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S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences

Coordinates: 22°34′09″N 88°24′56″E / 22.5691766°N 88.4155246°E / 22.5691766; 88.4155246
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S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences
Mottovijñānena paripaśyanti dhīrāḥ
Establishedc. 1986; 39 years ago (1986)
Research typeAutonomous Research Institute
Budget51.585 crore (US$6.1 million) (2023–24)[1]
Field of research
DirectorTanusri Saha-Dasgupta
Chairman
Bhagawantrao N Jagatap
LocationBidhannagar, West Bengal, India
22°34′09″N 88°24′56″E / 22.5691766°N 88.4155246°E / 22.5691766; 88.4155246
CampusSalt Lake, JD Block, Sector 3, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700106
Funded by
Department of Science and Technology
NicknameSNBNCBS
Websitewww.bose.res.in Edit this at Wikidata

S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS) is an autonomous research institute dedicated to basic research in mathematics sciences under the Department of Science and Technology of Government of India. It is located in West Bengal, Salt Lake, Kolkata. This institute was named after the Indian scientist Satyendra Nath Bose and established in 1986. Chanchal Kumar Majumdar was the founder director of this institute.[2]

As this is a research institute, mainly Ph.D. program is done here. From 2001 Integrated Ph.D. (M.Sc.+Ph.D.) program was started. After completion of two years of study, a M.Sc. degree is given by University of Calcutta. Formerly, this degree was given by West Bengal University of Technology. Students of this institute can submit their Ph.D. thesis to Jadavpur University, the University of Calcutta, West Bengal University of Technology or any other university which allows students to do so.[3]

Directors

History

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In June 1982 Union Government having decided to setup an institution for research to be dedicated to the hollowed memory of Styendra nath Bose and appointed B. D. Pande lead committee.[4]

The commissioning of the PARAM Rudra Supercomputer at SNBNCBS in Kolkata on September 26, 2024, represents a pivotal advancement in the city’s computing landscape. This survey note provides a comprehensive examination of its specifications, impact, and broader implications.[5]

S.N. Bose Astronomical Observatory

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The inauguration of the Panchet Hill Observatory in January 2025 marked a pivotal moment for astronomical research in eastern India, establishing the region as a new hub for observational astronomy. Located atop Panchet Hill in the Garpanchakot area of Purulia district, West Bengal. The decision to establish the observatory was made by SNBNCBS in 2014, with land acquisition formalized in 2018.[6] The observatory is strategically located at an elevation of 600 meters above ground level and at a longitude of approximately 86° E, a position that fills a critical gap in global observation networks. Along this longitude, stretching from the Arctic Ocean to Antarctica, observatories are sparse, making Panchet Hill Observatory a major facility.[7]

Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "SNBNCBS Annual Report 2023-24" (PDF). SNBNCBS. 23 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Chanchal Kumar Majumdar (1938–2000) – An obituary" (PDF). Current Science. July 2000.
  3. ^ "Rules and Regulations for Ph.D. Programmes and Research Fellowships" (PDF). S N Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences. January 2008. Retrieved 27 October 2008.
  4. ^ "Annual report 1986-87" (PDF). bose.res.in. 12 February 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 February 2006. Retrieved 12 February 2006.
  5. ^ Niyogi, Subhro (26 September 2024). "Shot in arm for Kolkata's computing prowess". The Times of India Sep 26, 2024, 04.19 AM IST. Archived from the original on 27 September 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
  6. ^ CHAKRABORTY, ADREETA (5 March 2025). "How Purulia's Panchet Hill Observatory is set to impact astronomical research in India". The Telegraph (India) 05.03.25, 01:28 PM. Archived from the original on 8 April 2025. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
  7. ^ "India's sixth and eastern india's first astronomical observatory inaugurated at Garpanchkot Hills in Purulia". The Statesman (India) January 13, 2025 8:52 am. Kolkata. Statesman News Service. 13 January 2025. Archived from the original on 13 January 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
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