Universe has always baffled us and we loved to explore its 'limitless' limits. With the advent of the 20th century, we devised a method to send messengers (satellites) up there to carry out experimental observations on various aspects that needed clarification. However, there was a time before the birth of satellites when human beings relied on their intuition to develop theories, which they more or less proved using early inventions like telescopes. Here, we are going to discuss about 'cosmic rays', something which has caught the limelight in recent years due to its ever fascinating principles and behavior. THE START : Let's go back to the year 1912. This year is particularly important for two reasons, the tragedy of RMS Titanic and Hess's Balloon Experiment. Portrait 1: Victor Hess The experiment conducted by Victor Hess opened a new era of cosmic ray exploration. Back then scientists believed that radiations came from three sources: 1) Earth's atmosphere ...
India is a land of great diversity. This diversity is seen not only in its culture but also in the advancements that the country has made in the field of science and mathematics. Our textbooks and journals often attribute groundbreaking scientific ideas to foreign 'geniuses,' while many of these discoveries actually have their origins here in India. As a result, we are neglecting the Indian roots and contributions that formed the foundations of most of those theories. The term 'foreign' is inappropriate in the context of science, as scientific discoveries, regardless of where they originate, have a global impact and contribute to the collective knowledge of humanity, without assigning exclusive credit to any one country or individual. The purpose of this blog is to highlight the significant advancements in science and mathematics made in India, which have often been overshadowed or credited to other countries or scientists. In this blog we will be discussing about the ...