Profs. Jaydeb Chakrabarti, Punyabrata Pradhan & Raja Paul
S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences & Indian Association for The Cultivation of Science, Kolkata
Email: smmk2024@bose.res.in, punyabrata.pradhan@bose.res.in, jaydeb@bose.res.in,
ssprp@iacs.res.in
Venue
Theme and aim: Statistical mechanics is a branch of physics, which bridges the microscopic and macroscopic world and provides a tool for understanding macroscopic properties of matter in terms of underlying microscopic dynamics. Systems of current interest, such as soft, active, and biological matters, possess rich static and dynamical structures concerning steady-state as well as transient phenomena observed in nature. They are not just useful pedagogically, but also have applications in a range of contexts related to both technology and science. These domains of science have been pursued vigorously by a section of statistical physicists located in and around Kolkata. In this discussion meeting, we intend to highlight current research endeavours in the broad area of statistical mechanics going on in and around Kolkata, as well as to acquaint young researchers to these rapidly developing fields that are at the forefront of contemporary research.