Colloquium


From the Sun: Solar Flares, Auroras, Magnetic Storms and the Van Allen Radiation Belts: A General Summary of Space Weather *Prof. Bruce T. Tsurutani,* Pasadena Research Associates, Pasadena, California, USA Date: 21st February (Friday) Time: 3:30 PM Venue: Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 302) Abstract
Mechanical Properties of OFE Copper Subjected to Electron Irradiation *Prof. B. K. Dutta,* Homi Bhabha National Institute Date: 5th February (Wednesday) Time: 3:30 PM Venue: Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 301) Abstract
Relativistic charge solitons caused due to Nonlinear Landau Damping: An excellent candidate for explaining the Coherent Radio Emission from Pulsars *Dr. Dipanjan Mitra,* NCRA-TIFR, Pune Date : 21st January 2020 (Tuesday) Time: 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 300) Abstract
Can ergodicity impede statistical equilibration, and non-ergodicity support it? *Prof. Kushal K. Shah,* Indian Institute of Science Education & Research [IISER] Bhopal Date: 20th December, 2019 (Friday) Time: 3:30 PM Venue: Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 299) Abstract
The Bright Future of Gravitational-Wave Astronomy *Prof. Frederick J. Raab,* Associate Director for Observatory Operations, LIGO Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, California Date: 18th December 2019 (Wednesday) Time: 3:30 PM Venue: Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 298) Abstract
Can one plan to do Great Research? *Prof. Amit Roy,* Former Director, Inter-University Accelerator Centre, New Delhi Date: 20th September 2019 (Friday) Time: 11.00 AM Venue: Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 297) Abstract
High Performance Nanolaminates based Functional Materials for High Temperature and Multifunctional Applications *Dr. Surojit Gupta,* University of North Dakota, Netherland Date: 12th July, 2019 (Friday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 296) Abstract
Scientific Computing Infrastructure and related R&D activities at IGCAR *Mr. R. Jehadeesan,* IGCAR, Kalpakkam Date: 11th July, 2019 (Thursday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 295) Abstract
Exploring possibility of using a Compact ECR Plasma Source for plasma thruster applications *Prof. A. Ganguli,* IIT Delhi Date: 18th January, 2019 (Friday) Time: 3:30 PM Venue: Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 294) Abstract
Structural and Dynamical Transition in Functional Materials *Prof. Ramaprosad Mukhopadhyay,* Raja Ramanna Fellow, DAE, Govt. of India, Ex-Head, Solid State Physics Division, BARC Date: 2nd November 2018 (Friday) Time: 3:30 PM Venue: Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 293) Abstract
Generation of the Micro-scale and Meso-scale Structures at the Marginally BM Stable Pedestal: A Scenario for ELM Crash and I-mode *Prof. Raghvendra Singh,* National Fusion Research Institute (NFRI), Daejeon, Republic of Korea Date : 30th October 2018 (Tuesday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 292) Abstract
Holography, Black Holes and the Sachdev-Ye-Kitaev Model *Prof. Spenta R. Wadia,* International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS-TIFR), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bangalore Date : 12th October 2018 (Friday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 291) Abstract
Like Likes Like: Experiments on Charged Colloids to Dusty Plasmas *Prof. B.V.R. Tata,* University of Hyderabad Date : 17th August 2018 (Friday) Time : 11.00 AM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 290) Abstract
Two-dimensional turbulence in fluids with particles, conducting fluids, fluids with polymer additives, binary-fluid mixtures, and superfluids *Prof. Rahul Pandit,* Division of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Date : 09th August 2018 (Tuesday) Time : 2:00 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 289) Abstract
A Practical Approach to Strengthening Our Scientific Ecosystem *Prof. Deshdeep Sahadev,* IIT Kanpur Date : 31st July 2018 (Tuesday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 288) Abstract
Making the Sound Visible *Dr. Sudhir Ranjan Jain,* Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India Date : 13th April 2018 (Friday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 287) Abstract
Humanity's New Gravitational Sense *Prof. Rana Adhikari,* California Institute of Technology Date : 1st March 2018 (Thursday) Time : 4:00 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 286) Abstract
Calculus and Differentiable Dynamics on Fractals Physical Relevance and Applications *Prof. Anil Gangal,* IISER, Pune Date : 16th February 2018 (Friday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 285) Abstract
Neutral Beam Injection for the European DEMO *Dr. C. Hopf,* Max Plank Institute for Plasma Physics, Graching, Germany Date : 14th February 2018 (Wednesday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 284) Abstract
Technical challenges in NNBI systems – experiences and further plans at IPP *Dr. B. Heinemann,* Max Plank Institute for Plasma Physics, Graching, Germany Date : 13th February 2018 (Tuesday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 283) Abstract
Present Status of RF-ICP Negative Ion Source Development at IPP *Dr. U. Fantz,* Max Plank Institute for Plasma Physics, Graching, Germany Date : 12th February 2018 (Monday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 282) Abstract
LIGO, Virgo, and Gravitational Waves: A Revolution in Physics and Astronomy *Prof. David Reitze,* Executive Director, LIGO Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, USA. Date : 11th January 2018 (Thursday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 281) Abstract
Exploring the Vast New Frontier of Gravitational-Wave Astronomy *Prof. Frederick Raab,* LIGO Hanford Observatory, USA Date : 19th December 2017 (Tuesday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 280) Abstract
Clever Ways of Communicating Science, To Win The Trust Of The Public *Mr. Pallava Bagla,* Science Editor, New Delhi Television (NDTV); Correspondent, Science magazine; and Photographer, Getty Images. Date : 28th November 2017 (Tuesday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 279) Abstract
Orbital angular momentum of light and applications in quantum communication *Prof. R.P. Singh,* Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad, Gujarat Date : 28th September 2017 (Thursday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 278) Abstract
What is the turbulence problem? *Prof. Mahendra K. Verma,* Physics Department, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India. Date : 18th September 2017 (Monday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 277) Abstract
Full Potential Multiple Scattering Theory with space-filling scattering sites for X-ray absorption spectroscopy *Prof. Keisuke Hatada,* Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Toyama, Japan Date : 28th August 2017 (Monday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 276) Abstract
Mimicking Astrophysical Turbulence on a Tabletop *Prof. G. Ravindra Kumar,* Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai and *Prof. Amita Das,* Institute for Plasma Research, Gandhinagar, Gujarat Date : 25th July 2017 (Tuesday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 275) Abstract
Quantum tunnelling: From solar fusion and life to nanotechnology *Prof. B. N. Dev,* Department of Materials Science, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata Date : 24th July 2017 (Monday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 274) Abstract
Evolution and Instability of Bondi Accretion *Prof. Arnab Kumar Ray,* Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communucation Technology, Gandhinagar, Gujarat Date : 4th July 2017 (Tuesday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 273) Abstract
Computational Modeling of Microplasma-Wave Interactions for Plasma-Based Reconfigurable Metamaterial and Photonic Crystal Applications *Prof. Laxminarayan Raja,* Aerospace Engineering & Engineering Mechanics, The University of Texas at Austin, USA Date : 21st June 2017 (Wednesday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 272) Abstract
Gravitinos, Reheating and the Matter-Antimatter Asymmetry of the Universe *Prof. Raghavan Rangarajan,* Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad Date : 4th May 2017 (Thursday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 271) Abstract
Dissemination of research results: Can we fight being plagiarised? *Prof. Praveen Chaddah,* Ex-Director of the UGC-DAE Consortium Date: 3rd April 2017 (Monday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 270) Abstract
Creation of General relativity: Einstein and Hilbert *Prof. Avinash Khare,* Department of Physics and Astrophysics, University of Delhi Date: 24th March 2017 (Friday) Time : 3:00 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 269) Abstract
A Nearly Incompressible Description of Low-Frequency Turbulence *Prof. G.P. Zank,* Eminent Scholar, Distinguished Professor and Director, Centre for Space Physics and Aeronomic Research, University of Alabama, Huntsville, USA. Date : 7th February 2017 (Tuesday) Time : 3:00 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 268) Abstract
Ion Acoustic rouge waves in multicomponent plasma *Prof. H. Bailung,* Professor and Head, Physical Sciences Division, IASST, Guwahati Date : 3rd February 2017 (Thursday) Time : 2:00 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 267) Abstract
Down-To-Earth String Theory *Prof. Rajesh Gopakumar,* International Centre for Theoretical Sciences-TIFR, Bangalore Date : 29th November 2016 (Tuesday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 266) Abstract
Exploring the heart of the matter: the hottest and most fluid, liquid in nature at extreme temperature/energy density *Dr. Vinod Chandra,* Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar Date : 9th November 2016 (Wednesday) Time : 11:00 AM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 265) Abstract
Science Education: An Art or a Science? *Prof. Vijay A. Singh,* Raja Ramanna Fellow, Mumbai University, Mumbai Date : 21st October 2016 (Friday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 264) Abstract
The Golden Ratio, the Centre of Mass and Aesthetics *Prof. Vijay A. Singh,* Raja Ramanna Fellow, Mumbai University, Mumbai Date : 18th October 2016 (Tuesday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 263) Abstract
Role of neutral gas in Scrape-off Layer of tokamak plasmas in the presence of finite electron temperature gradient *Dr. Nirmal Kumar Bisai,* Institute for Plasma Research, Gandhinagar, Gujarat Date : 7th September 2016 (Wednesday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 262) Abstract
Scaling Law for Turbulence in Stratified Fluids: Kolmogorov or Bolgiano? *Prof. Jayanta Bhattacharjee,* Harish-Chandra Research Institute, Allahabad, India. Date : 29th August 2016 (Monday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 261) Abstract
The Magnetized Dusty Plasma Experiment (MDPX) as a platform for basic and applied plasma physics research *Prof. Edward Thomas Jr.,* Physics Department, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA Date : 22nd June 2016 (Wednesday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 260) Abstract
Fluid patterns in thermal convection with rotation *Prof. Krishna Kumar,* Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal Date : 12th May 2016 (Thursday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 259) Abstract
Design and Optimization of Metal Hydride Vessels for Hydrogen/Tritium Storage and Transportation via experiments and numerical modeling *Dr. Purushothama Chippar,* Mechanical Engineering Department, St. Joseph Engineering College, Mangalore, Karnataka Date : 31st March 2016 (Thursday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 258) Abstract
Simulation of non-equilibrium and equilibrium plasma discharges for industrial application *Dr. Shankar Mahadevan,* Esgee Technologies Inc., Texas, U.S. Date: 24th November 2015 (Tuesday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 257) Abstract
Fermi acceleration in billiards with holes *Dr. Kushal Shah,* Electrical Engineering Dept, IIT Delhi Date: 20th October 2015 (Tuesday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 256) Abstract
Control Over Data Networks-Issues, Challenges, Tools and Techniques *Prof. Amitava Gupta,* Jadavpur University, Kolkata Date: 9th October 2015 (Friday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 255) Abstract
Econophysics of Income & Wealth Inequalities *Prof. Bikas K. Chakrabarti,* Senior Professor, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP), Kolkata, Date: 1st October 2015 (Thursday) Time: 3:30 PM Venue: Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 254) Abstract
The Unbelievable Pursuit of the Unimaginable *Prof. Kajari Mazumdar,* Department of High Energy Physics, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai Date: 15th September 2015 (Tuesday) Time: 3:30 PM Venue: Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 253) Abstract
Field emission/ ion microscopy: Principle and applications *Prof. R.B. Sharma,* Scientist, DRDO, Delhi & Adjunct Faculty, DIAT, Pune Date: 20th August 2015 (Thursday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 252) Abstract
Chasing Fast Dynamos in the Plasma Lab and Other Pursuits *Prof. Cary B Forest,* Department of Physics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA Date: 1st June 2015 (Monday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 251) Abstract
Tokamak Physics: Brief Overview and A Perspective *Prof. P. K. Kaw,* DST Year of Science Professor at Institute for Plasma Research, Gandhinagar Date : 7th May 2015 (Thursday) Time : 3:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 250) Abstract
Estimating India’s Future Needs of Electricity *Prof. S. P.* Sukhatme, Professor Emeritus, IIT Bombay Date : 22nd April 2015 (Wednesday) Time : 11:15 AM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 249) Abstract
Mechanical Properties of Material at Extended Irradiation for Next Generation Nuclear Reactors *Prof. B. K. Dutta,* BARC/HBNI Date : 26th February 2015 (Thursday) Time : 03:30 PM Venue : Seminar hall, IPR	(Colloquium 248) Abstract
Laser Plasma Physics with GEKKO XII-LFEX at Osaka University Prof. Kunioki Mima, Graduate School for the Creation of New Photonics Industries and Institute of Fusion Nuclear, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid Date : 24th February 2015 (Tuesday) Time : 03.30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 247) Abstract
The Quantum and the Continuum: Einstein’s Dichotomous Legacies Prof. Parthasarathi Majumdar, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University, Belur Date : 18th February 2015 (Wednesday) Time : 03.30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 246) Abstract
Discovery of Quark Gluon Plasma *Dr. D. K. Srivastava,* Distinguished Scientist & Director, Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre, Kolkata Date : 13th January 2015 (Tuesday) Time : 03.30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 245) Abstract
The Art and Science of Computational Plasma Physics *Prof. A. Thyagaraja,* Culham Centre for Fusion Energy and Bristol University Date : 12th January 2015 (Monday) Time : 03.30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 244) Abstract
Current Low-Temperature Plasma Related Research Activities at Aerothermal & Plasma Physics Laboratory *Dr. Jong-Shinn Wu,* Aerothermal & Plasma Physics Laboratory, Advanced Rocket Research Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan Date : 1st December 2014 (Monday) Time : 03.30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 243) Abstract
Plasma Transport and Turbulence: Some Basic Principles *Prof. A Thyagaraja,* Culham Centre for Fusion Energy and Bristol University Date : 28th November 2014 (Friday) Time : 03.30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 242) Abstract
Hundred years of Fundamental Physics and a Crisis *Dr. G. Rajasekaran,* Institute of Mathematical Sciences, C I T Campus, Chennai Date : 24th November 2014 (Monday) Time : 03.30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 241) Abstract
Gravitational-Wave Astronomy: A New Window to the Universe” on 10th November 2014 *Prof. Parameswaran Ajith,* International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bangalore Date: 10th November 2014 (Monday) Time : 03.30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 240) Abstract
Time-analyticity of Lagrangian particle trajectories in ideal fluid flow governed by the Euler equations: historical and modern perspectives *Prof. Uriel Frisch,* University of Nice, France Date: 31st October 2014 (Friday) Time : 4.00 PM Venue : Board Room, New Building, IPR	(Colloquium 239) Abstract
Chimera freed from the constraints *Dr. Gautam C Sethia,* Nonlinear Physics Division, Institute for Plasma Research, Gandhinagar Date: 25th September 2014 (Thursday) Time : 11:30 AM Venue : Seminar hall, IPR	(Colloquium 238) Abstract
R&D for Fast Reactor Programme *Dr. P.R.Vasudeva Rao,* Distinguished Scientist & Director, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam Date : 19th September 2014 (Friday) Time : 03:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 237) Abstract
Coupling chemo-mechanical oscillators *Prof. P. Punit,* Physics Department, IIT Bombay, Powai Date : 9th September 2014 (Tuesday) Time : 03:30 PM Venue : Seminar Hall, IPR	(Colloquium 236) Abstract