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In association with Rajiv Gandhi’s birthday

‘Energy day’ was celebrated on 26.08.2013 .

As a part of this program, Interdepartmental

competitions were conducted on 6.08.2013.

115 students from different departments

participated in various competitions and

presented their innovative ideas on Energy

conservation. Besides, Interschool competi-

tions were conducted on 26.08.2013, 90 stu-

dents from 8 schools actively participated

and exhibited their talents. The students of

Physics department demonstrated the work-

ing mechanism of solar gadgets. Er.E.Syed

Ahamed, Executive Engineer, TNEB, Theni,

presided over the valedictory function and

distributed the prizes.

The rainbow of activities of the Department of Physics is well captured in this the fifth edi-

tion of ‘The Prism’ – a newsletter run by the students of the department under the guid-

ance of a couple of faculty. The contributions from the students and the achievements of

the department this year has made it possible for us to enhance the newsletter six pages of

articles, news and fun. I would like to thank the editorial team for the good work done!

The department is now 35 years old and we have come a long way from our early begin-

nings – we have expanded in terms of the programmes offered, improved in terms of infra-

structure and equipped ourselves in terms of newer skills and teaching learning strategies

so that we continue to give our students the best in Physics education as well as the life

coping skills they need to live in the world of today

… Beulah Rajkumar

An MoU was signed between the Depart-

ment of Physics, Lady Doak college and the

Department of Geography, Shri Meenakshi

Government Arts College for an Academic

Interface Programme. Through this 30 hour

knowledge and skill exchange programme,

the II year M.Sc Geography of Shri Meenak-

shi Government Arts College, learn software

skills in Remote Sensing and GIS techniques

at the Geoinformatics centre, Department of

Physics (set up by funds from ISRO) while

the students of the PG Diploma in RS and

GIS of LDC learn cartographic techniques at

the Department of Geography, Shri

Meenakshi Government Arts College. This

year students from Sri Meenakshi Govern-

ment Arts college and students from the

Physics Department, LDC benefited.

The department aims in developing academically competent and professionally motivated women leaders, equipped with objective and critical thinking who compassionately foster the scientific temper with a sense of social responsibility

From the HOD’s desk J A N U R A Y , 2 0 1 4

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COURSES

OFFERED

• B.Sc. (Special) Physics

• B.Sc. Physics with

computer Applications

• M.Sc. Physics

• M.Phil

• Ph.D

Diploma and

Certificate Courses

• PG Diploma in

Remote Sensing and GIS

• Certificate in Remote Sensing and GIS

INSIDE THE ISSUE

FROM THE HOD’S DESK 1

DEPARTMENTAL

ACTIVITIES

2

SERVICE LEARNING

PROGRAMMES

3

ACHIEVEMENTS 4

STUDENTS FORUM 5

ABOUT THE

DEPARTMENT

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A yearly Newsletter of the Department of Physics, Lady Doak College, Madurai - 2

RAJIV GANDHI ENERGY DAY ACADEMIC INTERFACE PROGRAMME

Departmental activities P A G E 2

• State level seminar on Renewable Energy Utilization was held on 25th February, 2013,

• Motivating lectures for the preparation of UGC/CSIR/NET exams were given by

Dr. A. Basherrudin Mahmud Ahmed, School of Physics, Madurai Kamaraj University,Madurai.

• 5th September 2013– Teachers day was celebrated at the J.X.Miller auditorium.

• A faculty training on interfacing using expEYES was given by Dr. Ajith Kumar IUAC, New

Delhi on 18th December, 2013.

• Parents teachers meet was held on 11th Jan 2013 for I and III UG students. It was based on

parent - child relationship, parent’s needs, student’s needs and the necessity of parental sup-

port.

• Various activities for students were conducted by Janus club, Lynx club, Energy club in this

year.

• Through the service corner, 3rd year UG students made candles using solar energy and the

students of electric corner helped in repairing electrical instruments.

WINNERS

• Shanmuga Priya. G, ,Dilber Pushpalatha of II UG won the I prize in Dumb Charade by Janus

Club.

• Lynx club conducted “Crack me if you can” competition and P. Jelin Thanga Kiruba of III

UG won the I prize.

• Subha Shree of III UG bagged the I prize in the painting competition titled “Sun the Super

Star” organized by Energy club.

STUDENT EDITORS

U. Reeta Felscia

Shruti Suriyakumar

FACULTY ADVISORS

Dr. Beulah J.M. Rajkumar

Dr. P. S. Bindu

Ms. R.P.Ramiya Pison

MY EXPERIENCE AT THE RADIO ASTRONOMY WINTER SCHOOL AND

PULSAR OBSERVATORY FOR STUDENTS PROGRAMME (POS-2013)

I got a great opportunity of attending the Radio Astronomy Winter School (RAWSC-

2013) which was conducted at the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA-

TIFR) in Pune from Dec 17 -27,2013. About 28 students attended the school and we

were divided into six batches.

Using a 4-m radio telescope we did experiments on antennas, pointing offsets, beam

patterns, H1 line detection and in making small affordable radio telescopes. We also

did a team poster presentation on Cosmic rays and H1 line detection.

In those ten days I learnt a lot of things and I met many scientists. And it was for

the first time, that I got an opportunity to observe and do hands–on experiments

with a radio telescope.

After completing School, I got another rare opportunity to attend the Pulsar Obser-

vatory for Students Programme (POS-2013) which was conducted at the Radio As-

tronomy Centre in Ooty. I also have attended the lecture session which was con-

ducted during, July 9-12,2013. Now, I also have attended the observation slot from

Jan 3-6, 2014.

About 30 students participated and the experiments were done individually. I ob-

served a pulsar using the Ooty Radio Telescope and calculated its distance, time

period, flux density and modulation index. We had the great opportunity of present-

ing our analysis through video conference, to the Nobel Laureate Jocelyn Bell who

discovered pulsar stars. And I was overjoyed when she appreciated my presentation.

It was a lifetime experience which I will always treasure. I thank my parents, my

head of the department and my teachers for encouraging me and helping me. I

would also like to encourage my friends and classmates to attend such programmes.

-A. Alinda Shaly, III BSc Physics.

SNAP SHOTS

P A G E 3

I S S U E 5

GIS-BASED COMMUNITY LEARNING

Under the service learning programme, the department aimed at geo-locating feeder villages

for a government High school. A school was selected in Mayandipatti village at Melur dis-

trict. The school has upto X Std. As the first step, faculty members visited the school and col-

lected the students data from which 18 feeder villages were identified and extracted. 26 SF &

6 REG II year UG students enthusiastically registered to render their service for this work.

Among these villages, some of them were found to be small hamlets. These villages and ham-

lets were geo located using GPS. As an extension, a questionnaire was administered to find

the socio-economic status and the educational interests of the school children. The service learning students were given

training in survey techniques with help from the Social Science Department. Each student interviewed 150 school children

individually to elucidate their socio economic status. A geodatabase was created based on the data collected from the ques-

tionnaire. By incorporating the GPS points on Google earth the villages and the hamlets were identified and digitized. A

thematic map was generated to visualize the student distribution in the feeder hamlets.

Few interesting findings from the study are that most of the students have the reading habit, have a legible handwriting

and are aspiring for higher education in various fields like Engineering, teaching and medicine. 90% of students take food

from the noon meal scheme. The students come to school mostly by foot. The students coming from farther distances com-

mute by bus. The girl students are found to be more involved in domestic work at home. Their exposure outside their vil-

lage is nill. Only a few of them have travelled up to Madurai.

Faculty members: Dr. G. Vasanthi, Ms. K. Hema Siva sakthi & Ms. R. Ayshwarya

MOTIVATING SCHOOL CHILDREN TO LEARN PHYSICS

The service learning program on “ Motivating School Children to learn Physics” was

undertaken by a group of 2nd year UG students (Reg and SF) in the academic year

2013-2014. The educational needs of the students of Balamandhram Higher Secon-

dary school was identified through a few observational visits. The LDC students con-

tacted them twice a week regularly and helped them in understanding some basic

concepts and in solving simple problems. They also demonstrated some physics ex-

periments with their working models and helped the students to use simple

measuring instruments like screw gauge, vernier caliper, etc.

School students participated actively and benefited well. Our UG students

were monitored for their preparation and presentation by the faculty in-

charge. This exercise helped our students to share their knowledge they had

acquired.

Faculty members: Ms. A. R. S. Janci Rani Juliet, Ms. S. M. Sathya

REFLECTIONS OF II UG STUDENTS

The three days from December 16th to 18th were the most memorable days of

our lives. We the students of II UG didn’t know deeply about each other. Only

after the workshop conducted by the ‘Live Life Education’ team, we had the

opportunity to express ourselves and understand each other. We were taught

to thank those who were the reason for who we are. We realized the impor-

tance of team work and were made to realize our responsibilities. We shed

tears of happiness which expressed our love for our parents, teachers and

friends. Through laughter therapy, we laughed a lot and enjoyed thoroughly

for the first time in our lives. We discovered our ‘limiting beliefs’ and prepared

‘turn out statements’ to overcome them. Now, we believe, we have been

moulded into responsible students with individuality and a sense of team

spirit.

WAITING FOR PHYSICSWAITING FOR PHYSICSWAITING FOR PHYSICSWAITING FOR PHYSICS Revision is wasted now.Revision is wasted now.Revision is wasted now.Revision is wasted now. I am caught in this limbo, of the I am caught in this limbo, of the I am caught in this limbo, of the I am caught in this limbo, of the hour before the exam.hour before the exam.hour before the exam.hour before the exam. I scratch my elbow, flick I scratch my elbow, flick I scratch my elbow, flick I scratch my elbow, flick nervously between the channels nervously between the channels nervously between the channels nervously between the channels that plague day, time television, that plague day, time television, that plague day, time television, that plague day, time television, stretch my arms, search for a stretch my arms, search for a stretch my arms, search for a stretch my arms, search for a fitting past me.fitting past me.fitting past me.fitting past me. Oh , give me a hobby, a Oh , give me a hobby, a Oh , give me a hobby, a Oh , give me a hobby, a distraction , anything to slice distraction , anything to slice distraction , anything to slice distraction , anything to slice through the boredom that through the boredom that through the boredom that through the boredom that waiting for physics brings.waiting for physics brings.waiting for physics brings.waiting for physics brings. I stop, I breath.I stop, I breath.I stop, I breath.I stop, I breath. I feel the relief of a passing I feel the relief of a passing I feel the relief of a passing I feel the relief of a passing hour, looking back , I should hour, looking back , I should hour, looking back , I should hour, looking back , I should have revised electrical power.have revised electrical power.have revised electrical power.have revised electrical power. ---- B.S.Viji I UG B.S.Viji I UG B.S.Viji I UG B.S.Viji I UG

SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAMMES

P A G E 4

The following Faculty of our

department have successfully

cleared the SET examnination

Ms. S. Pon Nancy and

Ms. M Pushpa Selvi (highest cutoff of 242 in the General category ) .

Faculty achievements • Dr. Beulah J M Rajkumar was a resource person in a workshop on being an effective

teacher held on 24th august 2013 at Lady Doak college.

• Dr. Briget Mary has been recognized as Research Guide in Physics by Madurai Kamaraj

University from September 2012.

• Dr. Nimma Elizabeth has written a chapter “Nano Composite polymer electrolytes for lith-

ium batteries (Chapter 5)” in a book “Polymer Processing & Characterization” published

by Apple Academic Press.

• Mrs. Suvetha Rani has received P.h.D., on “Studies on molecular interactions in liquid

mixtures” from Madurai Kamaraj University.

• Dr Beulah J. M. Rajkumar has written a chapter “Women in science and technology” in the

book ‘Gender Matters’, published by Semmoodhai Pathippagam ISBN:978-93-81006-57-3.

• Dr. Suvetha Rani presented a paper at National Seminar on Spectroscopic Techiques & its

Applications for material characterization (NSST 2013 ) on 3.10.2013 at the Department Of

Optoelectronics, University of Kerela, Trivandrum.

• Dr. Beulah J. M. Rajkumar was a resource person for the refresher course organized by

the Academic Staff College, University of Kerala on Women Studies on 13.11.13

• Ms. R.P.Ramiya presented a paper at International Conference on Nanomaterials & Nano-

composits - Synthesis, Properties & Applications (ICNN-2013) during 12.7.13 & 13.7.13 at

Mother Teresa University, Kodaikanal.

Papers Published in International Journals

• Dr. Beulah J. M. Rajkumar, Optical and morphological studies of L-histidine functionalized

silver nanoparticles synthesized by two different methods, Journal of Experimental

Nanoscience, Sep 2013.

• Ms. J. Suvetha Rani, Interaction of Schiff base ligand with tin dioxide nanaoparticles: Optical studies,

Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular spectroscopy, 114, 170-174, Oct 2013.

• Ms. J. Suvetha Rani, Study of interaction between tin dioxide nanoparticle and 1,4 dihydroxy

2,3 dimethyl 9,10 anthraquinone sensitizer, Journal of Luminescence, 144, 74-78, Dec 2013.

• V. Jeyakarthika (II PG) attended a Summer training program in Physics at IGCAR, Kalpakkam

during May 27 - July 5, 2013 and carried out the project work on “Langmuir-Bloddget films on

functionalized Nanoparticles”

• T. Felsia Syndrella (III UG) participated in the Summer school organized by the IIA, Kodai-

kanal during May 14-23, 2013.

• Alinda Shaly (III UG) attended a Summer Training Programme on “Pulsar observatory for stu-

dents-2013 (Part-I - Lecture sessions)” at Radio Astronomy Center, Ooty during July 9-12, 2013.

and Part-II - Training during December 27-30, 2013.

• A. Alinda Shally (III UG) won the second prize in ‘25th All India Essay contest on Nuclear Sci-

ence and Technology’ conducted by Department of Atomic Energy, BARC.

• 17 students of II UG have successfully completed the service learning course on “Motivating

School children to learn Physics” in Balamandhram Hr. Sec. School

Twenty of our UG stu-dents had a hands on training at Energy Cen te r M i th rad -ham ,Aluva , Kerala

Student achievements

The important thing is not to stop questioning; curiosity has its own reason for existing. - ALBERT EINSTEIN

CLUB INAUGURAL-2013

by chief guest Mr.

Muthu Raju, President

of Rotary club

Students forum

P A G E 5 I S S U E 5 5

Priceless treasures

I have learnt lots of good qualities from this college. Self-discipline,Self-

confidence, Team work, Self-study, How to approach a problem and how

to adapt myself to the situation. I’ m able to relate all the subjects with

physics. It gives me confidence that I can even enter into an IT field and

shine in that field too. Now I ‘m able to think positively and these will be

useful when I enter into my higher studies as well as job.

…..J.KRITHIGA

I’ve learnt many things. Leadership quality, self-confidence, how to tackle

a problem depending upon situation and then how to handle a problem

without any fear, team work etc..After finishing my studies, while

going for job at some place I will be proud to say that I’m a

Dokian…There is a drastic change in me compared to my school

days behavior .. …. T.P.KOMAL PRIYA

This is Maria Thava Christy from

(2001~2006). I'm working as a post doc-

toral research fellow in Chonbuk Na-

tional University, Jeonju, S.Korea. I'm

am proud to be a Doakian and I am where

I am because of those five years which

shaped me spiritually, mentally and intel-

lectually! Thank you dear physics depart-

ment and every one in there for playing a

beautiful role in my life, I'm so glad to

write this and will always be grateful!

Keep up your great job always, May God

bless our department and college :)

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Written By

Vahitha III UG

TO MY TEACHERS

Physics is the study of nature

You made our nature to study physics;

You are the force ,

that changes the state of rest,

Gravity that pulls us towards learning;

Resistor for our laziness;

Amplifier for our talents;

Generator of future scientists;

Interference of love and knowledge;

Filter to block undesired character;

And you are the array of good habits.

A MOMENT WHEN A STUDENT IS

HAPPY ABOUT HER TEACHER

When she knows my small name ,

A smile for the words of my greeting,

Her hands on my shoulder while advising,

Knowing my problem by seeing my face,

And big appreciation for my small success,

These are not just a word for my verse,

These are the moments I experienced,

With you mam.

Thank You!

By N. Vasudevi , II UG Physics

PRIZES WON

⇒ Thangarevathy of II UG won the first prize in poetry com-

pletion at the LIB BONANZA held at Lady Doak College.

⇒ In the competions held in Fathima college in connection

with ths state level seminar, PHTSKNIT , Dilber Push-

palatha of II UG won the first prize in Turn coat, Sel-

vakarthiga and Felsia Syndrella of III UG won the sec-

ond prize in Dumb Charade and Ruth Gunaselvi of III

UG won the third prize in paper presentation.

⇒ Mercy M and Vaishali M won the first prize in quiz and

Dilber Pushpalatha R of I UG won the first prize in Just a

Minute in PHYONICS held at Sermathaai Vasan College.

EXUBERANT ENERGYEXUBERANT ENERGYEXUBERANT ENERGYEXUBERANT ENERGY

There is enough energy in a standard barrel of oil to boil 30,000 litres oh water. That’s a big cup of coffee !!!

Memories

CLUES

1. At the beginning. In physics, it is when time

equals zero. (7)

2. Falling under the force of gravity. (8)

3. Fake force. (11)

4. Magnitude and direction. (6)

5. At right angles. (13)

6. A source of high speed electrons used for can-

cer treatment. (8)

7. A well with infinite depth.(9)

8. Energy of motion. (7)

9. Kind of collision in which shape changes. (9)

10. It helps you pay attention to little things. (10)

11. Schrodinger’s favorite animal. (3)

12. Restless equilibrium. (8)

13. Nuclear sizes are expressed in ____ . (5)

14. The book on three laws of motion published

in 1687. (9)

15. The absorption of ink by blotting paper in-

volves this action. (9)

By Shruti. Suriyakumar , I PG

CONTACT DETAILS

Phone : 091 - 452 - 2530527,

2524575 Extn 217

Email : physics@ldc.edu.in &

physics.dept@gmail.com

By

B.S Charumathi, I UG

Word Hunt S T H I A R S D B M K L G O D P T R A

W I I N O P C E L L A F E E R F R E E

T P S I C S E N M G I J K M A A V P T

A H Y T G K N M A T P I O N S V K E O

R A K I N E T I C V I O H S E A T R P

U B C A Q R R S T U C L J C T M H P K

N N D L P T I A S K N M T U S O P E I

I O T S O N F E R M I O A M T L I N N

K R E A H M U W Z N R G I T Y S S D G

A T F L C L G S O E P O C S O R C I M

C A P I L L A R Y Z X C B H E G K C L

E T I I N E L A S T I C O O L I T U G

R E C G J K H O M Y Z U N S T A B L E

T B O H I S T S E K P O T E N T I A L

Y K L N I V E T A M F R H O P K L R N

• Why did the cat fall off the roof?

Because he lost his mu. (mew = sound cats make,

Mu = coeff of friction).

• A hydrogen atom came running into a police station asking for help....

Hydrogen atom: Someone just stole my electron!!

Policeman: Are you sure?

Hydrogen atom: Yes, I'm positive

• STUDENT’S LAW OF TENSION

Pressure is inversely proportional to the number of days left for the exam where ’WILL STUDY TOMORROW’ remains constant.

FIND OUT THE 15 WORDS HIDDEN IN THE BOX WITH

THE HELP OF THE SPECIFIED CLUES.

Beyond the

classroom

P Janus Club

P Lynx Club

P Energy Club

P PG Associa-

tion

Service Learning

Program

P Motivating school stu-

dents to learn Physics

P Help Desk in School

P GIS based Community

Projects

P Electric corner

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