The twentieth century witnessed the understanding of atomic scale phenomena based on the formulation of quantum physics. That led to the first quantum revolution involving semiconductors, superconductors and lasers, paving the way to the present-day electronic...
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has remained steadfast as India’s top destination for higher education and research for more than a 100 years. IISc’s vision is to be among the world’s foremost academic institutions, through the pursuit of research...
Since its inception in 1945, the Mechanical Engineering (ME) department at IISc has engaged in cutting-edge technological research, and our alumni have been instrumental in taking these research advances forward in industry and academia alike. As we celebrate 75 years...
Established in 1909, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is India’s premier institute for advanced scientific and technological research and education. It has conceived and nurtured several critical national endeavors, including the space and nuclear programmes....
The IISc Archives was set up in 2007, ahead of the Institute’s centenary celebrations. It houses over 1,600 books and original documents, over 6,000 photographs, and over 50 artefacts. Some of these are over 100 years old and crucial not just to the history of the...
