Physics Society, St. Stephen's College

Dive into the Fascinating World of Physics!

🚀 Topic: The Physics Showman: Problems, Tricks, and Mindblowing Ideas
🎤 Speaker: Dr. Anver Aziz
📅 Date: 27th March 2025 (Thursday)
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: NPLT

Get ready for an exciting session where physics meets creativity! Dr. Anver Aziz will take you through intriguing problems, clever tricks, and surprising concepts that will challenge the way you think. Don't miss this chance to experience physics like never before!

Yours,
Physics Society

Hello Dear Enthusiasts!

We are thrilled to present the next topic of our weekly series—“SciSCOPE”! 🔎📖

This week, we’re exploring the topic : Wormholes - Theoretical shortcuts through Spacetime.

Wormholes, predicted by Einstein’s General Relativity, are theoretical tunnels connecting distant points in spacetime. But can they exist? From exotic matter and quantum entanglement to interstellar travel, wormholes remain one of the most fascinating mysteries in modern physics. Are they just a mathematical curiosity, or could they one day become a reality?

Let’s explore the wonders of science together!🌌
Follow us and never miss out on what’s trending in the world of science! .ssc⚛️

Celebrating Science Conclave!

On the occasion of Science Conclave, the Physics Society organized a series of engaging and intellectually stimulating events, bringing together curious minds to explore the wonders of physics and beyond!

◆ Differential Derby - One of the most thrilling events at Science Conclave was Differential Derby, a high-intensity mathematics challenge designed to test problem-solving skills and analytical thinking. The event had two rounds - An online round on Unstop, where participants tackled challenging mathematical problems; and the final round was held offline, where the top qualifiers battled it out in a fast-paced contest of wits and logic!

◆ Solar Gazing - Exploring the cosmos, one sunspot at a time! With our department telescope, participants got the rare opportunity to observe the Sun's dynamic surface, sunspots, and solar activity in real time! This observational session provided students a chance to safely view the Sun through specialized solar filters, learning about solar activity and its significance in astrophysics.

◆ Interactive Stalls - From playing with physics to picturing science, these stalls were a hit among students and faculty alike! A hands-on experience where attendees explored physics concepts through interactive models, experiments, and demonstrations, making learning both fun and immersive!

Scientific Models as Games - Engaging experiments that brought physics to life!

Bear Pong & Science Pictionary - A fusion of fun and learning through creative challenges!

The Science Conclave was a fantastic platform for students to engage, learn, and appreciate the beauty of science in a collaborative environment.

The Physics Society, in collaboration with the Chemistry Society and the Mathematics Society; conducted an Inaugural Lectue and some competitions on Science Conclave -

▲ Inaugural Lecture - We had the honor of hosting Dr. Soumik Siddhanta (Associate Professor, IIT Delhi). His talk on Raman Spectroscopy: A Vibrational Adventure took us deep into the world of molecular interactions, shedding light on its applications across various scientific fields.

▲ Science Quiz - The quiz featured four rounds, beginning with a preliminary round conducted online via Unstop to finalize the top eight teams. Each team had a maximum of three members. The main event consisted of three rounds: a Buzzer Round, a Pounce and Bounce Round, and a Rapid-Fire Round, with teams being halved after each stage.

▲ Escape Room - An adrenaline-pumping challenge designed to test teamwork, logic, and problem-solving skills. Participants faced an immersive escape room experience where they raced against time to crack codes, solve puzzles, and break free!

▲ Poster Presentation Competition - An undergraduate level competition in which the participants had to choose a topic either from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or an interdisciplinary topic. They could either participate individually or in a group of two.

▲ Photography Competition - The event captured the imagination of students and photography enthusiasts alike! The theme, 'Symmetry in Science,' ignited a spark of creativity, yielding a stunning array of entries that showcased innovative perspectives and exceptional talent.

Welcome to The Physics Society of St. Stephen's College!

Established in 1974, we are a passionate community exploring the depths of physics through engaging activities across three dynamic verticals:

Astronomy Vertical – Dive into the cosmos with data analysis, radio astronomy, educational sessions, and sky-watching events.

Feynman Club – Explore cutting-edge research through expert talks and discussions on multidisciplinary physics.

Problem-Solving Circle – Tackle complex problems, enhance mathematical skills, and experiment beyond textbooks.

Join us in fostering curiosity, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of physics!

Once a Stephanian, Always a Stephanian ✨️

Walk the same corridors, relive old memories, and reconnect with the people who made your journey special. From solar gazing to fascinating science exhibits, let’s celebrate the past, present, and future of our ever-growing scientific family.

Register here :
https://forms.gle/3XBqoYzQXVX4xQJE7

We would be delighted to see you all grace the event to come and cherish your sweet college memories 💫

Golden Jubilee Celebration!
We are delighted to announce the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Societies of St. Stephen’s College! Since 1974, these societies have been a hub of curiosity, innovation, and academic excellence.
To commemorate this incredible milestone, we are hosting a grand celebration on February 28, 2025 (National Science Day). The event will feature exciting competitions, insightful discussions, and engaging activities that reflect our journey and inspire future generations.

Dear Alumnus,
We hope this message finds you well. The Physics Department is delighted to reach out to you as part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen our alumni network and invite you to an Alumni Meet on the 20th of April 2024, 2:30 pm onwards.

Registration Link and Further details:

https://forms.gle/6j5QdY42kMSWLfoHA

A few Centuries ago, Newtonian Physics was all that we wanted .. Humanity could answer it's questions and was satisfied with the answers...🕵️

Until we asked the question "What if..?"🤔

This gave birth to the two new regimes Relativistic 🕳️ and Quantum ⚡
But why do they still stand incompatible with each other?

Come join us on our venture to answer these questions and to see what progress have we as humans made so far!👐

The Physics society of
St. Stephen's College
Presents
Popli Memorial Lecture Series
By Prof. Spenta R. Wadia
Popli Memorial Lecture Series is the flagship event of Physics society of St. Stephen's college , featuring prominent physicists and researchers who talk about insightful and enlightening topic based on ongoing researches and innovations in science.

Date: 10th, 11th, 12th March , 2022

Time: 3 pm IST

Venue for offline stream: NPLT, Science Block

Online Platforms: Gmeet , Youtube

Livestream Youtube link :
https://youtu.be/PQWbqTg6tNU

Join in for an enlightening experience and a walk closer to the secrets of universe!🌌

Have you ever wondered how a star dies?
Or better yet what happened while it is dying?
Almost always the answer is SUPERNOVA!

The talk would start with a discussion of star classification, what happens in the core of the High Mass Stars and what is SNe(Supernovae) and it's types. The presenters will talk about how one can use Type IA SUPERNOVA as a cosmological probe- to Measuring Distance, Size, and Luminosity. Then the research paper "Late-time Observations of Calcium-Rich Transient SN 2019ehk Reveal a Pure Radioactive Decay Power Source" would be discussed. This paper presents the observations of the Calcium rich SN 2019ehk. The authors analyze the late time bolometric light curve fitting. They explore the effect of radioactive decay chains on the SNe ejecta to find out that it is predominantly affected by decay of Co-56. Finally contemplating on the most favourable progenitor models that agree with the chemical mass abundances.

Date and Time:
Friday, 5th March 2021 | 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
Saturday, 6th March 2021 | 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Online Platform: Google Meet

Greetings everyone!
Do you have an interest in condensed matter physics ? or have you always wanted to attend a talk on it and maybe Dwell deeper into this subject...
Well here is your opportunity 💫
With great enthusiasm The Physics Society of St. Stephens College would like to invite you to the 25th annual Popli Memorial lecture series.

This year we will be joined by Professor Chandan Dasgupta who is a professor in the Indian Institute of science Bangalore and the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, Bangalore

He would be sharing with us his knowledge on the topic-Emergent phenomena in condense Matter physics
We hope you accompany us on this amazing new learning opportunity
So join us on this venture on the 18th, 19th and 20th of February 2021

The playlist for all three days is here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR9PDm5V2vZZSyWDelitK9SW5tWpA_yeM

The Day-1 link for the YouTube stream is
https://youtu.be/_q5CzKsXYGk
Hope to see you there ..💥💥

Ranjan Roy Memorial Lecture
Tomorrow at 7 PM. Please join in.
https://youtu.be/2XaXvk5ZAo4