Bose-Einstein Statistics

Did you know that Meghnad Saha was never awarded the Prize despite seven nominations? Or that SN Bose missed it even after five consecutive nominations? #ForgottenHeroes #IndiansInScience

One of the foundations of quantum mechanics is Bose-Einstein statistics. And as you must have noted, the Kolkata physicist’s name comes first — Einstein himself acknowledged that Bose’s was the larger contribution. #ForgottenHero #Science