Mr. S.L. Chaplot, director of Physics Group, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, participated in the 59th Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)-Solid State Physics Symposium 2014 organised at VIT University on Tuesday, 16th December.
During his address, he laid emphasis on “lab to land” approach to take scientific research to the society. It was important for what is developed in laboratories to reach the society.
Basic scientists should pass the baton to applied scientists, who in turn should pass it on to engineers. Engineers should take it to entrepreneurs and then to the market place.
At the root of scientific development, the basic understanding of concepts is important. He urged educational institutions to focus on learning fundamental concepts.
Interactions and collaborations not just between institutions but also at the national and international levels could help on building up on ideas. We need to collaborate more, to get more impact of research.
Experiments alone cannot address issues and modelling or simulations could help in presenting a scientific picture.
VIT University’s Vice President said that solar cells provided unpolluted energy and had the added advantage of easy installation including in remote areas for uninterrupted power supply.
With researches in solid state physics increasing the efficiency of solar cell, he pointed out that the day when solar energy will be a viable and dependable energy source was not far away. He also referred to bio-sensors, one of the major bi-products of solid state physics that has enabled point of care diagnostics.
355 total views, 1 views today