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Physicists
Joseph, George
(Physicist)
Dr. Joseph has been a key person in the satellite programme of the
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). A novel detector system
designed by him was flown on the first Indian Satellite 'Aryabhata'
to detect solar neutrons. He has been responsible for designing
and fabrication of the remote sensing payloads for the Indian Remote
Sensing Satellite (IRS) series and the Very High Resolution Radiometer
(VHRR), meteorological payload (which provides cloud picture) for
various Indian National Satellite system (INSAT). The high quality
imageries from the IRS cameras and excellent pictures from the VHRR
have put India amongst the few selected countries of the world with
earth observation capability from space.
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Joshi,
Murli Manohar (Physicist & Politician)
Born on 5 January 1934 at Delhi. He took M.Sc. and D.Phil. from
Allhabad University. He worked as professor and Head of the
Department of Physics in the Allhabad University. He published
over 100 research papers in scientific journals and supervised
more than a dozen students for D.Phil and Ph.D. in Physics.
He retired in 1994 from Allhabad University. Currently he is
the Union Cabinet Minister of Human Resources and Development
and Science and Technology and Department of Ocean Development
since 1999. He received Knighthood of Art, Culture and Science
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Kothari,
Daulat Singh (Physicist)
Professor Kothari was an eminent physicist and world authority
on astro-physics. He has done valuable research in statistical
thermodynamics, theory of white dwarf stars and other physical
science subjects. He showed that atoms can be ionized by the
application of pressure alone. Professor Kothari has published
many research papers on quantum statistics, Thermo-dynamics,
pressure-ionisation and astrophysics. He has received Padma
Bhushan, 1962; Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, 1966; Padma
Vibhushan, 1973; Meghnad Shaha Medal, 1978 etc.
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Nagchaudhuri,
Basanti Dulal (Physicist)
Dr. Nagchaudhuri was born on September 6, 1917 at Barodi,
Dhaka District in Bangladesh. He worked as the Director of
the Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics from 1960-67. He joined
the Planning Commission as Member (Science) in October 1967.
He also worked as the Scientific Advisor to the Ministry of
Defence and Director General of Defence Research and Development
from 1970-74. He took over as the Chairman of the Cabinet
Commission on Science and Technology from 1968 to 1971. He
was the Vice-Chancellor of the Jawaharlal Nehru University
from 1974 to 1978. Professor Nagchaudhuri published valuable
research papers in the field of nuclear physics, geophysics,
biophysics and plasma physics. He has received D.Sc. (Hon.
Cau.) from Andhra University in 1974 and Kanpur University
in 1977. He won Padma Vibhushan in 1975.
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Ramamurthy,
V.S. (Physicist)
Dr. Ramamurthy has made important contributions, both experimental
and theoretical, in the areas of nuclear fission, statistical and
thermodynamic properties of nuclei and medium energy heavy ion reaction
mechanism. Currently he is working as the Secretary, Department
of Science and Technology and Honorary Professor to the Jawaharlal
Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore. He won
many Awards including FIE Foundation Award, 1995, Meera Memorial
Lecture, 1995 and Pandya Memorial Lecture, 1993.
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Rao,
Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra (Physicist)
Dr. Rao made outstanding contribution to the molecular spectra
structure correlation and solid state chemistry, hydrogen
bonding and charge transfer complexes. He was the first Nehru
Professor at the University of Cambridge and Professional
Fellow of King College during 1983-84. Dr. Rao is the recipient
of Marlow Medal, Faraday Society, U.K., 1967; Shanti Swarup
Bhatnagar Prize, 1968; Padma Shri, 1974; Sir C.V. Raman Award,
1975; Acharya P.C. Ray Medal, 1975; FICCI Award, 1977; S.N.
Bose Medal, 1980; P.C. Roy Medal, 1984; Padma Vibhushan, 1985;
Jawaharlal Nehru Award, 1988; Modi Award; Hevrovsky Medal,
Czechoslovak Academy of Science, 1989; Meghnad Saha Medal,
1990; N.A.S. International Science Lecture, USA, 1993; Shahabdeen
International Award of Science, Sri Lanka, 1994; Third World
Academy of Science Medal, 1995; Albert Einstein Gold Medal,
UNESCO, 1996 etc. He was an elected Fellow of the Royal Society,
London, in 1982.
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Rao,
Udipi Ramachandran (Physicist)
Dr. U.R. Rao's name has been synonymous with ISRO ever since
the early 70s. 'Aryabhata' was designed, fabricated
and launched from the USSR cosmodrome under his expert care.
He also contributed extensively to the subsequent launching
of remote sensing satellite like 'Rohini', 'Bhaskara'
and other INSAT series. According to him agricultural,
meteorological and natural resources management problems of
the country can be solved through astronautic. He received
many national and international prestigious awards including
Group Achievement, NASA Space Centre Award, 1973; Medal of
Honour, USSR Academy of Sciences; Padma Bhushan, 1975; Yuri
Gagarin Medal, 1990; Meghnad Saha Medal, 1993; Aryabhata Award,
1995; Allan Emil Award etc.
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Saha,
Meghnad (Physicist)
Professor Saha put forward the 'Ionisation Formula',
which explained the importance of spectra lines in a spectrum.
His formula enabled astronomers to know the temperature, pressure
and other aspects of the interior of the sun and any other
stars. The formula proved to be a breakthrough in astrophysics.
His greatest contribution, however, was his 'theory of
thermal ionization of atom'. The theory has provided the
most powerful tool that we posses for unraveling the physical
properties of stars. He started the monthly Journal Science
and Culture in 1934. Professor Saha made far reaching
contributions in the field of national planning and popularization
of science. He was an active advocate of the river valley
projects and establishment of various National Laboratories
and Institutions in India. He founded the National Academy
of Sciences and the National Institute of Sciences. The life
of Professor Saha has been, in fact, an integral part of the
growth of scientific research and organization in our country.
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