The Roots and Development of Particle Physics in India
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Beschreibung
This book narrates the history of the initiation and development of elementary particle physics in India and by Indians, focusing on the first half of the twentieth century. The thread is taken up with the introduction of Western science into India in the previous century.
The contents are a mixture of science and biographies, interspersed with anecdotes and reflections on the historical and societal connections. The style is generally non-technical, with any technical issues explained and interwoven into the narrative.
This book is of interest to scientists, to people with interest in science and the history of science, students curious about the initiation of science in the Indian context and about the famous Indian scientists, as well as administrators who wish to understand the roots of current Indian science, especially in the context of particle physics.
Collects the scientific and biographical material which is scattered over many sources Discusses the scientific background as well as the societal aspects Written in a narrative style which is accessible to the lay reader
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Sreerup Raychaudhuri
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Indian science history emulsion experiments Tata Institute history pion discovery cosmic ray research Homi Bhabha Kolar Experiments Experiments at Sandakphu Particle Physics at Delhi and Madras