Physics is the most fundamental of the experimental sciences, as it seeks to explain the universe itself from the very smallest particles to the vast distances between galaxies. The IBO offers an extensive and comprehensive insight to the world of physics, following their Physics guide. Here you find a collection of syllabus materials, presentations and worksheets for the diploma program. The overview page contains more detailed information to the 8 core topics, 4 additional higher level topics and the four options.
- Topic 1: Measurements and uncertainties
- Topic 2: Mechanics
- Topic 3: Thermal Physics
- Topic 4: Waves
- Topic 5: Electricity and magnetism
- Topic 6: Circular motion and gravitation
- Topic 7: Atomic, nuclear and particle physics
- Topic 8: Energy production
- Topic 9: Wave phenomena (HL)
- Topic 10: Fields (HL)
- Topic 11: Electromagnetic induction (HL)
- Topic 12:Quantum and nuclear physics
- Option A: Relativity
- Option B: Engineering
- Option C: Imaging
- Option D: Astrophysics
- Internal Assessment