About the Department

The Postgraduate Department of Physics at Sri Vasavi College (Aided Wing) is a centre of excellence dedicated to the pursuit of scientific knowledge, research, and innovation. The department has a long-standing tradition of academic rigor, practical precision and technological relevance.

With a team of highly qualified and experienced faculty members, the department provides a stimulating environment for advanced learning and research in core and emerging areas of physics. Students are encouraged to explore, experiment and innovate through hands-on training and conceptual understanding.

The department fosters scientific temperament through seminars, workshops, industrial visits, and research projects, allowing students to connect theory with real-world applications. It also promotes interdisciplinary learning in fields such as materials science, electronics, renewable energy and nanotechnology.

Course Overview

The Master of Science in Physics (M.Sc. Physics) is a two-year postgraduate programme that provides an in-depth understanding of the fundamental and applied aspects of physics.

The course blends theoretical principles with experimental techniques, developing scientific reasoning and research competence. Students gain proficiency in classical mechanics, quantum physics, electronics, solid-state physics, nuclear physics, and spectroscopy.

The programme also integrates computational and experimental modules that prepare students for higher research, teaching and industrial applications.

About the Curriculum

The curriculum follows the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) prescribed by Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, focusing on conceptual depth and research-oriented learning.

Core areas of study include:

• Classical Mechanics and Mathematical Physics.

• Quantum Mechanics and Electrodynamics.

• Solid State Physics and Materials Science.

• Nuclear and Particle Physics.

• Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy.

• Electronics, Microprocessors and Communication Systems.

• Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics.

• Nanoscience and Computational Physics (Elective).

• Research Methodology and Project Work.

Laboratory sessions are an integral part of the course, with experiments in electronics, optics, modern physics and advanced instrumentation. A research dissertation in the final semester provides students with experience in independent scientific investigation.

About the Lab / Physics Laboratories

The Postgraduate Physics Laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art instruments and experimental setups that support advanced practical learning. The facilities include:

• General Physics and Modern Physics Labs.

• Electronics and Communication Lab.

• Spectroscopy and Laser Lab.

• Solid State Physics and Materials Research Lab.

Equipment such as CROs, digital oscilloscopes, spectrometers, laser kits, Hall effect apparatus, ultrasonic interferometers and solar energy modules enable precision-based experimentation.

Students are also trained in data acquisition, simulation, and computational techniques using software like MATLAB and Python. Safety, accuracy and innovation are the guiding principles in all lab work.