Mani Lal Bhaumik
Mani Lal Bhaumik মণিলাল ভৌমিক | |
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Satyendranath Bose |
Mani Lal Bhaumik (born 30 March 1931) is an
Early life
Mani Lal Bhaumik was born in a Bengali
Scientific career
Receiving a Sloan Foundation Fellowship in 1959, Bhaumik went to the
Bhaumik's current interest is performing innovative theoretical physics research[17][18][19][20][21][22] in deciphering the century old enigma of quantum physics as well as sharing with the public the advances in quantum physics and cosmology and their implications for our lives, work, technology, and spiritual development. This he endeavors to do through books such as the Code Name God and The Cosmic Detective, articles, lectures, and TV programs like the Cosmic Quantum Ray. He is also interested in research on the origin and the nature of consciousness and how that knowledge can be utilized in improving the quality of our existence. In 1989 his rags to reaches life story was featured in the popular TV series Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous,[23] distributed by Paramount Pictures.
Bhaumik has published over a hundred papers in various professional journals and is a holder of a dozen laser-related U.S. patents. He has been invited to lecture all over the world, at forums including: Summer School on High-Power Gas Lasers, Capri, Italy 1975; International Symposium on Gas-Flow and Chemical Lasers, Belgium 1978; International Symposium on Gas Discharge Lasers, Grenoble, France 1979; Asoke Sarkar Memorial Lecture, Calcutta International Book Fair 2001; Institute of Culture, Calcutta, India 2006; Kolkata Society for Asian Studies, Kolkata, India 2015.[24] At the invitation from the government of India Bhaumik delivered a lecture at the Science Festival 2020.[25]
Books, media, and philanthropic activities
His search spanned a decade and led him to the inference that the One Source at the hub of all spiritual traditions is grounded in scientific reality and not a mere creation of blind faith. He also argues that science and spirituality are indeed two sides of the same coin, the coin being that unique human consciousness that allows us to perceive both ourselves and objective reality.[26] Therefore, he argues in his book Code Name God (Crossroads Publishing), the big divide between science and spirituality can be bridged. The trick, Bhaumik asserts, is to see things in an entirely new light–a light shed upon by the recent revelations of quantum physics and cosmology. He now devotes much of his time and energy to bringing this message to the public, including its younger members, for whom he has recently published The Cosmic Detective (Penguin 2008), a primer on cosmology, and created an award winning animated television series, Cosmic Quantum Ray, which air on the Hub Network and many other networks worldwide.
Bhaumik has instituted an annual International Award through the UCLA Neuropsychiatry Institute to acknowledge the best scientific evidence demonstrating the effect of mind in healing. He has been involved in numerous community activities through his association with the Los Angeles Bombay Sister City Association; the Los Angeles St. Petersburg Sister City association; the Long Beach Calcutta sister City Association and others. He has donated to various charitable organizations including the Thalians of Los Angeles. He also established the Bhaumik Educational Foundation, based in Kolkata, which provides full scholarships to needy but brilliant students who wish to apply themselves to studies in science and technology.[27] In 2016 he also made an $11 million gift to UCLA to establish an Institute of Theoretical Physics.[28] He has also established AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Award for Public Engagement with Science[29] awarded to international contributors.
Spiritual views
Code Name: God
First published in the U.S. in 2005, Code Name God (Crossroads Publishing
Code Name God is both an autobiography, chronicling significant events in its author's life in tandem with the revelations that accompanied them, and a contemplation on the astounding implications of quantum physics. In the author's words, "the surprising discovery of quantum physics that the primary source of everything in the universe is present in each minutest stitch of the fabric of space of this immensely vast cosmos empowers us to ponder the One Source of all creation. It is not merely a blind faith anymore. This ought to enable us to feel ourselves as an inextricable part of the One Source, which would significantly improve the quality of our lives." The book, which has enjoyed considerable success in Bhaumik's native India, has also drawn plaudits from recognized European scientists such as Professor
The Cosmic Detective
Published in 2009 by Penguin (
Books in Bengali
- Bishwa Jeebani: Biography of the Universe (ISBN 81-7756-660-1): Ananda Publishers, Kolkata, 2007
- Bijñāne Ishwarer Sanket (ISBN 978-81-7756-924-7): Translation of Codename God, released in 2010
- Brahma Satya Jagat Satya : Upanishad-Bijñān-Rabindranath (ISBN 978-93-5040-131-6): Ananda Publishers, Kolkata, 2012
- The title of the book means "Vivekachudamani:
Ślokārdhena pravakshyāmi yaduktaṃ granthakoṭibhiḥ |
- This book topped the bestseller list of the Anandabazar Patrika in the non-fiction category.[38]
- Ami Naren: Bideshe Vivekananda (
- On the bestseller list of the Anandabazar Patrika, February 15, 2013
- Hello Einstein: Chena Nam Achena Galpa (ISBN 978-93-5040-380-8): Ananda Pablisher, Kolkata 2014
- On the bestseller list of the Anandabazar Patrika, March 15, 2014[41]
Honors and awards
- Elected fellow of the American Physical Society, 1976.[42]
- Elected fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers for development of high power lasers and new laser systems, 1982.[43]
- Received honorary D.Sc. for lifetime academic achievement in 1995 from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur[44]
- Received Mahatma Gandhi Humanitarian Award, 2005, from the Indian American Heritage Foundation[45]
- Received Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award, one of the most prestigious civilian awards given by the Government of India to honor an exceptionally successful and meritorious Indian residing abroad for his extraordinary contribution, 2010[46]
- Received the prestigious Padma Shri Award 2011 from Government of India for distinguished service in science and engineering.[47]
- Received Chaudhuri Award for extraordinary achievements in science by California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, May 4, 2013.[48]
- UCLA Established Mani L. Bhaumik Institute for Theoretical Physics in 2016.[49]
- Received UCLA Physical Sciences Centennial Visionary Award in 2021.[50]
Notes
- ^ Los Angeles Times Bestsellers list for June 26, 2005. Nonfiction. By his life he shows us with the help of strong desire of getting something , human can do impossible works., item 10
- ^ Ghosh, Ahona. "Mani Bhaumik aims to produce the next Nobel laureate from India. Will he succeed?". The Economic Times.
- ^ ".:: Dr. Mani Lal Bhaumik ::". www.midnapore.in. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ a b "From a village boy, $150m and example to follow" (Press release). Ministry of External Affairs. 25 August 2011. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ "Code Name God: The Spiritual Odyssey of a Man of Science", The Crossroad Publishing Company, New York, 2005; Penguin Books, April 2006
- ^ "AWARDS AND HONOURS - YoungBites". youngbites.com. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ a b Bandyopadhyay, Ranjan. Manikanchan (in Bengali). Kolkata: Ananda Publishers Pvt. Ltd. pp. 1–7.
- ^ From a village boy, $150m and example to follow, Shiv Sahay Singh, Thu Aug 25 2011, Kolkata
- ^ 5. E. Ault. M.L. Bhaumik, W.H. Hughes, R. Jensen, A. Kolb, and J. Shannon, Xe Laser Operation at 1730 Ǻ., Journal of the Optical Society of America. Vol.63, (7), 907–907 (1973).
- ^ Laser Focus, May 1973, Vol. 9, #5, Page 10-14 "The News in Focus"
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- ^ Bhaumik, M.L. (2019) "How Dirac's Seminal Contributions Pave the Way for Comprehending Nature's Deeper Designs." Quanta. 8 (1): 88–100. doi: https://doi.org/10.12743/quanta.v8i1.96
- ISSN 1314-7374.
- ^ "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous TV series". IMDB.
- ^ "Lecture by Dr Mani Lal Bhaumik on Our Place in the Cosmos".
- ^ "India Science Festival | Speakers". www.indiasciencefest.org. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
- ISBN 978-0061724947.
- ^ "Mani Bhaumik Educational Foundation".
- ^ "Biography of Mani L. Bhaumik | Bhaumik Institute". bhaumik-institute.physics.ucla.edu. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ "AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Award for Public Engagement with Science | American Association for the Advancement of Science". www.aaas.org. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ "Dr Mani L Bhaumik – Publications".
- ^ "Dr Mani L Bhaumik – Publications".
- ISBN 978-3902406859pages 9–11
- ^ "Dr. Mani Bhaumik, physicist, honoured by appointment as the first IYA2009 Patron".
- ^ "The Cosmic Detective – Astronomy 2009".
- ISBN 978-0143330691.
- ^ "November 1999 – Waste Not This Rare Human Birth".
- ^ "Brahma Stayam Jagan- Mithya".
- ^ "আনন্দবাজার পত্রিকা – পুস্তক পরিচয". Archived from the original on 17 January 2013.
- ^ "P A T R A B H A R A T I :: P A T R A B H A R A T I".
- ^ "BANGLALIVE E-BAZAARBengali Story, Buddhadeb Guha, Kaphi Kha, Sharlok Homes, Bantul the Great, Narayan Debnath, Bangla Galper Boi, Bangla Golpo, Sanjib Chattopadhyay, Bhromon Golpo, Sahitya, Sarodiya Patrika, Lalmati Prakashani, Nirmal Book publisher, Deys Publisher". Archived from the original on 7 April 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
- ^ "বেস্টসেলার – Anandabazar".
- ^ APS Membership Directory 1996–1997, Page 33
- ^ American Men and Women of Science, 14th Edition, Volume 1, Page 388
- ^ "Institute Honours". Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
- ^ Brittany Bassett (15 November 2015). "Mahatma Gandhi Humanitarian Award Ceremony". Power Magazine – Profiles of Fame and Fortune. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
- ^ "Selection Process of Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Award. Annexure with details of awardees of last three years". Press Information Bureau, Mumbai. 10 August 2011. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
- ^ "Padma Awards Announced" (Press release). Ministry of Home Affairs (India). 25 January 2011. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
- ^ Zack Rogow (25 February 2013). "Chaudhuri Award Honors Mani L. Bhaumik". California Institute of Integral Studies. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
- ^ Margaret MacDonald (21 June 2016). "$11 million gift establishes Mani L. Bhaumik Institute for Theoretical Physics at UCLA". University of California, Los Angeles. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
- ^ "Division of Physical Sciences Centennial Awards". UCLA. 26 May 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
References
- Code Name God: The Spiritual Odyssey of a Man of Science, published by The Crossroad Publishing Company, New York, 2005; Penguin Books, April 2006; Audio book by AudioFile, Portland, Maine, 2007; Paperback edition by Crossroad, 2008.
- Walter Thirring quote: CODENAME GOTT (ISBN 978-3-902406-85-9) published by Seifert Verlag, Vienna, 2011.