K. S. Krishnan
Indian physicist (1898ā1961) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Kariamanickam Srinivasa Krishnan?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Sir Kariamanikkam Srinivasa Krishnan, FRS[1] (4 December 1898 ā 14 June 1961) was an Indian physicist. He was a co-discoverer of Raman scattering,[2] for which his mentor C. V. Raman was awarded the 1930 Nobel Prize in Physics.
Quick Facts SirFRS, Born ...
K. S. Krishnan | |
---|---|
Born | (1898-12-04)4 December 1898 Watrap, Tamil Nadu, India |
Died | 14 June 1961(1961-06-14) (aged 62) |
Nationality | Indian |
Alma mater | The American College in Madurai Madras Christian College University of Madras Calcutta University |
Known for | Raman effect Crystal Magnetism Magneto Chemistry Technique for measuring Magnetic anisotropy of magnetic crystals |
Awards |
|
Scientific career | |
Fields | Physics |
Institutions | Madras Christian College Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science Dacca University Allahabad University National Physical Laboratory of India |
Academic advisors | CV Raman |
Notable students | Calamur Mahadevan |
Close
In this Indian name, the name Kariamanikkam Srinivasa is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Krishnan.