12 Mar 2025
ONE-DAY INDUSTRIAL VISIT AT VARIABLE ENERGY CYCLOTRON CENTRE (VECC), KOLKATA
The Department of Electronics and Communication organized the industrial visit to
the Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Bidhannagar, Kolkata, under the
Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. The purpose of this visit was
to provide students with practical exposure to the working principles of cyclotrons
and experimental physics research. By witnessing the real-world applications of
particle accelerators, students gained deeper insights into advanced nuclear
research and high-energy physics. The visit also provided an opportunity to interact
with leading scientists and researchers in the field, fostering curiosity and
encouraging students to consider careers in scientific research and accelerator
technology. This report highlights the key observations, technical aspects, and
learning experiences derived from the visit.