Department of Physics

Department of Physics

Department Profile

<p><img alt="" src="https://farookcollege.ac.in/imgserver/uploads/attachments/Ed__8fe83aae-2bf9-478a-8a2d-264260c9952d_.png" style="height:100%; width:100%" /></p> <p>Together with the immediate course (Science) of the Madras University, the Department of Physics of Farook College was started in the year 1952. Currently the department provides facilities for academic instructions at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels. The electronics and general physical laboratories of the department are renovated in tune with the newly introduced semester of the University of Calicut. The workshop attached to the Physics Department meets the mechanical needs of the students in connection with their project work. The department is a recognized research centre under the University of Calicut.</p>

Faculty

Midhun Shah

HOD

[email protected]

9995619256

Qualification

– M.Sc.

– PhD (Doing)

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Bassam S.A.

Assistant Professor

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9526074094

Qualification

– M.Sc. Physics

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Muhammed Jubeer.E

Assistant Professor

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9895624945

Qualification

– M.Sc. Physics

– CSIR JRF

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Anas Swalih P.

Assistant Professor

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9747776591

Qualification

– M.Sc. Physics

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Dr. P.N. Musfir

Assistant Professor

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9847159009

Qualification

– M.Sc.

– M.Phil

– PhD

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Naseef Mohammed P.N.

Assistant Professor

[email protected]

9656543504

Qualification

– M.Sc.

– M.Phil.

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Dr. Sulfikkarali. N.k.

Assistant Professor

Qualification

– M.Sc.

– PhD

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Dr Yoosuf Ameen M

Assistant Professor

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9400032515

Qualification

– M.Sc. Physics

– PhD in Physis

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Dr. Naseer K.A.

Assistant Professor(c)

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9895244500

Qualification

– PhD (2021): Physics, Department of Physics, Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed University), Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu, India.

– MSc (2010) : Physics, School of Pure and Applied Physics, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India, India.

– BSc (2008) : Physics, (Mathematics, Chemistry), Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur, University of Calicut, Kerala, India.

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M.Ravindran

Former HOD

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9446456540

Qualification

– M.Sc.

– M.Phil

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K.A.Siraj

Former Associate Professor

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9946350745

Qualification

– M.Sc.

– M.Phil

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Dr. K.K. Abdullah

Former HOD

[email protected]

9447960496

Qualification

– M.Sc.

– M.Phil.

– Ph.D

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Prof.Dr.P.A.Subha

Former HOD

[email protected]

9447960497

Qualification

– M.Sc.

– M.Phil.

– Ph.D.

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Programme

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

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

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.

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