Born in November 7, 1988. His father was a lecturer in mathematics and physics. Because of this he was highly interested in mathematics and science from a very tender age. He went to Presidency College in Madras at the age of 13.
In 1904 he passed his B.A. examination, winning the first place and the gold medal in physics; in 1907 he gained his M.A. degree, obtaining the highest distinctions.
This great Indian scientist was awarded the Nobel prize in 1930, Due to his discovery of the Raman effect. He was awarded with numerous other awards namely Bharat Ratna, Lenin Peace Prize, Franklin Medal, Hughes Medal.
He passed away at the age of 82 in November 21, 1970, Bangalore
What is Raman effect - a change of wavelength exhibited by some of the radiation scattered in a medium. The effect is specific to the molecules which cause it, and so can be used in spectroscopic analysis.
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