At a Glance |
C.V. Raman, the great Indian
physicist, was the first Asian Scientist to be awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930 for his
work on the Scattering of Light and Raman Effect. He also carried out
research in acoustics, optics, crystallographic dynamics, colors and their perception. |
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Raman Effect named in honor of C.V. Raman is highly valuable in the study of molecular energy
levels and gave rise to Raman Spectroscopy – a powerful method for the
analysis of molecular structure. After the discovery of LASER, it came into wider
practical usage. |
He established the Indian Academy of Sciences (I.A.Sc.),
and also became the director of Indian Institute of Sciences, Bangalore, considered to be
the premier research institutes encouraging and nurturing young scientific talent of
India. |
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He was
true Gandhian by nature and ideology as the Father of Indian nation, Mahatma
Gandhi had left a deep impact on his mind. He was a committed scientist, warm-hearted
philanthropist and humanitarian. He was a lecturer (orator) par excellence. He had a
stentorian voice, powerful command over language (specially English), great imagination
and a unique sense of humor. He was a great lover of nature, flowers, colors and children. |
The erstwhile President of India, Dr. Radhakrishnan
remarked in his obituary; "C.V. Raman was a great teacher. His knowledge was not
confined to physical sciences. In this over - specialized world his breadth of knowledge
was remarkable. He combined the highest intellectual integrity with a winning warmth of
heart… He was the most illustrious scientist who continued for many years to guide
the scientific program of India." |
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