Bibha Chowdhuri

Bibha Chowdhuri
Bibha Chowdhuri
Born	3 July 1913; Calcutta, British India
Died	2 June 1991 (aged 77–78); Calcutta, India
Alma mater	Rajabazar Science College; University of Calcutta; University of Manchester, (PhD);
Known for	First to discover mesons using nuclear emulsion; Identifying new particles by studying their tracks in cloud chambers and on photographic plates; KGF Experiments: Energetic muons (Emln ⋍ 150 GeV) experiments at Kolar Gold Fields;
	Scientific career
Fields	Particle physics, Cosmic rays
Institutions	University of Calcutta; Bose Institute; University of Manchester, England; Tata Institute of Fundamental Research; Physical Research Laboratory; Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics; University of Michigan;
Thesis	Extensive air showers associated with penetrating particles (1949)
Doctoral advisor	Sir Patrick Blackett
Other academic advisors	Debendra Mohan Bose

Bibha Chowdhuri (3 July^[5] 1913 – 2 June 1991^[6]) was an Indian particle physicist known for her investigations into cosmic rays. Working with D M Bose, she utilized photographic nuclear emulsion to become the first to detect and identify mesons. The IAU named the star HD 86081 Bibha, after her.^[7]

^ "A star and its planet get Indian names after a global contest". The Hindu. India Science Wire. 18 December 2019. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
^ "Book Title: A Jewel Unearthed: Bibha Chowdhuri (The Story of an Indian Woman Scientist who deserves to be called Marie Curie of India). Review of book by HS Virk" – via ResearchGate.
^ "The invisible women in science". The Telegraph. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
^ "Pramana". Journal of Physics. Indian Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
^ The University of Manchester Library Archived Information.
^ Roy, Pragya (18 June 2019). "Bibha Chowdhuri: The Invisibilised Physicist| #IndianWomenInHistory". Feminism In India. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
^ "Approved names". NameExoWorlds. 17 December 2019. Retrieved 26 March 2024.

[1] "A star and its planet get Indian names after a global contest". The Hindu. India Science Wire. 18 December 2019. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 December 2019.

[2] "Book Title: A Jewel Unearthed: Bibha Chowdhuri (The Story of an Indian Woman Scientist who deserves to be called Marie Curie of India). Review of book by HS Virk" – via ResearchGate.

[3] "The invisible women in science". The Telegraph. Retrieved 22 December 2019.

[4] "Pramana". Journal of Physics. Indian Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 3 February 2020.

[5] The University of Manchester Library Archived Information.

[6] Roy, Pragya (18 June 2019). "Bibha Chowdhuri: The Invisibilised Physicist| #IndianWomenInHistory". Feminism In India. Retrieved 21 December 2019.

[7] "Approved names". NameExoWorlds. 17 December 2019. Retrieved 26 March 2024.

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Bibha Chowdhuri

Born	(1913-07-03)3 July 1913 Calcutta, British India
Died	2 June 1991(1991-06-02) (aged 77–78) Calcutta, India
Alma mater	Rajabazar Science College University of Calcutta University of Manchester, (PhD)
Known for	First to discover mesons using nuclear emulsion^[1]^[2] Identifying new particles by studying their tracks in cloud chambers and on photographic plates^[3] KGF Experiments: Energetic muons (E_mln ⋍ 150 GeV) experiments at Kolar Gold Fields^[4]
Scientific career
Fields	Particle physics, Cosmic rays
Institutions	University of Calcutta Bose Institute University of Manchester, England Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Physical Research Laboratory Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics University of Michigan
Thesis	Extensive air showers associated with penetrating particles (1949)
Doctoral advisor	Sir Patrick Blackett
Other academic advisors	Debendra Mohan Bose