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The Department of Physics was established along with the University in 1975. It is housed in the building called "Physics Block". The Department, besides well equipped teaching and research laboratories, has its own Computer Laboratory, Seminar Library, Workshop and Lecture Theatre. The Department is conducting teaching/research at the BS, M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. levels. The information regarding M.Phil/Ph.D. program can be obtained from the Chairman of the Department. The following teaching laboratories are being maintained in the department in which a student is required to complete a number of experiments/practicals during studies.
The present research interests of the Department are in the fields of Crystal Growth, X-ray Diffraction and Condensed Matter Physics which are being catered by the following research laboratories. Collaborative research work is being carried out in these laboratories as detailed below: Thin Films Laboratory Thin Films play an important role in Solar Cell and a large number of other devices. Facilities exist for the evaporation of various elemental and compound materials in the form of thin films. Apparatus for the electrical, dielectric and the optical characterization of these samples is also available. Research grants were awarded to the laboratory by various funding organizations such as Pakistan Science Foundation, Atomic Energy Commission etc.
Materials Research Laboratory Materials characterization is a basic tool in materials research. This laboratory is equipped with Capacitance Measuring Assemble, LCR Bridge. Electrometer and furnaces capable of maintaining a temperature of 1400 ◦C. Currently Electrical, Dielectric and Optical properties of various materials are being studies.
Solid State Nuclear Track Detection (SSNTD) and Laser Laboratory Experimental observation for the semiconductor lasers and the solid state nuclear track detection is within the domain of this laboratory. Research grants were awarded to the laboratory by various funding organizations such as Pakistan Science Foundation, Atomic Energy Commission etc.
X-Ray Diffraction Laboratory Crystal structure plays an important role in order to modify or improve various properties of materials. X-ray diffraction is a non-destructive technique used for determining the crystal structure of materials. Work is going on for the study of magnetic, ceramics, metallic and amorphous materials. A hydraulic pressing machine and some furnaces are present for the preparation of materials.
Electrical Resistivity Measurement Laboratory Among various materials characterization tools, electrical resistivity is a simple but important tool. Work is going on to study various phase changes accompanying changes in temperature, annealing, precipitation process and recrystallization etc. using electrical resistivity measurement technique.
Surface Engineering Laboratory Surface engineering is a key technology in many different sectors of manufacturing industry including automotive, aerospace, tooling and electronics. In many areas, such as optics, power generation and electronics, surface engineering is an essential technology without which many modern products cannot be manufactured. However, in other applications, such as decorative products, machine and cutting tools, surface engineering gives these products an added value and, therefore, improves competitiveness
Crystal Growth Laboratory The crystal growth laboratory is equipped with a crystal growth system. Single/Mixed organic crystals can be grown using Bridgeman and Czechralski techniques. Glass blowing system, thin film mounting apparatus and setup for the measurement of thermoelectric, electrical and optical properties of single crystals/thin films is also available in this laboratory.
Metallographic and Materials Testing Laboratory Experimental facilities for the study of mechanical properties have been provided for Tensile testing, Brielle and Rockwell hardness testing of materials. Metallographic facilities and specimen mounting machine are also available for the metallographic of materials. A metallurgical microscope equipped with camera is being used for micro structural analysis of materials.
Seminar Library The Seminar Library of the Department contains more than five thousand books of various disciplines, such as Physics, Electronics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Materials science & Laser etc. In addition to the scientific books, the library is also equipped with a large number of reputed National & International journals. The Physics Abstracts from 1958 to 1987 are available tin the Departmental Library and efforts are being made to update these. The books in the subjects of Physics and Electronics are also available to the students from the Book Bank of the University on loan basis. Free of cost Internet facility is also available in the library for all the student. Computer, Internet and Multimedia Facilities Computer and internet facilities are available in almost all Research Laboratories of the Department and Teachers offices. A new Computer Software Laboratory has been established which has its own small area local network and is equipped with the multimedia facilities. In addition to that research students of the Department can also enjoy computing and internet facilities available in the Department Library. Zakariyan Alumni Association of Physicists (ZAAP) Department of Physics has recently established an alumni association under the name "Zakariyan Alumni Association of Physicists" (ZAA). Recently, in April 2005, ZAAP successfully arranged its Third Annual function which was attended by more than 300 Physicists. Through ZAAP, the Department remains fully aware of the services rendered to the nation by the Alumni. Physics Forum Department of Physics also ahs recently established a Forum on Physics with the purpose of promoting Physics in the Colleges of the region and providing them the technical and academic assistance. Recently, the Department has provided the technical services to the Laboratories of Colleges. Under Physics Forum a Series of lectures have been scheduled to be delivered to College Lecturers. |
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