One-Day Workshop on Pulsed Laser Deposition (PLD) Technique

The Department of Physics, IIT Ropar, invites participants to a one-day hands-on workshop on Pulsed Laser Deposition (PLD) Technique, supported by DST-FIST, on 25 November 2025. This training is tailored for researchers and students keen on exploring thin film fabrication, nanomaterial development, and modern materials science applications.

Workshop Details

About the Workshop

The Pulsed Laser Deposition (PLD) Workshop at IIT Ropar offers participants a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals and applications of thin film deposition for advanced materials research. Supported by DST-FIST, this workshop bridges theoretical understanding with practical, hands-on sessions using IIT Ropar’s high-end PLD facility.

PLD is a cutting-edge thin-film fabrication method widely used in nanotechnology, condensed matter physics, and material engineering. This training introduces participants to the system’s components, working principles, and optimization strategies for multilayer heterostructures.

Workshop Highlights

Participants will gain exposure to:

• 248 nm high-energy laser with a peak energy of 400 mJ

• 6-target carousel for multilayer heterostructure fabrication

• Substrate heating up to 800°C with rotation control for uniform film growth

• Turbo-molecular pump with oil-free rotary operation

• Practical demonstrations of thin film synthesis and characterization

This program emphasizes hands-on laboratory experience, offering participants a rare opportunity to operate PLD systems and understand real-time growth processes.

Expert Talks

Renowned experts will deliver lectures on the latest advancements in PLD and materials research:

• Sh. Gaurav Aggarwal, Head, Physical Sciences, DST-FIST

• Prof. P. Murugavel, Department of Physics, IIT Madras

• Prof. P. K. Sahoo, Department of Physics, NISER Bhubaneswar

Their sessions will cover experimental techniques, research trends, and the role of PLD in nanomaterial innovation.

Who Should Attend

• Postgraduate & PhD students in Physics, Materials Science, or Nanotechnology

• Researchers and faculty members interested in thin film deposition

• Industry professionals exploring laser-based fabrication

Important Dates

Contact & Registration

🔗 Register here: tinyurl.com/mr92camj
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: +91 1881 232477
🌐 Website: https://www.iitrpr.ac.in/physics

Disclaimer

All workshop details are as per the official IIT Ropar announcement. Schedule and speaker details are subject to change based on institutional updates.

👉 Don’t miss this chance to gain first-hand experience with one of the most powerful thin film deposition techniques in nanotechnology!