Sri Sathya Sai College for Women, Bhopal

The Department of Physics, established in 1981, is equipped with advanced facilities in various branches of physics, including electrical, optical, and mechanical systems. The department hosts a rich array of equipment for cutting-edge research and practical training, enabling in-depth exploration of phenomena across multiple fields of physics.

Vision

To promote scientific inquiry and critical analysis in the realm of physics.
To deliver a thorough foundation in physics, empowering students with both theoretical understanding and practical skills for future advancements in science and technology.

Mission

To inspire young minds and help them discover their potential in both theoretical and practical physics through committed teaching.
To provide high-quality education in physics, focusing on the needs of local students.
To equip students with the knowledge, skills, and creativity needed to succeed in the global scientific community.

Salient features of the Department

Extensive Equipment Collection: The department boasts over 200 pieces of advanced equipment, ensuring that students have access to a wide range of tools for practical learning and research.
Comprehensive Practical Opportunities: More than 30 practical experiments are offered each year across various undergraduate levels, providing students with extensive hands-on experience.
Computer-Based Experiments: Integration of modern computing tools for advanced simulations and experiments, enhancing the learning experience.
Cathode Ray Oscilloscope (CRO) Experiments: Access to CRO-based experiments for detailed analysis of electrical signals and waveforms.
Laser Beam Experiments: Opportunities to explore and conduct experiments using laser beams, emphasizing modern optics and photonics.
Updated Experiments: Implementation of new experiments as per the unified syllabus of UGC, ensuring students are equipped with the latest in scientific education.
High-Precision Spectrometers: Availability of advanced spectrometers for conducting optics experiments, including studies on hydrogen spectra and absorption spectra, ensuring accuracy in measurements.
FIST Lab: A well-equipped lab with advanced setups like the Zeeman Effect, Ionized Spectra, and Michelson Interferometer, providing hands-on experience in specialized areas of physics.
Departmental Library: A well-stocked library with over 400 books, providing students with a wide range of resources for deeper study and research in physics.

Courses Offered:-

We offer courses as mentioned below which are recognized by Barkatullah University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.

NEP (Major/Minor/Elective/Open elective) - Physics

Options for course combination

B. Sc. (Chemistry - Mathematics - Physics)
B. Sc. (Computer Science - Mathematics - Physics)

Faculty Members:

Dr. Archana Srivastava

Principal

Head, Physics

Dr. Jyotsna Galgale

(Retired) Vice-Principal

Head, Physics

Dr. Shivali Verma

Assistant Professor

Physics

Ms Archana Chouhan

Lab Technician

Physics

Name	Designation	Qualification	Specialization	Experience
Dr. Archana Srivastava	Principal & HoD	M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.	Solid State Physics	35 years
Dr. Jyotsna Galgale	(Retired) Vice-Principal & HoD	M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.	Solid State Physics	Working tenure 1983-2023
Dr. Shivali Verma	Assistant Professor	M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.	Space Physics	24 years
Ms Archana Chouhan	Lab Technician	M.Phil.		28 years

Departmental Activities:

Educational Visit at IISER Bhopal Organised by the Department of Physics on 09 Oct 24. Student visited UG Lab and Robotics Lab. Students have attended a lecture given by the Professor Ajit Patra on research project running in IISER.

Department of Physics has organised a Speech & Painting competition on 1st, Oct 2024 in association with National Fertilizer Limited, Bhopal, M.P..In this programme 50 students are participated. The theme of the competition *Theme of the competition was "Culture of Integrity for Nation's prosperity"*

In the month of February, by Department of Physics organised a guest Lecture on the topic of "Michelson Interferometer experiment" by Dr. Shivali Verma dated 20-Feb-24

In the month of July, Dr. Archana Srivastava organised a workshop on 5.7.22 on “Use of Flat Interactive Panel for Teaching Learning” and “Use of Library as Knowledge Recourse” in association with Nexus-Global Company from Pune.

Dr. Archana Srivastava organised a two days camp cum training workshop on “Voter Awareness and adding new Voters to the Voter list” using National Voters Service Portal and its “Voter Helpline” App in collaboration with Election Commission of India on 14-15th Oct’22.

In the month of May’22 Dr. Amrita Jain, Senior Researcher, IFR Research Institute, Warsaw, Poland visited the department on 4.5.22 and interacted with the students regarding career in material science research in European counties, especially Poland.

20.8.20- Department organised an international conference on ‘Supercapacitors’ by Dr. Amrita Jain of Poland University institute, Poland.

Department organised a Poster and Model competition and Exhibition by students of B.Sc. I and II yr on science day (28.2.21).

Poster and Model Making Exhibition by the Physics Dept. (On the occasion of National Science Day) on 16/1/2019.Exhibition Inauguration by Dr. N.K. Gaur (Dept. of Electronics, UTD, BU Bhopal) 16-Jan-19 (Poster and Model Exhibition).

Workshop on “How to prepare Power Point Presentation” by Dr. Archana Srivastava for B.Sc. V Sem on 4th Step2018.

A Speech competition for B.Sc. I year on the topic of “Life and Contribution of Scientist in Physics” From 14 sep to 15 sep’18 condected by Dr. Jyotsna Galgale.