Memoirs of Riazuddin: A Physicists Journey

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

Av Fayyazuddin, Muhammad J. Aslam, Muhammad Jamil Aslam, Quaid-i-Azam University) Aslam, Muhammad Jamil (Associate Professor, Associate Professor, Muhammad J Aslam

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This work brings to light Dr Riazuddins contributions to physics and the sciences in Pakistan. He was an eminent and prominent physicist, a student of Abdus Salam, specializing in High Energy and Nuclear Physics. He is considered to be one of the pioneers of Pakistans nuclear weapons and atomic deterrence development programmes. The book also provides insight into the development of institutions of higher learning and research, as well as the building of infrastructure for science and technology in Pakistan.

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Utgivningsdatum2020-03-10
Mått138 x 215 x 14 mm
Vikt322 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor284
FörlagOUP Pakistan
ISBN9780199406661

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Fayyazuddin is a prominent theoretical particle physicist, HEC distinguished Professor (Retired) associated with the Physics Department of Quaid-i-Azam University since 1968, and an honorary consultant at the National Centre for Physics. He was awarded the Hilal-i-Imtiaz for his contributions in particle physics.M. Jamil Aslam is Associate Professor at the Quaid-i-Azam University and a researcher focusing on theoretical particle physics. He is working on the phenomenology of flavor-changing physics.

Editors' NotePreface PART I1. Dr Riazuddin: A Brief Introduction2. Ludhiana3. The Making of a Physicist4. The Nuclear Energy Programme of Pakistan in a Historical Context, 1947-725. A Stranger in the Nuclear WorldAppendix 5.1: The Day AfterAppendix 5.2: The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) Priorities of Pakistan Appendix 5.3: Bhutto and the BombAppendix 5.4: Nuclear DangerAppendix 5.5: Munir Ahmad KhanAppendix 5.6: Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan6. The Theoretical Physics Group at Quaid-i-Azam University7. The National Centre for PhysicsAnnexure 7.1: Terms and Conditions for Loaning Land to NCP8. The International Nathiagali Summer College9. An Accelerator in PakistanAppendix 9.1: Where Billions VanishAppendix 9.2: Revival of Higher EducationAppendix 9.3: Clarification About Accelerator PART II10. Synchrotron Radiation Facility in PakistanAnnexure 10.1: A Draft Proposal by Dr Zahid HussainAnnexure 10.2: Cost Estimate of Soft X-ray Beamline (30-1200 eV) for SESAME Annexure 10.3: Background Material-A SRS for Pakistan11. Professor Dr Riazuddin-In Memoriam12. Contributions of Professor Abdus Salam as Member of PAEC13. A Personal Perspective on the Work of Professor Abdus Salam14. The State of our Society15. Of Sloppy Policies and Apathy16. Can Applied Research Survive Without Basic Research?17. Some Thoughts on an Education Policy18. Some thoughts on Self-Governance of Universities19. Government of Pakistan Steering Committee On Higher Education20. The World in the 2030s21. Austrianization of KashmirSimplified Scientific NotesIndex