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IND-IIA-F085 · Fond · 1909

Fond provides a comprehensive overview of microscopy, covering introductory concepts and various aspects, including lenses and light phenomena. It delves into the construction, theory, and practical use of microscopes. Beginning with a historical perspective, it navigates through the significance of lenses and optics, shedding light on the interplay between light and microscopic observation. Detailed discussions on microscope construction and theoretical foundations are included.

Spitta, Edmund J.
IND-IIA-F173 · Fond · 1979-1983

This fond contain newspaper clippings related to M. K. Vainu Bappu durin 1979 to 1983

Vainu Bappu, M. K.
IND-IIA-F227 · Fond · 10-09-1975

The fond contain newspaper clippings on Astronomy: Ionosphere reading of stars. This states that the Indian astrophysicists propose that the Earth's ionosphere disturbances caused by X-ray bursts (XAY BIRT) could signal stellar activity. This alerts astronomers to phenomena like Sc X1's X-ray emissions. Detecting the impact of stars on the ionosphere is challenging due to background interference, with debates on ionization and magnetic field effects. Dr. Sastri and Dr. Murthy's experimental study reveals a significant magnetic field increase during a Sc X1 flare. Understanding the ionosphere's response to X-rays, including gamma rays from catastrophic stellar events, may offer a distinctive detection method for monitoring space events, aiding astronomers in decoding cosmic phenomena efficiently.

Indian Institute of Astrophysics