Write a biographical sketch on the life of Sri. C.V.Raman using the following
hints.
Hints: C.V. Raman – born on November 7, 1888 – great scientist – brilliant
student from the beginning – interested in Science journals – member of the Indian
Association for cultivation of science at the age of 19 – Elected to the Royal
Society of London in 1924 – made a night of the British Empire in 1929 –
Scientific research in India – started his own lab – limited facilities and equipment
– announced his discovery – The Raman Effect – Nobel Prize in 1930 – passed
away in 1970.
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Dr. C.V Raman's full name is Dr. Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman. His contribution to science and innovative research helped India and the World. He was born on 7 November, 1888 in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. His father was a lecturer in Mathematics and Physics. At a young age, he was exposed to an academic environment.
He discovered the Raman Effect and won a Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery. Every year on 28 February, National Science Day is celebrated to pay tribute to the Nobel Laureate Dr. C.V. Raman.
Name: Dr. Chandrashekhra Venkataraman or C.V. Raman
Born on: 7 November, 1888
Place of Birth: Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Father's Name: R. Chandrashekhara Aiyer
Mother's Name: Parvathi Ammal
Spouse Name: Lokasundari Ammal
Died on: 21st November, 1970
Place of Death: Bangalore, India
Discovery: Raman Effect
Awards: Matteucci Medal, Knight Bachelor, Hughes Medal, Nobel Prize in Physics, Bharat Ratna, Lenin Peace Prize, Fellow of the Royal Society