20th Article | Volume 02 | Issue 03
The Contribution of Ancient India to the Advancement of Modern Physics: A Comprehensive Study
Tiyasha Ali
Graduate Student, Department of Physics
Derozio Memorial College, Kolkata, India
Disha Afrin
Graduate Student, Department of Physics
Derozio Memorial College, Kolkata, India
Jatindranath Gain, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Physics
Derozio Memorial College, Kolkata, India
Abstract
The origin of numerous inventions and discoveries that have impacted global science and technology can be traced back to ancient India. Many contemporary scholars and scientists have drawn inspiration from our ancient religious texts and epics to drive their own discoveries and advancements. The rich literature of ancient India is a treasure trove of scientific knowledge, spanning across all fields of modern science and acting as a central repository of information. The striking parallels with modern physics underscore the relevance of this knowledge, which ancient Indians during the Vedic period had already demonstrated. The objective of this study is to identify the contributions of ancient India to the development of modern physics - a detailed investigation aimed at understanding the role of ancient Indian literature. This research is a descriptive study that aims to investigate the impact of ancient Indian literature on the advancement of modern physics. The study relies on ancient Indian books, articles, and epics, as well as information from online journals and websites to identify contributions from ancient India to the development of modern physics and technology.
Keywords: modern physics, quantum mechanics, invention, science and technology, philosophers and scientists, Vedanta philosophy
How to cite:
Ali, T., Afrin, D., & Gain, J. (2024). The Contribution of Ancient India to the Advancement of Modern Physics: A Comprehensive Study. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research and Innovation. 2(3), 245-252. https://doi.org/10.17613/75bc-9552.
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