Sahaj Porwal

This project uses the ATLAS ATHENA simulation framework to generate 10,000 events each of two processes: production of non-decaying chi particles, and another process where the chis further decay into S+,S-, and ψ particles. The detector response to the processes is considered and one method of determining the properties of particles that are undetected based on those that are detected is explored.

The study of eclipsing binary stars is a key area of interest in astrophysics, that helps determining a multitude of astronomical properties, from stellar evolution to stellar classification to the relative locations of astronomical objects and the structure of the galaxy itself. This project utilises photometric data in the near-Infrared spectrum to describe a method of determing properties such as Temperature, distances and stellar classification from photometric data. Due to the limitations of infrared data, the results for the stellar type distribution and properties were different from what was expected. A more extensive study with optical data would be able to utilise the method to determine various properties of stars in eclipsing binary systems with a higher degree of accuracy. Declaration I declare that this project and report is my own work.

This project seeks to simulate and study the behaviour of a Quantum Harmonic Oscillator, and to extend this simulation to an An-harmonic Oscillator. This is done using the Metropolis Algorithm which is a version of the Markov Chain Monte Carlo Method of simulation of physical systems. The project successfully modelled the oscillations of a Quantum Harmonic Oscillator about its equilibrium position. It also modelled the double well oscillations of a quartic perturbation Quantum Anharmonic Oscillator, showcasing tunneling between the two potential minima. Declaration I declare that this project and report is my own work.

As new advances in science and space exploration get understood and published, they open up new perspectives to interpreting recorded ancient history as well as works of fiction that were created before the discoveries came to light. Star Trek, a TV and movie series that started in the 60s showcased advanced use of technology that was either the writer's imagination or inspired by research efforts of those times. Much of the science of Star Trek showed is reality now, and many other concepts are still being explored through scientific research and could be future possibilities. Mahabharata, whose timeline is estimated to be between 6000 BCE and 2000 BCE considered mythology and hence possibly parable but also proven to be a record of actual events, has many fascinating descriptions of advanced technology in the realm of medicine, warfare and telecommunication. This research paper attempts to compare the Mahabharata and Star Trek with the latest advances in modern science.