Inter-University Accelerator Centre (IUAC)

Inter-University Accelerator Centre (IUAC) was set-up by the University Grants Commission as the first Inter-University Centre (IUC) called Nuclear Science Centre after due approval of the Planning Commission and the Prime Minister in October, 1984. mmission and the Prime Minister in October, 1984. Its construction started in December, 1986 and completed in time on December 19, 1990. We open new windows to the young minds of our nation and strengthen the pool of scientists by building a brighter future through scientific understanding. In the quest of innovation & capacity building in the areas of accelerator driven research, IUAC is India’s premier laboratory for university researchers. Our vision is to provide necessary powerful tools used by scientists to understand the mysteries of matter, energy, space and time by looking at the processes that works at the bigger, smaller and faster scales. Without compromising safety, security or the environment we hold ourselves to the highest standards, continually looking for ways to improve our work, advance our skills and make the best use of our experience and talent. We celebrate our individual strengths and talents while acknowledging that we achieve more by performing pioneering research with national and global partners. ...view more