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Sir C.V. Raman was one of the rare Indians who excelled in a field which was in his time unexplored – Physics. He was recognized the world-over and bestowed the Nobel Prize for Physics. He deserved the honour that India gave him by proclaiming him as the Bharat Ratna.A true Indian at heart; he made his country proud by relentlessly pursuing a belief that he had – that light scatters and changes in wavelength when it traverses a transparent material. This phenomena earned the name of Raman scattering and the result of the Raman effect.The Raman effect led to further research in science. Raman spectroscopy was based on this phenomena and then the quantum photon spin. He carried out experiments on the diffraction of light by acoustic waves – named as the acousto-optic effect; spectroscopic behaviour of crystals; etc.His world revolved round science and he viewed the world from that perspective. Therefore; his life is an interesting one focused on Physics. The author has thrown light on this great physicist’s life successfully.Sir C.V. Raman was one of the rare Indians who excelled in a field which was in his time unexplored – Physics. He was recognized the world-over and bestowed the Nobel Prize for Physics. He deserved the honour that India gave him by proclaiming him as the Bharat Ratna.A true Indian at heart; he made his country proud by relentlessly pursuing a belief that he had – that light scatters and changes in wavelength when it traverses a transparent material. This phenomena earned the name of Raman scattering and the result of the Raman effect.The Raman effect led to further research in science. Raman spectroscopy was based on this phenomena and then the quantum photon spin. He carried out experiments on the diffraction of light by acoustic waves – named as the acousto-optic effect; spectroscopic behaviour of crystals; etc.His world revolved round science and he viewed the world from that perspective. Therefore; his life is an interesting one focused on Physics. The author has thrown light on this great physicist’s life successfully. Biography of C.V. Raman: A revolutionary physicist and nobel prize winner by Tejan Kumar Basu: This biography tells the story of C.V. Raman, a revolutionary physicist and Nobel Prize winner who made significant contributions to the world of science. With its engaging storytelling and its commitment to scientific discovery, "Biography of C.V. Raman" is a must-read for anyone interested in the world of physics and scientific innovation. Key Aspects of the Book "Biography of C.V. Raman": Scientific Innovation: The book highlights C.V. Raman's significant contributions to the world of physics and scientific discovery. Inspiring Story: The book tells a captivating and inspiring story, showcasing the power of curiosity, determination, and hard work in achieving scientific breakthroughs. Historical Perspective: The book offers a valuable historical perspective on the world of science, highlighting the social and cultural dynamics that influenced C.V. Raman's life and work. Tejan Kumar Basu is an author and historian who has written extensively on the history of science and technology. "Biography of C.V. Raman" is one of his most celebrated works.