NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY

CELEBRATING INDIA’S SCIENTIFIC LEGACY

FUTURE INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING

& MANAGEMENT
Theme 2024: Indigenous Technologies for Vikshit Bharat
ANCIENT INDIAN
SCIENCE

RISHI KANAD
PRESENT INDIAN
CONTRIBUTION IN
SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
A VERY FEW PROMINANT SCIENTISTS
RAMAN EFFECT
The Raman effect is the inelastic scattering of light by
molecules. This means that when light interacts with a
molecule, the light can change its direction and lose or
gain energy in the process.

Most of the light will simply pass through the molecule,

but a small portion will interact with the molecule's
vibrations, causing the light to scatter in different
directions.
RAMAN EFFECT MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION:

SIGNIFICANCE By analyzing the Raman spectrum (the pattern of scattered

light frequencies), scientists can identify the specific
molecules present in a sample. This has applications in
areas like forensics, pharmaceutical analysis, and material
science.

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS:
Studying the Raman spectrum helps researchers understand
the chemical composition and structure of a molecule. This
is useful in drug development, protein analysis, and
studying polymers.
RAMAN EFFECT
REAL WORLD APPLICATIONS

• Food safety: Detecting contaminants in food

products.

• Medical diagnosis: Analyzing tissue samples

for diseases.

• Gemstone identification: Differentiating real

diamonds from moissanite.

• Art restoration: Identifying pigments used in

paintings.
CHANDRASEKHARA
VENKATA RAMAN
Born on 7th November 1888
Completed Higher Secondary Education by the age of 13
At the age of 16, he secured 1st position in his Bachelor’s degree
from Madras University
First research publication was on Diffraction of Light
In 1928, while observing the scattering of sunlight on the
Mediterranean Sea, Raman made a groundbreaking discovery.

He established the Indian Journal of Physics in 1926, providing a

platform for Indian scientists to showcase their research.
CHANDRASEKHARA
VENKATA RAMAN
He actively contributed to the establishment of the Indian Academy of
Sciences and the Raman Research Institute, demonstrating his
dedication to fostering a strong scientific community in India.

For his exceptional work, Raman received numerous accolades,

including the prestigious Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930, becoming
the first Asian and non-European scientist to receive this honor.

He was knighted in 1929 and was awarded the highest civilian honor
in India, the Bharat Ratna, in 1954.
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