Documentary on Dr Salam screened
By admin at December 31, 2011 | 5:32 pm | PrintA- Reset A+
STAFF REPORT LHR: Khwarizmi Science Society (KSS) and the Physics Department of the LUMS have recently organised ‘Salam Evening’ to honour the only Nobel laureate scientist ofPakistan, Dr. Abdus Salam.
A new documentary on the life and times of Salam was also screened on the occasion.
Before the documentary, eminent scientist, Prof Asad Abidi introduced the documentary which was produced by a pilgrim film production in association with theInternationalCenterfor Theoretical Physics (ICTP).
“The Dream of Symmetry” is the title of the documentary which was released in 2011.
In the documentary, David Gross, Tom Kibble, Chris Isham, Gerardus T Hooft and other physicists not only discussesed the theoretical work of Salam but also praised his rich contributions in the field of theoretical physics and the promotion of research in developing nations.
There was also question and answer session after the documentary.
KSS is a practical platform of science and especially astronomy awareness in the country. It organises a variety of events such as lectures, seminars, astronomy fairs for society, particularly for students and children.
