Homi Jehangir Bhabha: 117th Birth Anniversary (2026), Scientific Contributions, India's Nuclear Programme and Legacy
3 November 2026
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Homi Jehangir Bhabha: 117th Birth Anniversary (2026), Scientific Contributions, India's Nuclear Programme and Legacy
1. Background and Early Life
- 30 October 2026 marked the 117th birth anniversary of Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha, widely regarded as the Father of India's Nuclear Programme.
- Born on 30 October 1909 in Bombay, he studied at Cambridge University and became a distinguished theoretical physicist.
- He returned to India during World War II and joined the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.
2. Major Scientific Contributions
- Bhabha Scattering (1935): Explained electron–positron scattering, an important concept in particle physics.
- Cosmic Ray Research: Advanced understanding of particle showers and high-energy interactions.
- Elected Fellow of the Royal Society in 1941 and awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1954.
3. Institution Building
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Homi Bhabha's 117th birth anniversary: his scientific work, TIFR and BARC, India's three-stage nuclear programme and the 2026 Kalpakkam PFBR criticality milestone.
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