5th Prof. B.M. Anand memorial lecture held

Chandigarh, April 23, 2019: Physics Department, Panjab University, Chandigarh organized 5th Prof. B.M. Anand memorial lecture which was delivered by Prof.Sandip P. Trivedi, Director, Tata Institute of fundamental research (TIFR) Mumbai, here today.
Prof.Sandip P.Trivedi started his lecture on “Quantum entanglement” starting with the basics of quantum mechanics and the theory of John Bell with the idea that probability cannot be negative. He built up the quantum entanglement theory with the idea from the solid state physics and Quantum mechanics and gradually introduced the concept of quantum computers. He demonstrated the work on quantum computers in India and abroad and speculated that Quantum computer will be a reality in near future and the computer speed will increase many folds.
Prof. Navdeep Goyal, Chairperson, Department of Physics gave introduction about physics department and regarding Prof. B.M. Anand Lecture. Prof. Arun K. Grover, Ex- Vice Chancellor of PU explained the history of Prof. B.M. Anand Lecture with life and works of Prof. B.M. Anand. Prof. K.N. Pathak, Ex-Vice Chancellor of Panjab University introduced Prof. Sandip P. Trivedi and briefed about his lecture.
The programme was attended by nearly 250 delegates consisting of students and faculty members of PU and nearby institutes. Students showed great interest and their queries were answered by the speaker.