C. V. Raman: the physicist behind the Raman effect
C. V. Raman received the 1930 Nobel Prize in Physics for work on the scattering of light, known as the Raman effect.
Raman’s research showed that a small part of scattered light can change frequency when it interacts with matter. The effect became a tool for studying molecular structure and is used in spectroscopy.
What the evidence says
Raman spectroscopy can help identify chemical composition across fields such as materials science, chemistry, biology and cultural heritage analysis.
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Frequently asked questions
For what discovery did C. V. Raman receive the Nobel Prize in Physics?
For his work on the scattering of light, now known as the Raman effect.