENSA (India) at its
Pune
Chapter.
\item Student member of TMS (The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society).
\end{itemize}
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\hspace*{1cm} {\bf PROJECT WORK / WORK EXPERIENCE}
\begin{itemize}
\item {\bf Place} : {\em Metallurgy Division, Bhabha Atomic Research
Center, Bombay.}\\
{\bf May-July 1994 }\\
The summer work involved learning experimental techniques in optical and
electron microscopy, at Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Bombay. I
worked under the guidance of Dr. G.K. Dey and R. Tewari in the
Metallurgy Division.
During the course of the project I learnt specimen preparation techniques
for ceramics as well as metallic samples. In particular I learnt argon
ion-milling ( for ceramics) and chemical etching at low temperature (for
metallic samples). The other aspect of the summer work was to learn
techniques for structural analysis using electron beam images
, like dark and bright field images along with their diffraction
patterns. A Bi substituted Garnet and a
$BaTiO_3$ sample were among the samples I observed.
{\bf July-Nov 1994}\\
Home paper titled ``Study of Garnets''. I worked under the
guidance of Prof. G. Mukhopadhyay in the Physics department.
Literature survey on the material and magneto-optic
properties of garnets was undertaken. I also learnt modelling magneto-
optic
properties, like the Kerr and Faraday effects, on the lines of a plasma
subjected to magnetic field.
At the end of this work I presented a seminar on this topic.
\item {\bf Place} : {\em Solid-State Physics Group, Tata Institute of
Fundamental Research, Bombay.}\\
{\bf May-July 1995}\\
Worked under the Visiting Students Research Program {\bf (V.S.R.P.)} at
Tata
Institute
of Fundamental Research {\bf (T.I.F.R.)}, Bombay, in the Solid-State
Physics Group
under the guidance of Dr. P.L. Paulose. I studied magnetic and
structural properties of $Fe_{2-X}Ru_XZr$ system.
This entailed learning experimental techniques of X-ray
diffraction and magnetic measurements, using A.C. Susceptibility setup,
Faraday balance and SQUID. It exhibited a typical Spin Glass like
behaviour for some stoichiometries. At the conclusion of the summer work
I
presented a seminar on this topic.
On the basis of the study carried on this system a short paper has been
communicated to the Department Of Atomic Energy {\bf (D.A.E)}, Solid-
State
Symposium to be held in Calcutta, India, in December 1995. The paper
reports the results of the preliminray study carried out on this system,
further study is going to be carried out. The paper
is titled, {\bf ``Magnetic Properties Of $ Fe_{2-X}Ru_XZr~(0 \le X \le
0.6)$ System''}.
{\bf Senior Project ( Currently in progress )}\\
Presently I am investigating the device applications of Garnets,
under the guidance of Prof. Mukhopadhyay and Dr.(Mrs) P. Mukhopadhyay.
The focus being on the microwave applications, like filters,
of thin film garnets( grown by Liquid Phase Epitaxy). Magnetoptic
device applications like isolators is also being considered.\\
\end{itemize}
\vspace{0.10cm}
\hspace*{1cm}{\bf PUBLICATIONS} \\
On the basis of the study carried out in the summer work in the Solid-
State
Physics group at T.I.F.R. under the guidance of Dr. P.L. Paulose and
Dr. V. Nagarajan a short paper has been communicated to the D.A.E
(Department of Atomic Energy), Solid-State Symposium to be held at
Calcutta, in December 1995. It reports the results of the preliminary
study
carried out on the system.
The paper reports various studies carried out on the $Fe_{2-X}Ru_XZr$

system and tries to investigate the relationship between the magnetic
ordering and structural transition the system undergoes at a particular
stoichiometry. The study suggest a relationship between the
electronic configuration and the magnetic ordering as well as
structural transition concentration after taking
into consideration the studies carried out on similar systems in the
literature. \\
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{\bf PRESENTATIONS,COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND PROFICIENCY IN
ENGLISH}
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I have made the following presentations:
\begin{itemize}
\item Seminar on ``Study of Garnets '', at the Physics Department,
IIT-Bombay in November 1994.
\item Seminar on ``Study of Magnetic Properties of
$Fe_{2-X}Ru_XZr$ System'',
at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in July 1995.
\item Seminar on `` Device Applications of RE Iron
Garnets'', at the Physics Department, IIT-Bombay in November 1995.
\end{itemize}
\hspace*{1cm} All presentations were made in English. English
has been the language of instruction for all 16 years of my
education. I have scored 710/800 (96 percentile) in verbal
section of GRE.\\
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{\bf TEST SCORES}
\end{center}
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{\bf GRE(General)} \hspace{9cm} $3^{rd}$ JUNE 1995.
\vspace{0.25cm}
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\begin{tabular}{|l|c|c|} \hline
{\bf SECTION} & {\bf SCORE} & {\bf PERCENTILE} \\ \hline
Analytical & 690 & 86 \\
Quantitative & 780 & 94 \\
Verbal & 710 & 96 \\ \hline
\end{tabular}\\
\end{center}
{\bf GRE(Physics)} \hspace{9cm} $14^{th}$ OCTOBER 1996.\\
\vspace{0.1cm} \\
\begin{center}
\begin{tabular}{|c|c|} \hline
{\bf SCORE} & {\bf PERCENTILE} \\ \hline
830 & 84 \\ \hline
\end{tabular}\\
\end{center}
\vspace{0.25cm}
{\bf TOEFL} \hspace{10cm} $28^{th}$ OCTOBER 1995.\\
\begin{center}
\begin{tabular}{|c|c|c|} \hline
{\bf SECTION I } & {\bf SECTION II} & {\bf SECTION III} \\ \hline
61 & 68 & 65 \\ \hline
\end{tabular}\\
\vspace{0..3cm}
{\bf TOTAL 647} \\
{\bf TWE 6.0}\\
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MY SOP LETTER
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{\LARGE PERSONAL STATEMENT} \\
{\bf for}\\
{\large DESHMUKH MANDAR MADHUKAR} \\
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\vspace{1cm}
\hspace*{0.75cm} My career objective of pursuing active research in
the field of {\bf Experimental Condensed Matter Physics}
motivates me to apply to SUNY (Stony Brook) for a Doctoral program in
Physics. This program, I believe, will bring out the best in me.
Since my high school, I have been fascinated by the world of materials

and
their physical properties. My curiosity drove me to
read extensively about the field of Condensed Matter Physics.
This reading has whetted my desire to know more about this branch of
Physics.
I have at times gone beyond the confines of normal coursework to know
more
about the subject. I have always cherished my experiences of working in
experimental research groups during the summer projects. These
experiences have made me realize my inherent liking and proclivity for
Experimental Condensed Matter Physics. The process of designing and
constructing experimental setups, and devising means to get the maximum
information from the experiment, has always been challenging and has
given me a chance to use my creativity.
Throughout my academic career I have worked hard and striven for

excellence. This reflects in my good academic record. My academic honours
include the National Talent Search Scholarship, awarded by The National
Council of Educational Research and Training {\bf (N.C.E.R.T)}, and
securing the $5^{th}$ rank in the state in the regional Mathematics
Olympiad. During the preparation for the Mathematics Olympiad I
realized my potential to grasp abstract mathematical concepts with ease.
The course of {\bf Engineering Physics} at the {\em Indian Institute Of

Technology, Bombay (IITB)}, entails study of pure and applied physics
and develops strong fundamentals for graduate work. The selection
procedure for the six IITs (IITB is one of them) is based on a
nation-wide competitive examination. I was amongst the top 0.6\% of the
approximately 100,000 candidates who took the examination. My strong
bent for research into physical phenomena prompted me to take
Engineering Physics as my undergraduate major field. The stimulating
atmosphere, experienced faculty and well balanced courses coupled with
the opportunity to undertake some very exciting projects have
strengthened my resolve to pursue a research career.
It has always been my endeavour to learn beyond the requirements of

coursework. I have undertaken various summer projects at my
own initiative to gain insight into the current research work being
done in Condensed Matter Physics.
Last summer I was exposed to truly frontline research after being

selected
for the Visiting Students Research Program at the Tata Institute of
Fundamental Research, one of the premier research institutes of the
country. I worked in the Experimental Solid-State Physics group under the
guidance of Dr. P. L. Paulose, and studied {\bf `` Magnetic Properties of
$ Fe_{2-X}Ru_X Zr $ System''}. The aim was to study the magnetic ordering
and structural transition with varying concentration of Ruthenium. During
the study I had the opportunity to learn experimental techniques such
as
powder X-ray diffraction and low temperature magnetic measurements using
Faraday balance, A.C. susceptibility setup and SQUID. The study suggests
a relationship between the electronic configuration and the magnetic
ordering as well as structural transition. The results of the study are
going to be reported in the form of a short paper at the
Department of Atomic Energy {\bf DAE }, Solid State Symposium to
be held at Calcutta in December 95 (For details please see
{\em Curriculum Vitae}).
During the summer of 1994, I undertook a summer project at the Metallurgy

Division of B.A.R.C.( Bhabha Atomic Research Center), Bombay, under the
guidance of Dr. G. K. Dey and R. Tewari. This involved learning
experimental techniques in optical and electron microscopy. I found the
technique of structural analysis of materials using Electron Microscopy
very exciting. This burgeoned my interest in material microstructure
and its analysis.
Last year I worked on a project {\bf ``STUDY OF GARNETS''}, under the

guidance of Prof. G. Mukhopadhyay, Physics department, IITB. I studied
various magneto-optic properties, like the Kerr and Faraday effects. This
involved modelling them on the
lines of a plasma. Enthused by this project I am following it with a
project titled {\bf ``DEVICE APPLICATIONS OF GARNETS''}. Presently I am
investigating the microwave and magneto-optic device applications. This
project has initiated me into the exciting field of device physics.
Though I've had the opportunity to work only on some select problems in
this field, I am interested in the broad field of Condensed Matter
Physics. I am ready to put in a lot of hard work on any challenging
problem in this field, and I am not prejudiced by my limited research
experience.
I strongly feel that an active department with stimulating atmosphere

is vital in motivating students toward excellence. SUNY (Stony Brook)
with
its distinguished faculty and state of the art facilities is certainly
an ideal place for me. I am confident that I have the necessary
background and the ability to benefit from as well as contribute to
the research activities being carried out at SUNY (Stony Brook).
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\vspace{2cm}
{\bf DESHMUKH MANDAR MADHUKAR}
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BEG LETTER WHEN YOU SEND THE APP PACKETS ( WARNING DONT MAKE YOUR LETTER
A LETTER IN WHICH YOU SOUND DESPERATE, WORD THEM YOURSELVES)
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53 Modern Colony,\\
Shivtirthnagar,\\
Pune, India.\\
Pin Code 411038.\\
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\vspace{1cm}
To,\\
\hspace*{1cm}Graduate Admissions Committee\\
\hspace*{1cm}Department Of Physics \\
\hspace*{1cm}
\hspace*{1cm}
\vspace{1cm}
Dear XXXX, \\
\hspace*{1cm}I, {\bf Desmukh Mandar Madhukar}, am a final year
undergraduate student at the {\em Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay,
India}. I am keen to join the Doctoral Program at the Physics Department
of your University.

process my application. The Dollar-Rupee exchange rate is nearly 35
Rupees
to the Dollar. The application fee for your University therefore amounts
to nearly two months of my living expenses. I hail from a middle class
family , it would put extra financial burden on my fathers meagre
financial resources(The monthly income of my father is about \$ 200).
Under these circumstances, I would be extremely grateful if you could
defer it till admission.
I would also extremely grateful if you accept the photocopies for

GRE and TOEFL scores in lieu of official score reports as a part of the
the offical score transcripts to you. This would cut down my application
expenses subtantially.
I am enclosing the text of the E-mail from XXX granting me this

concession informally. I would be grateful if you could formally accept
this request.
\hspace*{2.5cm}Thanking you in anticipation. \\

\vspace{1cm}
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Sincerely yours,\\
{\underline Deshmukh} Mandar Madhukar

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I have left some appstuff with Martin. The most important thing in it are
1. two ranking list (univ rankings)
2. lots of email address
3. that reminds me Krishnan has a good file which has fundaes on how to
access the email address of diff. univs.
4. "Msinghs" file on the procedure of apping , extremely useful.
My sincere hope is that you guys ( all of you use this material and pass
it on to the next batch).
Lastly I am including a list of where the class of 92 is going
Arunabah Roy - U. Chicago - Condensed matter
Satyan Bhongale - U. Maryland Colllege Park - Particle Phy
mandar Deshmukh - Cornell - Condensed matter
Raghunandan- U. Texas Austin -Elec Micro E.
Nishith Jain - Job ( Citicorp)
Priya Venkatramani - Pittsburgh - Condensed matter (? I am not sure)
Ashwin Seshia - U. cal Berkeley - Elec
Shivannanda Shetty - RPI - Elec
Ashish Thapliyal - UCSB - Particle Physics ( Strings, ropes .... :-) )
Vikram Prasad - U. Penn - Condensed matter
Y. Balakishore - Colarado State univ- Elec ( Lasers)
Amol Joshi - STANFORD - Elec
Prabhash Thakur - Michigan State Univ. - Condensed Matter
Feel free to contact any of us.
Best wishes.
mandar
( for the class of '92)
* Pisha's mail
Junta,
The following mails may be useful in giving fundaes on the process
of going about trying to get visas.
best of luck
--pisha.
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LETTER 1
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For getting a F1 visa, the first thing that you need to get is an I-20
form from the University. Once you get that you should go to the US
consulate. You should take the following things with you
- Passport
- I-20
- Offer letter from the university
- Visa fee
- Provisional degree certificate
- GRE and TOEFL scores
- Grade cards for all semesters
- Any other certificates just to impress them
- 3or 4 passport size photos
- any other things that you trhink might be important unless you are very
concerned about the weight you are carying.
First of all contact your department and ask them to send your I-20 fast.
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LETTER 2
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I dont remember the exact date but I got my I-20 in early may. Well,
I sent my acceptance around 15th apr so you should get it earlier. btw,
do they still have the visa queues this year. stuff for visa, lemme
think, hmm, I20, passport, visa form with photo (there are some very arb
restrictions for that). Also useful may be some documents showing your
research interest with some professor matching it (a letter could be
really useful). Also some people get documents showing the money they
have in India for which they would return. The main thing is to
convince the interviewer that your research will help you help India.
Of course, if you get a peaceful interviewer, it is a cakewalk, and a
chutia one can reject you whatever you say or do. Anyway, thomas cook
has a session sometime in which he gives fundaes about visa stuff (he
also makes a pitch to book tickets thru him.)
The stipend is paid on the last day of every month starting sep30.
You dont have to pay any money during registration and if someone is
picking you up, you can theoretically arrive with $0 though of course I
wouldn't advise that.
After you get your visa, you can get forex to the amount of maximum
$2000 with maximum $1000 in cash (most people get much less). It is a
pain to get it from SBI. The best way is to get it from Thomas Cook or
American Express or any travel agent.
Rest, get a lot of clothes: T-shirt, shirt, jeans, socks etc from
India. All this stuff is much more expensive here and you dont want to
spend money on that initially. Also things to buy: books (you will
need most books for generals later), cassettes. Dont get much utensils
as you will be in dorm for almost a year. Also, dont get your visa too
early because they usually give 5yr visa so an earlier visa will expire
earlier. Dont wait till too late either because the queues tend to
build up around june end--july start. Enquire a few places about ticket
prices (you can book a ticket before you get the visa though you can
issue it only later). Should be able to get around Rs24,000 to
Rs25,000.
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Santosh N Pisharody
Room No 273, Plot No. 83,

Hostel 8, Ground Floor,
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Sector 17,
Powai, Nerul,
Bombay - 400076. New Bombay - 400706.
email: santosh@phy.iitb.ernet.in
spisha@hotmail.com
spisha@usa.net
santosh@earthling.net
Zodiac: Sagittarius
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* Sathawane's mail
Dear Friends,
This file which I got from YB last year has many Imp. tips
regarding what things to buy, carry abroad. I am sure you will find it
helpful.
Bye!
Hrishi-
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You will need to have some reasonable amount of documentation with you
when you go for your VISA.
-Academic documentation like marksheets, GRE/TOEFL scores

-Any financial documentation that you need
-Admission letters, I20 etc.
-Carry copies of your publications etc - it helps to impress them.
-Don't give them a chance to ask you the question if you will come back -
simply impress them with technical reasons for your going there - like
advancing the research that you have already done here under some hi-fi
prof etc.
-dress formally - SOBER tie, shirt and trousers, leather shoes.
-appear confident even though you may want to piss in your trousers
-carry the visa fees with you - they may be about $100 (multiply by 32
for Rs)
-get your visa photo taken - there are only a few places which take
photos for the US VISA - there are peculiar rules - i did mine at ASIATIC
churchgate.
- ask me any specific questions that you may have.
SURVIVAL GUIDE:
Tickets: Make reservations now, pay later (two weeks before departure is
cool)
Try and book a direct flight to your place , even if you have to take a
local airline it is better and SAFER than greyhound, which usually has
its stops in the shadiest areas of towns. Buy a single ticket all the way
thru -add ons are very expensive - I paid $200 for a ticket to BGM from
JFK.
Typical expenses: Rs 30000-35000
Settling Allowance: You have to buy $1000 from Thomas Cook/ American
Express after you buy your ticket. Buy it in Travelers cheques etc - this
wil be done when I will be home so I am not discussing this further.
It will cost you approx Rs 32000
You may buy additional dollars if your I20 specifies so.
this money is necessary to survive for the first two weeks before you get
your first paycheck - to pay the security deposit for the house, rent for
the first month, registration fees at the univ, insurance etc.
Some univs (like Bing) allow for the registration fees to be deducted
from your paychecks - if you run short of money.
SHOPPING:
CLOTHES:
Jeans - 2 or 3 pairs
Shorts
TShirts
cotton shirts (No flashy prints - they ae not in style here)
(Full sleeves give you greater protection in winter")
night clothes
Formal suit - one would suffice
Ties - rarely needed, but useful
Undergarments
Socks
Thermal underclothes (slacks and vest) 2 pairs - you get full and half
sleeves so choose according to the clothes that you will wear over them.
Shoes: walking shoes, leather shoes

Sweaters ; a couple - full sleeved is advisable
leather jackets are rather poor protection in the north - you might
consider buying a parka here
Linen: 2 bedsheets (the single ones in India are a bit small for the
single beds here)
2 pillow cases
Woolen Blanket - 1
thin bedsheets to cover you at night -2
Towels: bath and hand towels
(all cloth material like towels undergarments socks

etc should be sufficient in the case you
have stuff to wash - no one goes to the laundry for at least 10 days)
Personal toiletries for the inital period - soap, shaving kit toothpaste
toothbrush nailcutter comb etc
hangers for clothes

wallet - one that has space for cards - you normally dont carry much cash
on you
Utensils:
Depends on whether you guys plan to cook alone or with your housmates -
be prepared for all kinds of housemates.
Since most people don't get time to cook daily, stuff is generally
prepared for two days at a go - so keep this in mind when you buy vessels
etc
Typical stuff you may want is:

plates, glasses, cups, bowls, spoons, forks (2 each)
serving spoons, couple fo cooking vessels
pressure cooker . 3 liters
non stick rying pan with turner
tongs, knives, cutting board for vegetables, something to grate and
scrape vegetables.
Food items:
Spices, tea leaves, masalas, haldi, dhania, red chilli, instant masalas
etc
Personal items: religious items, lucky charms, photographs
DOCUMENTATION: Carry all documentation safely, and have photocopies to

back youup.
- letters from univ, marksheets etc (the visa stuff basically)
GIVE power of attorney to your father, make all bank accounts joint.
get drivers licence, Intl Driv permit
Books: mos t books used here are vague. Contact students at your univs
Might also want to buy an alarm clock.
Carry all medicines you need - even aspirin is very expensive her, and
common medicines in India need a prescription here.
Dental check ups
Eye tests - carry spare spectacles - most of the guys i know here have
managed to break both!
IMPORTANT: Complete the health documentation that you may have to submit
when you arrive here.
I think we should have some fundaes before we actually fly. I could think
of only a few. Please add to this file so that we'll know what to ask of
the seniors who are already in our respective univs. and the grad. secys.
etc.
Things like what we should be taking along (books + things) have already
been covered in other files, so please do not add them here again. If you
get any additional stuff on topics like these, please add them to the
respective files.
Also, if you feel that some of the fundaes that we should be having are
worth creating a separate file for, then do not put them in this file.
Note, this also applies to fundaes which you feel won't take much
space when you are adding them to this file, but which you feel will take
more space later as junta will add to that later. (I could not express
myself very clearly in the last sentence, but I hope that I am reasonably
clear)
-- Tom.
1) How much liquid cash is required at the beginning.
A:
`thingsToBeTaken*' mention $1500 plus incidental expenses.
2) Fundaes on housing.
LIST OF THINGS TO GET FROM INDIA
WHEN COMING TO USA
Compiled by: Neeraj Deshmukh (neeraj@engc.bu.edu)
Acknowledgements: All my friends at Boston University
Clothing
1. Formals: One suit, ties (2+), shirts and trousers (number of your
choice).
2. Casuals: Jeans (number of your choice, but at least 4 is

recommended), T-shirts &
sweats (6+), flannel shirts (2+), shorts (for outdoor, indoor,

sports use)(number of
your choice).
3. Footwear: Sneakers, formal shoes, leather

chappals/sandals/loafers, bathroom slip-
pers.
4. Underwear: About 12 sets of underclothes and socks, preferably

cotton.
5. Miscellaneous: Towel (1+), napkins (optional), leather belts (2+),

a good leather
jacket, hankerchieves (6+), traditional Indian dress (1+).
6. Winter wear: Sweaters (medium quality, at most 2), muffler/scarf,

woolen cap.
7. Linen: Bedsheets (doublebed size, 2), pillow covers (big, 2),

shawl/light blanket (for
spring/summer use).
8. Things you better buy in US: Winter jacket, winter gloves, caps,
wind-cheaters, track-
suits, good sweaters (they're cheap), comforter, thermal underwear

(if required).
The item 1 will be a little different for ladies. They are advised to
get salwar-suits (4+),
saris (2+) and/or any other traditionalapparel. That also takes care of
`traditional Indian
dress' in item 5.
Kitchen
1. Utensils: Nonstick pan (1/2), nonstick tava, pressure cooker (for

3 people)(get spare
gaskets and safety valves), spoons, forks, knives, cups, glasses

(2 each), a melamine
(microwaveable) set consisting of plates, soup-b owls and regular

bowls (2 each).
2. Foodstuffs: Condiments and spices (small quantities of standard

masaalas, saambar
and curry powders), pickles, some sweets for your friends (i.e.
us) stranded in this
fat-free land. Please pack everything to be leakproof.
Miscellaneous
1. Toiletories: Toothbrush, toothpaste, tongue-cleaners (if using),

soap, a complete
shaving kit (though you'll soon want to try the 'phirang' stuff,
your home kit is good
to carry around in travel). You can buy shampoo, talcum powder etc
later.
2. Study Materials & Stationary: Engineering Math (Kreyszig), books

related to your
field, relevant class notes, a good ANSI C-programming book

(preferably with a
function reference), your calculator (but you'll soon want to buy

some fancy stuff
here), microtip pencils + refills (2), good pens (2), eraser,

stapler & staples, Indian
calendar, drawing accessories (if required), backpack.

(Most of thestationary is
optional. You can also buy it here, but books are very
expensivein US).
3. Medicines: Medicines with prescriptions for standard minor

ailments like fever, cold,
cough, stomach-ache etc. Also personal medication (if on any)

and medical history
papers.. Antiseptic cream, relaxyl etc.
4. Money: For off-campus housing you'll be required to pay rent

for three months in
advance. You'll be also required to pay your medical insurance

premium on joining..
This will come to about $1500 which you need immediately on

joining. Plus you'll
have initial expenses in settling down. You do not have to get

all that money with you
because normally your school will have some loan scheme and
you can (and should)
borrow some money from senior friends/relatives, but be

prepared for these expenses.
5. Things to do before coming here: Learn driving and get an

International Driving
Permit. Also please get a good haircut just before leaving. It

is good to have a contact
established at the university who'll tend to your arrival and

initial accomodation and
settling down..
6. Other stuff: Needles & thread, buttons, photosof deities (if

religious-minded), family
photos, umbrella (optional), music cassettes, 'Indian' ethnic

stuff (gifts/ personal
use), Indian postage (to send letters home with someone) etc.
7. Things you should not get: Clothes hangers (you might get a
couple for starters, but
they are of a different size here), electrical appliances,

blanknoteb ooksetc.
NOTE: This list tries to be as thorough as it can get, and it is not

necessary to include all of it
in your shopping. You may decide what to bring from India and what to buy
in US according
to your considerations. You can buy almost everything in the US after you
come, but try to get
all the books that you need from home. Make sure that you get only as
much as you can carry,
and can unpack/re-pack it fast.
Hope you have a pleasant trip and a fruitful stay in the United
States.
************
This contains a lot of material in common with
the one from moses. I think this contains a more precise description
of the thing to be taken to the promised land.
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CLOTHES :
Full sleeve shirts (not too much in vogue except in formal occasions)
T-shirts and shorts (very common in the warmer areas and even in cold
areas in
spring and summer)
(buy shorts that are slightly on the longer side or
jeans
that look as if they were cut 3-4 inches above the
knees)
1/2 sleeved shirts (get 4-5 and a few fashion street type cotton shirts
for
casual wear. Make sure that most of the shirts are of
the
type that do not require ironning.)
2 sweaters (one full and one half, do not buy a winter jacket or
overcoat, it is better bought here!)
track-suit (if you are the sports-enthusiast kind)
suit and ties (suit not absolutely necessary, you can do without
one)
2-3 jeans (most common wear)
2-3 formal trousers (I repent having brought so many of them)
2-3 belts (one formal leather belt and the others as you please)
blanket (a woolen blanket, i guess they are cheaper in India)
kurta-pajamas (if you have fancy for one, don't forget extra naadi
then)
15 PAIRS OF UNDEWEAR (not kidding, I wash my laundry once in 2 weeks)
2 turkish towels and two napkins
2 thin single bed-sheets
6 pairs of socks
FOOTWEAR
chappal (the BATA kind, buy a larger size it shrinks in
winter)
slippers (two pairs, you don't get the India type slippers
here)
shoes (get good leather shoes and any decent sneakers, you
don't
have to buy 'adidas' or 'nike' they are much cheap
during
the sales here, I would say the Blue POWER joggers'
OK)
kolhapuris (get a pair for yourself and a ladies size ;-) if you
plan
to gift one to someone, someday)
TOILETRIES
shaving blades (get a good stock, they are f***ing costly here)
brush and toothpastes ( - do - )
soap (get a couple of bars of bathing soap till you go for
your
first groceries here)
combs and hairoil (if you use hair-oil get a years supply of your
favorite)
small mirror (just in case)
nailcutter
small scissors
safety pin bunch
mini-sewing kit with some buttons
MEDICINES
vicks, iodex, ,vitamin tablets, Crocin, Disprin, Nebasulf powder, Crepe
bandage
(1" and 2" size), band-aid assorted box
UTENSILS
2-3 patelas that fit into each other and that preferrably have handles
1 pressure pan (prestige) ask your prospective roommate to get one too
utensil holders (called sandshi in Marathi)
plates (2-3 steel plates, breaker size and 2-3 plastic plates of both
breaker
and normal dish size)
2-3 plastic bowls (katories)
6 spoons and a couple of steel glasses
ladles and rice-spoons
CUTTING BOARD (wooden or hard plastic)
serrated knife
MASALAS etc
get tea/coffee if you are a regular drinker (until you shift to Beer :-)
)
get a couple of bags each of haldi, red chilly powder, garam masala,
dhania pdr
pickle bottles (if you have enthu, but preferrably get sealed ones)
rice, moong daal and some salt (a rare chance that you'll need it)
TEXT-BOOKS
get whatever textbooks you can even for future courses you plan to take.
Get in
youch with guys in your dept and ask what books you will be using. Apart
from
those get along :
1. Kreyszig ($78 here !!)
2. a good dictionary
3. your calculator
4. all you fundamental course texts and notes
5. standard mathematical table and formulae handbook
BAGS
2 large size suitcases (do not go for the very costly ones, Rs. 1200-
1400 OK)
(in fact you can replace one of thesewith a soft one which will be
much
cheaper)
1 handbag to carry in-flight stuff with you
(buy a good quality, spacious one 'cause you might have to use it
for
carrying clothes to the laundary later)
1 back-pack (get a good one, you'll use it almost all the time here)
MISCELLANEOUS
1. Get a driving license AND an IDP (International Driving Permit)
2. Get at least $750 if you get paid within one month of arriving and at
least
$1500 if you get paid after a month and a half of arrival. If you have
a
very good friend well-settled at the place you are going to you may
things
liketake
less cash with you as you can borrow some from him and return later.
You will have several deposits to pay in the first month of stay for
like
gas,
telephone and electricity
You will have to pay a months rent as deposit and a month's rent in
advance.
(Around $250 per person/mth)
3. Get your application material if you wish to reactivate your
applications
at a better place for the following quarter/year
4. Get a set of transcripts in case you apply all over again for a PhD.
5. B.Tech. Degree Certificate (laminate it in thin plastic if possible )
6. Get 2-3 passport-size snaps
7. Get an address/phone no diary
8. Have a set of copies of visa, passport and I-20 in each piece of
luggage.
9. Depending on the weather in your area get a folding umbrella.
10. Carry Rs.300-500 for airport tax and Rs. 600 for the $20 you'll get
inside
the airport
11. If you are getting a camera have it endorsed on your passport
12. Have an RBI permit ready for the dollars you are carrying on you.
13. Take all your Hindi song cassettes
14. Get a good leather purse that has several sections of 'visiting card'
size
You'll need those for the bunch of credit cards/key cards/id s etc
you'll
accumulate in no time here.
15. CARRY MEDICAL PRESCRIPTION FOR ALL MEDICINES YOU BRING
16. IF YOU HAVE GLASSES, GET A THOROUGH EYE-CHECK-UP AND GET 2 EXTRA
PAIRS OF
GLASSES
17. KEEP PASSPORT, VISA AND I-20 AND OTHER ADMISSION DOCUMENTS IN THE
HANDBAG
YOU'LL CARRY ON YOUR SHOULDERS ALL THE TIME.
18. CONFIRM YOUR TICKET A COUPLE OF DAYS PRIOR TO THE FLIGHT DIRECTLY
THROUGH
THE AIRLINES YOU ARE FLYING NO MATTER HOW REPUTED YOUR TRAVEL AGENT
IS.
19. LET ME REPEAT THIS, GET A DRIVER'S LICENSE AND AN IDP.
4) Are $750 sufficient to survive till the first schol cheque? The univ
recommends that we bring $750 with us.
well, you can survive on $750 if you scrape a bit.

but it would be much better if you could get approx $300 to $500 extra.
roti kapda aur makan
"Roti"
bring a BIG pressure cooker from india. around 6 (six) liters capacity.
do not bring rice. bring cooker containers and spares (rings and
valves).
no other utensils are necessary. if you must

bring stuff, do not bring metal plates or spoons. people use
ceramic/glass
here. i think it is a better idea to buy utensils here. i did that.
you might want to bring knives. eggbeater.

any other utensils which you plan to use and which are `ìndian''
bring approx 1 month supply of masalas.
learn to eat all kinds of nonveg. chicken mutton fish beef pork prawns
etc.
learn some cooking. this is not terribly important.

learn how to cook rice. learn how to cook
large quantities of rice: i.e. six liter cooker full of rice.
dont waste your time learning to make rotis
chapattis. you will never make them.
" kapada"
a suit will be required for interviews. so if you plan to do an MS and

take up a job, or to take a summer job you will need a suit.
get your suit in india. even a sidey suit costs $100 here. a decent suit
will
cost $150 -$200.
one suit will be enough.
get 3/4 Tshirts (decent. not the MI variety)
get 3/4 sweatshirts
get 5/6 jeans.
get just 1/2 normal plain (formal) shirts.
get just 1/2 normal pants.
the last two are really not required.
couple of ties
you will be washing clothes once in 10-14 days. so get 12-14 sets of
underwear. 4/5 handkerchiefs. a nailcutter etc.
get 2/3 good sweaters from india.

may be you can get a leather jacket from india.
it is very expensive here and has pseude value.
but it is not required.
dont try to get any stud winter clothing from india.
indian stuff is useless in this climate.
get shoes from india. the cheapest sideyest shoes here will cost $15.
get decent indian shoes (two pairs if possible). try to get shoes which
have \/\/\/\/ this kind of a sole. i mean something which has a
good grip. flat soled shoes will slip on the
snow. you will not be able to walk easily.
you will need 10/12 PAIRS of socks. white, thick. cotton/wool. not
nylon. you can buy them in india or here. doesnt really matter.
6> leather boots

get leather shoes FROM INDIA. this will be required for interviews etc.
get a nice pair of "chappals" (example- kolhapuri). it is useful in the

summer and has pseude-value.
might also want to get a pair of bathroom slippers.
* blankets/bedsheets etc.
no need. the houses are heated and these things are not required.
you can buy a blanket here if required.
bed sheets should be bought here because the indian sizes will
not fit. etc.
get a folding black umbrella. get muffler and monkey cap and
woolen gloves and windcheater.
GET AN INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT.

LEARN GOOD DRIVING.
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT.
you cannot live in america unless you can drive and you have
a driving license.
get a good leather wallet.

preferrably one which can hold lots of cards.
like the ones they show in films.
you will definitely have 10 different cards in your wallet at
all times. in america you are not a proper person until you have
all the required cards.
if you wear specs

get spare spectalces. good spectacles can cost anything upto $100.
get all kinds of first aid medicines, with prescriptions.

(actually, i brought all this stuff and never used it, but
its good to have around.)
medical aid is horribly expensive here.
bring just one set of toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shaving cream,

razor, blade etc. no need to bring extras. all these are cheap here.
in fact, here you get shaving lather in a dabba. so you dont need
shaving cream and shaving brush. so you can ditch them completely.
THOU SHALT NOT BUY BOOKS IN AMERICA. all kinds of books you need
and also books which you think you dont need MUST be bought from
india.
examples:
theory: one of those aho-ullman combinations
compilers: the dragon book (or fischer leblanc).
databases: korth silberschatz.
OS: petersen silberschatz (or MODERN OS by tanenbaum).
K&R.
get these and anything else you can think of,
get lots of indian stamps and inland letters and postcards. you will
need them to write letters which you can send with anyone who is
going to india.
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get lots of hindi film song casettes.
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remember it is 110 volts ac here. so electric appliances will not work

here.
thats the lot.
Hi Appers,
Many of us have got our visas. For those who haven't, here is some
info. (I finally got my visa).
The first thing is that they are extremely liberal right now and are
giving almost everybody (incl non-schols) 5 year MUL visas.
But be prepared to waste an entire day. I reached there at 7 am and
finished my work at 6pm.
1. DD of Rs 640/- from SBI, UBI etc (nationalized bank)

2. Rs 3200 /-
3. I-20
4. Visa form (try and get it beforehand)
5. 1 photo only of size 37mm X 37mm. A slightly bigger photo will also
do. The photo must be colored with white background.
6. Carry GRE, TOEFL scores etc (though they don't ask schol guys for
anything but their I-20.
Put everything in a plastic bag and carry an umbrella and pen!
Everyone will get a visa, just have patience - its really frustating.
When:
not more than 60 days before departure
ATM
P.S. Acc to me, 6:45am is the best time to reach there. If not that
time, then come around 9:00 am.

Phy Sops

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