Birthday of C.V Raman

Puzzle cube mosaic of C.V Raman

C.V. Raman (Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman) was an eminent Indian physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to the field of light scattering, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930. Born on November 7, 1888, in Trichinopoly, Tamil Nadu, Raman’s discovery of the Raman Effect—the change in the frequency of light when it passes through a transparent medium—has had a profound impact on the understanding of light and optics. This discovery led to the development of Raman spectroscopy, a powerful technique widely used in chemical analysis and material science.

He became the first Asian and the first Indian to receive the Nobel Prize in Physics. His work not only advanced the field of physics but also put India on the global map for scientific research. Raman’s legacy continues to inspire scientists and researchers, and his contributions to science have left an indelible mark on the world, making him one of the most prominent figures in Indian science history.