Indian Students Shine Bright At 54th International Physics Olympiad 2024

The Indian delegation achieved remarkable success at the 54th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2024, held from July 21 to July 29 in Isfahan, Iran. All five Indian participants won medals, securing 2 gold and 3 silver medals.

Rhythm Kedia from Raipur, Chhattisgarh, and Ved Lahoti from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, both earned gold medals. Akarsh Raj Sahay from Nagpur, Maharashtra, Bhavya Tiwari from Noida, Uttar Pradesh, and Jaiveer Singh from Kota, Rajasthan, won silver medals.

In the country-wise medals tally, India was placed fourth, alongside Vietnam. China topped the list, followed by Russia and Romania in second and third positions, respectively. A total of 18 gold, 35 silver, and 53 bronze medals were awarded. The competition saw participation from 193 students across 43 countries. Notably, many Western countries did not participate this year.

India’s delegation was led by Prof. Deepak Garg (DAV College, Chandigarh) and Dr. Shirish Pathare (HBCSE, TIFR), with Prof. A.C. Biyani (Retd., Govt. Nagarjuna Post Graduate College of Science, Raipur) and Prof. Vivek Bhide (Gogate-Jogalekar College, Ratnagiri) serving as scientific observers.

The 5-hour theoretical exam included problems on global warming due to the greenhouse effect, the trapping of ions using the “Paul trap,” Doppler cooling techniques, and the dynamics and stability of an accreting binary star system. The experimental component, also lasting 5 hours, involved tasks on heat conduction through a copper rod and diffraction from phase steps.

India’s consistent performance at IPhO—boasting 41% gold, 42% silver, 11% bronze, and 6% honorable mentions over 25 years—highlights the country’s dedication to excellence in science education.

The International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) is a prestigious world championship competition for high school students, held annually in a different country. Established in 1967 in Poland, it has grown to include over 80 countries across 5 continents. The event follows the regulations and traditions of the IPhO each year.

(With ANI Inputs)

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