C. V. Raman (Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman)

C. V. Raman (Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman) was an influential Indian physicist renowned for his discovery of the Raman Effect in 1928. This phenomenon involves the change in wavelength of light when it interacts with molecules, revealing details about their structure. His work provided deep insights into molecular and atomic behavior, significantly advancing spectroscopy and our understanding of matter. Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930, making him the first Asian to win a Nobel in sciences. His contributions laid foundational insights in quantum mechanics and optical science, greatly enriching modern physics.