Indian Physicist C. V. Raman: Education And Career Journey


By Anshika Verma07, Nov 2024 12:14 PMjagranjosh.com

Who is CV Raman?

The full name of CV Raman was Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, a popular Indian physicist. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his innovation.

Early beginnings

CV Raman was born in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu on November 7, 1888, in a South Indian Brahmin family.

Family background

CV Raman's father Chandrasekhara Ramanathan Iyer was a famous lecturer in mathematics and physics at a college in Visakhapatnam.

Sincere student

He was one of the most sincere students, as when he was just 11 he passed his matriculation and 12th grade on a scholarship.

Higher education

In 1904, CV Raman earned his graduate degree from the Presidency College. He also earned a Masters degree in Physics.

Contribution in science

CV Raman’s contribution in Mathematics and Science helped India in innovative research. He founded the Raman Effect on 28 February, 1928.

National Science Day

Every year on February 28 , the National Science Day is celebrated to honour the contribution of CV Raman in Science and Math.

Indian Journal of Physics

In 1926, CV Raman also established the Indian Journal of Physics and served as the President of the Current Science Association in Bangalore.

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