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
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Meghnad Saha His Life in Science and Politics
PRAMOD V. NAIK
Springer Biographies
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Pramod V. Naik
Meghnad Saha His Life in Science and Politics
Pramod V. Naik Wadala, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
ISSN 2365-0613 ISSN 2365-0621 (electronic) Springer Biographies ISBN 978-3-319-62101-2 ISBN 978-3-319-62102-9 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-62102-9 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017945905 © Springer International Publishing AG 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover illustration: The cover photograph of Prof. M. N. Saha was taken at Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute, Jadavpur, Calcutta (c. 1949). This photograph is provided by Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata, India. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
To the late Aaee and Anna: You could not see this book! ......Baban.
Preface
During the late 1980s I worked on my doctorate degree in Physics at the Department of Physics of the University of Bombay (now Mumbai). As a part of my work I studied plasma physics, and there I came across Saha’s equation. My curiosity was aroused and I started researching Saha’s life, his research, his writings, and so on. One of his students (the late) Prof. Santimay Chatterjee, edited and published many volumes of Saha’s work. It was of immense help in understanding Saha. My interest widened and I resolved to write his biography. Meghnad Saha is one of the architects of Indian science. He played a prominent role in building scientific institutions in India. His theory of thermal ionization was a breakthrough in astrophysics. He was elected as a fellow of the Royal Society
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