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The book explores the intriguing question of why Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, a prominent advocate for non-violent resistance and a candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize nearly 100 times between 1924 and 1948, never received the award. Through a detailed analysis, it examines the complexities of his legacy, the political climate of the time, and the factors that contributed to the Nobel Committee's decisions, shedding light on Gandhi's impact and the challenges he faced as a global figure in the pursuit of peace.

This book describes a story of scientists of undivided and divided Punjab revolving around the life of Bal Mokand Anand. He was born in the small village of Domel (now in Pakistan). He came from a middle-class family. With hard work and perseverance, he became a professor, and the Head of Physics Department, Panjab University, Chandigarh. The present book intends to explore: 1. B. M. Anand as a person as portrayed by children, grandchildren, relatives, friends, and students. 2. His scientific work in various fields such as ultraviolet spectroscopy, soil science, Raman spectroscopy, and cosmic rays. In early 1950’s, B. M. Anand established a Nuclear Emulsion group to study the cosmic rays that now has become one of the leading centers for high energy particle physics. It is hoped that the life of B. M. Anand will inspire the younger generation, especially the underprivileged one, to emulate his life.

In 1919, Max Planck was awarded the reserved Physics Nobel Prize from the year 1918. He was nominated several times for: (i) The radiation law named after him. (ii) Universal constant, better known as Planck constant. (iii) Discovery of the energy quantum. (iv) His book “Lectures on the theory of heat radiation”. Planck was also generous to nominate others. Based on the authentic documents, such as nomination letters, reports of the Nobel Committee and its experts, the book discusses several issues: (i) Was the decision of the Royal Swedish Academy of Science right in rejecting the claim of the nominators until 1918? (ii) Was Planck the founder of the quantum theory, not Albert Einstein? » Weitere Titel von Ra

The narrative centers on Syamadas Chatterjee, a dedicated physicist who explored numerous fields including nuclear physics, magnetism, and ionospheric science. Despite his significant contributions, he did not receive recognition for discovering spontaneous fission in uranium. His relentless curiosity and passion for uncovering nature's mysteries serve as an inspiring example for the younger generation, highlighting the importance of scientific inquiry and perseverance.

Focusing on the life and achievements of Satish Ranjan Khastgir, this biography delves into his contributions to radio science and atmospherics, placing him alongside notable Indian physicists. It highlights his academic journey, including his PhD and DSc under Nobel Laureate C.G. Barkla in the U.K., and his subsequent influential roles at various prestigious Indian universities. The book offers a comprehensive exploration of Khastgir's legacy, shedding light on his scientific endeavors and personal history.

The book highlights the life and contributions of Nikhil Ranjan Sen, a prominent figure in applied mathematics and the founder of the Kolkata School of Relativity. Known for his Ph.D. on the Theory of Relativity under Max von Laue, Sen's research extended into cosmology, ballistics, and turbulence. Although contemporaneous with notable scientists like Meghnad Saha and Satyendranath Bose, his achievements remain less recognized. This work aims to illuminate Sen's legacy and the significance of his scientific endeavors.

C. V. Raman and his associates in 1928 made a discovery which led to the foundation of the Raman Spectroscopy. For his work on light scattering and the discovery named after him, in 1930 he was awarded the Physics Nobel Prize. Until the day, he remains India’s only Nobel Laureate in the field of science. During his life-time he reached the status of demi god. Not surprisingly there are number of biographies and articles which deal with various aspects of his life and science. Raman’s interaction with the local- and international media remained unexplored. The present book intends to fill the gap.

Albert Einstein, who had high respect for Mahatma Gandhi, is the best known scientist to the general public as well as the scientific community. Historians have studied his life and scientific work in detail. Surprisingly, his interaction with Indian men of science and culture remains unexplored. In the present book, a modest effort is made to explore: (i) his relation with Indian intellectuals, mainly physicists, such as S. N. Bose, M. N. Saha, D. M. Bose, and C. V. Raman et al., and (ii) reception of Einstein's light quanta and theory of relativity by the Indian scientific community.

In 1928, C. V. Raman discovered the effect named after him. For the discovery and his work on light scattering, in 1930, he was awarded the Physics Nobel Prize. His student Sukumar Chandra Sirkar was one of two students (the other was K. S. Krishnan), who left record on the discovery of the Raman effect. S. C. Sirkar did not make any significant discoveries; he did, however, influence the development of science in India by training a number of students. He headed the newly established Department of Optics at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Sciences, Calcutta. Almost nothing is known about his life and work. The present book explores some aspects of his life, as well as his scientific work and its reception by the scientific community.