Overview
Established in the year 1997, the Department of Atomic and Molecular Physics (DAMP) is an interdisciplinary research hub at 沙巴体育 Academy of Higher Education that offers Master Programs in interdisciplinary areas such as Photonics and Nanoscience and Technology.
The Department is carrying out research under the realm of atomic and molecular physics with special focus on Ultra-fast Laser matter interactions, Multi-modal and single cell spectroscopy, Trace element detection using laser induced breakdown spectroscopy, Miniaturized photonics device fabrication, Nanoparticles and nanostructures for healthcare, environmental and energy applications, Surface engineering at nanoscale for micro/optofluidics as well as spectroscopy, Laser assisted nanostructure mediated crystallization, Nanobioimaging, Condensed matter physics, Plasmonics, and Biophysics.
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The department also offers a program in MSc Photonics. In addition, there are postgraduate programs in Nanoscience & Technology and Biophysics. The department also offers certificate courses in Laser Applications in Medicine and Biology and Nanoscience & Technology.
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Core Competencies
- Photonics
- Biophotonics
- Nanoscience and Technology
- Laser Spectroscopy
- Optofluidics
- Plasmonics
- Crystallography and Biophysics
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Collaborations
- Tata Institute of Fundamental 沙巴体育, Mumbai
- Raman 沙巴体育 Institute, Bangalore
- University of Texas, San Antonio, USA
- Bhabha Atomic 沙巴体育 Centre, Mumbai
- Centre of Excellence in Basic Sciences, Mumbai
- Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
- 沙巴体育 Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy.
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Collaborations within MU
- Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, 沙巴体育 College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), 沙巴体育
- Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, MCODS, Mangalore
- Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), 沙巴体育
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, KMC, 沙巴体育
- Department of Pathology, KMC, 沙巴体育
- Department of Clinical Embryology, KMC, 沙巴体育
- Department of Paediatrics, KMC, 沙巴体育
- Department of Cardiology, KMC, 沙巴体育
- Department of Urology, KMC, 沙巴体育
- Melaka 沙巴体育 Medical College, 沙巴体育.
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Industry tie-ups
- Xerox 沙巴体育 Division, Webster, USA
- Holmarc Opto-mechatronics, Cochin, India.
Labs & Facilities
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Hospitals
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Innovation Centre
State-of-the-art Innovation Centre facilitates multi-disciplinary research
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Labs
Laboratories give students the opportunity for practical experience
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Sports & Fitness
Marena has world-class facilities with courts for badminton, tennis, soccer & squash, as well as a well-equipped gymnasium
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Libraries
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Student Housing
Student hostels are their homes away from homes