1. Experimental Condensed Matter Physics Group

Professor Dr. M A Rashid is working in this group. Recent progresses on Science & Technology have resulted in a surge of interests in condensed matter physics. We are currently studying the pyrolysis of simple aromatic organic compounds in presence of catalyst in the temperature range of 300? C to 600? C by using the IR spectroscopy, DTA (Differential Thermal Analysis), TGA (Thermogravimetric Analysis), XRD (X-ray Diffractometry) and micrographic investigation using reflected polarized light technique.

2. Polymer Physics Group

It has been known for many years that surfaces exposed to an electrical discharge operated in a gaseous atmosphere containing organic vapors or gases are covered with insulating deposits. The first reports of these deposits were published in the second half of the last century.

The main objective is to improve the knowledge of the plasma polymerization process in relation to the desired physical and chemical properties of resulting plasma polymers with special regard to the understanding and following suppression of aging processes of plasma polymers at ambient and extreme conditions.

As a consequence a dramatic expansion of the applications is expected when a solid especially a conventional polymer (plastic) with a given bulk properties is coated by a thin and durable plasma polymer film of tailored properties that are desirable for a specific function of the whole product as a system comprising of a solid and surface plasma polymer coating. In addition to modification or protective function of a plasma polymer coating the new plasma polymer films are top candidates for unusual sensors or even active elements in microelectronics. Plasma polymers are expected to be wider used as optical coatings and other applications.

Technologies based on plasma polymer process are much more environmental friendly than presently used technologies usually based on wet chemistry for delivery of the same function product. Better understanding of plasmo-chemical reactions, based on determined deposition and especially plasma parameters, leading to plasma polymers of specified properties.