Introduction – Who Was Sir C.V. Raman? Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, widely known as C.V. Raman , was one of India's most celebrated physicists. Born on November 7, 1888 , in Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, Raman became the first Asian to win the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his groundbreaking work on the scattering of light , now known as the Raman Effect . His scientific achievements laid the foundation for modern Indian science , and his work continues to influence physics, chemistry, and optical research globally. Early Academic Background and Curiosity Raman showed brilliance from a young age. He completed his bachelor's degree at just 16 and his master’s by 18, excelling in physics and mathematics. Although he began his career in the Indian Finance Service , his passion for science drove him to conduct experiments in his spare time , particularly on optics, acoustics, and light behavior . This self-driven attitude became the hallmark of his scientific journey. Discover...