National symposium on nuclear science and technology begins on Tuesday
The two-day event in Thiruvananthapuram will feature an exhibition showcasing advances in nuclear science and technology.
A national symposium titled ‘Monazite to Megawatt: Emerging Frontiers in Nuclear Science and Technology’ will take place at Mar Ivanios College in Thiruvananthapuram on November 3 and November 4, according to The Hindu.
Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) Chairman A.K. Balasubrahmanian will inaugurate the event, which is being organised by the Atomic Energy Retirees’ Association (AERA), Keralam.
Sreekumar G. Pillai, Director of the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, is scheduled to deliver the keynote address.
The symposium will include experts from various fields within nuclear science and technology and will feature an exhibition.
Organisers said the goal of the symposium and exhibition is to increase public scientific awareness and improve understanding of nuclear science and technology advances, their benefits, practical uses, and safety considerations.