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International symposium on extra solar planets

The international symposium program included a plenary talk by Nobel Laureate, Prof. Michel Mayor, Professor Emeritus, University of Geneva, Lausanne, Switzerland on the topic "Extrasolar planets: A new field of astrophysics". Prof. Michel Mayor was awarded the Nobel prize in Physics 2019 for the discovery of an exoplanet orbiting a solar-type star. Prof. Abhijit Chakraborty, Chairman, Astrophysics & Astronomy Division, Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmadabad who initiated for the first time in India a dedicated program on detection of Extra-Solar Planets using the techniques of precision radial velocity measurements (spectroscopy) discussed his recent work on "PARAS-1 & PARAS-2: An Indian Radial-Velocity search for exoplanets experiment".

Expert talk on The History of the Universe from the beginning to the end. by Nobel Laureate Prof. John Cromwell Mather

A talk of Prof. John Cromwell Mather was organized through Skype on the topic The History of the Universe from the beginning to the end. The expert has started the talk with the introduction of the James Webb Space Telescope. He has discussed quantum mechanics properties of matter, measuring distance, Doppler shift. Prof. extends his talk with very interesting discussion on sign for life on other planet, comparison of common factor between earth and other planet. He concludes his talk with discussion on factors which are essential for life on any planet, such as right temperature for water, big moon, big magnetic field, right amount of carbon and nitrogen etc.

International Conference on Advanced Materials and Devices for Futuristic Applications (IC-AMDFA-21)

Physics Division, University Institute of Sciences, Chandigarh University, organized the international conference on “Advanced Materials and Devices for Futuristic Applications (IC-AMDFA-2021)”. The eminent scientists across the world had grace the occasion by their expert sessions. Prof. (Dr.) Rajeev Ahuja, IIT Ropar, Prof. (Dr.) Pratap Raychaudhuri, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, India, Prof. (Dr.) Alberto Morgante, University of Trieste, Italy, Prof. (Dr.) Palani Balaya (Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore and Prof.(Dr.) Federico Boscherini, University of Bologna, Italy delivered the invited talk in IC-AMDFA-21

International faculty exchange Program (IFEP)

Professor Shahin Rouhani from Sharif University of Technology, IRAN visited Department of Physics Chandigarh University to deliver the series of lectures on Critical Phenomenon, General relativity, Topics from Quantum Electrodynamics. The expert delivered the series of talks on Time ordered and normal ordered products of fields, covariant commutation relations, Wick’s theorem, Propagators for Scalar, Dirac and electromagnetic fields as vacuum expectation values of time ordered products of fields, Pair creation and Pair annihilation processes. Derivation of Feynman diagrams for second order processes in QED from Wick’s theorem and Compton scattering.

Expert Talk on talk on “Energy Storage Devices: Materials and Fabrication”

Prof. (Dr.) Atul Khanna, delivered the talk on “Energy Storage Devices: Materials and Fabrication”. Prof. (Dr.) Atul Khanna started the talk with usual sources of energy like oil, gas and coal, which have limited availability on earth. He extended the discussion about consequences of these sources in global warming and its after effect. He focused his talk on renewable sources of energy especially solar, wind energy and emphasized that all these sources would require more efficient storage devices. The Expert discussed about physics of lead cell, Lithium-ion and Na-Ion batteries with their importance and working mechanism. The Expert summarized his talk with explanation of super capacitors as energy storage devices.

Expert talk on Ultrafast nonlinear refraction and absorption. by Prof. David Hagan College of optics and photonics (CREOL), University of Central Florida, USA

Prof. David Hagan discussed resolving the various contributions to irradiance-dependent refractive index (nonlinear refraction) and absorption (nonlinear absorption).

National Science Day 2023

The students from Physics department wins 1st prize in Dynamic Models Exhibition and 2nd prize in Static Model competition in NSD 2023.

Poster competition on E waste management was organised by Feynman club.

Webinar on Interplay of Science and Technology by Prof. Vipin Bhatnagar

Physics Division, University Institute of Sciences, Chandigarh University, organized the webinar on Interplay of Science and Technology by Prof. Vipin Bhatnagar, Professor, Department of Physics Panjab University Chandigarh on 22 august 2020. The Expert emphasizes to improve the technology for society by natural philosophy and study of physical sciences. The expert also discussed different area of physics like astrophysics, electronics, and particle physics. The detail talk was given on the topic of particle physics to answer the important questions like existence of universe, what is matter made up of, hidden mystery of dark matter/ energy, Higgs particles and cosmic rays etc. The discussion on CMS detectors at LHC, CERN, quarks etc was made to give an idea off particle physics to the students. In the last expert had answered all the question of students and faculty followed by vote of thanks by Dr. Vinod Kumar.

Webinar on Career opportunities for Physicists in Electronic industry by Prof. Ravi M. Dey

Physics Division, University Institute of Sciences, Chandigarh University, organized the webinar on Career opportunities for Physicists in Electronic industry by Prof. Ravi M. Dey, Semiconductor development engineer, First Solar US INC Ohio USA,on 25 august 2020. The expert started his discussion with soft skill development in academic phase. The Expert emphasizes to improve the leadership quality team work, develop analytical skill and think out of the box. The expert also described importance of information, understanding rather than memorizing, facts and information, etc. The talk includes various important discussion on industry world, product development system, schedule development: Gantt chart, tracking weekly activity, step to solve problem in the industry, one pager format for progress update, some technical skill to develop, material science paradigm, Jobs in material science, jobs in semiconductor industry, some resume tips, potential research investigation approach, some material characterization technical skill to learn and semiconductor industry etc. In the last expert had answered all the question of students and faculty followed by vote of thanks by HOD Physics.

Webinar on Nanomagnetism by Dr. S. Srinath

Physics Division, University Institute of Sciences, Chandigarh University, organized the webinar on Nanomagnetism by Dr. S. Srinath, Professor, University of Hyderabad, on 30 September 2020. The event started with welcome of guest by HOD physics. The talk on nano magnetism was started by expert with details description of nanomaterials, dimensional classification and magnetic properties. The expert extended his discussion with description of one dimensional, two dimensional nanomaterials, surface to volume ratio and quantum tunneling effect. The expert also discussed the role of increased surface to volume ratio to enhance the property of nanomaterial, magnetic nanostructure, importance of magnetic nanostructure in brains of bees, pigeons as field sensor for migration and other real-life magnetic devices. Magnetic refrigeration, isothermal magnetization, adiabatic demagnetization, basic concept of magnetic domains, magnetostatic energy and many more important phenomenon along with challenges in the nano magnetism attracted the attention of all the students and faculty. In the last expert had answered all the question of students followed by vote of thanks by Dr. Sanjeev Kumar (HOD Physics)

The Department of Physics, Chandigarh University is committed to provide exposure to international research environment to students. Characterization techniques are the driving force in the experimental physics and gaining expertise in advanced characterization techniques will certainly foster students in their future research career. In order to cater their needs, the Department of Physics organizes symposium on characterization techniques.

International symposium on characterization techniques - On the occasion of world science day

Physics Division, University Institute of Sciences, Chandigarh University, organized the International Symposium on Characterization Techniques on the occasion of World Science Day 10 November 2020. On this occasion, the webinar on ‘Bridging the material and pressure gaps in synchrotron-based photoelectron in situ/operando studies’ by Prof. Luca Gregorattiwas organisedto provide exposure to international research environment to students. The expert started the presentation by introduction of Elletra- Sincrotron Trieste Itely, available synchrotron facility worldwide and importance of synchrotron studies. The expert shows the important research work such as free standing Graphene, Probing plasma fluorinated graphene via Spectro microscopy, size contrast of Pt nanoparticles formed on suspended supported graphene, Mixture of (Oxy)carbides as potential innovative support and electrocatalyst etc. In addition to this, expert also elaborated synchrotron radiation spectral bandwidth, Photoemission spectroscopy and microscopy, Photelectric and XPS process, Esca microscopy, spatial resolution, durability and distribution of electrocatalytic activity etc. The talk was very interesting and interactive In the last expert had answered all the question of students followed by vote of thanks byDean sciences Prof. S.S. Chauhan

Concept and applications of grazing incidence X-Ray diffraction in Material Science

Physics Division, University Institute of Sciences, Chandigarh University, organized the International Symposium on Characterization Techniques on the occasion of World Science Day 10 November 2020. On this occasion, the webinar on ‘Concept and applications of grazing incidence X-Ray diffraction in Material Science’ by Prof. Luisa Barba was organisedto provide exposure to international research environment to students. The expert discussed important topic such as Quick recapitulation of principle of X- ray diffraction, X-ray diffraction from thin film, Experimental geometries and techniques, Data reduction etc. In addition to this, expert also elaborated relationship between direct and reciprocal lattice, diffracted radiation intensity distribution, relationship between sample ordering and GIXRD of thin film etc. The talk was very interesting and interactive. In the last expert had answered all the question of students followed by vote of thanks byHOD Physics Dr. Sanjeev Kumar and closing remark by Dr. Abhishek Kumar.

Club Activity

Working of Arduino: Basics of Programming

A workshop on ‘Working of Arduino: Basics of Programming’ was organized for Physics Students for hands on experience of different electronics components. The workshop was designed in such a way that students can get basic information about use of electronics components in daily life. The working mechanism of different Arduino have been demonstrated by the expert. The application of different Arduino has been elaborated followed demonstration of software used to program the verities of Arduino. Arduino is an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software. Arduino boards are able to read inputs - light on a sensor, a finger on a button, or a Twitter message - and turn it into an output - activating a motor, turning on an LED, publishing something online. In the last section, the expert demonstrated the working of some Arduino by webcam. Overall, the workshop reached to fruitful end by nourishing the students with information along with the required motivation to bring the knowledge into practical use. The students are interested to participate such workshop to get more information about software and Arduino components. The thanks giving was done by HOD physics at 5.00pm.

Club Activity

Poster Presentation on “Contribution of Indian Scientists

A poster presentation competition on “Contribution of Indian Scientist” was organized by the ‘Feynman club’ of the physics department. The completion was organized to inculcate awareness among students about the contribution by eminent Indian scientists in the field of science and technology so that students can take inspiration from their scientific work and achievements. The posters presented by students were judged on three parameters; quality and clarity of content, use of graphics and presentation of poster by students. 10 posters were presented by students demonstrating achievements and scientific inventions by Indian scientists. Three student’s posters were judged as best among all the participants based on evaluation parameters by judges. These students will be given certificates for the event. Overall, the workshop reached to fruitful end by nourishing the students with information along with the required motivation to bring the knowledge into practical use. The students are interested to participate such events. The thanks giving was done by HOD physics at 5.00pm.

Club Activity

Workshop on LATEX

A workshop on LATEX was organized for Physics Students for hands on experience LATEX software. The workshop was designed in such a way that students can get basic information about LATEX and their importance to write the mathematical equations and scientific papers. The working LATEX was demonstrated online on overleaf website by the expert. The demonstration of software was given by expert to write the text, mathematical equations, table, figure incorporation in latex. LaTeX is widely used in for the academia communication and publication of scientific documents in many fields, including mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, physics, economics, linguistics, quantitative psychology, philosophy, and political science.LaTeX uses the TeX typesetting program for formatting its output, and is itself written in the TeX macro language. The demonstration of LyX (an open source document processor based on the LaTeX typesetting system) was also given to the students. Overall, the workshop reached to fruitful end by nourishing the students with information along with the required motivation to bring the knowledge into practical use.

Club Activity

Coding Competition on Python

Computational Physics Club, Physics Division, University Institute of Sciences, Chandigarh University, Gharuan is organizing the “Coding competition on Python” to improve the knowledge and skills of M. Sc. Physics, B. Sc. (H) Physics Students. The coding competition was started by introduction of Python by Er. Abhuday Tripathi. The expert explains the importance of python for coding.Python is an interpreted, high-level and general-purpose programming language. Created by Guido van Rossum and first released in 1991, Python's design philosophy emphasizes code readability with its notable use of significant whitespace. The coordinator explains the rules to participate in the coding competition and share the link to attempt the questions. The students were excited and competed the questions within time frame. After evaluation of result 17 students secured top three position. Overall, the event reached to fruitful end by nourishing the students with information along with the required motivation to bring the knowledge into practical use.