Physics-UPES

A young mind is filled with curiosity about the Universe and Science holds the answers! UPES, in association with the Institute of Physics (IOP), UK, Indian Physics Association (IPA) and Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT) brings you intellect stirring ‘Science Series’ by eminent scientists from India and abroad, especially for school students and school teachers.
Joining us for the first lecture is Dr. Shashank Chaturvedi, Director, Institute for Plasma Research, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Dr Chaturvedi is a recipient of the Homi Bhabha Science & Technology Award from the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University, USA. The session will also feature Prof. S. Ramakrishnan, President of Indian Physics Association and Director TIFR as the inaugural guest; and will be moderated by Dr. Devesh Kumar Avasthi, Prof Emeritus, Dean Research and Development UPES. The session will delve into the intriguing nature of Plasma – the fourth state of matter.
Plasmas lend themselves to a variety of industrial & societal applications, energy production from Nuclear Fusion, covering areas like waste disposal, industrial tools, textiles, agriculture, medicine/health, defence and space. This talk will present a brief introduction to plasmas and an overview of the applications.

Students attending a minimum of 4 webinars in the Science Series will receive e-certificates. A quiz, to be held at the end of six sessions, will reward winners with attractive prizes.
Unravel the mysteries with Science, register now https://lnkd.in/dYQb-e3

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