Department of Physics, SSSIHL, Puttaparthi

Department of Physics

The Physics department offers quality training to all the students, in learning and doing physics. The courses offered by the department are designed to equip the students with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of Physics. Interdisciplinary courses are also offered by the department in collaboration with the Departments of Chemistry, Biosciences and Mathematics & Computer Science of the University.

Courses Offered

- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc Physics)
- Master of Science (M.Sc Physics)
- Master of Science (M.Sc Photonics)
- Master of Science (M.Sc Nuclear Physics)
- Master of Science (M.Sc Nanoscience)
- Master of Science (M.Sc in Materials Science)
- Master of Technology (M.Tech in Optoelectronics & Communications)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D Physics)

MAJOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Research Projects
- Design and Development of Multimodal Optical Microscope using Fourier Optical Image Processing funded by DST
- Design and characterization of optofluidic resonator geometries for biomedical sensing applications funded by UGC-DAE-CSR, Kalpakkam Node

Collaborations
- UGC DAE CSR – Kalpakkam Node; Dr. B K Panigrahi, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam
- Dr. Sai Siva G, Dept. of Instrumentation & Applied Physics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
- Prof. A M Rao, Clemson University, USA
- Dr. Shivakiran Bhaktha B N, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
- Dr. V Lakshminarayana, Dr. Reji Philip, Raman Research Institute, Bangalore
- Prof. B. Raghavendra Prasad, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Koramangala, Bangalore

Facilities

- Linear Optics Laboratory
- Nonlinear Optics Laboratory
- Nuclear Physics Laboratory
- Microprocessor and Electronics Laboratory
- Computer Laboratory

Equipment List

- Raman Spectrometer
- Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM)
- Optical Powermeter
- Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)
- 405 nm, 532 nm, 633 nm lasers
- Fiber Optic Equipment
- Multi Channel Analyzer 4K
- Signal Analyzer
- Waveform Analyzer
- Optical Multi Channel Analyzer and accessories
- Photo detector systems
- Acousto Optic Modulator(AOM) Systems
- Optical fiber Fusion Splicer
- Synthesized Function Generator
- Low noise Preamplifier
- Digital Sampling Oscilloscopes
- Nano and Pico second Pulsed Nd: YAG Laser
- Si(Li) detector systems
- Turbo Molecular Pump
- Vibration Isolation Tables
- HPGe Detector
- Special β - detector
- High temperature Single Zone tube furnace for CVD
- Coincidence Gamma Set up
- Spatial light Modulators (SLM)
- Nuclear Coincidence system
- Fiber Optic Spectrometer
- Amtek X-Ray detector
- Xray source
- Raman Spectrometer
- 15 Ton Hydraulic Press
- EG & G ORTEC BetaX Si(Li) Detector
- 8K MCA Cards with PCs