'Divine particle' makes researchers curious
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Anjali Gadgil|Bhabha Atomic Research Centre|The samples|Indian Institute of Technology|Indian Aerobiological Society
PUNE: Spiritual expert Anjali Gadgil generated immense curiosity
among a gathering of 150-odd researchers and scientists on Friday as
she talked about the discovery of a new crop of particles, termed
'divine particles'. Gadgil presented her paper at the 17th national
conference of the Indian Aerobiological Society, underway in the city.
Gadgil, who analysed the nature of the newly-discovered particles from the laboratories of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay, said the particles are 'inorganic matter' containing carbon and oxygen, and do not resemble any existing particles. The particles are claimed to be golden in colour and were first discovered in July this year.
While presenting her study, Gadgil reported that the particles were first noticed on the hands of hypnotherapist Jayant Athavale. When he rubbed his hand, around 15 to 20 golden particles fell down.
Gadgil, who undertook this research with assistance from Durgesh Samant, collected a sample of these particles and sent it to several reputed scientific institutes. "We received the sample test report recently from BARC as well as IIT, Bombay. The report states that the particles have no resemblance to soil or the surrounding environment," Gadgil said.
S K Jha, head of the environmental assessment division, BARC, who tested the samples of the particles at BARC, said, "The particles contain only carbon and oxygen and the formulae of these particles do not match any particles that exist. They are purely inorganic matter." BARC used the energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence test on the particles to determine their nature. Jha is an expert in conducting tests under this technique. His report further stated: "These particles do not have other metallic elements as are seen in environmental air particulate."
Gadgil and her colleagues clarified that they are not trying to explore the existence of the particles.
Gadgil, who analysed the nature of the newly-discovered particles from the laboratories of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay, said the particles are 'inorganic matter' containing carbon and oxygen, and do not resemble any existing particles. The particles are claimed to be golden in colour and were first discovered in July this year.
While presenting her study, Gadgil reported that the particles were first noticed on the hands of hypnotherapist Jayant Athavale. When he rubbed his hand, around 15 to 20 golden particles fell down.
Gadgil, who undertook this research with assistance from Durgesh Samant, collected a sample of these particles and sent it to several reputed scientific institutes. "We received the sample test report recently from BARC as well as IIT, Bombay. The report states that the particles have no resemblance to soil or the surrounding environment," Gadgil said.
S K Jha, head of the environmental assessment division, BARC, who tested the samples of the particles at BARC, said, "The particles contain only carbon and oxygen and the formulae of these particles do not match any particles that exist. They are purely inorganic matter." BARC used the energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence test on the particles to determine their nature. Jha is an expert in conducting tests under this technique. His report further stated: "These particles do not have other metallic elements as are seen in environmental air particulate."
Gadgil and her colleagues clarified that they are not trying to explore the existence of the particles.
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