Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics

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Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics
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Motto"Advancement of Knowledge"
Type Research Institution
Established1949;75 years ago (1949)
Founder Meghnad Saha
Affiliation Homi Bhabha National Institute, Department of Atomic Energy
DirectorGautam Bhattacharyya
Academic staff
120
Students170
Postgraduates 11
Location, ,
22°36′04″N88°25′09″E / 22.6010°N 88.4192°E / 22.6010; 88.4192
Campus Urban
AcronymSINP
Website saha.ac.in
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Location in Kolkata
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Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (India)

The Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP) is an institution of basic research and training in physical and biophysical sciences located in Bidhannagar, Kolkata, India. The institute is named after the famous Indian physicist Meghnad Saha.

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