The IIST Colloquium Series is a regular forum that brings together students, faculty, and staff from different academic and research backgrounds. It features talks by leading researchers from India and abroad on a wide range of topics, including science, engineering, space science, and interdisciplinary fields. Unlike departmental seminars, these talks are meant to be broadly accessible and of general interest. The series encourages interaction with visiting experts, promotes the exchange of new ideas, and inspires future collaborations.
Recent / Upcoming Colloquium
What is the world made up of?
About the Speaker - Dr. Indumathi D, Raja Ramanna Chair Professor at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru.
- 23-08-2026
- 15:30
Abstract -What the world is made up of has been a matter of concern and curiosity to humans from early times. I will set out the modern interpretation of this understanding, called particle physics. In particular, I will try and build the Standard Model of particle physics, which describes particles and their interactions, from basic physics principles, and list a few observations that led to this understanding.
