Department of Physics is a part of the Faculty of Arts, Sciences and Humanities at Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (KAHE), offers UG, PG, M.Phil and Ph.D programs in Physics. Department of Physics established in the year 2003, now developed with modern facilities and state of the art equipments to cater the needs of the curriculum as well as advanced research providing an enthusiastic atmosphere for the students to work around.

• Courses
  1. UG Courses
     • B.Sc. Physics
  2. PG Courses
     • M.Sc. Physics
  3. Research Programs
     • M.Phil in Physics
     • Ph.D in Physics
• Curriculum
  • B.Sc. Physics
  • M.Sc. Physics
• Syllabus
  • B.Sc. Physics
  • M.Sc. Physics

In addition to this, the department has laboratory facilities to carry out research in Molecular Spectroscopy, Solar Energy, Thin Film Physics, Thin Film Solar Cell, Solid State Ionics, Crystal Growth etc. The facilities include FTIR spectrophotometer, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Atomic Absorption spectrophotometer, Vacuum coating Unit, Solar energy measuring instruments, and other basic facilities.

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Paper publications by the Faculty Members

Best Five Papers Faculty wise:

Dr. V. Senthil Kumar

1. A. Kennedy, V. Senthil Kumar, K. Pradeev Raj, “Influence of substrate temperature on structural, morphological, optical and electrical properties of Bi-doped MnInS4 thin films prepared by nebuliser spray pyrolysis technique”, Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 110 (2017) 100-107.
2. A. Kennedy, V. Senthil Kumar, K. Pradeev Raj, “Chemical spray deposition technique of antimony (Sb) doped polycrystalline MnIn2S4 thin films: Preparation and Characterization”, Material letters, 195 (2017) 96-99.
3. Muhamed Shajudheen V P, Anitha Rani K, Senthil Kumar V, Sivakumar M, Saravana Kumar, “Low temperature Synthesis of Zinc Oxide nanoparticles and their Characterization”, Advance Physics Letter, 3(4) 2016: 19-23.
4. Bijumon C C, V.Senthil Kumar, “Raman, PL And Hall Effect Studies Of Cdse Thin Film Deposited By Chemical Bath Deposition”, International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, 5(5)2016:1-5.
5. Bijumon C C, V.Senthil Kumar, “Raman, PL And Hall Effect Studies Of Cds Thin Film Deposited By Chemical Bath Deposition”, International Journal of Physics and Research, 6(2) 2016:31-36.

Dr. B. Janarthanan

1. M.Raja, J.Chandrasekaran, M.Balaji, B.Janarthanan, “Impact of annealing treatment on structural and dc electrical properties of spin coated tungsten trioxide thin films for Si/WO3/Ag junction diode”, Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 56, 2016: 145-154.
2. S. Sharmila, B. Janarthanan, J. Chandrasekaran, “Synthesis and characterization of Co-doped lithium manganese oxide as a cathode material for rechargeable Li-ion battery”, Ionics, 22(9) 2016: 1567-1574.
3. C Thirunavukkarasu, R Archana, S Sharmila, B Janarthanan, J Chandrasekaran, “Preparation and characterization of ZnO nanoparticles using Moringa Olifera Extract by green synthesis method”, Asian Journal of Phytomedicine and Clinical Research, 4(3) 2016: 121-132.
4. Sengottain Shanmugan, Balasundaram Janarathanan, Joseph Chandrasekaran, “Thermal asymmetry model of single slope single basin solar still with sponge liner”, Thermal Science, 18(2) 2014:439-450.
5. V. Manikandan, K. Shanmugasundaram, S. Shanmugan, B. Janarthanan, J. Chandrasekaran, “Wick type solar stills: A review”, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 20, 2013: 322–335.

Mrs.S. Sharmila

1. S. Sharmila, B. Janarthanan, J. Chandrasekaran, “Synthesis and characterization of Co-doped lithium manganese oxide as a cathode material for rechargeable Li-ion battery”, Ionics, 22(9) 2016: 1567-1574.
2. S. Sharmila , B. Janarthanan, J. Chandrasekaran, “Structural and Electrical Properties of Li4Mn4.9Ni0.1O12 as a Cathode Material for Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries”, IOSR Journal of Applied Physics, 8(1) 2016:52-58.
3. V. D. Nithya, S. Sharmila, Kumaran Vediappan, Chang Woo Lee, Leonid Vasylechko, R. Kalai Selvan, “Electrical and electrochemical properties of molten-salt synthesized 0.05 mol Zr- and Si-doped Li4Ti5O12 microcrystals”, Journal of Applied Electrochemistry, 44, 2014:647–654.
4. S. Sharmila, B. Senthilkumar, V.D. Nithya , Kumaran Vediappan, Chang Woo Lee, R. Kalai Selvan, “Electrical and electrochemical properties of molten salt-synthesized Li4Ti5−xSnxO12 (x=0.0, 0.05 and 0.1) as anodes for Li-ion batteries”, Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 74, 2013: 1515–1521.
5. V.D. Nithya, R. Kalai Selvan, Kumaran Vediappan, S. Sharmila, Chang Woo Lee, “Molten salt synthesis and characterization of Li4Ti5−xMnxO12 (x = 0.0, 0.05 and 0.1) as anodes for Li-ion batteries”, Applied Surface Science, 261, 2012: 515–519.

Mrs.Ambili Vipin

1. Ambili Reveendran, Sanoj Varghese, K.Viswanathan, “Green Synthesis of Silver Nano Particle Using Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis”, IOSR Journal of Applied Physics, 8(3) 2016: 35-38.

Mrs.A.Sahana Fathima

1. A.Sahana Fathima, N. Sivaguru, V. Senthil Kumar, “Investigation on Optical Properties of CuS and Zn Doped CuS Thin Films by Chemical Bath Deposition Method”, IOSR Journal of Applied Physics, 8(4) 2016:13-16.

Mr.E.Sivasenthil

1. E. Sivasenthil, V. Senthilkumar, “Electrical Characterization of Tin Oxide Thin Films Prepared by Dip Coating Technique”, International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, 5(8) 2016: 14651-14655.
2. E Sivasenthil, V Senthil Kumar, “Structural properties of tin oxide thin films prepared by sol-gel technique”, International Journal of Applied Research, 2(8) (2016): 168-171.

Dr.A.Saranya

1. I.Rathinamala, A.Saranya, N. Jeyakumaran and N.Prithivikumaran, “Sol-Gel Spin Coated Cadmium Sulphide thin films on Silicon (100) substrates for Opto Electtonics Applications”, International Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 13(2), 2017: 159-167.
2. A.Saranya, J.Pandiarajan, N.Jeyakumaran and N.Prithivikumaran, “Electrical investigation of TiO2 thin films coated on glass and silicon substrates – effect of UV and Visible light illumination”, Applied Nanoscience, 6, 2016: 591-598.
3. A.Saranya, J.Pandiarajan, N.Prithivikumaran, “Synthesis and characterization of TiO2/PS nanostructure for sensor applications”, International Journal of Technical Research and Applications, 38, 2016: 57-60.
4. K.S.Balaji, B.Lawerence, A.Saranya, J.Pandiarajan, N.Prithivikumaran and N.Jeyakumaran, “Synthesis and characterization of PMMA doped iron oxide thin films by sol-gel spin coating method”, International Journal of Technical Research and Applications, 38, 2016: 41-44.
5. M.Vignesh Kumar, J.Pandiarajan, A.Saranya, and N.Prithivikumaran “Optical characterization and chemical compositional analysis of nanocrystalline nickel oxide thin films”, Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 8 (15) 2016: 121-125.

Mr.Mohan Rangan Kathiresan

1. K. Mohan Rangam Kadiresan, V. Senthil Kumar, “Effect of Different Current Density on Structural and Mechanical Properties of Fe-Ni-Co Alloy Thin Films”, International Journal of Advance research in Science and Engineering, 5 (12) 2016:439-445.
2. K. Mohan Rangam Kadiresan, V. Senthil Kumar, “Effect of different ferrous concentration on structural and mechanical properties of electrodeposited FeNiCo thin films”, International journal of Advance research in Science and Engineering, 05 (09) 2016: 549-555.
3. K. Mohan Rangam Kadiresan, V. Senthil Kumar, “Synthesis and Characterization of Fe-Ni-Co magnetic thin films at different bath temperature”, International Journal of Advance research in Science and Engineering, 5 (7) 2016: 285-292.

Dr.S.Esakki Muthu

1. Sankaran Esakki Muthu, Daniel Braithwaite, Bernard Salce, Ai Nakamura, Masato Hedo, Takao Nakama, and Yoshichika Ōnuki, “Calorimetry Study of the Phase Diagrams of EuNi2Ge2 and Eu2Ni3Ge5 under Pressure”, Journal of the Physical Society of Japan, 85, 2016: 094603
2. R. Thiyagarajan, S. EsakkiMuthu, G. KalaiSelvan, R. Mahendiran, S. Arumugam, “Critical behaviour of resistivity in the pressure-induced first to second order transition in Pr0.6Ca0.4Mn0.96B0.04O3 (B = Co and Cr)”, Journal of alloys and compounds, 618, 2015: 159-166
3. S. EsakkiMuthu, N.V.Ramarao, R.Thiyagarajan, U. Devarajan, M.Manivelraja and S. Arumugam, “Influence of chemical substitution, magnetic field and hydrostatic pressure on martensite and intermartensite transition in bulk Ni49-xCuxMn38Sn13 (0.5≤ x ≤ 2) Heusleralloy”, Applied Physics Letter, 2014:104092404-1-092404-4
4. S. EsakkiMuthu, M. Kanagaraj, Sanjay Singh, P. U. Sastry, G. Ravikumar, N.V.RamaRao, M .Manivel Raja and S.Arumugam, “Hydrostatic pressure effects on martensitic transition, magnetic and magnetocaloric effect in Si doped Ni-Mn-Sn Heusler alloys”, Journal of alloys and compounds, 584, 2014: 175-179
5. Sanjay Singh, R. Rawat, S. EsakkiMuthu, S. W. DSouza1, E. Suard, A. Senyshyn, S. Banik, P. Rajput, S. Bharadwaj, A. M. Awasthi, R. Ranjan, S. Arumugam, D. L. Schlagel, T. A. Lograsso, AparnaChakrabarti and S. R. Barman, “Spin-valve-like magnetoresistance in Mn2NiGa at room temperature”, Physical. Review. Letter, 109, 2012: 246601-1-246601-5

Mr.Karupusamy

1. Karuppusamy S, Babu KD, Kumar VN & Gopalakrishnan R, “Thermal kinetic and dielectric parameters of acenaphthene crystal grown by vertical Bridgman technique”, Applied Physics A, 122( 5) 2016:1-8.
2. Kumar VN, Suryakarthick R, Karuppusamy S, Gupta M, Hayakawa Y, Gopalakrishnan R, “Effect of precursor concentration on the properties and tuning of conductivity between p-type and n-type Cu1-XCdXS2 thin films deposited by a single step solution process as a novel material for photovoltaic applications”, RSC Advances, 5(29) 2015: 23015-23021.
3. Elavarasu N, Karuppusamy S, Muralidharan S, Anantharaja M, Gopalakrishnan R, “Fabrication and performance study of electro-optical modulator and third order nonlinearity using unidirectional method (Sankaranarayanan–Ramasamy) grown Imidazolium l-Tartrate single crystal”, Optical Materials, 46, 2015: 141-148
   Kamalanathan M, Karuppusamy S, Sivakumar R, Gopalakrishnan, “Synthesis of reduced graphene oxide–copper tin sulphide composites and their photoconductivity enhancement for photovoltaic applications”, Journal of Materials Science, 50(24) 2015:8029-8037