Expert Talk Self-Reliant India’s Chandrayaan
Date: 12 September 2023
We are aware that India has made history as its Chandrayaan-3 became the first to land on the south-pore region of the Moon on 23rd August 2023. Beyond its immediate scientific impact, this hords the promise of inspiring young minds to join the rearms of exploration space and science. In order to celebrate this significant achievement, the department of Physics of Kristu Jayanti College has organized the expert talk on the topic “Self-reliant India’s Chandrayaan” on 12th September, 2023 for all UG and PG Students. The resource person for the event was Dr. B R Guruprasad, Former Scientist ISRO, Public Relations Professional and Science Communicator, Bengaluru.

The main objective of this event was to explore the space science and celebrate the success of India’s Chandrayaan-3. Also, aimed to motivate the students towards higher studies and research in the field of space science.

The session started with the brief history of two previous missions to the moon, namely, the Chandrayaan I and the Chandrayaan II and the making of Chandrayaan-3. He has explained the main objectives of the mission i.e. to demonstrate a safe and soft landing on the lunar surface, to demonstrate rover roving on the moon, and to conduct in-situ scientific experiments. He has also explained the various features, the timeline, research problems and future advancements of the mission through pictures and videos. Finally, the resource person has interacted with the students and answered their questions. He motivated them towards research in the field of space science and Physics. Overall, the session was informative and engaging, and provided a spark in students in the field of space science. Total 210 students have attended and benefitted from the event.

Glasses - From Shining Light to Saving Lives
Date: 30 August 2023
The department of Physics of Kristu Jayanti College has been enthusiastic in conducting research activities and guest lecture series every semester in various research fields. In continuation of the lecture series, the department of physics has organized the “Lecture series in Physics” on the topic “Glasses - From Shining Light to Saving Lives” on 30th August, 2023 for all I, II and III B.Sc. Physics Students. The resource person was Prof. M. Chethan, Assistant Professor, Jain (deemed to be university), School of Sciences, Bengaluru.

The main objective of this event was to provide the fundamental understanding of glasses and their applications in several fields. Also, aimed to motivate the students towards research and find the research opportunities in the field of materials science.

The session started with the brief history of glasses, their classifications, compositions and physical properties. The synthesis of glasses was discussed which involved several methods at high temperatures. Further, the structural, optical, thermal and mechanical characterizations of glass materials and their methods have been discussed. Finally, the resource person has interacted with the students and answered their questions. He motivated them towards research in the field of materials science and Physics. Overall, the session was informative and engaging, and provided a spark in students in the field of Glasses. Total 74 students have attended and benefitted from the event.