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SUMMARY:SRM AP to Host IGMG IV
DESCRIPTION:SRM University-AP hosts the biennial International Conference on Materials Genome (ICMG)\, started in 2018 at SRM University-AP\, India\, the International Conference on Materials Genome (ICMG) has established itself as a premier biennial forum under the aegis of the Asian Consortium on Computational Materials Science (ACCMS). The conference focuses on bridging the gap between theoretical calculations and experimental techniques to accelerate the discovery of novel materials. \nThe primary objective of the conference is to foster collaborations among theoreticians\, experimentalists\, and industry professionals by facilitating the exchange of ideas and research findings through poster and oral presentations. The conference will highlight the current status\, future plans\, and prospects in the field\, covering recent developments in first-principles calculations\, experimental techniques\, materials databases\, and machine learning for materials science. \nThe conference will witness over 100 invited speakers from across the globe\, the event also feature keynote speakers – Prof. D D Sarma from IISC Bangalore\, India and Prof. Stefano Sanvito from Trinity College Dublin\, Ireland. The 2026 event will feature a special session celebrating the legacy of Prof. Tanusri Saha-Dasgupta\, Director of the S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences. \nFor programme schedule\, visit – https://www.srmap.edu.in/icmg-iv/
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/srm-ap-to-host-igmg-iv/
LOCATION:Theatre\, SR Block
CATEGORIES:Departmental Events,Events,Homepage Events,Physics
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260107T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132952
CREATED:20260106T042506Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar on Probing Higgs Boson at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC)
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Physics is organising a research seminar on the topic “Probing Higgs Boson at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC)” at 03.00 PM\, January 07\, 2026. The seminar will be delivered by Dr Gouranga Kole\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow\, National Taiwan\, University and CERN\, Geneva\, Switzerland. \nAbstract \nRecent results on measurements related to the Higgs boson using proton–proton collision data recorded at a center-of-mass energy of 13 TeV by the CMS experiment at the LHC will be presented. The seminar will begin with an overview of the object reconstruction techniques employed in the CMS experiment\, providing essential context for the subsequent analyses. The main focus will be on Higgs boson decays into a top quark and a light quark within the framework of the two-Higgs-doublet model. In particular\, the signal strengths and the corresponding upper limits on the production cross sections will be discussed\, offering insights into Higgs–fermion interactions and possible signs of physics beyond the Standard Model. The seminar will conclude with a summary of the current status of charged Higgs boson searches at CMS.
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/seminar-on-probing-higgs-boson-at-the-large-hadron-collider-lhc/
LOCATION:S-305\, SR Block
CATEGORIES:Departmental Events,Events,Homepage Events,Physics,Research Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251122T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132952
CREATED:20250919T064441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T033959Z
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SUMMARY:Fracmeet 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Physics is organising FRACMEET-2025: Collective Phenomena in Disordered Systems- II\, a three-day interdisciplinary conference from November 20-22\, 2025\, at the Tiered Classroom\, Level 5\, Homi J Bhabha Block. \nThe focus of this three-day conference is to discuss the recent developments and future challenges in the multiphase flow\, dynamics of fracture\, recent problems in soft matter from a point of view of statistical mechanics and non-linear physics. \nFracmeet will host researchers\, from theory and experiments\, from diverse fields to discuss the recent developments and future challenges in the upscaling process\, and in particular the role of statistical and non-linear physics. \nFor more details\, visit – https://www.srmap.edu.in/fracmeet-2025/ \nJoin us at Fracmeet 2025 and gain exposure to the ongoing research in the fields of condensed matter\, geophysics\, physics of disordered systems\, material design\, and ample opportunities for networking.
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/fracmeet-2025/
LOCATION:Tiered Classroom\, 5th Floor\, Admin Block
CATEGORIES:Departmental Events,Events,Homepage Events,Physics,Research Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251030T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251030T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132952
CREATED:20251027T061555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T063247Z
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SUMMARY:Research Seminar on Macroscopic Quantum Tunneling
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Physics is organising a Research Seminar on “Macroscopic Quantum Tunneling and Nobel Prize in Physics – 2025” by Dr Krishna Prasad Maity\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Physics\, SRM University-AP. \nAbstract \nQuantum tunneling\, proposed by Erwin Schrödinger in 1926\, is a unique quantum phenomenon with no classical equivalent. It has been observed in microscopic systems like alpha decay and scanning tunneling microscopy but remained unverified at the macroscopic scale for decades. \nThis year’s Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to John Clarke\, Michel H Devoret\, and John M Martinis from the University of California for observing macroscopic quantum tunneling in a superconducting tunnel junction\, known as the Josephson junction. Their experiments measured the voltage across the junction\, corresponding to the quantum phase difference between two superconductors\, and revealed that the particles occupy discrete\, quantized energy levels. This pioneering work laid the foundation for qubits—the basic units of future quantum computers. In this talk\, I will discuss their discovery and its significance for the future of quantum technology. \nJoin for an interactive and insightful session!
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/research-seminar-on-macroscopic-quantum-tunneling/
LOCATION:S-607\, SR Block
CATEGORIES:Departmental Events,Events,Homepage Events,Physics,Research Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250205T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132952
CREATED:20250204T035500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T035500Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Nuclear Aspects of the Big Bang
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Physics is organising a Departmental Research Seminar on “Nuclear Processes during the Big Bang Nucleosynthesis” on February 05\, 2025. The seminar will be delivered by renowned academician Dr Martin Schaefer\, Department of Theoretical Physics\, Nuclear Physics Institute\, Czech Academy of Sciences. \nTune in to hear from the expert on the phenomenon of Big Bang Nucleosynthesis. \nAbstract \nIt is believed that at the early stage of the Universe\, roughly 10 seconds after the Big Bang\, the temperature dropped sufficiently to allow the first atomic nuclei to form. Subsequent nuclear reactions produced stable helium and lithium isotopes and negligible traces of heavier elements. This process is known as the primordial nucleosynthesis of light elements or Big Bang Nucleosynthesis (BBN). At the end of BBN\, the specific primordial abundances left an observable imprint in the current Universe. This echo nowadays serves to test the Hot Big Bang theory and the Standard Model of particle physics. An accurate description of BBN nuclear reactions is crucial in studying primordial nucleosynthesis. Nowadays\, reaction dynamics can be calculated by applying highly sophisticated ab initio theoretical methods. In my contribution\, I will discuss how a systematic approach to describing nuclear interactions and ab initio methods might contribute to revealing mysteries about this early stage of the Universe.
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/understanding-the-nuclear-aspects-of-the-big-bang/
LOCATION:C-602\, C V Raman Block
CATEGORIES:Departmental Events,Events,Physics
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240206T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132952
CREATED:20240205T035300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T114941Z
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SUMMARY:Unleash the Power of Green Chemistry with Dr Ram Mohan
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dive into the world of sustainable solutions and a greener future! The School of Engineering and Sciences at SRM University-AP is thrilled to announce an exciting workshop on “Unleashing the Power of Green Chemistry: Better Living\, Sustainable Solutions” by our esteemed guest speaker\, Dr Ram Mohan\, Department of Chemistry at Illinois Wesleyan University\, Bloomington\, Illinois\, USA. \nJoin us for a dynamic series of lectures that will captivate your imagination: \n  \nLecture 1: Toxic Molecules Unveiled – An Introduction to Green Chemistry \nDiscover the hidden dangers lurking in our everyday lives and explore the fascinating world of Green Chemistry. Dr Mohan will shed light on how we can mitigate the impact of toxic substances and pave the way for a healthier future. \nLecture 2: Sustainable Success Stories – Green Chemistry in Action \nPrepare to be inspired as Dr Ram Mohan will present captivating case studies showcasing the triumphs of Green Chemistry. Learn how innovative minds have harnessed the power of sustainable practices to solve real-life environmental challenges. . \nLecture 3: Empowering Change – Unleashing the Potential of Green Chemistry \nIn this final lecture\, he will empower you with practical examples of how Green Chemistry can transform our world. \nThis workshop promises to be an immersive experience\, allowing you to interact with a true expert in the field. It is an invaluable opportunity for students and faculty members alike to nurture a passion for chemistry and sustainability and make a positive impact on our planet. Get ready to unlock the potential of Green Chemistry and embark on a journey towards a more sustainable future. \nLet’s come together\, ignite change\, and unleash the power of Green Chemistry!
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/unleash-the-power-of-green-chemistry-with-dr-ram-mohan/
LOCATION:Tiered Classroom\, 5th Floor\, Admin Block
CATEGORIES:Biology Events,Departmental Events,ENVS Events,Events,Physics
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240131T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132952
CREATED:20240122T224900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T115237Z
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SUMMARY:Journey to the Attoworld with Prof. Sreerup Raychaudhuri
DESCRIPTION:Prepare to dive into the intricacies of the unseen realm as Department of Physics is organising an Eminent Guest Lecture Series\, where Prof. Sreerup Raychaudhuri will unfold the mysteries of the Attoworld on January 31\, 2024. An experience that transcends the limits of the known\, promising a captivating journey through the frontiers of physics. \nMark your calendar to venture into the cosmos of the infinitesimally small\, seeking to unravel the secrets that shape our understanding of the universe. \nAbout the Speaker \nProf. Sreerup Raychaudhuri works on the physics of elementary particles and their interactions. He is a Ph.D. from the University of Calcutta and worked as a postdoc first at TIFR and then at CERN\, Geneva. He taught Physics at IIT Kanpur for several years before joining TIFR\, where he is now a Professor of Theoretical Physics and Dean (Administration). His research interests are interfacing theory with experiments\, especially in the physics of electroweak interactions. He is also interested in the popularisation and history of science. \nAbstract \nOver the past twelve decades\, we have gathered an incredible amount of information about the world at tiny length scales going down from a nano-metre – the size of a small molecule – to the order of an atto-metre – a billion times smaller – which is the limit of today’s experiments. We have found the most amazing structures and interactions which could not have been dreamed of in earlier times. We will trace the story of this great adventure from an empirical viewpoint and ask if we have finally unravelled the ultimate building blocks of the Universe.
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/journey-to-the-attoworld-with-prof-sreerup-raychaudhuri/
LOCATION:Tiered Classroom\, 5th Floor\, Admin Block
CATEGORIES:Departmental Events,Events,Physics
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240130T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240201T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132952
CREATED:20240123T003200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T115155Z
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SUMMARY:Illuminating Journey into the Realm of Particle Physics
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Physics is delighted to announce a captivating lecture series for both undergraduates and postgraduate students. Esteemed speaker Prof. Sreerup Raychaudhuri from TIFR\, Maharashtra\, will unravel the intricacies of “Electroweak Unification and the Standard Model.” Prof. Raychaudhuri is a renowned authority in the field of modern physics\, and his expertise promises to offer invaluable insights to all attendees. \nWe will delve deep into the foundations of particle physics as we explore the fascinating concepts of Electroweak Unification and the Standard Model. The lecture series will focus on the captivating subjects of Electroweak Unification and the Standard Model. Participants can anticipate a deep dive into the fundamental constituents of particle physics\, the strong and electroweak forces\, and the intricate interactions that govern the universe at a minuscule scale. \nWe invite all physics enthusiasts to join us for this enriching lecture series. Prepare to expand your knowledge\, engage in thought-provoking discussions\, and gain a deeper understanding of the captivating world of modern physics. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for an event that promises to ignite curiosity and deepen your understanding of the fundamental principles governing our universe. \nLet’s embark on this enlightening journey together! \nAbout the Speaker \nProf. Sreerup Raychaudhuri works on the physics of elementary particles and their interactions. He is a Ph.D. from the University of Calcutta and worked as a postdoc first at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research and then at CERN\, Geneva. He taught Physics at IIT Kanpur for several years before joining TIFR\, where he is now a Professor of Theoretical Physics and Dean (Administration). His research interests are interfacing theory with experiments\, especially in the physics of electroweak interactions. He is also interested in the popularisation and history of science.
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/illuminating-journey-into-the-realm-of-particle-physics/
CATEGORIES:Departmental Events,Events,Physics
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230920T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230920T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132952
CREATED:20230919T010100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T010100Z
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SUMMARY:Prof. R P Singh on Qubit and Quantum Mechanics
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Physics is organising the tenth edition of the “Eminent Guest Lecture Series: An Odyssey of Physics” on September 20\, 2023. The eminent lecture will be delivered by Prof. R P Singh\, Physical Research Laboratory\, Ahmedabad who will expound on the topic “Beyond Qubit” and the advantages of developing the quantum system in laboratories for efficient usage. \nJoin the session for an exciting and insightful lecture on Quantum Mechanics! \nAbstract \nA qubit is a two-state quantum-mechanical system\, one of the simplest exhibiting the peculiarity of quantum mechanics\, for example\, the polarization state of a photon. However\, there are quantum systems which can exist in infinite states\, such as the orbital angular momentum (OAM) state of a photon. One can go further and instead of choosing quantum mechanical systems with discrete variables like polarization and OAM\, could consider using quantum systems with continuous variables such as position and momentum or field quadratures. We will discuss creating these quantum systems in the lab and harnessing them to our advantage.
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/prof-r-p-singh-on-qubit-and-quantum-mechanics/
LOCATION:Tiered Classroom\, 5th Floor\, Admin Block
CATEGORIES:Departmental Events,Events,Physics
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230830T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230830T173000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132952
CREATED:20230828T055200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T055200Z
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SUMMARY:Prof. Abhishek Singh on Machine Learning Techniques in Material Sciences.
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Physics is organising the ninth session of its Eminent Guest Lecture Series: An Odyssey of Physics on the topic “A Machine Learning Framework for Knowledge Discovery” on August 30\, 2023. The session will be delivered by Prof. Abhishek Singh\, Indian Institute of Science\, Bengaluru. He will discuss the application of ML in establishing the complex structure-property relations in alloys. \nJoin the talk for an insight session on Machine Learning in Material Sciences! \nAbstract \nData-driven machine learning methods in materials science are emerging as one of the promising tools for expanding the discovery domain of materials to unravel useful knowledge. In this talk\, the power of these methods will be illustrated by covering two major aspects\, namely\, the development of prediction models and the establishment of hidden connections. For the first aspect\, we have developed accurate prediction models for various computationally expensive physical properties such as band gap\, band edges and lattice thermal conductivity. The prediction model for band gap and band edges is developed on a 2D family of materials -MXene\, which are very promising for a wide range of electronic to energy applications\, which rely on accurate estimation of band gap and band edges. These models are developed with GW-level accuracy and hence can accelerate the screening of desired materials by estimating the band gaps and band edges in a matter of minutes. For the lattice thermal conductivity prediction model\, an exhaustive database of bulk materials is prepared. By employing the high-throughput approach\, several ultra-low and ultra-high lattice thermal conductivity compounds are predicted. The property map is generated from the high-throughput approach\, and four simple features directly related to the physics of lattice thermal conductivity are proposed. The performance of the model is far superior to the physics-based Slack model\, highlighting the simplicity and power of the proposed machine learning models. For the second aspect\, we have connected the otherwise independent electronic and thermal transport properties. \nThe role of bonding attributes in establishing this relationship is unravelled by machine learning. An accurate machine learning model for thermal transport properties is proposed\, where electronic transport and bonding characteristics are employed as descriptors.
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/prof-abhishek-singh-on-machine-learning-techniques-in-material-sciences/
LOCATION:Tiered Classroom\, 5th Floor\, Admin Block
CATEGORIES:Departmental Events,Events,Physics
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230510T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132952
CREATED:20230504T045900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T045900Z
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SUMMARY:Prof. Prabal Maiti on Complex Molecular Systems
DESCRIPTION:Knowledge acquisition and creation are key to consistent education\, and quality learning is achieved with a constant drive to explore various domains guided by expert mentors. Following this principle\, the Department of Physics is organising an insightful session as part of their Eminent Guest Lecture Series: An Odyssey of Physics on May 10\, 2023. The guest lecture will be delivered by renowned academic and scholar Prof. Prabal K Maiti\, Professor and Head\, Centre for Condensed Matter Theory\, Department of Physics\, Indian Institute of Science\, Bangalore\, on the topic “Multiscale modelling of complex systems”. \nAbstract \nComputer simulations are important scientific tools to understand the emergence of collective properties from chemical structures in complex molecular systems. It has helped us improve our basic understanding and provide calculation tools for the pre-synthesis design and screening of novel materials for various technologies. In this talk\, the speaker will summarise the efforts in understanding the structure and dynamics of confined fluid\, self-assembly and mechanics of various DNA molecules and charge transport in molecular systems. \nJoin the lecture for a resourceful and valuable session!
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/prof-prabal-maiti-on-complex-molecular-systems/
LOCATION:S209\, Level 2\, New Academic Block
CATEGORIES:Departmental Events,Events,Physics
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230324T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132952
CREATED:20230323T044200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T124718Z
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SUMMARY:Industry-Academia Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Physics is organising an Industry-Academia Workshop on March 24\, 2023. The workshop will feature eminent speakers\, both in-person and online for a constructive discourse on the pedagogical method and strategies to be implemented for the Master’s programme in the forthcoming academic year. The programme will be initiated with an introductory talk by Honourable ice Chancellor\, Prof. Manoj K Arora. The agenda of the programme includes discussions on the MSc Physics curricula and ways to make it suitable for the industry track\, discussion on the possibility of industry internships (2-6 months) for the UG and PG students\, discussion and interactive session on hurdles and identification of solutions to strengthen the industry-academia collaboration\, interaction with faculty members and discussing possibilities for consultancy projects and gathering experts’ opinions about the BTech Engineering Physics programme. The workshop will also include a visit to the Research labs at the university. \nAbout the Speakers \n\nDr SK Taher Ali\, PhD\, IIT Kharagpur\, Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET)\, Hyderabad\, MeitY\nMr SP Ghosh\, BTech\, Calcutta University\, Consultant: Bufo Innovations Pvt Ltd\, Superannuated from NTPC as GM (Project) on 31. 07.2020\nDr Debashish Mazumdar\, PhD\, IIT Kharagpur\, Former Executive Vice President\, R&D\, Exide Industries Ltd\nDr Arunabh Ghosh\, PhD\, Sungkyunkwan University\, Associate Director\, Battery Innovation Centre (BIC) – OLA Electric Technologies
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/industry-academia-workshop/
LOCATION:Board Room\, Homi J Bhabha Block
CATEGORIES:Departmental Events,Events,Physics,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20221214T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20221214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132952
CREATED:20221213T044600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T123854Z
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SUMMARY:Dr Lorenzo Contessi on many-body systems
DESCRIPTION:International research exposure is a prerequisite to developing an analytical bent of mind and knowledge acquisition. Global exposure help acquaint scholars with the nuances in the recent research domains and methodology. The Department of Physics is organising a Department Research Seminar to promote research discourse with eminent scientists and scholars from all around the world. The seminar will be addressed by Dr Lorenzo Contessi\, Postdoctoral Researcher\, IJCLabs\, on December 14\, 2022. In this seminar titled “Many-body systems around universality”\, Dr Contessi will discuss various universal systems\, especially in the unitarity universality class. \nAbstract \nUniversal systems are quantum mechanical objects that can be described similarly despite having different typical sizes\, energies\, and degrees of freedom. This is possible because they share identical few-body properties. Unitarity is arguably the most common universality class for low-energy physics and can be found in hadronic\, nuclear\, and atomic fields. This interconnection between fields is important because it allows for the passage of knowledge from one field to another. This is of special benefit to the fields in which very little is experimentally known since emergent phenomena can be predicted from more widely known sectors of physics. What is the “best” theory to describe the emergent phenomena maintaining interdisciplinarity is not a simple question to be answered. However\, effective field theories result is the most natural framework for this search for their systematic improvability and the connection to the underlying physics of the various universal systems. \nJoin the webinar to learn how to build an effective quantum mechanical theory\, how to pass knowledge from one field to others\, and what phenomena emerge in many-body systems.
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/dr-lorenzo-contessi-on-many-body-systems/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Departmental Events,Events,Physics,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20221207T153000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20221207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132952
CREATED:20221206T010300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T123853Z
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SUMMARY:An Odyssey of Physics: The eminent Guest lecture series
DESCRIPTION:James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is the largest optical telescope in space that conducts Infrared Astronomy. The Department of Physics is coming up with an eminent Guest lecture series\, An Odyssey of Physics\, to bring the trending topics in the domain of physics for an impeccable dialogue. The first session of the series is on The Search for Habitable Worlds in the Era of JWST by Dr Liton Majumdar from the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) Bhubaneswar. \nAbstract of the talk \nOne of the most exciting developments in astronomy and astrophysics is the discovery of planets around stars other than the Sun\, termed ‘Exoplanets’. The discoveries of these exoplanets have revealed an astonishing diversity in their physical characteristics – masses\, temperatures\, radii\, orbital properties\, and host stars. Exoplanets known today range from super Jupiter to Earth-size rocky planets over a wide range of temperatures\, including several in the habitable zones of their host stars. In this talk\, the speaker will discuss how these planets form\, why they differ from those in our solar system\, and which ingredients are available to build them. Furthermore\, he will also discuss how we study the atmospheres of these exoplanets using a combination of ground and space-based observations and numerical models and thereby characterise them. In addition\, there will be discussions on the near future of this emerging frontier in the context of significant advances expected from facilities such as JWST\, ARIEL\, and large ground-based telescopes.
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/an-odyssey-of-physics-the-eminent-guest-lecture-series/
CATEGORIES:Departmental Events,Events,Physics,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20220729T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20220729T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132952
CREATED:20220720T051000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T124253Z
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SUMMARY:Explore the world through Physics
DESCRIPTION:“Physics is about questioning\, studying\, probing nature. You probe\, and\, if you’re lucky\, you get strange clues” – Lene Hau \n \nAre you a Physics student dreaming of the exciting possibilities and opportunities the subject may present you with? Well\, your passion for physics is sure to gift you with endless opportunities to explore the world. No matter the type of career you choose\, the magic of Physics will remain an integral part of your life. You could be an astronaut\, a teacher\, an engineer or a researcher\, Physics will never fail you to take you to greater heights and depths of your interest. \nThe Department of Physics brings to you an exciting workshop on “Opportunities in Physics” with Prof R P Singh from Physical Research Laboratory\, Ahmedabad on July 29\, 2022 at 10.00 am. Students pursuing advanced undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Physics in various universities and colleges in the vicinity are invited to attend the workshop\, visit on-campus research facilities\, and interact with the speaker and the faculty. The keynote speaker\, Prof R P Singh will give a seminar on “Free-space quantum communication”\, and various presentations will also be organised as part of the workshop. \nThis is an excellent opportunity for the students to create a deeper perspective on the scopes and opportunities of pursuing Physics. They can also get in touch with experts in the field and experience the latest innovations during laboratory visits. Having a broader understanding of the infinite possibilities of the subject will certainly help students make an informed decision as to how to move ahead and grab the right opportunity. \nProgramme Schedule
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/explore-the-world-through-physics/
CATEGORIES:Departmental Events,Events,Physics,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20220714T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20220715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132952
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SUMMARY:DST-INSPIRE fellowship expert committee meeting to be held at SRM University-AP
DESCRIPTION:“Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research” (INSPIRE) programme is a flagship initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to persuade young and talented science enthusiasts to pursue various fields of sciences and instigate quality research to strengthen the Science and Technology network of the country. \nINSPIRE fellowship is one of the important components under the purview of INSPIRE programme to attract Science graduates to undertake Doctoral research in both basic and applied sciences. The fellowship enables the aspirants to pursue research at any recognized university or institute in India. \nSRM University-AP is glad to host the subject expert committee meeting on July 14 & 15\, 2022\, to select the meritorious candidates for the DST-INSPIRE fellowship 2022 to pursue PhD in physics at any recognized institute across the country. During the meeting\, the expert committee will list out the most deserving candidates among scores of applicants from all over the country. \nAs part of the event\, an interactive session has been scheduled with the eminent scientist Dr Umesh K Sharma\, DST New Delhi. He would cast light on the scopes and opportunities of pursuing doctorate with an INSPIRE fellowship. A talk by Prof Dinakar Kanjilal\, Ex-Director IUAC Delhi\, will also be organized to give the faculty and students a comprehensive understanding of the same. \nDistinguished Members of the DST INSPIRE Meeting \nDr Umesh K Sharma \nDr Dinakar Kanjilal \nDr G Vijaya Prakash \nDr Anandamayee Tej \nDr Rajendra \nDr Arijit Chowdhuri
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/dst-inspire-fellowship-expert-committee-meeting-to-be-held-at-srm-university-ap/
CATEGORIES:Departmental Events,Events,Invited Talks,Physics
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20220511T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20220511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132952
CREATED:20220510T051700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T051700Z
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SUMMARY:Scope for sponsored projects and its implementation
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Physics is organising a Faculty Development Program on ‘Scope for Sponsored Projects and its Implementation’ with eminent academicians\, Prof Sathish Vadhiyar\, Chair\, Supercomputer Education and Research Centre\, IISc Bangalore and Prof Kothandaraman Ramanujam\, Indian Institute of Technology\, Madras. \nDate: May 11\, 2022 \nTime: 10.00 am \nVenue: ALC 3rd Floor \nDiscussing the scopes and challenges of such sponsored projects is inevitable as it determines the progress in its execution. Documenting a list of the project goals\, deliverables\, tasks\, costs and deadlines is\, therefore\, an important part of this process. This will help in establishing the objectives of the project\, analysing its limits\, and providing a roadmap to move ahead. \nProf Sathish Vadhiyar will deliver a talk on the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) Program which was introduced by the government of India with an aim to connect national academic and R&D institutions with a grid of high-performance computing facilities. This is an effort to improve the number of supercomputers owned by India. Prof Kothandaraman Ramanujam will provide a brief awareness regarding consultancy projects set up with the industry through his talk. The session will be wrapped up by Prof Paromita Chakraborty who will give an overview of funded projects and bilateral projects. \nJoin here for an informative session. \nProgramme Schedule
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/scope-for-sponsored-projects-and-its-implementation/
CATEGORIES:Departmental Events,Events,Physics
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20220319T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20220319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132952
CREATED:20220314T010500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T062726Z
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SUMMARY:Non-equilibrium dynamics of interacting particle systems with annihilation
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Physics is going to host the sixth instalment of the Eminent Guest Lecture Series: An Odyssey of Physics on March 19\, 2022\, at 03.00 PM IST with Prof Parongama Sen from the University of Calcutta as the keynote speaker. Dr Sen will be speaking on” Non-equilibrium dynamics of interacting particle systems with annihilation”. \nProf Parongama Sen has been teaching at the University of Calcutta as Professor since 2008. She received her PhD from Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics\, Calcutta in 1993. She was also awarded APS-IUSSTF Professorship in 2012-13. Her research interests include statistical physics: phase transitions and critical phenomena in magnetic systems\, networks\, quantum systems\, percolation etc. and dynamical phenomena in complex physical and social systems. \nNon-equilibrium dynamics of interacting particle systems with annihilation \nThere has been tremendous research activity on the evolution of systems comprising of interacting particles in Statistical Physics over the last few decades. This lecture particularly considers those systems in which the particles (also called reactants) may get annihilated instantaneously upon contact or merged as a single species\, both of which reduce the particle number. Some of these processes have a one-to-one correspondence with the coarsening dynamics of spin systems and play an important role in the development of non-equilibrium Statistical Physics. \nUsually\, one considers diffusive motion when the particles move freely\, and some known results in this context will be discussed. Here\, the speaker notes that the dynamics may also be considered in terms of population densities rather than individuals and examples include models of epidemic spreading. \nFinally\, she will focus on a model in which the reactant particles are driven by a dynamic bias that radically changes the scaling behaviour of the relevant quantities. The results will be presented for such a system\, highlighting the microscopic dynamics\, which reveal a crossover behaviour.
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/non-equilibrium-dynamics-of-interacting-particle-systems-with-annihilation/
CATEGORIES:Departmental Events,Events,Physics,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20211218T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20211218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132952
CREATED:20211207T235100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T121430Z
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SUMMARY:On Applications of Machine Learning Methods in Physics
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/on-applications-of-machine-learning-methods-in-physics/
CATEGORIES:Departmental Events,Events,Physics,Sympossium
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20211121T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20211121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132952
CREATED:20211119T022500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T125853Z
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SUMMARY:Eminent Guest Lecture Series: An Odyssey of Physics
DESCRIPTION:The 5th installment of the Eminent Guest Lecture Series: An Odyssey of Physics is being brought to you by the Department of Physics at SRM University-AP on November 20\, 2021\nat 10 AM IST. Our eminent guest speaker is Dr M.S. Ramachandra Rao from the Department of Physics\, Quantum Centre for Diamond and Emergent Materials (QuCenDiEM)\, Nano Functional Materials Technology Centre\, and Materials Science Research Centre\, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. \nAbout the Speaker: \nDr Rao is one of the forerunning researchers in Physics in our country and has been invited by the Nobel Committee for Physics\, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences\, to be a nominator in the years 2009 and 2021. He has authored the books “Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: Fundamentals to Frontiers” (Wiley) – Textbook. ISBN: 9788126542017 and “ZnO nanostructures and Allied Materials” (Springer). \nDr Rao obtained both his Master’s degree and Doctorate from the Indian Institute of Technology\, Kharagpur. Over the course of his 26 years of teaching and research experience\, he has published in over 200 national and international conference papers\, 284 international journals\, obtained 15 patents and four technology transfers\, completed 20 projects\, and delivered over 90 talks. \nDr Ramachandra Rao’s research team incubated a company in IITM Research Park (Kapindra). The company deals with diamond coating for industrial/defence/space applications. It is in the process of developing a product for water purification using diamond-coated electrodes. His team won the 1st prize in the DRDO Dare-to-Dream nationwide contest for their proposal to use diamond coatings in hypersonic technologies. \nAbout the talk: Emergence: Modern Physics to Nanoscience to Advanced and Quantum Materials \nThe beginning of the 20th century has dawned a new era of modern physics with the evolution of a plethora of experimental techniques that include understanding of optical and x-ray spectra\, Rutherford scattering\, Stern-Gerlach experiment that led to the discovery of electron spin\, with simultaneous progress in the fields of superconductivity\, magnetism\, spintronics\, crystallography and the physics of low dimensional systems that in other words is termed as nanoscience which deals with 2D\, 1D and 0D systems. We know that matter is made up of atoms\, atoms make up crystal lattices\, and electronic correlations play an important role in determining the physical properties of materials. I will explain the enormous progress materials science has made and the potential it offers in various technologies. I will talk about the emergence of ‘quantum materials’ and how quantum effects are inherently built-in certain material systems\, for example\, high-temperature superconductors. I will give examples citing potential applications of functional materials and brief about diamond\, the wonder material for futuristic quantum applications.
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/eminent-guest-lecture-series-an-odyssey-of-physics/
CATEGORIES:Departmental Events,Events,Physics
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210904T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210904T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132952
CREATED:20210827T012000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T063238Z
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SUMMARY:An Odyssey of Physics: 1D and 3D photonic crystals and their applications
DESCRIPTION:The third edition of the Eminent Guest Lecture Series: An Odyssey of Physics organised by the Department of Physics at SRM University-AP will be held on September 04\, 2021\, Saturday at 3.00 pm. The session will be engaged by Prof D Narayana Rao from the University of Hyderabad on the topic “1D and 3D Photonic Crystals and their Applications”. \nAbstract of the event: \nThere will be a brief introduction to the Photonic crystals\, followed by our laboratory results. Our work mainly concentrated on optical field enhancement in both the 1D and 3D photonic crystals. Such strong local field enhancement is essential for reducing the high power laser requirements in nonlinear optics experiments. These photonic crystals have been prepared through various techniques like sol-gel\, slow evaporation method and RF sputtering technique. Prof D Narayana Rao will show some results on surface-enhanced Raman studies and optical limiting and white light generation. \nAll are invited to join this lecture on September 04\, 2021\, at 3.00 pm to gain an insightful overview of 1D and 3D photonic crystals and their applications.
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/an-odyssey-of-physics-1d-and-3d-photonic-crystals-and-their-applications/
CATEGORIES:Departmental Events,Events,Physics,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210807T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210807T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132952
CREATED:20210806T014900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T070810Z
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SUMMARY:BSc (Hons.) in Physics: Job and Research opportunities
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Physics at SRM University-AP\, Andhra Pradesh offers an interdisciplinary BSc (Hons) programme that provides practical training to students on the model and design solutions. In the interactive webinar titled “BSc (Hons.) in Physics: Job and Research opportunities”\, Dr Jatis Kumar Dash\, Assistant Professor from the Department of Physics will explicate the research areas and job opportunities of BSc Physics on August 7\, 2021\, at 3.00 pm. \nStudents pursuing BSc Physics at SRM University-AP receive support to conduct research in a wide range of fields including fabrication of two-dimensional materials and their electronic devices\, material genomics\, applied photonics and optical communications\, piezoelectricity and ferroelectricity\, high-k dielectrics\, thermoelectric devices\, molecular electronics\, photovoltaic devices and energy applications. \nTo know more about the programme/course structure\, selection process\, research areas\, career options\, and higher education opportunities of BSc Physics\, join this immersive webinar on August 7\, 2021\, at 3.00 pm.
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/bsc-hons-in-physics-job-and-research-opportunities/
CATEGORIES:Admission Events - Domestic,Departmental Events,Events,Physics
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210724T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132952
CREATED:20210715T005100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T142713Z
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SUMMARY:New materials for energy and information storage and transmission
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Physics at SRM University-AP is organising the second edition of the Eminent Guest Lecture Series: An Odyssey of Physics on July 24\, 2021\, Saturday at 3.00 pm. The session will be engaged by Prof S Patnaik from the School of Physical Sciences in Jawaharlal Nehru University\, New Delhi on the subject “New Materials for Energy and Information Storage and Transmission”. Prof. V S Rao\, Vice-Chancellor; Prof. D. Narayana Rao\, Pro-Vice-Chancellor; Prof. C Durga Rao\, Associate Dean\, SLASS; Prof. Ranjit Thapa; Prof. Amit Chakraborty; and Prof. Pranab Mandal from the Department of Physics at SRM University-AP will be the panellists for the session. \nAbstract:\nThe discovery of Dirac and Weyl semimetals (WSM) has brought forth the condensed-matter realization of Dirac/Weyl fermions\, which were previously theorised as low energy excitations in high energy particle physics. In the recent past\, we have witnessed some exceptional developments in chalcogenide and pnictide materials that have been identified with such properties. Several age-old industrial materials based on selenides\, tellurides\, borides and oxides have come to the fore that promise to usher in a new understanding of correlated electronic systems. Towards material implementation of quantum computation\, we shall review the electromagnetic properties of topological superconductor SrxBi2Se3 and study its pairing mechanism. Several transition metal mono-pnictides are under intense investigation for understanding the properties of inversion-symmetry broken Weyl semimetals. Non-trivial Berry phase and chirality are important markers for characterizing topological aspects of Weyl semimetals. We shall discuss aspects of exceptional magneto-resistance seen in the normal state of these topological semimetals. In specific\, we shall summarize potential applications with regard to material properties of the following systems a) Single-stage cryocooled superconducting magnets for MRI (MgB2)\, b) Cables for lossless energy transmission and storage (Bi2Sr2Ca2Cu3O10)\, c) Materials to implement Quantum Computation (Sr intercalated Bi2Se3)\, d) Better read-heads for magnetic storage devices (NbP\, TaSb2)\, e) Magnetic Nano-particles for Cancer therapy (Co+CoO EB)\, f) Thermoelectric materials for waste heat scavenging (ZrNiPb)\, g) Next-generation piezo devices using multiferroic materials. (Y2CoMnO6) and h) new ideas on solar energy and battery applications. \nAbout the Speaker:\nDr S Patnaik is a distinguished professor at the School of Physical Sciences at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)\, New Delhi. He has more than 16 years of experience in the field of research and academics. Dr Patnaik has over 5000 citations for published works. He has international collaborations with the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, USA\, Université Paris Sud\, Orsay\, France\, University of Cambridge\, Cambridge\, UK and Institute of Physics\, Chinese Academy of Sciences\, Beijing. Dr Patnaik’s areas of interest or specialisation are Experimental Condensed Matter Physics\, Superconductivity\, Mutiferroics and Thermoelectric materials. \nJoin this educative lecture session on July 24\, 2021\, at 3.00 pm.
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/new-materials-for-energy-and-information-storage-and-transmission/
CATEGORIES:Departmental Events,Events,Physics
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210704T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132952
CREATED:20210622T011600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T070805Z
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SUMMARY:Why sign up for BSc (Hons) Physics at SRM University-AP!
DESCRIPTION:The department of Physics at SRM University-AP\, Andhra Pradesh offers an interdisciplinary BSC (Hons) programme that provides practical training to students on the model and design solutions. In the interactive webinar titled “Salient Features and Career Options for BSc (Hons) Physics at SRM University AP”\, Dr Jatis Kumar Dash\, assistant professor from the Department of Physics will explicate the career options and higher education opportunities of BSc Physics on July 04\, 2021\, at 4.00 pm. \nStudents pursuing BSc Physics at SRM University-AP receive support to conduct research in a wide range of fields including fabrication of two-dimensional materials and their electronic devices\, material genomics\, applied photonics and optical communications\, piezoelectricity and ferroelectricity\, high-k dielectrics\, thermoelectric devices\, molecular electronics\, photovoltaic devices and energy applications. \nTo know more about the programme/course structure\, selection process\, research areas\, career options\, and higher education opportunities of BSc Physics\, join this immersive webinar on July 04\, 2021\, at 4.00 pm.
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/why-sign-up-for-bsc-hons-physics-at-srm-university-ap/
CATEGORIES:Admission Events - Domestic,Events,Physics
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210619T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210619T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132952
CREATED:20210603T084700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T131706Z
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SUMMARY:Prof Puru Jena enlightens on "Beyond the Periodic Table of Elements"
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Physics\, SRM University-AP\, Andhra Pradesh\, organizes a continual online and offline Lecture Series entitled “Eminent Guest Lecture Series: An Odyssey of Physics” to understand the recent advances and future developments in the field of Physics and allied sciences. The first seminar of this lecture series\, on the theme Beyond the Periodic Table of Elements is scheduled to be held on  June 19\, 2021 at 5.00 pm (IST). Prof Puru Jena\, distinguished Professor of Physics at Virginia Commonwealth University\, USA will enlighten and engage the session with his extensive knowledge and expertise in the domain. \nAbstract: The periodic table created by Mendeleev in 1869 is the mother of all materials. The realization that the physics and chemistry of materials at the nanoscale can be very different from their bulk and that their properties in small clusters can be tailored one atom at a time led to the hypothesis\, more than twenty years ago\, that stable atomic clusters with specific size and composition and mimicking the chemistry of atoms can be designed and synthesized. These clusters\, known as superatoms\, can form the building blocks of a new three-dimensional periodic table as well as a new class of cluster-assembled materials. In this talk\, Dr Puru Jena will outline the considerable progress that has been made over the years by focusing on superalkalis and superhalogens\, which mimic the chemistry of alkalis and halogens\, respectively and can be used to form supersalts with uncommon properties. The ionization energies of superalkalis are less than those of alkali atoms while the electron affinities of superhaloegns are larger than those of halogen atoms. He will present examples where these superions are used to promote unusual chemistry making noble gas atoms form chemical bonds at room temperature\, superhalogens forming halogen-free electrolytes in Li-ion batteries\, superalkalis as building blocks of new electrides where the electron is completely detached from the host and remain localized pretending to be an anion without a nucleus\, superhalogens as building blocks of multiferroic materials\, and supersalts capable of enhancing the Curie temperature of 2D materials. The synergy between first principles theory and experiments in advancing our understanding of matter at the nanoscale will be highlighted. \nAbout the Speaker: Dr Puru Jena is a Distinguished Professor of Physics at Virginia Commonwealth University and received his Ph. D. in Physics from the University of California at Riverside. He also served as Program Director at the National Science Foundation and as Jefferson Science Fellow and Senior Science Advisor at the US Department of State. Dr Jena’s research covers a wide range of topics in Nano-structured Materials\, Condensed Matter Physics\, and Materials Science. These include structure and properties of metals\, semiconductors\, superconductors\, alloys\, liquid metals\, point and complex defects\, surfaces\, thin films\, atomic clusters\, and cluster assembled materials. His current research is focused on three major areas: Structure and properties of nano-clusters and cluster assembled materials (0 D)\, nanotubes and nanowires (1D) and mono- and multi layered materials (2D) with emphasis on energy storage; electronic\, magnetic\, and optical properties. Dr Jena is the author of nearly 630 papers including 14 edited books with Google citations and H index at 31\,300 and 88\, respectively. He has given over 425 invited talks in international conferences and academic institutions in 29 countries around the world and has organized 50 international conferences. He has received over $15 million dollars of funding from federal agencies such as the Department of Energy\, Department of Defense\, National Science Foundation\, and NASA. His many honours include being the Fellow of the American Physical Society; Outstanding Scientist of Virginia; Outstanding Faculty of Virginia; Presidential Medallion\, University Award of Excellence\, and Outstanding Scholar from Virginia Commonwealth University. He has served as a member of numerous scientific panels including on the Presidential Commission on bilateral scientific collaboration between USA and Russia. \nWe welcome you to actively participate in this scholarly lecture series on 19 June 2021 at 5.00 pm (IST). For more details and registration\, kindly visit the links given below: \nKnow more about Prof Jena: https://physics.vcu.edu/jenasgroup/
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/prof-puru-jena-enlightens-on-beyond-the-periodic-table-of-elements/
CATEGORIES:Events,Physics,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210501T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210501T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T132952
CREATED:20210429T005700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T064602Z
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SUMMARY:"National Symposium on High Energy Physics"-enthralling discussion on Particle Physics\, Dark Matter and gravitational waves
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Physics\, SRM University-AP\, Andhra Pradesh\, has organised a National Symposium on High Energy Physics on Saturday\, May 1\, 2021\, at 11 am. Leading Physicists of the nation are going to share their perspective on the progress and recent challenges in Particle Physics\, Dark Matter Physics and Gravitational-Wave Astronomy. Padma Shri awardee Prof Rohini Godbole\, theoretical particle physicist at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc)\, Bengaluru\, will present the inaugurating talk on “Status of Particle Physics: in light of Nobel Prizes of 2013 and 2015”. Prof Basudeb Dasgupta from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)\, Mumbai\, will join us for the next session on “The Mystery of Invisible Mass”. The last talk of the day will be given by Prof. Bala Iyer from the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS)\, Bengaluru. He will shed light on “The Detection of Gravitational Waves and the Dawn of Multi-messenger Astronomy”. \nOur first speaker of the day\, Prof Rohini M Godbole\, is a theoretical particle physicist at the Indian Institute of Science\, Bangaluru. Over the past three decades\, she has worked extensively on particle physics phenomenology\, exploring different theoretical aspects of Standard Model and Beyond Standard Model physics at high energy collider experiments. She is an elected fellow of all the three Academies of Science of India and the Science Academy of the Developing World (TWAS). She has published over 200 research papers and received numerous recognitions from all over the world. Prof Godbole co-edited the book “Lilavati’s Daughters”\, a collection of biographical essays on women scientists of India\, which was published by the Indian Academy of Sciences. In 2019\, she was awarded Padma Shri\, the fourth highest civilian honour of the Government of India\, for her contribution to Science and Technology. \nIn 2013\, the Nobel prize in Physics was awarded for the theoretical postulate of the Higgs Boson\, after the experimental discovery of the same at the LHC in 2012. This was considered being the last missing piece in the periodic table of the Standard Model (SM). In 2015 the Nobel prize in physics was awarded for the experimental discovery of Neutrino oscillations\, which is one robust evidence for physics beyond the SM. In her speech\, Prof Godbole will comment on the status of particle physics in light of these two and the exciting results on the measurements of the magnetic moment of the muon that have been announced in the previous weeks. \nProf Basudeb Dasgupta is a theoretical physicist at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)\, Mumbai. His research interests include the interfaces of particle physics\, astrophysics\, and cosmology with an emphasis on dark matter and neutrino physics. Prof Dasgupta is also the Leader of the Astroparticle Physics Partner Group of Max-Planck Institute for Physics. Prof Dasgupta is a regular speaker at notable international workshops and conferences and different Science Outreach programmes. \nWhen we look at the night sky\, we see a variety of astronomical objects\, such as planets\, stars\, gas clouds\, still waiting to form stars to swathe of the emptiness. For a long time\, it was believed to be all that the Universe is consists of. The following discoveries came as a huge surprise that all we see and know comprises only about 20% of the matters in the Universe. The remaining 80% is invisible and called “Dark Matter.” What is this dark matter? How do we know that is out there? What is it made of? How can we decipher the nature of this mysterious new ingredient of the cosmic soup? In this talk\, Prof Basudeb Dasgupta will address and answer some of these questions. \nProf Bala Iyer is currently the Simons Visiting Professor at ICTS-TIFR Bangalore and CO-PI of the LIGO-India Scientific Collaboration. The alumnus of Bombay University previously worked at the Raman Research Institute\, Bangalore\, on Astrophysical applications of General Relativity\, Perturbation methods and Black Holes. Since 1990\, he is working on calculations of Gravitational waves from inspiraling binaries of neutron stars and black holes. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society and International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation. He has been the Chair of the IndIGO Consortium since its inception in 2009. Prof Iyer was a Member of the Core Team for the LIGO-India Mega-Project Proposal. Further\, he is the Chief Editor and Subject Editor of Gravitational Waves for the Online Journal `Living Reviews in Relativity’\, published recently by Springer. Prof Bala Iyer has been a Visiting scientist in France\, UK\, Germany\, USA. He has been involved in REAP (Research Education Advancement Programme) for B.Sc students at the Bangalore Planetarium for over two decades and Public outreach on General Relativity and Gravitational Waves. \nThe first detection of gravitational waves from a black hole binary in 2015 was a breakthrough\, taking a century to realise\, and made possible by the coming together of a remarkable experiment and an exquisite theory complemented by the best in sophisticated data analyses\, state of the art computing and the transition to “big science”. 2017 brought the discovery of gravitational waves from a neutron star binary. The intense associated electromagnetic follow up of this event was spectacular. It heralds the launch of a new multi-messenger astronomy with the potential to impact astrophysics\, cosmology and fundamental physics in the coming decades. Prof Bala Iyer will discuss the nature of gravitational wave and its impact on Physics. \nThe symposium aims to make students aware of the current status of some of the fascinating research topics of High Energy Physics. Students of basic sciences and engineering streams will be highly inspired and motivated after attending the symposium and listening to the talks. Join the captivating event on May 1\, 2021\, at 11 am.
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/national-symposium-on-high-energy-physics-enthralling-discussion-on-particle-physics-dark-matter-and-gravitational-waves-2/
CATEGORIES:Departmental Events,Events,Physics,Webinars
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