“During my years at the synchrotron laboratory, I had become interested...” — Burton Richter Quote

During my years at the synchrotron laboratory, I had become interested in the theory of quantum electrodynamics and had decided that what I would most like to do after completing my dissertation work was to probe the short-distance behavior of the electromagnetic interaction.

I got no thrill from solving an integral equation, but I did get a thrill from building an exotic piece of equipment that worked.

For nuclear power to have a future, we'll either need more Yucca Mountains or a way to decrease the stuff we put there.

Since stepping down as laboratory director in 1999, I have devoted an increasing fraction of my time to international issues. I am involved with energy, environment, and sustainability issues, particularly as they involve new energy sources free of greenhouse gases.

I was a good student and dreamt of becoming a doctor. But post my completing Class XII from Rizvi College, my parents separated so I had to discontinue my education as I had to financially support my mother and sister.

Europe has massive challenges in completing the single market, the free movement of labour or benefits.

After completing school, I shifted to Mumbai in 2007. I started training under different teachers.

Military members understand that the focus is on completing the mission. We don't care if you are tall or short; have dark skin or pale skin or freckles; or are gay, straight, or transgender.