Applied Physics

Department of Applied Physics was conceived in the year 1986 along with the inception of the Institute with an aim to provide scopes to build the foundation stones for higher studies in Engineering and other allied fields.The department offers Ph.D. in various specializations of the discipline.The backbone of the department is quality research, experienced faculty members and latest infrastructure.
Vision
To lay a foundation for excellence and encourage the upkeeping of the institution as a premier institution by inducing enthusiasm, interest, and passion in the study of Applied Physics in professional courses as a part of the curriculum.
Mission
- To awaken young minds and discover their talents both in theory and in practical Physics through dedication to teaching.
- To support the developmental activities of the institution and make the department vibrant for the development having our own contribution to it.
- To make vivacious contributions in the areas such as faculty, modern lab, etc., and establish a high level of competence in the study of Applied Physics.
- To develop a strategy in the department for continuous improvements in the areas of teaching and research in the field of physics.
Other
Objectives
- Quality and continuous improvement
- The faculty members of the department are committed towards improving the knowledge, skills, and abilities by availing opportunities for professional development and achievement.
- To promote ethical and responsible behavior among the students
- To engage in research, consulting services, and related activities that address the needs of the applied physics.
Laboratory
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Laboratory Details
Name of Laboratory/ Size |
Significant Equipments and Software Available |
Applied Physics Lab / 18x9 sq m. |
Deflection & Vibration Magnetometer, Stoke &Poissuielle viscosity meter, Callender& Barnes Calorimeter, Logic Gates, Carry Foster’s Bridge, e/m by Thompson’s Method Kit, Traveling Microscope, Sonometer, Potentiometer, Bar Pendulum, Fly Wheel, Transistor & Diode Characteristics, Comparison of E.M.F. Jaeger’s Apparatus, Thermal Conductivity Measurement, Energy gap measurment with Four Probe etc.etc. |
Optics lab / 6x9 sq m. |
Nodal slide assembly, Newton’s Ring apparatus, Bi-Prism assembly, Telescope, Laser optics lab, Optical Fiber, Photoconductivity Measurement Unit, Spectrometer with imported grating, Michelson Interferometer, Lux Meter, UV& Helium-Neon laser source, Mercury Lamp ,Monochromatic Sodium Light Source etc. |
Research Lab / 15x9 sq m. |
Spin and dip coating unit for preparation of thin films, Ball Mill apparatus, Centrifuge machine, Electronic Single Pan Balance, Triple Distillation Unit, Ultrasonic Cleaner, Magnetic Rotor, Digital pH Meter & Conductivity Meter, Magnetic Stirrer(With Hot Plate), Muffle furnaces with Digital Temperature controller, UV Double Beam Spectrophotometer(with computer & software), Digital Pico Ammeter, Digital Nano Ammeter, Photoluminescence study kit, Mechano luminescence study kit, storage oscilloscope, Optical filters, Resistivity measurement of near insulators using Two Probe kit(with software). Hall Effect Kit , kithelysourcemeter etc. |
YouTube links of Physics Practical Videos
(With actual hands-on demonstration)
- Basic Measuring Instruments in Physics Lab: https://youtu.be/oEUOiQjat0w
- To determine fringe widthxxx of an interference pattern by Bi-Prism: https://youtu.be/bYVjeXGBWcc
- To determine the radius of curvature of Plano convex lens by Newton’s rings method: https://youtu.be/jbIwhyss1J4
- To determine the wavelength of spectral lines using a diffraction grating: https://youtu.be/L3RBAe018gE
- To determine the focal length of the combination of two thin convergent lenses separated by a distance using Nodal slide assembly: https://youtu.be/Of4nw5W7-Ro
- To determine the value of plank constant (h) with the help of a photocell: https://youtu.be/3YYb6RhKIqU
- To determine the forbidden energy gap of material of P-N junction diode: https://youtu.be/V8b5ywkWHBQ
- To study characteristic curves of P-N junction diode: https://youtu.be/eMDA_f_8ucw
- To study the Characteristics of LDR / Photoresistor: https://youtu.be/MIfsV765eOs
- To Study the Characteristics of Solar Cell: https://youtu.be/X-Igx8aBtzs
- To determine wavelength of Laser source using diffraction grating: https://youtu.be/OGCmdNTcCSY
- To determine the specific resistance of the given wire using carry foster bridge: https://youtu.be/AwG52CeZfRA
- To determine the surface tension of water at laboratory temperature by Jaeger’s Method: https://youtu.be/HYsh-ioj0rI
- To accurately measure the acceleration due to gravity ‘g’ with the help of a bar pendulum: https://youtu.be/eGo-BZVtdkg
- To determine the surface tension of water by capillary rise method: https://youtu.be/CSy0NM0fhvI
- Calibration of a Voltmeter with a Potentiometer: https://youtu.be/anWz5F7ypoI
- To determine the value of H, horizontal component of earth’s magnetic field by deflection magnetometer and vibration magnetometer: https://youtu.be/bmUmey58Uqc
- To determine the moment of inertia of a fly wheel about its own axis of rotation: https://youtu.be/ezgN3SIuazc
- To determine the coefficient of viscosity of water by Poiseuille’s method: https://youtu.be/iP2cBfw1Z9M
- Determination of coefficient of viscosity of a given liquid by Stoke’s method: https://youtu.be/6JB89KCKkiA
Research & Development
DETAILS OF SPONSORED RESEARCH
Sl. No. |
Title of Research Project |
Name of PI/Co-PI/ Joint PI |
Duration of the Project |
Total Grants Received |
Name of the funding agency |
1 |
Synthesis and Characterization of Nanostructured Metal Nitrides for Perovskite Solar Cells |
Dr. Rajesh Lalwani |
(3 Years) 2022-2025 |
7.297 |
UGC - DAE, IUC-CSR, Indore |
2 |
NIR-Sensitive GD 203 based materials as triggers for photoreaction of photosensitive materials for biomedical application” |
Dr. Kanchan Upadhyay, Mentor- Dr. Raunak Kumar Tamrakar |
(3 Years) 2021-2024 |
33.468 |
Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi (DST) Govt. of India |
3 |
A Novel approach to the synthesis of photosensitive non structure material their characterization for Utilization of solar energy in Chhattisgarh |
Dr. Rajesh Lalwani, Dr. Devi Singh Raghuvanshi, Dr. Ruby Das |
(1 Year) 2019 - 2020 |
2.0 |
TEQIP - III, CSVTU, Bhilai |
4 |
Studies of luminescence properties of rare earth doped and co-doped phosphors |
Dr. Manmeet Kaur Bhuie, Dr. Prashant Kumar Sahu, Dr. Mimi Akash Pateria |
(1 Year) 2019 - 2020 |
2.0 |
TEQIP - III, CSVTU, Bhilai |
5 |
Mechanoluminescence and the rmoluminescence studies of rare earth activated phosphors for display and mechanical sensors |
Dr. Vikash Vubey, Dr. Raunak Kumar Tamrakar. |
(1 Year) 2019 - 2020 |
2.0 |
TEQIP - III, CSVTU, Bhilai |
6 |
Development of low cost and high performance polymer gas sensor |
Dr. Devi Singh Raghuvanshi, Dr. Rajesh Lalwani, Mr. B. Gopal Krishna |
(1 Year) 2019 - 2020 |
2.0 |
TEQIP - III, CSVTU, Bhilai |
7 |
Mechanoluminescence for crack detection in cementitious structure |
Mr. Ram Krishna Mishra, Dr. Raunak Kumar Tamrakar. |
(1 Year) 2019-2020 |
2.5 |
TEQIP - III, CSVTU, Bhilai |
8 |
Synthesis and Characterization of Rare Earth doped GdAlO3 Phosphors |
Dr. Samit Tiwari, Dr. Raunak Kr. Tamrakar |
(3 Years) 2015 -2018 |
4.4 |
Chhattisgarh Council of Science and Technology, Raipur (CGCOST) |
9 |
Synthesis and Characterization of doped Nano crystalline CdSe and CdS Thin Films Suitable for Sensor Applications |
Dr. (Mrs.) Ruby Das, Dr. Rajesh Lalwani |
(3 Years) 2012 - 2015 |
1.0 |
UGC - DAE, IUC-CSR, Indore |
Total |
56.665 Lakhs |
DETAILS OF FACULTY MEMBERS ELIGIBLE AS Ph.D. SUPERVISOR
S. No. |
Subject/ Branch |
Name |
Designation (as per Statue 19 of State Govt.) |
Research Areas |
Total Teaching Experience |
Vacant Position of Seat of Ph.D. Scholars |
1 |
Applied Physics |
Dr. Ruby Das |
Professor |
Experimental Solid State Physics - Preparation and characterization of thin films, Nano materials |
28 |
7 |
2 |
Applied Physics |
Dr. Samit Tiwari |
Professor |
Solid State Physics, Materials Science, Bio-Medical Physics |
25 |
8 |
3 |
Applied Physics |
Dr. Rajesh Lalwani |
Associate Professor |
Thin Films, Nanotechnology, Materials Science |
18 |
4 |
4 |
Applied Physics |
Dr. Prashant Kumar Sahu |
Assistant Professor |
Thin Films, Nanotechnology, Materials Science |
16 |
4 |
5 |
Applied Physics |
Dr. Raunak Kumar Tamrakar |
Assistant Professor |
Solid State Physics, Luminescence |
13 |
4 |
DETAILS OF STTP/WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS ORGANIZED
S.No |
Title |
TYPE(SEMINAR/ WORKSHOP/ STTP/Guest Lecture) |
Name of organizers |
Resource Person Complete Information |
Dates |
Level (National/International) |
No of participants |
Sponsoring agency |
Amount sponsored (Rs.) |
1 |
Engineering Physics |
STTP |
NMEICT (MHRD) IIT Bombay |
IIT Bombay |
08th – 18th November 2015 |
National |
14 |
NMEICT (MHRD) IIT Bombay |
|
2 |
Recent Advances in Theoretical and Experimental Physics and Future Perspectives of AICTE New Syllabus |
FDP |
Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg (C.G.) |
Dr. K.K. Sugandhi Ex-Professor Department of Physics NIT, Raipur (C.G.)
Dr. Mukul Gupta Scientist UGC-DAE CSR, Indore (M.P.)
Dr. Anjali Oudhia Professor, |
30th – 31st August 2019
|
National |
21 |
CSVTU Bhilai Under TEQIP-III |
50,000 |
Honors And Awards
1. FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS (Some Glimpses)
1. |
Dr. (Mrs.) Ruby Das has published 31 research papers in various peer reviewed indexed international and national journals. She has completed one collaborative research project funded by UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, Indore. She has supervised five research scholars for Ph.D. programme. Her biography was selected for the 2012 Edition of Marquis Who's Who in the World. The International Biographical centre, Cambridge, England and American Biographical Institute nominated her for various international awards. She was also nominated as Member in Executive Council, CSV Technical University, Bhilai (C.G.) in 2013. She is working as Chairman, Board Of Studies (BOS-Applied Physics), CSVTU from 2016. She is also reviewer of various reputed international and national journals. |
2. |
Dr. Samit Tiwari has published 10 research papers in various peer reviewed indexed international and national journals.He has undertaken one sanctioned research project from CCOST, Raipur.He has guided one research scholar for Ph.D. Presently he is working as Dean, Faculty of Sciences in CSVTU, Bhilai. He is also member of Flying Squad and Board of Studies in CSVTU, Bhilai. |
3. |
Prof. C.S. Robinson has published 07 research papers in various peer reviewed indexed international and national journals. He is Member, Board of Studies, CSVTU Bhilai and working as Student Mentor- Astro club & NPTEL (Physics), BIT, Durg. He also worked as coordinator of STTP on Engineering Physics. |
4. |
Dr. Rajesh Lalwani has published 17 research papers in various peer reviewed indexed international and national journals. He has completed one collaborative research project funded by UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, Indore. One research scholar is pursuing Ph.D. under his supervision. He was nominated for “Who is Who in the World” in 32nd edition& again in the edition of the year2018. His biography was selected in Asia specific who is who in 2016.He was also Nominated by the International Biographical Center for Top 100 Scientist 2017 & Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017.He is member BOS in CSVTU, Bhilai and reviewer of various reputed international and national journals. |
5. |
Prof. Prashant Kumar Sahu has published 05 research papers in different peer reviewed international and national journals. He is working as Member Board of Studies, CSVTU, Bhilai. He also worked as Coordinator of BITCON on Engineering Physics-2017. |
6. |
Dr. Raunak Kumar Tamrakar has published 116 research papers in various peer reviewed indexed international and national journals. He has undertaken one sanctioned research project from CCOST, Raipur. He has received Best poster presentation award in National conference on luminescence and its application “NCLA” held at PES University, Bengaluru, in 2013.He also got Young scientist award (In Physics)organized by Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, sponsored by Chhattisgarh Council of Science & Technology in 2014.He got best poster award in 5th International conference on luminescence and Its application (ICLA-2015) held at PES University, Begaluru, in 2015. He is also editor and reviewer of various reputed international and national journals. |
7. |
The citation of the research papers published by the faculty members of Physics department are above 1500 and h-index of the department is 20. |
8. |
Total 07 books are published by the faculty members of the department |
2. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS(Some Glimpses)
Sponsored Projects
Sl. No. |
Title of Research Project |
Name of PI/Co-PI/ Joint PI |
Duration of the Project |
Total Grants Received |
Name of the funding agency |
1 |
Synthesis and Characterization of Nanostructured Metal Nitrides for Perovskite Solar Cells |
Dr. Rajesh Lalwani |
(3 Years) 2021-2024 |
7.297 |
UGC - DAE, IUC-CSR, Indore |
2 |
NIR-Sensitive GD 203 based materials as triggers for photoreaction of photosensitive materials for biomedical application” |
Dr. Kanchan Upadhyay, Mentor- Dr. Raunak Kumar Tamrakar |
(3 Years) 2021-2024 |
33.468 |
Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi (DST) Govt. of India |
3 |
A Novel approach to the synthesis of photosensitive non structure material their characterization for Utilization of solar energy in Chhattisgarh |
Dr. Rajesh Lalwani, Dr. Devi Singh Raghuvanshi, Dr. Ruby Das |
(1 Year) 2019 - 2020 |
2.0 |
TEQIP - III, CSVTU, Bhilai |
4 |
Studies of luminescence properties of rare earth doped and co-doped phosphors |
Dr. Manmeet Kaur Bhuie, Dr. Prashant Kumar Sahu, Dr. Mimi Akash Pateria |
(1 Year) 2019 - 2020 |
2.0 |
TEQIP - III, CSVTU, Bhilai |
5 |
Mechanoluminescence and the rmoluminescence studies of rare earth activated phosphors for display and mechanical sensors |
Dr. Vikash Vubey, Dr. Raunak Kumar Tamrakar. |
(1 Year) 2019 - 2020 |
2.0 |
TEQIP - III, CSVTU, Bhilai |
6 |
Development of low cost and high performance polymer gas sensor |
Dr. Devi Singh Raghuvanshi, Dr. Rajesh Lalwani, Mr. B. Gopal Krishna |
(1 Year) 2019 - 2020 |
2.0 |
TEQIP - III, CSVTU, Bhilai |
7 |
Mechanoluminescence for crack detection in cementitious structure |
Mr. Ram Krishna Mishra, Dr. Raunak Kumar Tamrakar. |
(1 Year) 2019-2020 |
2.5 |
TEQIP - III, CSVTU, Bhilai |
8 |
Synthesis and Characterization of Rare Earth doped GdAlO3 Phosphors |
Dr. Samit Tiwari, Dr. Raunak Kr. Tamrakar |
(3 Years) 2015 -2018 |
4.4 |
Chhattisgarh Council of Science and Technology, Raipur (CGCOST) |
9 |
Synthesis and Characterization of doped Nano crystalline CdSe and CdS Thin Films Suitable for Sensor Applications |
Dr. (Mrs.) Ruby Das, Dr. Rajesh Lalwani |
(3 Years) 2012 - 2015 |
1.0 |
UGC - DAE, IUC-CSR, Indore |
Total |
56.665 Lakhs |