Highlights
The Department of Physics was established with B.Sc. Physics in 1956 and M.Sc., Physics programme in 1976. In the year 2000, the department was upgraded as a research department with the introduction of M.Phil.and Ph.D. programmes. The research activities of the department focus on Nano Science, Thin Films, Crystal Growth and Molecular Physics. At present the department has 15 staff members out of which 13 are research supervisors. The Department has well-established and well-equipped laboratories for PG,UG and allied courses. The department is equipped with sophisticated instruments like UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, Vacuum Coating Units, Spray Pyrolysis Unit, Muffle furnace, Hot air oven, LCR meter, He-Ne laser, etc., to meet the needs of researchers.
A number of seminars, special lectures by eminent scientists have been arranged for PG students. The students are encouraged to present papers in National and International seminars and conferences. The department offers three papers for the PG students to facilitate them to compete for SET /NET/GATE exams. Over the past 63 years, it has produced successful alumni who are well placed as teachers, scientists in government sectors, post-doctoral fellows of reputed universities and other government organizations.
Some prominent Alumni are:
1. Air Vice Marshal Sharad. Y. Savoor VSM, General Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Air command, Indian Air Force, Trivandrum.
2. Air Vice Marshal Dr. N. Vijayakumar VSM, Assistant Chief of Air Staff, Department of Financial Planning, Air Head Quarters (VayuBhavan), Rafi Marg, New Delhi.
3. Mr. Theodore Nimal, Senior Scientific Officer, National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi.
4. Major MuthuKrishnanAyyappan, Indian Army.
5. Mr. M. Anand, Software Engineer, Polaris, Chennai.
6. Dr. R. Kumaresan, Principal, Government Arts College, Coimbatore.
7. Dr. V. Siva, Post-Doctoral Fellow, KalasalingamUniveristy, Sivakangai.
8. Ms. M. PonSudhana, JRF, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore.
9. Mr. A. Kathirvel, JRF, AmirthaUniveristy, Coimbatore.
10. Dr. R. Ganesan, Principal Research Scientist, IISC, Bengaluru.
11. Dr.Saravanan, DRDO Scientist, NewDelhi.
About Government Arts College (Autonomous), Coimbatore
Government Arts College (Autonomous), Coimbatore, was established in the year 1852 and is one of the oldest educational institutions in the state. Teaching Undergraduate courses. The college is affiliated to Bharathiar University and is approved by the UGC, and is offering undergraduate, post-graduate, and M. Phil., and Ph. D. courses in Arts, Science and Commerce. The Campus has excellent, state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms, well-furnished research facilities, and a library, all of which are well-supported and orchestrated for academic growth. In addition to academics, the college provides exposure to cultural events, sports, and community development programmes that offer a holistic education to its students. Famous for its low fee structure and high-quality education, the college still draws students from Coimbatore and beyond, who seek affordable and holistic education.
Why Choose B.Sc. in Physics at Government Arts College (Autonomous), Coimbatore
Well-established Physics department since 1956, with decades of academic excellence.
Individualist mentors by expert faculty into research-and-student-oriented faculty.
Most recent lab facilities with well-equipped modern instruments.
Seminars, workshops and presentations at the national level.
Economical fee, providing quality education to one and all.
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