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Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh PalThis book is a compendium of essays on various science related topics which are at the cutting edge of modern science and technology. Sixteen different science topics are discussed in the book, which include origin and evolution of the universe, the microscopic world of the atom, unification of the forces of nature, our planet earth and its neighbors, modern developments in synthetic biology, global warming, artificial intelligence and the explosive growth of information technology.
The book exposes its readers having a modest science background to some of the most exciting developments in modern science. Keeping this in view the discussion is kept at a simple level without excessive use of mathematics and abstract concepts. While aiming at simplicity and coherence every effort is made not to compromise on accuracy.
We are living in an era where scientists specializing in a particular area are hardly aware of the happenings in related disciplines. This book aims at bridging this gap.
Finally there are sizable sections of science educated lay public who are curious to understand the how and the why of modern scientific developments at a very basic level. It is hoped that this book will be helpful in satisfying their curiosity.
P.C.Chandrasekharan
P.C. Chandrasekharan received his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Science from the University of Madras. Subsequently he qualified for the M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering (Michigan State University) and PhD degree in Modern Control Theory (University of Madras).
His teaching and research career spanned over three decades, first at College of Engineering, Guindy and later on at Anna University. A recipient of the ‘Best Teacher Award’ of the State Government, he has held several responsible academic positions in the university with distinction as a Professor, Head of the Department and as Dean of Post Graduate studies. After retirement, he was awarded the University Grants Commission (UGC) Emeritus fellowship for a two-year period.
Professor Chandrasekharan has technical publications to his credit in peer-reviewed journals, both in India and abroad. He is the sole author of an advanced graduate-level textbook titled Robust Control of Linear Dynamical Systems published by the Academic Press, London in 1996. He has also published a popular science book titled Understanding the Universe - From the Quantum World of the Infinitesimal to the Cosmic Realm of the Infinite (Global Vision Publishing House, New Delhi).
