IIT-K celebrates 100 years of quantum mechanics

Kanpur: The Physics department at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur organised a special commemorative lecture to mark the 100 years of Quantum Mechanics. The event featured an insightful talk by Manoj K Harbola from the Physics dep on ‘100 Years of Quantum Mechanics (1925–2025): What Happened in 1925?' The event drew enthusiastic participation from faculty members, researchers, and students across departments. Prof. Harbola began by revisiting the origins of quantum theory, starting from Max Planck's idea of quantised energy in 1900, which laid the foundation for modern physics. The Department of Physics at IIT Kanpur is among India's leading centres for research and education in fundamental and applied physics.