10 Legendary Scientists Of India

Zee Media Bureau
Jan 26, 2024

C.V. Raman

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for the Raman Effect, his groundbreaking work on light scattering.

Satyendra Nath Bose

Collaborated with Einstein in the development of Bose-Einstein statistics and the theory of Bose-Einstein condensate.

Vikram Sarabhai

Known as the father of the Indian space program, he played a key role in establishing the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Homi J. Bhabha

Renowned nuclear physicist and the founding director of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR).

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Eminent aerospace engineer, he served as the President of India and played a pivotal role in India's civilian space program and military missile systems.

Jagdish Chandra Bose

Botanist, physicist, and science fiction writer, known for his work in plant physiology and contributions to the development of radio communication.

Meghnad Saha

Notable astrophysicist, he formulated the Saha ionization equation and made significant contributions to the field of astrophysics.

Srinivasa Ramanujan

Self-taught mathematician known for his substantial contributions to mathematical analysis, number theory, and infinite series.

Venkatraman Radhakrishnan

Eminent space scientist, he served as the chairman of ISRO and played a crucial role in the successful execution of various space missions.

C.N.R. Rao

Noted chemist recognized for his work in solid-state and structural chemistry, awarded the Bharat Ratna, and served as the Chair of the Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India.

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