Biographical note

Somnath Bhattacharyya is currently a professor of physics specializing in quantum mechanics, quantum computing, and nanotechnology. Through his research activities, he has been privileged to have spent much of his life abroad, outside of his native country India. Thanks to his diverse background and extensive traveling, Somnath has been able to develop several fundamental ideas linking contemporary physics to eastern philosophy. This includes reinterpretations of topics such as Schrodinger’s cat paradox, light-matter interaction, and other foundational phenomena that have perplexed scientists for decades. Through his research, Somnath has constructed models linking such scientific theories with ancient concepts whose origins reach back to many centuries ago. Somnath’s studies however are not limited to just science; he has spent much time investigating one of the most abstract and elusive and yet fundamental subjects, the concept of god; as well as answering some of the most paramount, yet enduring questions about reality. Through examining a variety of artifacts displayed at various locations around the world, and numerous different religious and philosophical texts, in addition to several works dealing with metaphysics and mysticism; Somnath is uncovering invaluable information connecting and explaining some of the world’s most influential religions, philosophies, and ideas in very profound ways. His main interest lies in the understanding of ‘creation’. Somnath is the co-founder of the Society for Agni Vigyan Advancement (https://www.agnivigyan.com/) where he bridging the gap between science and philosophy. Through the display of his photos, he tries to simplify some of the complicated concepts of philosophy and science.