Purnima Sinha
Indian physicist (1927–2015) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dr. Purnima Sinha (12 October 1927 – 11 July 2015) was an Indian physicist and was one of the first Bengali women to earn a doctorate in physics.[1] She did work in the field of x-ray crystallography of clay minerals. She was raised by a progressive family in a traditional era. She was able to further her education and led a life where she was able to pursue her passion of physics and engage in an artistic activities such as singing, painting, and writing.
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Purnima Sinha | |
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Born | (1927-10-12)12 October 1927 |
Died | 11 July 2015(2015-07-11) (aged 87) |
Nationality | Indian |
Alma mater | |
Known for | Being the first Bengali woman to receive a doctorate in physics |
Spouse | Surajit Chandra Sinha |
Children | Sukanya Sinha, Supurna Sinha |
Parent | Nares Chandra Sen-Gupta |
Scientific career | |
Fields | X-ray crystallography of clay minerals |
Institutions | Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore |
Doctoral advisor | Satyendra Nath Bose |
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