Birthdate: November 7, 1888
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Tiruchirappalli, Madras Province
Died: November 21, 1970
Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, an Indian physicist, is known for discovering the Raman effect, a groundbreaking phenomenon in light scattering. His work in spectroscopy earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930, making him the first Asian and non-White recipient of the prestigious award. Raman made significant contributions to the fields of acoustics and optics throughout his career. He served as the first Palit Professor of Physics at the University of Calcutta and founded the Indian Journal of Physics. Additionally, he established the Raman Research Institute and the Indian Academy of Sciences to further his scientific legacy.
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