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C. V. Raman
C. V. Raman was an Indian physicist whose research on light scattering led to the discovery known as the Raman Effect.
Key points
- Pioneered research in optics and light scattering
- The Raman Effect is named after his discovery
- Strengthened scientific research and institution building in India
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India, also known as Bharat, is a diverse constitutional republic with a civilisational heritage extending across millennia and a modern democratic, scientific and cultural presence of global significance.
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- [1] Council of Scientific and Industrial Research — Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India Government Institution Portal View source
Last verified: 25/10/2026