DEPARTMENT PROFILE
Physics - the branch of science, which deals with
matter and energy - the science of accurate measurements,
the experimental investigations and results which are of
enormous importance to the daily life of man. Tremendous
efforts of many of the finest human brains developed
today's physics. The twentieth century witnessed the
theory of relativity, quantum mechanics, fission and
fusion bombs, transistors, IC's, computers, lasers, opto-electronics
and their countless applications
GENESIS AND GROWTH OF THE DEPARTMENT
|
Year
|
Events |
|
1957 |
The inception of Sri
Avinashilingam Home Science College for Women. |
|
1957 |
The emergence of the
department of physics with Pre University Physics
and Ancillary Physics. |
|
1978 |
Introduction of
Physics major in the triple major pattern, when
institution is conferred with autonomous status. |
|
1984 |
Resumption of single
major with two ancillaries. Community link
programmes are introduced. |
|
1988 |
The faculty,
infrastructure and quality of education paved the
way for the emergence of Deemed university. |
|
1989 |
Introduction of
Double major and physics is being offered in
Combination with Mathematics, Chemistry and Special
Education. The syllabus is restructured and revised
from time to time so as to cater the needs of their
present society. |
|
2001 |
In the view of the
rising demand for energy, which our nation faces now
advanced study on alternate sources of energy is the
need of the hour. With the existing background of
Physics and Solar energy research, Physics
Department introduced a postgraduate course in
Energy Science. |
|
2003 |
Introduction of
M.Phil and PhD programmes in Physics.
|
|
2004 |
Introduction of an
Add-on course-Certificate course in Electronics |
|
2005 |
Introduction of
Choice Based Papers
UG - Communication
Systems
PG - Non-Conventional
Energy Sources |
|
2006 |
M.Sc Physics |
|
2007 |
B.Sc Physics |
SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE DEPARTMENT:
- Excellence in teaching.
- Interdisciplinary Projects.
- Researches on utilization of solar energy.
- Researches on renewable energy sources.
- Studies on Thin Film Technology.
