About Department
About Department
The University Department of Physics at Kolhan University offers postgraduate programs in Physics i.e. two years of Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics and Ph.D. programme in various fields of Physics for higher education.
The department is staffed with experienced and qualified faculty members who have expertise in various fields of Physics, such as condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, and theoretical physics etc. Faculties work to provide quality education to students, including both theoretical knowledge and practical training through well-equipped laboratory experiments and research projects in various areas of Physics. The Physics department may also collaborate with other departments, institutions, and industry partners to foster interdisciplinary research and innovation. The Physics department commemorates national and international scientific events on various significant days as well.
Aims & Objective:
The University Department of Physics was established in 2009 with the following objectives:
- Encouraging students to achieve their educational goals to the best of their potential
- Promoting the holistic development of resilience, determination, confidence, and creative thinking
- Developing leadership skills by organizing workshops and various competitions
- Enabling students to share their knowledge in various group activities and offer adynamic, interactive environment that engages students in the learning process
- Provide constructive feedback to promote student self- assessment and motivation
- Effective use of laboratories and technology to create and sustain access to learning
- Provide scientific programs that lead to the acquisition of knowledge and skills necessary to achieve career advancement.
In 2009, the Physics Department, KU was established with the aim of supporting students in achieving their academic goals to the best of their ability. The department also strives to foster the holistic development of qualities such as resilience, determination, confidence, and creative thinking among students. To this end, it organizes workshops and competitions that help students develop leadership skills. Moreover, the department encourages students to participate in group activities that create a dynamic, interactive learning environment. It provides constructive feedback to promote student self-assessment and motivation, and makes effective use of laboratories and technology to facilitate access to learning. Finally, the department offers scientific programs that equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for career advancement.
Faculty Members
1. Head : Dr. S. K. Gorai, H.O.D, Assistant Professor
2. Faculty members : 1. Dr. Maguni Mahakhud, 2. Dr.Somnath Kar
3. Our recognised Ph.D supervisor from colleges :
Research
Ph.D.degree awarded in Department of Physics
Research Specializations in the Department
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Material Science
- Nuclear and High Energy Physics
- Opto-Electronics, Cosmology
- Nano-Science etc.
Research Articles (during last 5 years):
- Plasmon energy and lattice energy of binary tetrahedral semiconductors and I–VII ionic compounds, Dr. S.K. Gorai and P Mahto, Indian J Phys (April 2012) 86(4):273–277
- Plasmon energy, bulk modulus, electronic polarisability of AIBIIIC2 VI and AIIBIVC2 V ternary chalcopyrite semiconductors, Dr. S. K. Gorai and Parmanand Mahto, Indian J. Phys. 84(5) 587-592(2010)
- An empirical bulk modulus model of ternary chalcopyrite structure solids, Dr. S. K. Gorai, Guruprasad Parida and Ajay Kumar Sharma, Rasayan J. Chem., 10(3), 751-758(2017)
- Estimation of Bulk modulus and microhardness of tetrahedral semiconductors, Dr. S. K. Gorai, International Conference on Recent Trends in Physics (ICRTP 2012), Journal of Physics: Conference Series 365 (2012) 012013
- Plasmon energy, homopolar energy gap, heteropolar energy gap and ionicity of binary tetrahedral semiconductors and ionic compounds, Dr. S. K. Gorai, INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH, Volume : 5, Issue : 12, 2016
- Calculation of lattice thermal expansion coefficient of RBO4 (R=lanthanides, Sc, Y, B=P, As) compounds having monazite and zircon structure, Dr. S. K. Gorai, G. PARIDA, IRJET, 09 Issue: 12, 2022
- Examining the event-shape-dependent modifications to charged-particle transverse momentum spectra and elliptic flow in p-Pb collisions at energies available at the CERN Large Hadron Collider, Dr. Somnath Kar, Subikash Choudhury, Xiaoming Zhang, and Daicui Zhou, PHYSICAL REVIEW C102, 220, (2021)
- Forward-backward multiplicity and momentum correlations in pp collisions at LHC energies, Mitali Mondal, Joyati Mondal, Dr. Somnath Kar, Argha Deb and Premomoy Ghosh, PHYSICAL REVIEW D102, 014033, (2020)
- Enhanced production of multi-strange hadrons in high-multiplicity proton – proton, S. Kar et al., ALICE Collaboration, NATURE PHYSICS13, 535 (2017)
- Two loop QCD amplitudes for di-pseudo scalar production in gluon fusion, Arunima Bhattacharya, Dr. Maguni Mahakhud, Prakash Mathews, V Ravindran, JHEP02, 19 (2020)
- Finite remainders of the Konishi at two loops in N=4 SYM, Pulak Banerjee, Prasanna K Dhani, Dr. Maguni Mahakhud, V Ravindran, Satyajit Seth, JHEP 05, 85 (2017)
Books/ Book Chapters (during last 5 years):
- Contributed a chapter on the topic “Determining the bulkmodulus and Microhardness of Tetrahedral Semiconductors” in book Newest Updates in Physical Science Research,Vol.9, in a book published Newest Updates in Physical Science Research Vol. 9 by Publisher B.P International,Page No-1-6, https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/nupsr/v9/2123F Published: 2021
- Contributed a chapter on the topic “Development of an Empirical Bulk Modulus Model of Ternary Chalcopyrite Structure Solids” in a book Research Trends and Challenges in Physical Science Vol. 5, 20 November 2021,B P International, Page,23-31, https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/rtcps/v5/1861C Published: 2021-11-20
Achievement
Contribution from Dr. S. K. Gorai:
- Ajay Kumar Sharma has been awarded Ph.D degree on the title of the thesis, ’’A THEORETICAL STUDY OF PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF TERNARY CHALCOPYRITES USING CHEMICAL BOND THEORY OF DIELECTRIC AND PLASMON ENERGY” in the faculty of Science and Engineering (Physics) compliance with UGC (Minimum standard and procedure for award of M.Phil/Ph.D) on 05/01/2022 in Jharkhand Rai University, Ranchi
- Guruprasad Parida has submitted thesis for award of Ph.D degree on the title of the thesis “A THEORETICAL STUDY OF MONAZITE AND ZIRCON STRUCTURE OF RBO4 SERIES BY USING CHEMICAL BOND THEORY OF DIELECTRIC AND PLASMON ENERGY (WHERE R=SC, Y, RAREEARTH ELEMENTS & B=P,AS)” on 06.03. 2023 in the faculty of Science and Engineering (Physics) compliance with UGC (Minimum standard and procedure for award of M.Phil/Ph.D) in Jharkhand Rai University, Ranchi.
- Conducted an International Virtual Workshop on “Recent Advancement in Astrophysics and Cosmology” on 12th Oct-13th Oct 2020.
- Life member of Indian Physical Society, Kolkata.
- Life member of Napier Indian Advanced Research Journal of Science.
- Conducted a workshop on the topic, “Recent trends in interdisciplinary areas of Physics” on 25th2013 sponsored by S. N. Bose National centre, Saltlake, Kolkata. The topic of discussion was
(i) Quantum information Science
(ii) Electron correlated phenomena and models
(iii) Water in life
(iv) Astrophysics and Science
(v) Illusive paradoxes in classical physics.
- Coordinator of Vocational courses, Nodal officer of AISHE, Coordinator of NSS, Hostel superintendent of General Hostel of Tata College Chaibasa and member of Board of studies of the syllabus for BCA course of Kolhan University, Chaibasa.
- Co-ordinator of IQAC & MCA course
- Conducted a Live webinar on “The late-time acceleration of the Universe: A theoretical overview” on 20th june 2020, presented by Dr. Surajit Chattopadhaya, FRAS Associate Prof. and Head, Deptt of Mathematics, Amity University, Kolkata.
- Conducted international webinar on “Nanotechnology: Origin, History and Principles” on 11th july 2020, presented by Dr. Aniruddha Mondal, Postdoctoral Research fellow, Tatung University, Taipei City, Taiwan
- Conducted international webinar on “Application of computational chemistry in life science” on 09th july 2020, presented by Dr. Rajiv Kar, Scientist, Technical University of Berlin, Germany.
- Conducted international webinar on “Recycling of Spent Lithium ion Batteries towards Multifarious Application and Challenges” on 23rd Aug 2020, presented by Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Nano-Materials & System Lab, Jeju National University, Jeju, South Korea
- Conducted international webinar on “Exploring new facts of Organic Synthesis: From Hypervalent Iodine to Copper Catalysis”, on 4th Sept 2020, presented by Dr. Srimanta Manna,SOEB postdoctoral fellow, Stockholm University, Organic Chemistry, Arrhenius Labortaory, 10691, Stockholm, Sweden
TEACHING &ACADEMICS
Contribution from Dr. S. K. Gorai:
- Conduct classes for students on assigned syllabus, prepared syllabus for delivering course programs/other assessments
- Evaluate students using tutorials and formal evaluation summaries and provide feedback to the institute management team.
- Guide students in various projects and assignments including career development and other related issue
- Design /implement tools to evaluate individual student’s requirements based on identified weakness
- Participate in design and development of course curriculum to align with changing market dynamics and other related factors.
- Compile /maintain updated documentation related to teaching on modules or courses using ICT technology and perform the administrative work.
- Video uploaded in the website of Kolhan University Chaibasa during COVID:
|
14 |
DSE 2 :SEM 5, CLASSICAL MECHANICS |
Application of lagrangian Equation.pptx |
Application of lagrangian Equation.docx |
Application of lagrangian Equation
|
|
15 |
DSE 2 :SEM 5, CLASSICAL MECHANICS |
Hamiltonian formulation.pptx |
Hamiltonian formulation.docx |
Hamiltonian formulation
|
|
16 |
DSE 2 :SEM 5, CLASSICAL MECHANICS |
Hamiltonian of free particle.pptx |
Hamiltonian of free particle.docx |
Hamiltonian of free particle
|
|
17 |
DSE 2 :SEM 5, CLASSICAL MECHANICS
|
Application of Hamilton’s Equation of Motion.pptx |
Application of Hamilton’s Equation of Motion.docx
|
Application of Hamilton’s Equation of Motion https://youtu.be/XiiteFtXZcE |
|
18 |
DSE 2 :SEM 5, CLASSICAL MECHANICS |
D'Alemberts Principle.pptx |
D'Alemberts Principle.docx |
D'Alemberts Principle
|
|
19 |
DSE 2 :SEM 5, CLASSICAL MECHANICS |
Degrees of freedom.pptx |
Degrees of freedom.docx |
Degrees of freedom
|
|
20 |
DSE 2 :SEM 5, CLASSICAL MECHANICS |
Generalized Coordinates.pptx |
Generalized Coordinates.docx |
Generalised Coordinates
|
|
21 |
DSE 2 :SEM 5, CLASSICAL MECHANICS |
Contraints.pptx |
Contraints.docx |
Contraints |
|
22. |
DSE 2 :SEM 5, CLASSICAL MECHANICS |
Lagrangian Formalism.pptx |
Lagrangian Formalism.docx |
Lagrangian Formalism
|
|
23 |
DSE 2 :SEM 5, CLASSICAL MECHANICS
|
Lagrangian of Free Particles.pptx |
Lagrangian of Free Particles.docx |
Lagrangian of free particles |
|
24 |
Core Course: Sem5,QUANTM MECHANICS
|
Introduction To Quantum Mechanics.pptx
|
Introduction To Quantum Mechanics.docx
|
Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
|
|
25 |
Core Course: Sem5,QUANTM MECHANICS
|
Time dependent Schrodinger Equation.pptx |
Time dependent Schrodinger Equation.docx |
Time dependent Schrodinger Equation |
|
26 |
Core Course: Sem5,QUANTM MECHANICS
|
Expectation value and postulates.pptx |
Expectation value and postulates.docx |
Expectation value and postulates |
|
27 |
Core Course: Sem5,QUANTM MECHANICS
|
Time independent Schrodinger equation &stationary states.pptx |
Time independent Schrodinger equation &stationary states.docx |
Time independent Schrodinger equation &stationary states
|
|
28 |
Core Course: Sem5, QUANTM MECHANICS
|
Wave Packet.pptx |
Wave Packet.docx |
Wave Packet
|
|
29 |
Core Course: Sem5, QUANTM MECHANICS
Uncertainty principle |
Uncertainty principle.pptx |
Uncertainty principle.docx |
Uncertainty principle
|
|
30 |
Core Course: Sem5, QUANTM MECHANICS |
Example of uncertainty principle.pptx |
Example of uncertainty principle.docx |
Example of uncertainty principle
|
|
31 |
Core Course: Sem5, QUANTM MECHANICS
|
Applications of uncertainty principle.pptx |
Applications of uncertainty principle.docx |
Applications of uncertainty principle
|
|
32 |
Core Course: Sem5, QUANTM MECHANICS
|
Applications of Wave Packet.pptx |
Applications of Wave Packet.pptx |
Applications of Wave Packet.pptx |
|
33 |
Core Course:M.Sc, Sem4,Condensed matter Physics |
Superconductivity 1.pptx
|
Superconductivity 1.docx
|
Superconductivity 1
|
|
34 |
Core Course:M.Sc,Sem4,Condensed matter Physics |
Superconductivity 2.pptx |
Superconductivity 2.docx |
Superconductivityhttps://youtu.be/Y7FeoY8xIyg |
|
35 |
Core Course:M.Sc,Sem4,Condensed matter Physics |
Superconductivity, BCS theory.pptx |
Superconductivity, BCS theory.docx |
Superconductivity, BCS theory |
|
36 |
Core Course:M.Sc,Sem4,Condensed matter Physics |
Superconductivity, Flux Quantization.pptx |
Superconductivity, Flux Quantization.docx |
Superconductivity, Flux Quantization |
|
37 |
Core Course:M.Sc,Sem4,Condensed matter Physics |
Superconductivity, London Equation.pptx |
Superconductivity, London Equation.docx |
Superconductivity, London Equationhttps://youtu.be/_sXebz2MPzM |
|
38 |
Core Course: Sem5,QUANTM MECHANICS,
|
Application of wave packet in 1D.pptx |
Application of wave packet in 1D.docx |
Application of wave packet in 1D
|
|
39 |
Core Course: Sem2,M.Sc,QUANTM ECHANICS,
|
Partial wave analysis.pptx |
Partial wave analysis.docx |
Partial wave analysis |
|
40 |
Core Course: Sem2,M.Sc,QUANTM ECHANICS,
|
Scattering theory,Rutherford Scattering formula.pptx |
Scattering theory,Rutherford Scattering formula.docx |
Scattering theory,Rutherford Scattering formula |
|
41 |
Core Course: Sem2,M.Sc,QUANTM ECHANICS |
Theory of scattering.pptx |
Theory of scattering.docx |
Theory of scattering. |
|
42 |
Core Course: Sem2,M.Sc,QUANTM ECHANICS |
Born approximation.pptx |
Born approximation.docx |
Born approximation
|
|
43 |
Core Course: Sem3, MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS |
Fourier Series Part 1.pptx |
Fourier Series Part 1.docx |
Fourier Series Part
|
|
44 |
Core Course: Sem3, MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS |
Fourier Series Part 2.pptx |
Fourier Series Part 2.docx |
Fourier Series Part 2
|
|
45 |
Core Course: Sem3, MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS |
Fourier Series Part 3.pptx |
Fourier Series Part 3.docx |
Fourier Series Part 3
|
|
46 |
Core Course: Sem3, MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS |
Fourier Series Part 4.pptx |
Fourier Series Part 4.docx |
Fourier Series Part 4
|
|
47 |
Core Course: Sem3, MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS |
Fourier Series Part 5.pptx |
Fourier Series Part 5.docx |
Fourier Series Part 5
|
|
48 |
Core Course: Sem3, MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS |
Fourier Series part 6 Even & Odd Function.pptx |
Fourier Series part 6 Even & Odd Function.docx |
Fourier Series part 6 Even & Odd Function
|
|
49 |
Core Course Sem 3, MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS |
Fourier Series Even and Odd Functions Example 1.pptx |
Fourier Series Even and Odd Functions Example 1.pptx |
Fourier Series Even and Odd Functions Example 1 |
|
50 |
Core Course: Sem3, MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS |
Even and odd functionsExample 2.pptx |
Even and odd functions Example 2.docx |
Even and odd functions, Example 2
|
|
51 |
Core Course: UG,Sem3, MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS |
Fourier Series Complex Form.pptx |
Fourier Series Complex Form.docx |
Fourier Series Complex Form
|
|
52 |
Core Course: Sem3, MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS |
Analysis of Fourier Waves| Square and saw tooth wave.pptx |
Analysis of Fourier Waves| Square and saw tooth wave.docx |
Analysis of Fourier Waves| Square and saw tooth wave
|
|
53 |
Core Course: Sem3, MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS |
Binding Energy.pptx |
Binding Energy.docx |
Binding Energy
|
|
54 |
Core Course: Sem3, MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS |
Stability of Nuclei.pptx |
Stability of Nuclei.docx |
Stability of Nuclei
|
|
55 |
Core Course: Sem 4,MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS |
Complex analysis| Brief revision.pptx |
Complex analysis Brief revision.docx |
Complex analysis| Brief revision
|
|
56 |
Core Course: Sem 4,MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS |
Complex analysis Graphical representation.pptx |
Complex analysis Graphical representation.docx |
Complex analysis Graphical representation
|
|
57 |
Core Course: Sem 4,MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS |
Complex analysisEuler's formula.pptx |
Complex analysisEuler's formula.docx |
Complex analysisEuler's formula
|
|
58 |
Core Course: Sem 4,MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS |
Complex analysis| Limit of a complex function.pptx |
Complex analysis| Limit of a complex function.docx |
Complex analysis| Limit of a complex function |
|
59 |
Core Course: Sem 4,MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS |
Complex analysis, Cauchy Riemann equation.pptx |
Complex analysis, Cauchy Riemann equation.docx |
Complex analysis, Cauchy Riemann equation
|
|
60. |
Core Course: Sem 4,MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS |
Taylor Series.pptx |
Taylor Series.docx |
Taylor Series |
|
61. |
Core Course: Sem 2,Electricity and Magnetism |
Electric Field and Potential.pptx |
Electric Field and Potential.docx |
Electric Field and Potentialhttps://youtu.be/3qEqc7D_y6M |
|
62 |
Core Course: Sem 2,Electricity and Magnetism |
Electric Field lines.pptx |
Electric Field lines.docx |
Electric Field lineshttps://youtu.be/PCqOfsOs2Ds |
|
63 |
Core Course: Sem 4,MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS |
Complex analysis Cauchy theorem.pptx |
Complex analysis Cauchy theorem.docx |
Complex analysis Cauchy theorem |
|
64 |
Core Course: Sem 4,MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS |
Complex analysis Examples.pptx |
Complex analysis Examples.docx |
Complex analysis Examples
|
|
65 |
Core Course: Sem 4,MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS |
Complex analysis, Functions of a complex variable.pptx |
Complex analysis, Functions of a complex variable.docx |
Complex analysis, Functions of a complex variable
|
|
66 |
Core Course: Sem6, |
Electromagnetic theory, Wave Equation.pptx |
Electromagnetic theory, Wave Equation.docx |
Electromagnetic theory, Wave Equation |
|
67 |
Core Course: Sem6, |
Maxwell's Equation, Physical significance |
Maxwell's Equation, Physical significance |
Maxwell's Equation, Physical significance |
|
68 |
Core Course: Sem6,B.Sc(Hons) Physics |
Electromagnetic theory,Maxwell's Equation |
Electromagnetic theory,Maxwell's Equation |
Electromagnetic theory,Maxwell's Equation |
|
69 |
Sem6, B.Sc(Hons) Physics |
Electromagnetic theory, Equation of continuity |
Electromagnetic theory, Equation of continuity |
Electromagnetic theory, Equation of continuity |
|
70 |
DSE 1: SEM 5, NUCLEAR PHYSICS |
Theories of Nuclear Composition.pptx |
Theories of Nuclear Composition.docx |
Theories of Nuclear Compositionhttps://youtu.be/RGW2QOB7pio |
|
71 |
Core Course: Sem4, M.Sc, NUCLEAR PHYSICS
|
Liquid drop model and Bohr Wheeler theory of nuclear fission.pptx |
Liquid drop model and Bohr Wheeler theory of nuclear fission.docx |
Liquid drop model and Bohr Wheeler theory of nuclear fission https://youtu.be/SUleMW47u-M |
|
72 |
Core Course: Sem4,M.Sc,NUCLEAR PHYSICS
|
Nuclear fission.pptx |
Nuclear fission.docx |
Nuclear fission
|
|
73 |
Core Course: Sem4,M.Sc,NUCLEAR PHYSICS
|
Example of Mass Parabola.pptx |
Example of Mass Parabola.docx |
Example of Mass Parabola |
|
74 |
Core Course: Sem4,M.Sc,NUCLEAR PHYSICS
|
Graph of Semi empirical mass formula.pptx |
Graph of Semi empirical mass formula.docx |
Graph of Semi empirical mass formula
|
|
75 |
Core Course: Sem4,M.Sc,NUCLEAR PHYSICS
|
Weizsachers Semiempirical mass formula.pptx |
Weizsachers Semi empirical mass formula.docx |
Weizsachers Semi empirical mass formula
|
|
76 |
Core Course: Sem4,M.Sc,NUCLEAR PHYSICS
|
Binding energy per nucleon.pptx |
Binding energy per nucleon.docx |
Binding energy per nucleon |
|
77 |
Core Course: Sem 4,MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS |
Singularities of a complex variable.pptx |
Singularities of a complex variable.docx |
Singularities of a complex variable |
Activities
Time table 2023 M.Sc. Physics (Sem II & IV))
- National Science Day celebrations every year on 28th February,
- National seminar was organized
- Innovation Club workshop was organized in the department