1930 Nobel Prize in Physics
Awarded to: Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman
His work on the scattering of light and for the discovery of the effect named after him.
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In 1930, the Nobel Prize in Physics went to Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman.
The prize was awarded for: His work on the scattering of light and for the discovery of the effect named after him.
Why does for his work on the scattering of light matter?
The work honored in 1930 helped fill in a piece of the puzzle of how the physical world operates. Every Nobel Prize in Physics marks a shift — a moment when our understanding deepened and, often, something practical followed.
Historical note: 1930
Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman (various countries) received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930.
Official Nobel citation:
"for his work on the scattering of light and for the discovery of the effect named after him"
The Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded since 1901. Each prize reflects the scientific priorities and discoveries of its era.
Sources: Wikipedia
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