Celebrating the spirit of Vesak through light, creativity, and togetherness. 🌕✨

The Department of Physics came alive with beautifully crafted Vesak decorations, illuminated by vibrant lanterns in preparation for Vesak Week, creating a serene, peaceful, and festive atmosphere throughout the department. Explore the album and relive the beauty and spirit.

Photographed by : Akila Sooriyabandara

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🚀 For all Quantum Enthusiasts out there!

The Physical Society, University of Peradeniya/ Society of Physics Students (SPS) International chapter proudly presents a special lecture on

✨ Universal Hamiltonian Control, Error Suppression, and High Fidelity Gates in a Trimon 3-Mode Circuit✨

Featuring distinguished physicist Prof. Eli Levenson-Falk (University of Southern California) 🌍

🗓️ 12th May 2026

⏰ 8:00 – 9:00 PM

💻 Online (zoom)

            Meeting ID: 290 959 1803

            Passcode: @Phy6me10

https://learn.zoom.us/j/2909591803?pwd=fYHiajXRPebeqfJbdvII4Tx2hkX9cX.1&omn=96929233939

This is a wonderful opportunity to gain insights from a leading researcher working at the forefront of superconducting quantum computing and quantum hardware development.

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මේ අවුරුද්දේ අපිට තියෙන්නේ සාම්ප්‍රදායික අවුරුදු celebration එකක් නෙවෙයි… අපේ physics පවුලක් විදිහට එකට chill වෙන්න දවසක් 💫

Games කරන්න, සින්දු කියන්න, හිනා වෙන්න, එකට කාලය ගත කරන්න — ඒකයි main plan එක 😄

Dress code එකක් නැහැ… ඔයාට comfortable තියෙන ඕනම දෙයක් ඇඳගෙන එන්න. Just be yourself!

අපේම department එකේ, අපේම අය එක්ක, සතුටින් දවසක් ගත කරන්න හෙට අනිවාර්යයෙන්ම එන්න ❤️

இந்த வருடம் நம்ம New Year celebration ரொம்ப formal ஆனது இல்ல… நம்ம physics family ஆக சேர்ந்து chill பண்ண ஒரு நாள் தான் 💫

Games விளையாடலாம், songs பாடலாம், சிரிச்சு enjoy பண்ணலாம் — அதுதான் main plan 😄

Dress code எதுவும் கிடையாது… உங்களுக்கு comfortable ஆன எதுவாக இருந்தாலும் போதும். Just be yourself!

நம்ம department ல, நம்ம people உடன் ஒரு நல்ல நாளை சேர்ந்து enjoy பண்ணலாம்… நாளை கண்டிப்பா வாருங்கள் ❤️

𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞. 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲. 

The Physical Society of the University of Peradeniya cordially invites you to the 𝐃𝐫. 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐡𝐢𝐤𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐳 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Join us for an intellectual showdown where the brightest minds compete for one of the faculty's most prestigious honor.

🗓 Date: 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

🕙 Time: 𝟎𝟖:𝟑𝟎 𝐚𝐦 𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬

🏢 Venue: 𝐏𝟏 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞

Prepare your teams and get ready to prove your prowess in the ultimate quest for knowledge. 

Research with AI – Session #03

AI for Literature Review 

Discover how Artificial Intelligence can transform the way you conduct literature reviews—navigate vast research papers efficiently, verify AI-generated summaries, and maintain strong academic rigor in your work.

Join:

🎙 Prof. Roshan Ragel &

🎙 Prof. Nuwan Kodagoda

for an insightful session on leveraging AI tools for effective and reliable literature reviews—ideal for both undergraduate and postgraduate researchers.

📅 Wednesday, 22nd April

⏰ 8.00 PM – 10.00 PM

💻 Online (Zoom)

https://learn.zoom.us/j/2909591803?pwd=fYHiajXRPebeqfJbdvII4Tx2hkX9cX.1&omn=99068721237

Meeting ID: 290 959 1803

Passcode: @Phy6me10

Organized by Artificial Intelligence Forum for Students (AIFS) in collaboration with Society of Physics Students (SPS/PSUP)

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Research with AI – Session #02

Research Gap Identification

Explore how Artificial Intelligence can help you uncover meaningful research gaps and turn ideas into impactful work.

Join:

🎙 Prof. Roshan Ragel  &

🎙  Prof. Uthayashanker Thayasivam 

for an engaging session on Research Gap Identification using AI—designed for both undergraduate and postgraduate researchers.

📅 Wednesday, 08th April

⏰ 7.00 PM – 9.00 PM

💻 Online (Zoom)

https://learn.zoom.us/j/2909591803?pwd=fYHiajXRPebeqfJbdvII4Tx2hkX9cX.1&omn=94417928543

Meeting ID: 290 959 1803

Passcode: @Phy6me10

Organized by Artificial Intelligence Forum for Students (AIFS) in collaboration with Society of Physics Students (SPS/PSUP).

Step into the AI era—where better questions lead to better discoveries. 🚀

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Physics Talk Series | #22

Introduction to Machine Learning & Applications in Nuclear & High Energy Particle Physics

You’re invited to an exciting session exploring how modern ML techniques are transforming cutting-edge physics research!

🔸 Topics Covered:

* Basic Introduction to Machine Learning (ML)

* How to learn ML without a computing background

* ML Frameworks & Open Datasets

* Applications of ML in Nuclear, Particle & High Energy Physics (HEP)

* Trends & Research Opportunities

🎙️ Speaker: Dr. Dinupa Nawarathne

Postdoctoral Research Associate, New Mexico State University & Fermilab

Ph.D. in Nuclear & Particle Physics (USA)

B.Sc. in Physics, University of Peradeniya

🗓️ 11th April

🕗 8.00 pm – 10.00 pm (Sri Lankan Time)

📍 Online (Zoom)

https://learn.zoom.us/j/2909591803?pwd=fYHiajXRPebeqfJbdvII4Tx2hkX9cX.1&omn=94382809941

🔗 Meeting ID: 290 959 1803

🔒 Passcode: @Phy6me10

Organized by the Physical Society / Society of Physics Students (SPS), University of Peradeniya.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore where physics meets AI! 🌟

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Annual General Meeting 2026

A new chapter begins.

Highlights from the Annual General Meeting of the Physical Society of University of Peradeniya Held on 26.01.2026 at the department premises.

Marking a significant milestone in our journey of growth and collaboration, the meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on the progress and achievements of the past year, while setting the direction for the year ahead.

As we look forward to new opportunities, we do so with renewed commitment, fresh perspectives, and a shared dedication to advancing science together.

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Building a Competitive STEM Graduate Application – Part 2

Discussion with current physics graduate students

🗓 Date: 25th March

⏰ Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

💻 Online (zoom): https://learn.zoom.us/j/97921989989?pwd=BP3uoblQByG8CGHB8EUL1x48QxVbLW.1

Meeting ID: 979 2198 9989

Passcode: C!3m50n2

Lead Panelist: Dr. Damayanthi Ranwala – Director of Research Development, Dept. of Bioengineering,

Clemson Univ., USA

Grad Students:

Mr. Hasith Perera (former, Univ. of Colombo) – Dept. of Physics & Astronomy, Clemson Univ., USA

Ms. Disara Rosheni (former, Univ. of Kelaniya) – Dept. of Physics & Astronomy, Clemson Univ., USA

🔹 Hosted by Physical Society / SPS & PAA, University of Peradeniya

Don’t miss this chance to get tips from current grad students on building a strong STEM graduate application!

S24 orientation program

The Physical Society proudly presents highlights from the S24 orientation program. ✨

This event served to engage and inform incoming students about the society's initiatives. We are eager to welcome these new members and support their academic journeys.🎓

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 #PhysicalSociety #Orientation #S24

Research in the AI Era – Series Kick-off

🎙️ Prof. Roshan Ragel

Department of Computer Engineering, University of Peradeniya

🧠 This will be the beginning of an after-hours online/in-person series on research methodology and how AI can effectively be used in different aspects of research. 

Tailored for undergraduate and postgraduate students with little to no research and AI exposure, but all are welcome.

🗓️ Tuesday, 24th February 2026

🕗 8.00 PM – 10.00 PM

💻 Online (Zoom)

      🔑 Meeting ID: 290 959 1803

      🔐 Passcode: @Phy6me10

Zoom link :

https://learn.zoom.us/j/2909591803?pwd=fYHiajXRPebeqfJbdvII4Tx2hkX9cX.1&omn=91464182741

👥 Organized by: Artificial Intelligence Forum for Students (AIFS), University of Peradeniya.

🤝 Organizing Partner: Physical Society (SPS International chapter Z18-5597)

✨ Be part of the very first session of this "Research with AI" series and explore how AI can effectively support and transform your research journey. 

All undergraduates and postgraduates, and anyone interested, are warmly welcome!

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The Quantum Theory of Matter

🚀 For all Quantum Enthusiasts out there!

The Physical Society, University of Peradeniya (PSUP) in collaboration with the SPS proudly presents a special lecture on

✨ Quantum Theory of Matter ✨

Featuring world-renowned condensed matter physicist Prof. Allan H. MacDonald (University of Texas , Austin) 🌍

Explore how quantum mechanics governs solid-state materials — from everyday conductors to revolutionary technologies like graphene and modern electronic devices. Learn about the groundbreaking “magic angle” discovery that launched the field of twistronics!

🗓 23rd February 2026

⏰ 8:00 – 9:00 PM

💻 Online (Zoom)

      🔑 Meeting ID: 290 959 1803

      🔐 Passcode: @Phy6me10

Zoom Link: https://learn.zoom.us/j/2909591803?pwd=fYHiajXRPebeqfJbdvII4Tx2hkX9cX.1&omn=92181184028

This is a rare opportunity to hear from a global leader in theoretical condensed matter physics.

🎓 All physics students are warmly invited!

Let’s dive into the quantum world together!