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CV Raman or Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman is one of India’s most renowned physicists who discovered the Raman Effect. He was the first Indian to win the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930. Dr CV Raman was very good at academics as he sought inspiration from his father who was a reputed lecturer of mathematics and physics. He was born in Tiruchirappalli on 7 November 1888. National Science Day celebrated on 28 February is dedicated to celebrating the discovery of CV Raman in science. On his birth anniversary read this article to learn about some inspirational life lessons through CV Raman Quotes!
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❓Who was Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman?
Born on November 7, 1888, in the city of Tiruchirapalli of Tamil Nadu, CV Raman was the second of eight children in his family. His father Chandrasekaran Ramanathan Iyer was a teacher of Mathematics and Physics. His mother Parvathi Ammal was taught by her husband to read and write. The family was financially unstable at the time of Raman’s birth, however, the situation improved when he was four years old as his father became a lecturer. Eventually, the family then moved to Visakhapatnam. From a very young age, CV Raman showcased exceptional talent in studies. He was very interested in reading books and Science as a subject always fascinated the young Raman.
One of the most distinguished scientists of the 20th century, C V Raman became the first national professor of India after the country gained independence. Apart from this, he also won the Nobel Prize in 1930 for his groundbreaking work in the field of physics.
🗨️ CV Raman Quotes
CV Raman established and supported the Indian Institute of Science. He also served as a professor at the University. His quotes are inspiring the young scientists to discover something unique and contribute to the field of science.
Here are some inspirational CV Raman quotes:
“Treat me right and you will see the light…Treat me wrong and you will be gone!”
“I am the master of my failure. If I never fail, how will I ever learn?”
“If someone judges you, they are wasting space in their mind. The best part is it’s their problem.”
“I strongly believe that fundamental science cannot be driven by instructional, industrial government or military pressures.”
“It was poverty and the poor laboratories that gave me the determination to do the very best I could.”
“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.”
“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.”
“You can’t always choose who comes into your life but you can learn what lesson they teach you Success can come to you by courageous Devotion to the task lying in front of you.”
“The essence of the scientific spirit is to realize what a wonderful world it is that we live in.”
“Ask the right questions, and nature will open the door to her secrets.”
🎂 CV Raman Birthday
Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman the first Indian to win Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 and also a Bharat Ratna in 1954 discovered the Raman Effect that explains the phenomenon of scattering of light. Every year, India celebrates National Science Day to commemorate the discovery of CV Raman on 28 February.
Here are some tweets on CV Raman’s Birthday:
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The famous line of Dr CV Raman is “Treat me right and you will see the light…Treat me wrong and you will be gone!”
CV Raman invented the Raman Effect which is the scattering of light. It tells about the scattering of light due to changes in the wavelength when it interacts with the molecules in the striking material.
“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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