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- 1C V Raman: the confident physicist who predicted his Nobel Prize▼C V Raman: the physicist with a 'Himalayan ego' who went to Stockholm convinced he’d win a Nobel prize
A profile of Indian physicist C V Raman revisits his 1930 Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of the Raman effect, the scattering of light that now carries his name. The piece highlights his legendary self-assurance — described as a 'Himalayan ego' — recalling that he travelled to Stockholm already convinced he would win, and examines how his towering confidence shaped both his science and his reputation.
- 2New FAQ explains the basics of Raman scattering and spectroscopy▼FAQ on Raman scattering and spectroscopy: part 1
A detailed FAQ on Raman scattering and Raman spectroscopy has been published as the first part of an educational series. The piece walks readers through how light interacts with molecular vibrations and why Raman spectra reveal chemical composition, aiming to clarify concepts that often confuse students and engineers working in materials analysis.