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Indian Scientist: Sir C.V. Raman
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ISBN10: 9363211061
ISBN13: 9789363211063
Publisher: Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd
Published: Apr 23 2026
Pages: 58
Weight: 0.17
Height: 0.14 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789363211063
Publisher: Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd
Published: Apr 23 2026
Pages: 58
Weight: 0.17
Height: 0.14 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
WHAT MAKES LIGHT CHANGE ITS COLOR?
C.V. Raman asked this simple question-and discovered something amazing! His experiments showed that when light passes through materials, it can scatter and change in surprising ways. This discovery, known as Raman Effect, helped scientists understand how light interacts with matter From studying the blue color of the sky to unlocking secrets of molecules, Raman's work changed physics forever and made India proud with its first Nobel Prize in Science.
C.V. Raman asked this simple question-and discovered something amazing! His experiments showed that when light passes through materials, it can scatter and change in surprising ways. This discovery, known as Raman Effect, helped scientists understand how light interacts with matter From studying the blue color of the sky to unlocking secrets of molecules, Raman's work changed physics forever and made India proud with its first Nobel Prize in Science.
FAST FACTS* Discovered the 'Raman Effect'
* Won the Nobel Prize in Physics (1930)
* Studied how light scatters
* First Asian scientist to win a Nobel in Science
* Inspired generations of Indian physicists
DID YOU KNOW?
* The Raman Effect is still used today in medicine, space research, and chemistry labs around the world!
* 28 Feb 1928 is celebrated as the National Science Day
* Won the Nobel Prize in Physics (1930)
* Studied how light scatters
* First Asian scientist to win a Nobel in Science
* Inspired generations of Indian physicists
DID YOU KNOW?
* The Raman Effect is still used today in medicine, space research, and chemistry labs around the world!
* 28 Feb 1928 is celebrated as the National Science Day
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