Dr. Manjit Kaur Lal
High Energy Physicist and Professor of Physics
Professor of Physics
High Energy Physicist
Among top 2% scientists in the world Oct 2020 Up- dated.
D.Sc. awarded by Panjab University vide notification No. PU-DOC/2023/1
Dr. Manjit Kaur
Welcome to the website of Professor Manjit Kaur Lal, a distinguished Professor of Physics and high-energy physicist. With global recognition and ranking in the top 2% of scientists worldwide, Professor Lal's exceptional contributions have made a significant impact in the field. Explore her research, publications, and academic achievements on this comprehensive website. Connect with one of the leading figures in physics and embark on a journey of scientific discovery.
Professor Kaur’s enthusiasm for teaching, her dedication and expertise have influenced the future scientists. Her contributions to projects at CERN which made the historic discovery of the Higgs Boson and great scientific influence were acknowledged by the prestigious Science-wide Author Databases. On this website, students, academics, and physics enthusiasts may learn about Professor Kaur’s exceptional research, publications, and academic initiatives. The blog section provides critical insights into cutting-edge sector advancements. This website offers students and scholars teaching resources as well as collaboration opportunities. Discover her research contributions, publications, and scientific methodologies, as well as her brilliance and tenacity. Engage with her work, contact her using the information provided, and learn about science from one of the world’s finest high-energy physicists.
Research Interests
Her research interests revolve around the exploration and enhancement of our comprehension of fundamental physics, with a specific emphasis on unraveling the intricate structure of hadronic matter. Exploring the composition of hadrons, which are believed to consist of elementary particles known as quarks and gluons. Examining the confinement of quarks and gluons within hadrons, facilitated by strong forces. The current state of experimental endeavors in isolating quarks and gluons has yielded inconclusive results thus far.
The field of Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD), which is a theory that aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the strong interactions between quarks and gluons. By studying the behavior of these fundamental particles, QCD offers valuable insights into the nature of the strong force and its role in shaping the structure of matter. The existence of quarks and gluons has been confirmed through experimental determinations, despite the challenges in isolating them directly. Her research interests encompass the exploration of hadronic structure through the utilization of various particles as probes. she has participated in a series of experiments, which she will outline below, aimed at furthering our understanding in this field.
Main areas of work
- Participation in worldwide high-energy physics experiments (such as L3, CMS at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland and ZEUS at DESY in Germany), as well as the production and testing of detector components, front-end and back-end electronics.
- Analysis of the data based on physics: Interactions of high-energy particles, QCD jets, measurements of particle characteristics, and Monte Carlo simulations are some of the topics that will be covered.
Highlights
Prof. Kaur was invited by the Nobel Commitee in 2012 and 2014 to nominate nobel price for physics.
Citations
90889Crossref Citations
41345Mandeley
97588Journal Articles
1303+H-Index
129Co Author
2475+Book Chapter
10Conference Proceedings
102
Resume
Education
1975
Panjab UniversityM.Sc. (Hons. School) Physics
1981
Punjab UniversityPh.D. (Science)
2005
IGNOUM.C.A. (Computer Science)
2023
Punjab UniversityD.Sc. awarded by Panjab University vide notification No. PU-DOC/2023/1
Professional background
1989–1995
Research Associate
World Laboratory, CERN, Geneva, Switzerland
1980–1984
Lecturer
MCMDAV College (Panjab University), Chandigarh
1984–1994
Lecturer (Senior Scale)
Dept. of Physics, Punjab University, Chandigarh
1994–2002
Reader
Dept. of Physics, Punjab University, Chandigarh
2002-Present
Professor
Dept. of Physics, Punjab University, Chandigarh
August 2007
Invited Scientist
EMFCSC, Erice, Italy
June 2015
Invited Scientist
EMFCSC, Erice, Italy
1996–2015
Visiting Scientist
European Center for Research in Nuclear and Particle Physics (CERN), Geneva, Switzerland
Participation in Frontline High Energy Physics experiments
1999 - Present
CMS Experiment at CERN , Geneva, Switzerland
Currently, member of the CMS experiment which has recently made the historic discovery of the Higgs Boson.
Contributions have been made to the Hardware (Outer Hadron Calorimeter) by fabricating, testing and installing the Scintillation Counters. Simulation studies are Performed to do the detector response and Physics studies. Currently undertaking Inclusive jet studies, Drell Yan production of di-muons and the subjet structure of jets at LHC. Also participating in the hardware activities of Hadron calorimeter (HCAL) Backend electronics.
1989-2005
L3 Experiment at CERN , Geneva, Switzerland
Worked as a Scientific Associate of CERN on the L3 experiment at CERN (1990-2005) to study the interactions of e- and e+ at LEP (Large Electron Positron Collider ). Contributions were made to the Hadronic Physics (QCD). Participated in both data analysis and the data taking shifts
2007 - Present
Zeus Experiment at DESY, Hamburg, Germany
Participating in the Zeus experiment at DESY, Hamburg, Germany as a collaborating member of ZEUS and Max Planck Institute, Munich, Germany. The data taking of the experiment finished in May, 2007. Since then we are contributing to the data analysis for measuring structure functions and Parton Distribution Functions (PDFs).
1984-1991
EMU01 Collaboration
Study of interactions of pions and heavy-ions with emulsion nuclei at very high energies.
Methods of non-extensive Statistical Mechanics
Tsallis statistics and application to multi-particle production in high energy particle and nuclear collisions
Perturbative and Non-perturbative QCD effects at High Energy Colliders:
Study of perturbative and non-perturative QCD effects in interactions at LHC and e+ and e- annihilation at future Linear Collide
Future Projects
LHC-HL
New physics searches at High Luminosity LHC, jet Physics and Drell Yan processes for Z0 cross section measurements
Linear Collider:
Physics of hadronic jets with Linear Collider using e+ and e- annihilation at very high
C.M. energy.
Students
Nine students completed their Ph.D.
2004, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2014, 2016
Four students are currently carrying out their research work for Ph.D. on CMS experiment
at LHC.
Funding Agencies
- TWAS Trieste, Italy
- UGC, Delhi, India
- Max Planck Institute, Munich, Germany
- EMFCSC, Erice, Italy
- CSIR, Delhi, India
- DST, New Delhi
Important awards and fellowships of academies
Endavours
International Assignments
2012
Invited as visiting Professor Department of Physics, University of Windsor, Canada 2012 for one year but could not go due to obligations with the CMS experiment
2010
Visiting professor, Department of Physics, University of Windsor, Canada, August 2010 to Feburary, 2011
1999-Present
CERN, Geneva, Switzerland, On the average spending 3-4 months at CERN for R & D work and physics studies on the CMS Experiment at LHC. Deputations sponsored by DAEDST, Govt. of India
1992-1995
Scientific Associate in L3 experiment at CERN, Geneva, Switzerland
1989-1992
Scientific Associate of World Laboratory, FBLJA project at LEP, CERN, Geneva, Switzerland
1988
Visiting Researcher, Max Planck Institute of Physics and Astrophysics, Munich, Germany,
International Conferences Attended
2016
Convener of “Hadronic final states in high pt interactions” for ISMD2016, to be held in Jeju Island, Korea from 28 August-2 September, 2016.
2016
International School of Subnuclear physics, EMFCSE, Erice, Italy, Invited Scientist, June 14 – 23, 2016
2015
International School of Subnuclear physics, EMFCSE, Erice, Italy, Invited Scientist, June24 – July 3, 2015.
2010
HCP Symposium, University of Toronto, August 2010.
2008
DIS 2008, XVI International Workshop on Deep-Inelastic Scattering and Related Subjects, University College London, U.K. April 2008
2007
RINGBERG Workshop on non-perturbative QCD of jets, Munich, Germany. January 8-10, 2007
2006
International Scholl of Sub-nuclear Physics held at EMFCSC, Erice, Italy. Invited Scientist August 29 – September7, 2006,
2003
XXVI International conference on Physics in Collision, June, 2003, DESY, Zeuthen, Germany
1999
XIII Topical Conference on Hadron Collider Physics, 1999, Mumbai, India
1996
XXVIII International Conference on High Energy Physics, 1996, Warsaw, Poland.
1991
Italian Physical Society, HEP Conference, La Aquila, 1991, Italy.
1990
XIII International conference on Physics in Collision, 1990, Colmar, France.
1998
XXIV International Conference of High Energy Physics, 1988, Munich, Germany
Conferences organised
3 rd National Student Symposium of Physics (NSSP2013) sponsored by IAPT, India (Chairman)
2 nd National Student Symposium (NSSP2014) sponsored by IAPT, India (Convener)
1st National Student Symposium (NSSP2014) sponsored by IAPT, India (Convener)
Workshop on contemporary tends in High Energy Physics and instrumentation, P.U. 10-11 March, 2014. (Convener)
13th DAE symposium held at Panjab University, Chandigarh, 1998 (Organising Secretary)
Professional recognitions, awards, fellowships received.
28 August-2 September, 2016
Convener and Chair of the session on:
Hadronic final states in high pt interactions” for
ISMD2016, to be held in Jeju Island, Korea
2014-2018
Deputy Spokesperson
India-CMS Collaboration
2010-2012
Member PAC
SERC School on HEP, Sponsored by DST
Editor
Monthly Bulletin of Indian Association of Physics Teachers(IAPT)
Vice President
North Zone, IAPT, India
2006 , 2015 , 2016
Invited Scientist
Int. School of Subnuclear Physics EMFCSC, rice, Italy
Life Member
Indian Physics Association
Member
Indian Physics Association
1991
Guilio Racah Fellowship
EMFCSC, Erice, Italy
1976-1980
Fellowship
JRF (CSIR) – 1976-1978, SRF (1979-1980)
Books Edited
- Editor: Monthly Bulletin of IAPT, India from January 2015 onwards. The bulletin has wide circulation with 1000 copies published monthly.
- Proceedings of the XIII DAE Symposium on High Energy Physics, 1998
Research Publications
- More than 700 in peer reviewed international journals (Including the publications of collaborations, in which I am a co-author in CMS, L3 & Zeus)
NatCluster
What is Natcluster
A Cluster of High Energy Physics Enthusiasts. Students who are dedicated to pursue a career and excellence in scientific research in national and international institutions, work as a cohesive group under the mentorship of two highly experienced, dedicated and motivating faculty. Dissemination of knowledge is the motto.
Objective
The field of high energy physics and its many applications
Timeline
2021-Present
Paper published: (PHYSICAL REVIEW D 106, 076017 (2022))Pranay Damuka
B. Tech (Engineering Physics) NIT, Calicut
PhD student at University of Tennessee US.
2021- Present
Paper published: (PHYSICAL REVIEW D 107, 116002 (2023))Siddharth Jain
M.Sc. (Physics)
Jamia Milia Islamia University
New Delhi
2021-Present
Paper under publication: PHYSICAL REVIEW D XX, ……… (2023)Rashi Sharma
Ph.D. student
University of Syracuse
M.Sc. (Physics)
Savitribai Phule University
Pune
2021-Present
Siddharth Narayan Singh
Ph.D. student
University of Brandeis
US
M.Sc. (Physics)
MNIT, Jaipur
2021-Present
Soumya Sarkar
M.Sc. (Physics)
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
Pune
2022-Present
Shalini Das
M.Sc. (Physics)
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
Pune
2022-Present
Ishani Hira
M.Sc. (Physics)
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
Pune
2023-Present
Jinu James
M.Sc.(Physics)
IIT - Kharagpur
2023-Present
Kavya Wadhwa
B.Sc (Physics)
PDEU Gandhinagar
Our Mentors
Assistant Professor GGS Indraprastha University East-Delhi India -110092 Delhi
Professor of physics(Rtd.) Panjab University Chandigarh-160014 India Also at: Amity University, Mohali, Punjab as. Professor Emeritus.
Natcluster Team
The two thumb rules for life are, Patience and perseverance
Our Students
I'm in the group studying statistical models and particle number fluctuation in diverse ensembles.
I am currently pursuing my Doctorate degree at Brandeis University, where I have the privilege of devoting my time to a full-time engagement at the esteemed CERN
I'm a 5th year BS-MS student at IISER Pune, my ongoing research endeavor pertains to the determination of temperature and non-extensivity parameter via the utilization of Tsallis Statistics
The ROOT framework is my major interest as a beginner in HEP . I'm studying data visualization and analysis. I'm learning how particles interact and the cosmos operates.
My work primarily focuses on studying the event shape of proton-proton collisions at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).
I am now engaged in research in the field of Hadron Spectroscopy, specifically focusing on Beauty Physics. I have prior experience in studying neutrino interactions (refer to the publication with the DOI: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2308.00511) and investigating leptoquarks at the CMS experiment by employing Machine Learning techniques.
The subject matter of interest pertains to the fields of Experimental Particle Physics and Particle Phenomenology. my research paper, accessible via the following link, has been published in the Physical Review D journal: https://journals.aps.org/prd/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevD.107.116002
I'm in the group learning about the realms of Nuclear and High Energy Physics, and learning about the computation side, with Python and Machine Learning.
I am an experimental high energy physics enthusiast, currently pursuing my Ph.D in physics at University of Tennessee Knoxville. My interest lies in beyond standard model physics.
- Particle interactions
- Computational physics
- Review papers
- High Energy Physics
