Meghnad Saha : His Life in Science and Politics

Meghnad Saha : His Life in Science and Politics /

This biography is a short yet comprehensive overview of the life of Meghnad Saha, the mastermind behind the frequently used Saha equations and a strong contributor to the foundation of science in India. The author explores the lesser known details behind the man who played a major role in building s...

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Main Author: Naik, P. V. (Pramod V.) (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
Series:Springer biographies.
Subjects:
Astrophysics.
History.
Physics.
Thermodynamics.
Asian Politics.
Astrophysics and Astroparticles.
History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics.
History of Science.
Politics and government.
Asia > Politics and government.
Asia.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Science in India: Ancient and Modern
  • It Was the Nineteenth Century
  • Early Years
  • Understanding the Atom
  • Saha the Physicist
  • Saha's Ionization Formula
  • Saha at Allahabad
  • Again in Calcutta
  • Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics
  • National Problems and Social Concern
  • Saha and Bhabha
  • Saha in Parliament
  • Sudden End
  • Saha and a Symbol of Excellence
  • Epilogue
  • References
  • Appendices.

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