REFLECTION OF
ACTIVITIES
@
DEPARTMENT OF
PHYSICS
2009- 2010
Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College
Department of Physics – Activities (2009-10) _______________________________________________________
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
Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College
Department of Physics – Activities (2009-10) _______________________________________________________
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
Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College
Department of Physics – Activities (2009-10) _______________________________________________________
Our invited speaker Dr.Lalji Dixit, scientist, Iindian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun
Scientists interation during the Seminar
Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College
Department of Physics – Activities (2009-10) _______________________________________________________
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.
Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College
Department of Physics – Activities (2009-10) _______________________________________________________
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.
Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College
Department of Physics – Activities (2009-10) _______________________________________________________
Dr.P.Iyamperumal handing over prize to the first prize winner of Reach Out, Reason Out,
Mr. Karthikeyan, III B.Sc. Physics
Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College
Department of Physics – Activities (2009-10) _______________________________________________________
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 26th 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,
Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College
Department of Physics – Activities (2009-10) _______________________________________________________
Mr.K.P.Vasudevan, General Secretary, LIC Development Officer‟s Association,
spoke on 9th, 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 20th
December 2009.
Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College
Department of Physics – Activities (2009-10) _______________________________________________________
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.
Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College
Department of Physics – Activities (2009-10) _______________________________________________________
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.
----