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International Physics Olympiad IPhO
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International Physics Olympiad or IPhO is a global olympiad held across different countries yearly. IPhO aims to evaluate the knowledge of higher secondary students in Physics through complex problem-solving and experimental evaluation. Students have a fantastic opportunity to participate and test their knowledge on an international level.
To participate in IPhO, students must first qualify the national-level physics olympiad. Each national team comprises five students, and each student has to compete individually. Aimed at motivating students to pursue higher studies in science, IPhO addresses the growing need for education in Physics
The 53rd International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2023 will be held in Japan. It is scheduled from 10th July 2023 to 18th July 2023.
IPhO Syllabus
The IPhO syllabus is specifically designed for students pursuing higher secondary education, i.e. for Class 11-12 students. The detailed syllabus of IPhO is as follows:
Mechanics
- Kinematics
- Statics
- Dynamics
- Celestial Mechanics
- Hydrodynamics
- Basic Concepts
- Integral forms of Maxwell’s equations
- Interaction of matter with electric and magnetic fields
- Circuits
- Single Oscillator
- Waves
- Interference and diffraction
- Interaction of Electromagnetic Waves with Matter
- Geometrical Optics and Photometry
- Optical Devices
- Probability Waves
- Structure of Matter
- Classical Thermodynamics
- Heat Transfer and Phase Transitions
- Statistical Physics
- Safety
- Measurement Techniques and Apparatus
- Accuracy
- Experimental Uncertainty Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Algebra
- Functions
- Geometry and Stereometry
- Vectors
- Complex Numbers
- Statistics
- Calculus
- Approximate and numerical methods
Stages of The Physics Olympiad Program
The physics olympiad program is conducted in 5 stages.
- National Standard Examination In Physics (NSEP)
- Indian National Olympiad in Physics
- Orientation cum Selection Camp (OCSC)
- Pre-Departure Training Camp for IPhO
- Participation in International Physics Olympiad (IPhO)
IPhO 2023 Important Dates
Here are the important dates for IPhO 2023 to be held in Japan from 10th July to 17th July 2023.
IPhO 2023 Selection Process
To get selected for the IPhO exam, students must compete in the national level examination and qualify for the subsequent stages of the exam. Therefore, only the top 4-5 students get to participate in the IPhO exam.
IPhO Participation Fee
The participation fee for IPhO 2023 is €500 per person.
IPhO Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for participation are:
- Students must be pursuing a higher secondary level education.
- Students who have completed their higher secondary education can also participate if they have not started their education at university.
- Must have qualified for the National Olympiad in Physics.
- Must have commendable knowledge of concepts of Physics.
IPhO Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of IPhO incorporates both the theoretical and the practical parts of Physics. Firstly students will have to write the theoretical exam, which will consist of objective questions. Then, in the second stage, students will compete in the practical part of the exam.
IPhO Awards
To award the top performing students IPhO organising committee awards students with gold, silver, and bronze medals. There are also honourable mentions for students who appeared in the exam.
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