Why is it in the news?
- Satyendra Nath Bose (1894-1974), an eminent physicist, was commemorated on his 50th death anniversary.
About S.N. Bose
· Alongside Meghnad Saha, he established modern theoretical physics in India. · Bose made significant contributions in statistical mechanics and Quantum statistics. · He deduced Planck’s Black body radiation law independently of classical electrodynamics. · His work, titled “Planck’s Law and Light Quantum Hypothesis,” was translated into German by Einstein, leading to the emergence of Quantum statistics. · Einstein applied Bose’s method to develop the theory of an ideal quantum gas, predicting the phenomenon of Bose-Einstein Condensation (BEC). BEC is a state of matter where cooled atoms or particles coalesce into a single quantum entity described by a wave function. · Bose’s contributions laid the groundwork for the contemporary understanding of the Standard Model of Physics. · He played a significant role in fostering scientific collaboration and exchange of ideas between Indian and Western scientists. · Satyendra Nath Bose was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1954 and fundamental particles with integer spin are named “Bosons” after him. · Rabindranath Tagore dedicated his only book on science, “Vishwa Parichay,” to SN Bose. · During 1956-58, Bose served as the Vice-Chancellor of Visva-Bharati. |