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Man behind Pokhran nuclear tests, physicist Rajagopala Chidambaram, passes away


Published on 2025-01-04 03:22:27 - MSN
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  • Eminent physicist Rajagopala Chidambaram, pivotal in India's 1974 and 1998 nuclear tests, passed away at 88. He held significant roles, including principal scientific adviser and director of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.

Rajagopala Chidambaram, a distinguished Indian physicist known for his pivotal role in India's nuclear tests at Pokhran in 1974 and 1998, passed away at the age of 89. Chidambaram, who was the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India and the Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, was instrumental in the development of India's nuclear capabilities. His contributions extended beyond nuclear physics into materials science, where he made significant advancements in the understanding of materials under high pressure. His death marks the end of an era for India's scientific community, leaving behind a legacy of scientific excellence and national pride.

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