Meghnad Saha

This biography is a short yet comprehensive overview of the life of Meghnad Saha, the mastermind behind the frequently used Saha equations and a strong contributor to the foundation of science in India. The author explores the lesser known details behind the man who played a major role in building scientific institutions in India, developed the breakthrough theory of thermal ionization, and whose fervor about India's rapid progress in science and technology, along with concern for uplifting his countrymen and optimizing resources, led him to eventually enter politics and identify the mismanagement of many programs of national importance to Parliament.



This book is free of most academic technicalities, so that the reader with general scientific knowledge can read and understand it easily. One interested only in Saha's contribution to physics can pick up just that part and read it. Conversely, the average reader may skip the technical chapters, and read the book without loss of continuity or generality to still get a coherent picture. This work touches on all aspects of Saha's multidimensional personality, which overflows in the pages of his periodical, Science and Culture, as well as his many speeches, debates and discussions in Parliament, all of which is appropriately conveyed in this book.

Aceasta biografie este o scurta prezentare cuprinzatoare a vietii lui Meghnad Saha, creierul din spatele ecuatiilor Saha utilizate frecvent si un puternic contribuitor la fundamentarea stiintei in India. Autorul exploreaza detaliile mai putin cunoscute din spatele omului care a jucat un rol major in construirea institutiilor stiintifice din India, a dezvoltat teoria revolutionara a ionizarii termice si a carei fervoare cu privire la progresul rapid al Indiei in stiinta si tehnologie, alaturi de preocuparea pentru ridicarea conationalilor sai si optimizarea resurselor, l-a determinat sa intre, in cele din urma, in politica si sa identifice gestionarea gresita a multor programe de importanta nationala pentru Parlament. Aceasta carte este lipsita de majoritatea tehnicilor academice, astfel incat cititorul cu cunostinte stiintifice generale sa il poata citi si intelege cu usurinta.