6 Quotes & Sayings By C V Raman

C. V. Raman (1908-1995) was an Indian scientist, who worked on the development of electronic devices and radio astronomy. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his work on the photoelectric effect Read more

The leading Indian physicist after independence, he is often referred to as "the father of radio astronomy" and the "father of laser". He was also known as a friend of Swami Vivekananda.

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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
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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
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I feel it is unnatural and immoral to try to teach science to children in a foreign language They will know facts, but they will miss the spirit. C. V. Raman
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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. C. V. Raman
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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