The Six Faces of Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

Explore the remarkable scientific journey of one of the 20th century's most influential astrophysicists in this Einstein Lecture presented by Rajaram Nityananda. Delve into the six distinct phases of Chandrasekhar's career, beginning with his groundbreaking work on white dwarf stars that eventually earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics. Learn about each significant period of his scientific contributions, each culminating in published works and books that shaped our understanding of astrophysics. Benefit from the expertise of speaker Rajaram Nityananda, a distinguished physicist whose career spans work at the Raman Research Institute, National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, and various prestigious institutions, as he provides insights into Chandrasekhar's life and revolutionary contributions to the field of astrophysics.