UoK - Department of Applied Physics : Introduction

The Applied Physics department was established in 1971. The objective was to teach and train students to meet the growing technological needs of the industries of Pakistan in the area of Applied Physics. Over the years emphasis has shifted toward Electronics and semiconductor technology because of the growing demand of technologically advanced industries in Pakistan. The syllabus has been continually updated to keep abreast with development in the technology.

Our objective is to prepare students to take-on challenges of the fast growing technologies in the field of Electronics and Semiconductors. The curriculum provides in depth understanding of the subjects such as Analog and Digital Electronics, Industrial Electronics, Semiconductor Devices, Communication systems including Microwave and optical fiber communications.

Microprocessor/Microcontroller and Digital Signal Processors (DSP) are hubs of intelligent electronic systems including computers and almost all state-of the-art equipment used in Communications, Industrial and Medical applications use these devices. A comprehensive scheme of study and applications is provided for these subjects.

To teach practical aspect of electronics and give hands-on experience, laboratories have been equipped with latest equipments. Students are required to spend a considerable time in the laboratories to develop in depth understanding of the subject they study in classes. For this purpose separate laboratory courses are designed. The laboratory training begins with circuits related to basic Analog Electronics, progressively perform experiments on Digital Electronics, Industrial Electronics and finally develop a single board computer based on microcontroller. The students are also trained on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) through the use of software and hardware simulators. Similarly, they are trained in the field of communications using Communication training kits.