Applied Physics Department

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.

News & Events

22

Oct

BITCON-2021

NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON "Advances in Smart Nano Materials"

20

Nov

BITCON-2020

NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON "New Horizons in Advanced Materials Development and Their Characterization to Combat Current Challenges"

30

Aug

Faculty Development Program ON “Recent Advances in Theoretical and Experimental Physics and Future Perspectives of AICTE New Syllabus”

This Faculty Development Programme (FDP) aims at the professional development of faculty of Physics from all engineering institutes, affiliated with CSVTU Bhilai. It will help them to transfer their knowledge to the students and improve their teaching ski

13

Jun

Hands on Physics Experiment Training

Hands on Physics Experiment Training for Participant PGT Physics Teachers (Kendriya Vidyalaya) in “Content Enrichment and Pedagogical Training”

01

Mar

BITCON 2019

National Conference on "Current Trends & Future Perspectives of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology"

16

Feb

Paper Presentation Competition

Ojas 2018

15

Feb

BITCON 2018

BITCON 2018

29

Jan

BITCON 2017

BITCON 2017

Faculty

dean

Dr. Samit Tiwari

Professor & Head

dean

Dr. Ruby Das

Professor

dean

Mr. C. S. Robinson

Associate Professor

dean

Dr. Rajesh Lalwani

Associate Professor

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Dr. Prashant Kumar Sahu

Assistant Professor

dean

Dr. Raunak Kumar Tamrakar

Assistant Professor

Staff

Mr. Nanaji Katre

Sr. Lab Assistant Employee ID : 20002 Date of Joining : 03-09-1986 Nature of Association : Regular

Laboratory

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 width 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 (in Lakhs)	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