Nobel Week Celebration - Dept. of Physics

 

Program Report: Presentation on the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics

Theme:       "Quantum Properties on a Human Scale”

Organized   by:    Department    of    Physics,    Sree    Narayana   College, Chempazhanthy (In association with Nobel Week Celebration 2025)

 The Department of Physics at Sree Narayana College, Chempazhanthy, successfully organized a special presentation on the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics as part of Nobel Week Celebrations. The event, held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, aimed to immediately disseminate knowledge about the newly awarded research and inspire the student community by connecting their curriculum with cutting-edge global discoveries. 

    The program commenced at 11:00 AM with a welcome address delivered by the Head of the Department of Physics Dr Aranya S. She emphasized the department's commitment to fostering a research-oriented culture and admired the initiative of the students in organizing the event.

The best part of the event was the comprehensive presentation by Ms. Asna Shafi M Final year BSc Physics Student of the department. She first introduced the fundamental concepts of quantum tunnelling and energy quantisation, which are typically restricted to the microscopic world. She then explained how the laureates, through their groundbreaking experiments in the mid-1980s involving superconducting circuits, specifically, Josephson junctions, demonstrated these quantum effects on a macroscopic, measurable scale. The presentation highlighted the critical role of these experiments in establishing the foundation for modern quantum computing and other quantum technologies. The use of visual aids ensured that the audience, including first-year students, could grasp the immense significance of the research.

Following the presentation, an interactive Question and Answer session was held. Faculty members and students posed thoughtful questions regarding the future applications of macroscopic quantum systems and the challenges in maintaining quantum coherence. Ms. Asna and the faculty panel expertly addressed the queries, leading to a lively academic discussion. 

The program concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr Roxy M S, faculty of the department, expressing gratitude to the presenter and all attendees for making the event a success. The presentation effectively fulfilled the objective of the Nobel Week Celebration by providing an up-to-date and accessible analysis of the latest Nobel-winning research. It successfully inspired the students by showcasing how fundamental physics research is actively shaping the future of technology, encouraging them to pursue advanced studies and research in quantum mechanics.