Maatrubhoomi: The Great Indian Scientists

Indian Scientists and their Inventions
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1. JAGADISH CHANDRA BOSE

(Born: 30-11-1858 Died: 23-11-1937)

FIELDS: Physics, Biology, Botany and Archeology

INVENTION: Radio (Wireless Communication), Millimeter Waves, and Crescograph Plant Science

2. PRAFULLA CHANDRA RAY

(Born: 2-8-1861 Died: 16-6-1944)

FIELDS: Chemist, Academician, Entrepreneur

WORKS/INVENTIONS:

First Indian Pharmaceutical Company (Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceutical) Founder

His Biography "Life and Experience of a Bengali Chemist" inspire for the Indian Scientists.
His Ancient Indian Science research from Sanskrit manuscripts published as "A History of Hindu Chemistry from the Earliest Times of the Middle of Sixteenth Century" with 2 volumes, the work is great forever.

3. SRINIVASA RAMANUJAN

(Born: 22-12-1887 26-04-1920)

FIELD: Mathematics

WORKS/INVENTIONS: Number Theory, Mathematical Analysis, Continued Fractions, Infinite Series

4. C.V.RAMAN

(Born: 7-11-1888 Died: 21-11-1970)

FIELD: Physics

WORKS/INVENTIONS: Raman Effect

5. BIRBAL SAHANI

(Born: 14-11-1891 Died: 10-4-1949)

FIELD: Paleobotany

WORKS/INVENTIONS:
Researched on fossils of the Subcontinent.
Invented a new type of Petrified Wood (Bennettitalean Plant, Homoxylon)

6. PRASANTHA CHANDRA MAHALANOBIS

(Born: 29-6-1893 Died: 28-6-1972)

FIELDS: Statics, Mathematics, Physics

WORKS/INVENTIONS:
Mahalanobis Distance.
Founder of Indian Statistical Institute.

7. MEGHNAD SAHA

(Born: 06-10-1893 Died: 16-2-1956)

FIELDS: Mathematics, Physics, Astrophysics

WORKS/INVENTIONS:
Saha Ionization Equation (explains the chemical and physical conditions in stars)
Thermal Ionization.

8. SATYENDRA NATH BOSE

(Born: 1-1-1894 Died: 4-2-1974)

FIELDS: Mathematics, Physics

WORKS/INVENTIONS:
Bose-Einsteein Statistics
Bose-Einsteein Condensate
Bose Gas
Collaboration with Albert Einstein - Formulating a theory related to the gas like qualities of Electromagnetic Radiation.
His presentation main base for recently discovered "God Particle"

9. SALIM ALI

(Born: 12-11-1896 Died: 27-07-1987)

FIELDS: Nature, Ornithology

WORKS/INVENTIONS:
Naturalist - helped develop Ornithology.
First Indian Conducted Systematic Bird Survey.
His Books helped to develop Ornithology.

10. Homi Bhabha

(Born: 30-10-1909 Died: 24-1-1966)

FIELD: Nuclear Physics

WORKS/INVENTIONS:
Indian Nuclear Programme Cosmic Rays Point Particles
Chief Architect of Indian Atomic Energy Programme.
Indian Nuclear Physicist
Founding Director for - 1.Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, 2. Trombay Atomic Energy Establishment

11. SUBRAMANYAM CHANDRASEKHAR