Summer of Science 2025

CosmologyAndDarkMatter

Cosmology and Dark Matter

This report by Nidhi Patel spans the journey from Einstein's relativity to the mysteries of dark matter and energy, exploring how landmark astronomical theories reshaped our understanding of the universe.
GeneticEngineering

Genetics and Genetic Engineering

In this report, Niti Mundra breaks down the aspects of genetic engineering such as DNA replication, gene expression and the influence of cutting-edge tools such as CRISPR's molecular scissors on modern biology.
ComputationalChemistry

Computational Chemistry

Computational tools are becoming increasely useful in modelling and predicting chemical systems. This report by Aman Disa dives deep into utilising adsorption theory and Aspen simulations in capturing CO₂ from the air.
ZeroKnowledgeProofs

Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Harshit Somani's report examines the basics behind understanding zero-knowledge proofs and their incredible utility in cryptography, covering interactive proof systems, sum-check protocol and more.
Robotics

Robotics

Pranit Anand, in his report on Robotics, covers everything from mechanical joints and actuators to sensors, microcontrollers, PID control, and modern trends like SLAM and ROS.
ConvexOptimisation

Convex Optimisation

Sushant Padha's report builds a mathematical understanding of convex sets and duality, before exploring the uses of convex optimality in linear and quadratic programming.
QuantumFieldTheory

Quantum Field Theory

Darsh Maheshwari explores classical mechanics, quantum mechanics and special relativity in his report discussing Lagrangians, Feynman diagrams and the Standard Model.
QuantumComputing

Quantum Computing

Quantum computing holds the potential to solve many modern-day problems millions of times faster than classical computers. In this report, Shridhar Patil explains the theoretical physics and physical implementation of such computers.
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