Highly Equipped Research Laboratories
The Department of Physics at Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), Pune) provides a diverse research environment supported by specialized experimental facilities, advanced characterization and measurement systems, Computational platforms like HPC, and industry-relevant software COMSOL.
These facilities enable doctoral scholars, postgraduate students, faculty and research teams to undertake experimental, computational, analytical and interdisciplinary research across diverse areas of Physics.
The department also has collaborations with other departments inside the university and other nearby institutions like SPPU, IISER, NCL etc., to provide the necessary research facilities to the research Scholars.
Major Research Equipment:
The Department houses a range of specialized equipment and research setups that support experimental investigation, testing, measurement, characterization and validation.
| Sr. No. | Instrument / Machine | Proper Description / Application | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spin Coating System | Used for thin-film deposition on substrates. Operating speed range: 50–12,000 RPM. | 1 |
| 2 | Centrifuge – REMI PR-24 | Used for sample processing and separation. Speed range: 500–18,000 RPM. | 1 |
| 3 | Heating Mantle | Used for controlled heating during chemical synthesis. Capacity: 500 mL. | 1 |
| 4 | Digital Magnetic Stirrer & Hot Plate (Cole-Parmer, USA) | Used for heating and magnetic stirring of samples. Stirring speed up to 1300 RPM and temperature up to 300°C. | 3 |
| 5 | Probe Station | Used for electrical characterization and electrical measurements of samples/devices. | 1 |
| 6 | Deionized Water Purification System – Milli-Q ZSQ200U0T0 | Used for the production of deionized (DI) water required for laboratory synthesis and sample preparation. | 1 |
| 7 | Ceramic Tube Furnace | Used for annealing and heat treatment of samples in a quartz tube chamber. Maximum temperature: 800°C. | 1 |
| 8 | Ultrasonic Cleaner (BTI) | Used for ultrasonic cleaning of substrates and laboratory samples. | 1 |
| 9 | Keithley 2450 SMU – Digital SourceMeter | Used for DC I–V measurements and electrical characterization. Current range: 10 nA–1 A; voltage range: ±200 V. | 1 |
| 10 | Function Generator (Rigol) | Used for generating electrical waveforms/signals for pulsed electrical measurements. | 1 |
| 11 | Digital Storage Oscilloscope (Rigol) | Used for measurement and analysis of electrical signals, including pulsed electrical measurements. | 1 |
| 12 | HIOKI Impedance Analyzer – IM3570 | Used for impedance and capacitance measurements up to 5 MHz. | 1 |
| 13 | Muffle Furnace | Used for sample annealing at high-temperatures. Maximum temperature: 1000 ± 7°C. | 1 |
| 14 | Vacuum Oven | Used for controlled drying, heating, and sample processing under vacuum conditions. | 3 |
| 15 | Gas Tube Furnace | Used for annealing and controlled heat treatment of samples under inert atmosphere. Maximum temperature: 1000 ± 5°C. | 1 |
| 16 | Hot Air Oven | Used for drying and sterilization of glassware, metal instruments, laboratory apparatus and heat-resistant materials. | 3 |
| 17 | Wensar Weighing Balance | Wensar offers a wide range of precision, analytical, and industrial weighing balances known for accuracy, stability, and advanced feat. | 1 |
| 18 | Fume Hood | A fume hood is a ventilated laboratory enclosure that protects users by drawing hazardous vapors, gases, and particles away from the breathing zone using controlled inward airflow and an exhaust system. | 1 |
| 19 | pH Meter | A pH meter measures the acidity or alkalinity of a solution with high precision, offering features like temperature compensation, data logging, and compatibility with various electrodes. | 1 |
| 20 | Ultrasonic Interferometer | Ultrasonic interferometer is highly versatile device used for liquid characterization. | 1 |
| 21 | ABBE Refractometer | The measurement of refractive index, average dispersion of liquids, solids and for determination of percentage sugar content in aqueous solutions. |
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