Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the structure and evolution of stars. Born in 1910 in Lahore, British India, he made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar dynamics and the formation of black holes. His most notable achievement is the Chandrasekhar limit, which describes the maximum mass of a stable white dwarf star. Chandrasekhar's work laid the foundation for modern astrophysics and greatly enhanced our understanding of the life cycles of stars. He served as a professor at the University of Chicago and was influential in mentoring many future scientists. His legacy continues to inspire generations in the fields of physics and astronomy.
Born on Oct 19, 1910 (115 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 1,238,783 | $2,900,000 | 2,603$ |
| Totals | 1 | 1,380,004,385 | 1,238,783 | $2,900,000 | 2,603$ |
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Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar is a Nobel laureate honored by Musk through his son's middle name.
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