Research Topics
Cosmology:
Quantum Field Theory. Special and general relativity. Elementary Particle Physics. Cosmology. String theory. Mathematical methods in physics. Cosmic inflation, Cosmic Microwave Background anisotropy, dark matter, matter-anti-matter asymmetry of the Universe. Black Holes. Higgs mass hierarchy problem. String theory.
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Galatic and extra galatic Astronomy :
High energy diffuse emissions, active galaxies, SED modelling, dynamics of accretion disk, spin of black hole, x-ray binaries, x-ray and gamma-ray spectral and timing study of astrophysical objects, construct and modelling of broadband spectral energy distribution of active galaxies utilising multi-wavelength observations; Formation and evolution of large-scale structures (LSS; galaxy groups, clusters and filaments) of the Universe, Modelling astrophysical turbulence, particle acceleration, cosmic magnetic fields of LSS, Modelling and detection of radio synchrotron emission from LSS, Radio astronomy of galaxies, groups and clusters of galaxies, Modelling and detection of Cosmic-gamma rays from Galaxy clusters etc.; UV, IR astronomy, Dust scattering, polarisation and thermal emission, Development of Radiative transfer models; Diffuse UV and IR emission, Asteroid ejecta, AGN torus, IR/UV counterparts of ULX
Faculty Members:
Dr. Debbijoy Bhattacharya, Dr. Surajit Paul, Dr. Shalima Puthiyaveettil.
Relativistics Astrophysics :
Theoretical aspects and the corresponding observational implications of Black holes and Naked singularities; Primordial & Near- & Sub-solar-mass black holes/naked singularities, Dark matter, Neutron stars, White dwarfs; Strong gravity, Lense-Thirring Effect, Spin precession, Gravitational analogue of Faraday rotation.; Black hole/Naked singularity shadow, Magnetic Penrose process, Strong magnetic fields.; Kerr-Taub-NUT spacetime & Gravitomagnetic monopole theory.; Gravitational waves (theory).; Analogue Models of Gravity.;
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High Energy Astrophysics
Gamma-ray and x-ray astronomy, space instrumentation design, star formation studies and x-ray optics development; High energy diffuse emissions, active galaxies, SED modelling, dynamics of accretion disk, spin of black hole, x-ray binaries, x-ray and gamma-ray spectral and timing study of astrophysical objects, construct and modelling of broadband spectral energy distribution of active galaxies utilising multi-wavelength observations High energy astrophysical phenomena: Relativistic accretion, Tilted accretion disc, Bardeen-Petterson effect. Quasi-periodic-oscillations, Relativistic jets.
Dr. P Sreekumar, Dr. Debbijoy Bhattacharya, Dr. Chandrachur Chakraborty.
Heliophysics
Solar Astrophysics, Data analysis, Computational Astrophysics, Space Instrumentation; Magnetic complexities of Active regions; Sunspot evolution, Solar Flares and Flare triggers; Line formation theory, solar physics; Space Weather.
Dr. Sreejith Padinhatteeri, Dr. Megha Anand
Particle Physics
Neutrino Physics, SO(10) Grand Unification, Beyond Standard Model(BSM) Physics at International Linear Collider(ILC); Neutrino Physics, String theory
Computational Chemistry
Magnetic Molecules, Molecular Electronic Transport, Thermochemistry, Reaction Mechanism, Organic Solar Cell, Machine-Learning; Organic Diradicals, Charge-Transfer Complexes, Chiral Molecules and Complexes.
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Evolutionary Biology
Ecology of Climbers; Biodiversity & Converstion; Population Ecology; Plant Functional Traits; Carbon Dynamics; Ecosystem Services; Long-term Monitoring Plots; CDM; . Ecology of Lianas; Evolution of Climbing behaviour in Plants ; Leaf Functional Traits; Paleobotany
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