By Musawwir Ahmed - Team Publications The discussion commenced with the mediator floating the question, "Are you familiar with Dark Matter?" and asking ideas regarding the nature of dark matter. A number of people raised hands in affirmation, and for those who didn't (and those of you who might be in the dark) a brief … Continue reading Dark Matter | Discussion Session
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Mathematics – Discovered or Invented?
By Nosherwan Khan - Team Research If someone asks the question, who discovered America, we all know the answer that it was Columbus. But if they ask, “Who invented America?” we would all either be confounded or rightfully point out that the question is wrongly worded. The word discover is for something that already exists, … Continue reading Mathematics – Discovered or Invented?
Dr. Abdul Qadir Khan – A Tribute from NPAS
By Ehsan Jabbar and Talha Mustafa - Team Publications “When the mankind was at the darkest hour, good were weak and bad had power, Allah sent a savior from Eden tower.” To extinguish the fire of malice flaming after the tumultuous news of Smiling Budha Nuclear test by India in 1974, there came a benefactor … Continue reading Dr. Abdul Qadir Khan – A Tribute from NPAS
Nobel Prize in Physics 2021 (Part 2)
By Hamza Ali - Team Research Navigating Through the Messiness of Climate Change The big picture of climate change is straightforward enough: Heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere are turning Earth into a metaphorical greenhouse, making the planet warm. But exactly how that warming will occur — across the planet’s oceans, ice caps, mountains, forests, and … Continue reading Nobel Prize in Physics 2021 (Part 2)
Nobel Prize in Physics 2021 (Part 1)
By Hamza Ali - Team Research Humanity is constantly pushing the boundaries of research in different fields of science. Many individuals dedicate their lives to such researches, and the Nobel Prize in Physics serves to recognize their efforts and show the world that there is still too much to be researched and discovered in the … Continue reading Nobel Prize in Physics 2021 (Part 1)
Quantum Secret Sharing
By Qasim Mahmood Raja The third and last talk in a series of talks by final year students of BSc Physics hosted by NPAS was held on 10th May. Yagana Syed gave a talk titled Quantum Secret Sharing, her final year project. Cryptography Yagana began by giving a basic intro to Cryptography as “the art … Continue reading Quantum Secret Sharing
Quantum Circuits of Quantum-Safe Encryption
By Wajeeha Ahsan The second talk in the series of talks by final year students arranged by NPAS was held on 7th of May on MS Teams. The session started with Alizah Gul Memon, a final year student of BS Physics, introducing her final year project to the audience. The major topics discussed in the … Continue reading Quantum Circuits of Quantum-Safe Encryption
Using Nanoparticles in Cancer Therapy
By Adil Ali Tariq On the 5th of May, 2021, NPAS hosted a talk titled “Radio Enhancement using Gold Nanoparticles and Its Application in Cancer Therapy”. Our honorable guest speaker was Taha Nasir, a final year student of Physics at the School of Natural Sciences (SNS), NUST. In the session, he told us about his … Continue reading Using Nanoparticles in Cancer Therapy
The Master of Us All (Part 2)
By Nowsherwan KhanTeam Research This is a continuation of The Master of Us All. Euler’s Identity: (1748) The famous American physicist, Richard feynman refers to one formula in particular which he called ‘’Our Jewel’’ . He was referring to Euler’s identity. First expressed in 1748 by Leonhard Euler. The identity is e^ix = cosx +isinx … Continue reading The Master of Us All (Part 2)
Rising Scientists of Pakistan
1. Ameer Moavia – Pakistan’s Youngest Space Scientist Few teenagers are able to accomplish what Ameer Moavia did at age 19 by becoming Pakistan’s youngest space scientist. An avid programmer, hacker and a space enthusiast, Ameer is the author of acclaimed the book “Space and Time”. Ameer is undoubtedly an inspiration and role model for … Continue reading Rising Scientists of Pakistan