1 .B.Sc. Physics
Duration 6 semesters. Eligibility a pass (with eligible for higher studies) in the +2 Science group or its equivalent.
| B.Sc. Physics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Eligibility | Intake |
| 6 Semesters | +2 Science group or its equivalent | 48 |
Department Profile
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Established in
1952
Head of Department
Midhun Shah
Faculty
Programme
2 .M.Sc. Physics
Duration 4 semesters. Eligibility a pass (with eligible for higher studies) in B.Sc. Physics with 50% of marks/CGPA 2.
| M.Sc. Physics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Eligibility | Intake |
| 4 Semesters | B.Sc. Physics with 50% of marks/CGPA 2 | 12 |
3 .Ph.D
Admission to Ph.D programme is done as per the guidelines of the University of Calicut. Ph.D.Pprogramme shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including course work and a maximum of six years.
| Ph.D (No. of Research Guides - 04) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Eligibility | Intake |
| 3-5 years | M.Sc. Physics | Subject to Availability |
4 .FYUGP-B.Sc. Physics Honours
Facilities
1 .Laboratories
Two well-equipped
spacious laboratories for BSc. Physics Core and Complementary courses. List of
major facilities available in these lab is listed below.
General Physics & Electronics Lab.
Ø Spectrometer.
Ø Diffraction
Gratings.
Ø LASER Sources.
Ø Newton’s Ring
Apparatus.
Ø Ballistic
Galvanometer.
Ø Polari meter.
Ø Sonometer.
Ø Potentiometer.
Ø Carey-Fosters
Bridge.
Ø Circular coil.
Ø Cathode Ray
Oscilloscope.
Ø Function
generators.
Ø IC Trainer Kit.
Ø Electrical and
electronic measuring instruments.
2 .Computer Lab
Fully functional
computational lab with 10 Desktop systems running with Ubuntu based OS for UG
core computational practical.
3 .Virtual Lab
A virtual lab with
following facilities is functioning in department with following facilities.
Ø ExpEYES - A tool
for learning science by exploring and experimenting. (Designed and developed by
IUAC, New Delhi)
Ø SEELablet - A cost
effective multi-pronged, workbench for science and electronics experiments.
Ø Applets and
Simulations to demonstrate principles
enabling students to gain better understanding /NPTEL/MIT Video lectures
collection.
Ø Virtual
Observatory,Softwares for Video analysis and Image Processing
4 .MSc Lab
Well-equipped spacious laboratory for MSc. Physics Programme.
List of major facilities available in these lab is listed below.
General Physics & Electronics Lab.
Ø GM Counter.
Ø Constant deviation
Spectrometer.
Ø Experimental Kits
(Indian Academy of Sciences- BH Curve, Plank const,Stefans const
Ø Frank Hertz
apparatus.
Ø Dielectric
constant measurement system.(Liquid)
Ø Instruments for
diverse optical measurements.
Ø LASER Sources. Michelson
interferometer.
Ø Electromagnet.
Ø Ultrasonic
interferometer.
Ø Strain guage.
Ø Digital and Analog
Oscilloscopes
Ø Function
Generators.
Ø Microprocessor
programming kits.
Electrical and electronic measuring instruments.
5 .Computer Lab
Fully functional computational lab with 6 Desktop systems running with Ubuntu based OS for PG computational practical.
6 .Research Lab
Well-equipped spacious research labs for carrying
out works in the field of material science, applied optics and Nuclear physics.
Material Science Research lab:
Ø Spray Pyrolysis
Equipment for Thin film preparation-
HOLMARK
Ø Ellipsometer
Ø High Temperature
Furnace (1700 oC)-THERLEK
Ø Hot air
oven-Thermocon
Ø Digital Weighing
balance-SHIMADZU CORPORATION
Ø Magnetic
stirrers-REMI
Ø Spin coating Unit.
Ø Digital Multi
meter-Keithley.
Ø Double
distillation Unit-Borosil.
Ø Hydraulic
Press-Technoresearch.
Applied Optics Research lab:
Ø 80mW DPSS LASER
-532 nm
Ø 6x4 Honeycomb non
vibrational table with LASER mount.
Ø Sensor array with
H digital Software.
Nuclear Physics Research lab:
Ø Gamma Ray
spectrometer.
Ø Radiation Sources.
7 .OBSERVATORY
A well maintained astronomical observatory at t
with two telescopes.
Ø Dobsonian BKDOB
16” with all accessories
Ø CCD camera
Ø Astronomical
Telescope (14’’)
1 .Funded Projects
|
Faculty |
Title of the
Project |
Funding Agency |
Amount (Rs.) |
Date of Joining
and Progress |
|
Midhun shah |
Spin Seebeck
effect in ferromagnetic thin films of Nickel and YIG (Yttrium iron Garnet) |
RUSA |
1,95,000.00 |
23/08/2019 Completed |
|
Muhammed Jubeer E |
Studies on optical, electronic and photo
catalytic properties of PEG added Zinc based nonmaterial and La doped PEG
added Zinc based nonmaterial |
RUSA |
2,00,000.00 |
23/08/2019 Completed |
Memberships
1 .Memberships
|
Sl. No. |
Name
of the Teacher |
Memberships |
|
1 |
Midhun Shah |
1.
Member PG
BoS Physics–Calicut University 2.
Member
Academic committee- Physics- Sree NarayanaGuru open University 3.
Member –Plasma science society of India
(PSSI) 4. Member
–Magnetic Society of India (MSI) 5.
Member –Academy of Physics Teachers. 6.
Member Quiz Society of India- QSI |
|
2 |
Bassam.S.A |
1.
Member –Plasma science society of India
(PSSI) 2. Member
–Academy of Physics Teachers. |
|
3 |
Muhammed Jubeer.E |
1.Member
–Academy of Physics Teachers. |
|
4 |
Anas Swalih.P.K |
2.Member
–Academy of PhysicsTeachers. |
|
5 |
Musfir.P.N |
1.Member-Photonic society of India |
|
6 |
Naseef Muhammed P N |
1.Member –Plasma science society of India (PSSI) 2.Member –Academy of Physics Teachers. |
Achievements
Events & Activities
1 .Webinar on Women in Science-27.05.2020
Department Conducted a webinar (First one
organized in Farook college) on 27.05.2020.The webinar was open to all faculty
and students of Farook college.Dr.Jisha.P,Asst
Professor, Department of Physics, Delhi University was The resource person.
The webinar started with welcome notes by Mr. Midhun shah and Muhammad
jubeer.In the presentation lasted about one hour Dr.Jisha pointed out the
prominent women in scientific history, their struggles and perseverance to
achieve scientific goodwill. Ms.Neshwa, Physics association Secretary proposed
vote of Thanks .About 50 participants attended the program
2 .Moon Day Celebration -LUNA-Let's traverse the luna attic! (20.07.2020)
As
a part of Moon Day Observations, PG and Research Department of Physics, Farook
college conducted a webinar on the topic: Solar system-Revisited, by one of the
most eminent science speaker Dr.Vaisakhan Thampi D S (Assistant Professor,
Department of Physics, Mahatma Gandhi college, Thiruvananthapuram) on 20 July
2020 at 11 AM, in Google meet, for which nearly 180 students and researchers
from different institutions participated.
Mr.Anas Swalih P (Assistant Professor, Dept of Physics,
Farook College). Dr.Yoosuf Ameen (Assistant Professor, Dept of Physics, Farook
College) moderated the session. The webinar was so informative and helped in
reconstructing our vision on solar system with advanced knowledge. The
presentation was so exact and useful that some of the big concepts of physics
were discussed in a very unique and simple manner. At the end of the session, a
chance was given for the participants to interact and clear their doubts on the
topic. The programme concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by Neswa Nasir
(Student, 2nd year, BSc Physics, Farook College).
3 .International Webinar on Frontiers in Experimental Physics (IWFEP-2020) - 05.08.2020-06.08.2020
Department of Physics, Farook College organized a two day International Webinar on Frontiers in Experimental Physics (IWFEP-2020) during 5-6, August, 2020. This was envisaged as a program through which Young researchers get acquainted with research trends in the field of experimental Physics. This comprehensive ideas will be useful to evaluate and reorganize research works according to the new normal academic exercises.
4 .“Learning physics – Ways and strategies"
PG and Research Department of Physics,
Farook College organized an orientation program for final year BSc Physics
students on the topic “Learning physics – Ways and strategies". The
program was conducted in Google Meet platform. Dr Yousuf Ameen (Asst. Professor, Dept of Physics) welcomed the
gathering. Head of the department Mr. Midhun Shah presided the program. Dr.
Devadhasan K.V, HOD (Retd.) MG College, Kannur was the resource person. He shared
his experience of creating 50+ IIT JAM qualifiers in his college. Almost all
final years students of BSc Physics participated in this program.