"I would like to tell the young men and women before me not to lose hope and courage. Success can only come to you by courageous devotion to the task lying in front of you."
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Quotes by C. V. Raman
C. V. Raman, born on November 7, 1888, in Tiruchirappalli, India, was a pioneering physicist renowned for his groundbreaking work in the field of light scattering, which led to the discovery of the Raman Effect—a phenomenon that has significantly advanced both physics and chemistry. As the first Asian to receive the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930, his legacy endures through the countless applications of his research. A relentless advocate for scientific inquiry, Raman’s contributions continue to inspire generations of scientists worldwide.
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"We must teach science in the mother tongue. Otherwise, science will become a highbrow activity. It will not be an activity in which all people can participate."
C. V. Raman"It was the late Dr. Mahendra Lal Sircar who, by founding the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, made it possible for the scientific aspirations of my early years to continue burning brightly."
C. V. Raman"The essence of science is independent thinking, hard work, and not equipment. When I got my Nobel Prize, I had spent hardly 200 rupees on my equipment."
C. V. Raman"I have always thought it a great privilege to have as my colleague in the Palit Chair of Chemistry such a distinguished pioneer in scientific research and education in Bengal as Sir Prafulla Ray. It has been invariably my experience that I could count on his cooperation and sympathy in every matter concerning my scientific work."
C. V. Raman