Role of cryogenics in space technology and superconductivity is well known. Oxygen used in hospitals, steel plants and in welding is produced by cryogenic means. Natural gas that is fed into the automobiles is brought in ships from abroad in cryogenically liquefied form. Similarly, there are many scientific and industrial processes that demand application of cryogenics for their execution or improvement of efficiency. Particle accelerators cannot operate without the magnets being cooled by liquid helium. Whether it is electronics, production technology, dairy engineering or generation and transmission of electrical power, cryogenics has to be applied. However, science and technology of cryogenics have to be learnt through studies and research. It is challenging to learn the technology at temperatures below minus 150 degree Centigrade. Our former students are placed all over India and the World, in industry, teaching and research. We invite young students to take up the challenge of learning and applying cryogenics for the benefit of the nation
Warm regards,
Prof. Partha Sarathi Ghosh
Head, Cryogenic Engineering Centre
IIT Kharagpur
