Welcome to the Solar Observations and Simulation (SOS) Lab at the Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.

I am Nitin Yadav, and I lead this research group. Our research is driven by a central question in solar physics: how is energy transported and dissipated in the solar atmosphere to heat it and drive dynamic phenomena?

At SOS Lab, we investigate the multi-scale coupling between plasma and magnetic fields in the Sun’s atmosphere. Our work focuses on magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) waves, spicules, magnetic reconnection, and their role in solar atmospheric heating and mass/energy transport. A key motivation is to understand how small-scale processes contribute to large-scale solar activity and variability.

We combine high-resolution observations with advanced, realistic numerical simulations to uncover the physics of the solar atmosphere. Increasingly, we integrate data-driven and machine learning approaches to analyze complex solar datasets and improve predictive capabilities. 

Through this combined observational, theoretical, and computational approach, the group aims to bridge the gap between fundamental plasma processes and global solar phenomena.

If you are interested in joining the group or collaborating, feel free to get in touch.