Tag: Nobel

Quantum Dots Explained (2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry)

the workings of quantum dots, a bit of quantum mechanics knowledge comes in handy. Quantum mechanics teaches us that these tiny entities can possess only specific amounts of energy, and they transition between these energy levels by absorbing or emitting light. The energy of this...

2023 NOBEL Prize in Physiology Announced

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is one of the most prestigious awards in the field of biomedical sciences. It is given annually to individuals or groups who have made outstanding contributions to the understanding of human health and disease. The prize was established in 1895 by the S...

The Brilliance of Sir C.V. Raman: From Curiosity to Nobel Glory

Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, commonly known as C. V. Raman, was an Indian physicist born on November 7, 1888, in Tiruchirappalli in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. His father, Chandrasekhar Iyer, was a lecturer in mathematics and physics. The support and encouragement from his parents played...