REFLECTION OF ACTIVITIES @ DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS 2009-2010
National Seminar in Physical Sciences for PG and M.Phil. Students The Department of Physics organised National Seminar in Physical Sciences for PG and M.Phil students (NSPS 2010) in association with Indian Spectro Physics Association (ISPA), during 25-26 February, 2010. This seminar provided the young generation with a great opportunity to showcase their research talent. This Seminar was inaugurated by Col.Dr.G.Thiruvasagam, Vice-Chancellor, University of Madras. Dr.baldev Raj, Director, IGCAR, Kalpakkam delivered the keynote address. Dr.S.Gunasekaran, Registrar, Periyar University, Salem gave the presidential address. Dr.S.Vincent, member secretary, TNSCST and our College Secretary Shri.P.Haridas felicitated. Proceedings of the Seminar was released during inauguration by Dr.Baldev raj and the first copy was received by Dr.S.Vincent. Release of Proceedings NSPS 2010
Dr. K.P. Rajappan Nair, visiting Scientist, University of Hannover, Germany Invited talk on Microwave Spectroscopy and Molecular Structure Dr. V. Ravichandran, Head, Dept. of Nuclear Physics, University of Madras giving his speech Science at Nanoscale: An Overview
Our invited speaker Dr.Lalji Dixit, scientist, Iindian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun Scientists interation during the Seminar
Presentation by a young budding scientist Our Panel of Judges-From Left to Right- 1.Dr.Balasubramaniam, Formar Head, Dept.of Chemistry, Presidency College, Chennai, 2. Dr.R.K.Natarajan, Former Head, Dept.of Physics, Presidency College, Chennai, 3.Dr.Nandhini, Dept.of Chemistry, Pachaiyappa's College, 4.Dr. Kamil, Former Head, Dept.of Physics, New College, Chennai Students from all over the country presented their research papers as oral and poster presentations. During the valedictory function, the best papers were awarded to motivate the participants to further research. Dr.Iyamperumal, Vice Chairman, Science City, Chennai presided the valedictory function and distributed the prizes.
Dr.S.Srinivasan Memorial lecture During NSPS 2010, Prof. M.N.Ponnusamy, Centre for Advanced Research in Crystallography and BioPhysics, University of Madras delivered Dr.S.Srinivasan Memorial Lecture. Reach Out, Reason Out A photography contest Reach Out, Reason Out was conducted by the Department of Physics in Aug 09. It was aimed to encourage the talent in students to look at everyday happening with a photographer s eye and with a physicist s perception. More than hundred entries were received within a short period. Photographs related to various topics in Physics along with an explanatory note brought out the hidden talents of students. Dr.P.Iyamperumal, Vice Chairman, Science City, Chennai was more than willing to judge the best entries and added his valuable comments. He was of the opinion that activities of this kind would certainly motivate and mould the scientists of tomorrow.
Dr.P.Iyamperumal handing over prize to the first prize winner of Reach Out, Reason Out, Mr. Karthikeyan, III B.Sc. Physics
Reverberations '10 A magazine from Physics Association The Physics association of our College brought out a Magazine Reverberations '10. This is a documented work of the students, for the students and by the students. The articles in this magazine have brought out the creativity of the students. This magazine was released by Dr.P.Iyamperumal, Vice Chairman, Science City, Chennai and the copies were received by Shri.Govind Das Purushotam Das, Dr.Rajappan Nair, Dr.Lalji Dixit on 26 th February 2010. Dr.P.Iyamperumal, releasing Reverberatons 10 and the copies being received by Shri. Govind Doss Purushotam Doss, Dr.Rajappan Nair, Dr.Lalji Dixit Meet Ur Alumni The Department of Physics has initiated a series of lecture programme that acts as an interface between the current set of students and the alumni who are leading an exemplary life. This serves as bridge to know about the openings in higher education, research opportunities and corporate life. Our Silver Jubilee alumni,
Mr.K.P.Vasudevan, General Secretary, LIC Development Officer s Association, spoke on 9 th, Sep 2009 about self-motivation and goal setting. He recalled his moments in our college twenty five years back (1984 batch). Laurels Brought By Our Students Our students participated in several events conducted by various institutions. They participated and won prizes in Physica 09 conducted by Loyola College, in Ripples 09 by Ethiraj College, Electra 10 by Stella Maris College, Reverberations 10 by CTTE College, Spectra 10 by MCC, Chennai. Our Department students volunteered at Chennai Science Festival 2010 held at Science City, Chennai and also participated in various events conducted during the festival. J.Saranya and Manju of I B.Sc Physics won prizes in essay competition held during Chennai Science Festival 2010. II B.Sc students participated in Telugu essay competition on the occassion of late Potti Sriramulu s birthday. Students enthusiastically displayed science models in the Science Exhibition on the occasion of inaugural function of the Dr. A.L. Mudaliar Centre for Development of Basic Science held at Madras University on 20 th December 2009.
Science Exibhition at University of Madras Senate Hall Lectures and Seminars attended by the students A group of students attended a lecture on Solid State physics - Super conductivity in the month of August by Prof. R. Asokamani,VIT at Science City. A few students of our Department attended a talk by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam at Institute of Mathematical Science on PURA, which focused on the development of India and about India 2020. Students of our department attended a seminar on Solid State Physics at MCC on 8/12/09 by Dr. C.S. Sundar distinguished scientist IGCAR, Kalpakkam. Our PG students attended a one day work shop on 22/9/09 at Institute of Mathematical Science, which intended to encourage students to think about research in Physics as a career option. Our PG students attended a seminar at Science City on 14th, December, 2009 on Nanotechnology in Quantum and Classical Physics. Post graduate student, Ms. Suriya s project work has been published as a research paper in the peer reviewed Asian Journal of Chemistry, Vol.22, No.1 (2010), 657-660.
Short Term Courses attended by the students Some motivated students attended a short term course at Science City from 27/7/09 to 30/7/09 on Disaster Mitigation where they gained knowledge on how to face crisis. PG students of our Department attended a 4 day awareness programme on Nanotechnology from 5th to 8th October, 2007, at Science City. Our PG students visited International Biotechnology Laboratory at Padappai and Nano Lab at Anna University and Madras University. Student Reviewers II B.Sc. student Ms. D.Gayathri wrote review on a book Aazhndu Yosikalama, Prodigy publication in a tamil magazine Methai, Vol. 16, 2009. II B.Sc. student Mr. J. Pragadeesh wrote review on book Einstein, Prodigy publication in a tamil magazine Methai, Vol. 17, 2009. II B.Sc. student Ms.D. Gomathi, reviewed the book Padippadhu Sugame by V.Iraiyanbu, I.A.S., New Century Book House Publication in the magazine Ungal Noolagam. Other Activities During the Eye Donation Week, more than 100 Physics students (both major and allied), volunteered to pledge their eyes with C.U. Shah Eye Bank, Shankara Nethralaya, Chennai. Our Department students visited Birla planetarium to have a glimpse of the solar eclipse, on July 22, 2009. I B.Sc. students have come out with a glossary on basic physics terms. ----