Sir C V Raman was the first Asian,non-white scientist to be awarded the Noble Prize for Physics in 1930. He discovered the "Raman effect' which explains the scattering of light and consequent change in its wave-length when it meets a transparent object. Raman always told science students in India, that what is needed for a scientist to excel is an earnest spirit of inquiry and not expensive equipment. The ' Raman effect' was discovered with the help of an instrument worth Rs.200/-. Today it is extensively used by companies overseas to produce laser scanners used at airports and other places.
Sir C V Raman truly laid the foundations of scientific research in India. He was instrumental in setting up the Indian Institute of Science at Bangalore. He was in close touch with all the scientists of his day in Europe and India. It is unfortunate that Indian scientists have not been able to capitalize on the work done by him.
Bharatratna Raman was very disappointed with the state of scientific research in India and felt that Indian scientists lacked originality and were camp-followers of western scientists!
Sir C V Raman truly laid the foundations of scientific research in India. He was instrumental in setting up the Indian Institute of Science at Bangalore. He was in close touch with all the scientists of his day in Europe and India. It is unfortunate that Indian scientists have not been able to capitalize on the work done by him.
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