Theoretical Sciences

Theoretical science is an interdisciplinary field applying insights from quantum mechanics, many-body physics, information theory and computation theory to problems in condensed matter physics, quantum information processing, cryptography, the foundations of quantum physics, astronomy, astrophysics and astronomy education, and philosophy.

Broad Areas of Research

  1. Various aspects of quantum many-body physics
  2. Fundamentals of mesoscopic physics
  3. Quantum information in condensed matter physics
  4. Quantum cryptography
  5. Noise in quantum information processing
  6. Gamma Ray bursts
  7. Foundations of quantum mechanics
  8. UV Astronomy
  9. Philosophy in science

Core Faculty

  1. Dr. Sujit Sarkar, Assistant Professor
  2. Dr. R. Srikanth, Assistant Professor
  3. Dr. S. G. Bhargavi, Hon. Assistant Professor

Adjunct Faculty

  1. Prof. K. Srinivasan, Adjunct Professor
    Dept. of Physics, Sri Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore.
    Broad area: Electromagnetism, optical fibers; science education.
  2. Dr. B. Ramachandra, Adjunct Assistant Professor
    Founder-Director, Center for Fundamental Research and Creative Education, Bangalore.
    Broad area: Black hole physics, quantum gravity; science education.

Doctoral Students

  1. Mr. Omkar Srikrishna
  2. Mr. Aravinda S.




last updated: 7 Jan, 2011