Weeklong Capsule Course on Atomic & Molecular Physics Concludes

Srinagar : A Week-long capsule course on ‘Atomic and Molecular Physics’ organized by PG Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, concluded on Saturday at Central University Kashmir (CUK) Ganderbal.
According to a statement issued from Public Relations Office NIT Srinagar, eminent speaker Prof. Yoshiro Azuma, currently a visiting professor at IIT Delhi, shared his vast experience at CUK. A large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students of Physics attended the lecture.
During his lecture, Professor Azuma shared his extensive knowledge and research findings, delving into the intricate details of atomic interactions and molecular structures.
His presentation not only broadened the understanding of the participants but also sparked lively discussions and engagement, highlighting the importance of advanced studies in this critical field of physics.
On the occasion, CUK faculty expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Professor Yoshiro Azuma for his valuable contribution. They also thanked Prof. M.A. Shah and Dr. Debanjan Bose for orchestrating this enriching academic exchange. Events like these reinforce the university’s commitment to fostering a culture of intellectual growth and collaboration, they said.
The event was meticulously organized by Prof. M. A. Shah and Dr. Debanjan Bose, the Head of the Physics Department at Central University of Kashmir. Their collaborative efforts facilitated Professor Azuma’s visit and ensured the event’s success.
On the occasion, Prof. M.A Shah said that molecular Physics, despite being the oldest field, it has retained its freshness and fragrance all along and is continuing to contribute to the understanding of nature and to the development of new technologies.
He said it is foundation for modern technological revolutions that changed our life and helped to flourish the modern world. This subject has numerous applications in a variety of domains, including ordinary life and cutting-edge technology, Prof. Shah said.
“Thanks to Neils Bohr for his contributions in developing a rational scheme of the atom. He traced the lineage of this idea back to ancient Greek philosophers, who speculated that matter is composed of fundamental building blocks. These thinkers proposed that earth, air, fire, sky, and water could form the basic elements from which the physical world is constructed, he added.
Prior to this, research scholars from NIT Srinagar delivered a comprehensive presentation of their research work to Prof. Azuma, who was impressed by their work and commended the scholars. Dr. Khurshid Ahmad Rather and Amman facilitated Prof. Azuma’s visit to CUK.
The event was organized in association with the Laboratory for Multifunctional Materials, NIT Srinagar, funded by the Nano-Mission Sector, DST, Government of India. The course was held in both hybrid and offline modes.