Conference on ‘Experimental & Theoretical Physics’ begins at CUJ

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Apr 17: A two-day national conference on “ Recent Advances in Experimental and Theoretical Physics (RAETP-2018)”, being  organized by Department of Physics and Astronomical Sciences, Central University of Jammu, began  here today.
This conference has been sponsored by Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Government  of India and Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) DAE, Government of India.
The conference was  inaugurated by  Prof  K  K  Aggarwal, (Chancellor, K R  Mangalam University, Gurgaon, Haryana and Founder Vice-Chancellor, GGSI University, New Delhi).  Prof  H C  Swart (University of the Free State, South Africa) and   CUJ Vice-Chancellor, Prof Ashok Aima   also graced the inaugural ceremony.  Prof  R  P  Tandon,  Nominee to Governor, J&K, was the guest of honour.
Prof Aggarwal deliberated on the importance of Materials Sciences and their applications in various field including medicine, space science, cosmetics, food etc. He mentioned significance of both theoretical and experimental physics for the development of society. In addition, Prof  Aggarwal encouraged the young researchers, participants and students to think out of box and find the multiple alternative solutions rather than their conventional one.
In his presidential address, Prof  Ashok Aima said that this conference will act as channel for creating an atmosphere which will encourage and inspire students and young researchers for their overall academic growth.
Dr  Vinay Kumar, Convener and HoD Physics and Astronomical Sciences, CU Jammu,  informed that about 124 delegates from all over India are participating in this conference.  He apprised the audience that about 17 invited talks, 12 oral and 112 posters on various topics linked to experimental and theoretical Physics are  expected to be presented during this two- day conference.
Prof  H  C  Swart presented a wonderful insight on the ‘Highly capable non-rare earth doped phosphor for light emitting diodes” in his keynote lecture.
Prof  R  P  Tandon said that such useful discussions on recent advances in sciences will provide the platform to build inter disciplinary research to solve various Challenges in the world of Science and Technology.
Dr  Amit Tomar, organizing secretary of the Conference, summarized the event.

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