DR. VISHAL SHARMA
Head Physics Department

Dr. Vishal Sharma has done M.Sc., Ph.D. (Physics) from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. During his Doctorate Degree he has published many research papers in reputed International/National research journals. He has also participated in two International and many National Conferences. He is a recipient of senior Research Fellowship by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi. He is the life member of Nuclear Track Society of INDIA (NTSI).

 Physics

The fast changing Technological Development of Engineering fields by methods, discoveries and manpower of Physical Sciences, which has occurred over the last few decades, is now being reflected in teaching curriculum of most of the Engineering Institutions. In today’s fast-growing society, Physicist may play invariably a variety of gigantic roles. In Industrial laboratories or other agencies, they may deal with the application of fundamental knowledge to the development of solutions for a variety of practical problems for managing large scientific or technical programs. With the joint support of our colleagues in other disciplines, Physicist may help attacking problems towards number of important areas, many of which, such as energy usage, production of energy in nuclear power plants, radiation hazards, nuclear fission & fusion and environmental issues are of everyone’s concern.

The discipline of Physics seeks to determine, verify, and apply the basic laws governing matter and energy in order to benefit the society. Today, increasingly important new sub fields of Physics are emerging at the boundaries between physics & other disciplines. The rapid development of computer-based technologies is acting as a catalytic agent in enhancement of disciplinary sciences. The Punjab Technical University program is characterized by an innovative and flexible curriculum that emphasizes fundamental principles.

LEARNING GOALS
1	A foundation of knowledge in Quantum Physics & Theory of relativity.
2	Basic laws in Electrostatics & Electrodynamics.
3	Technological Development along with the basic backgrounds in the fields of Laser, Fiber Optics & Superconductivity & their applications.
4	Basics ideas of X-rays and its applications.
5	Self-Dependence and independent learning.
6	Skills in communicating technical versatility.
Objectives of Engineering Physics Program:
1	Educate students to think and participate in emerging areas of Engineering Technology.
2	Educate students towards basic of instrumentation, design of laboratory techniques, measurement and analysis
3	To inculcate teamwork and multidisciplinary experiences throughout the curriculum.

Curriculum of Physics Lab:

Most of the experiments are designed to verify or illustrate an existing model or theory while a few may emphasize the discovery approach where it is assumed that we do not have a prior understanding of the phenomenon under study.   In nutshell, the course sequence includes “hands-on” laboratory classes and lots of discussions during viva-voce. The Department aims to encourage & ensures individual interaction of the students and the faculty. This positive interaction with the faculty helps each student to acquire confidence and command in the subject. To study the magnetic field of a Circular Coil carrying current. The following Experiments are available for the students in Physics Lab:

List of Experiments
1	To find out Polarizability of a dielectric substance.
2	To study the characteristics of a rectangular wave guide.
3	To study the laser beam characteristics like; wave length, aperture & divergence etc.
4	To study laser interference using Michelson’s Interferometer.
5	Making up the hologram using advanced laser kit.
6	Study of Diffraction using Laser beam and thus to determine the grating element.
7	Determination of optical aperture of an optical fiber.
8	To determine attenuation & propagation losses in an optical fibers.
9	To find out the frequency of AC mains using electric-vibrator.
10	To find out the Susceptibility of FeCl3 by Quinke’s Method.
11	To study the magnetic field of a circular coil carrying current.