National Science Day 2024:

7 Interesting Facts About CV Raman You Need to Know

The Raman Effect

Raman's groundbreaking discovery revolutionized material identification using scattered light wavelength changes.

Early Brilliance

A prodigious student, Raman earned his Bachelor's degree at 16 and Master's degree at 18.

Career Outside Academia

Before academia, Raman served in the Indian Finance Department for a decade.

Founded the Indian Academy of Sciences

In 1934, he established the Indian Academy of Sciences to promote scientific advancement.

The Raman Research Institute

Founded in Bangalore, Raman continued scientific research post-retirement here.

Bharat Ratna Award

Raman received India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, in 1954.

Nobel Prize Winner

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930, Raman was the first Asian Nobel laureate in science.

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