About

The Department of Physics offers a comprehensive B.Sc.–M.Sc. Integrated programme aimed at providing students with a strong foundation in both theoretical and experimental aspects of physics. The programme is carefully structured to promote conceptual clarity, analytical thinking, and a research-oriented approach to learning. It bridges undergraduate and postgraduate studies, enabling a seamless academic progression and deeper engagement with advanced topics in physics.

The Department is supported by a team of dedicated and experienced faculty members who are committed to academic excellence and student mentorship. Emphasis is laid on developing scientific temper, problem-solving skills, and innovation among students through classroom teaching, laboratory work, seminars, and project-based learning.

The Department is well-equipped with modern laboratories that provide essential experimental facilities in various branches of physics. These laboratories are designed to offer hands-on training and practical exposure, enabling students to understand fundamental principles through experimentation.

Laboratory Facilities and Experiments

The Department offers a wide range of basic and intermediate level experiments, including but not limited to:

Mechanics

• Determination of acceleration due to gravity using a compound pendulum

• Verification of laws of motion

• Study of rotational dynamics using a flywheel

• Young’s modulus by bending of beams

Optics

• Determination of wavelength of light using a diffraction grating

• Study of interference using Newton’s rings

• Refractive index using a prism and spectrometer

• Polarization of light using a polarimeter

Electricity and Magnetism

• Verification of Ohm’s law

• Measurement of resistance using a Wheatstone bridge

• Study of RC and RL circuits

• Determination of magnetic field using a tangent galvanometer

Electronics

• Characteristics of PN junction diode and Zener diode

• Study of transistor characteristics (CE configuration)

• Design and analysis of rectifiers and amplifiers

• Logic gate verification and basic digital circuits

Modern Physics

• Photoelectric effect

• Determination of Planck’s constant

• Study of radioactive decay (simulation-based/experimental)

• Semiconductor band gap determination

Thermal Physics

• Determination of thermal conductivity of a bad conductor

• Specific heat capacity using calorimetric methods

• Verification of laws of thermodynamics

In addition to these, the Department continually upgrades its laboratory infrastructure to incorporate new experiments and emerging technologies, ensuring that students remain aligned with current scientific developments.