C.V. Raman as a Science Communicator: A Historical Perspective
History and Philosophy of Physics
2025-12-10 v1 Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
Applied Physics
Physics and Society
Abstract
C.V. Raman (1888 - 1970) was a creative scientist, enthusiastic teacher and a science celebrity in India. In all these roles, he communicated science effectively. In this essay, I ask how and why did he communicate science. I take a few examples from his research writings and show his ability to explain science lucidly. By looking into his thoughts on teaching and those of his students, I explore Raman, the teacher. Finally, I discuss a few aspects of his methods to communicate science to the public. I emphasize his exposition and reveal a dichotomy.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2403.04773,
title = {C.V. Raman as a Science Communicator: A Historical Perspective},
author = {G. V. Pavan Kumar},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2403.04773},
year = {2025}
}
Comments
On 28th Feb, 1928, the Raman effect was observed for the first time. I wrote this essay in commemoration of day which is celebrated as National Science Day in India