Father of the Indian Nuclear Program

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Dr. Homi J. Bhabha

Prominent Indian Nuclear physicist, a visionary scientist and pioneer of India's Nuclear Program.

India's Nuclear Program

Bhabha advocated for the development of nuclear power for both energy production and defence purposes.

Three Stage Nuclear Program

He formulated India's unique three stage nuclear power program, focused on India's abundant thorium reserves.

Scientific Institutions

He established two prominent scientific institutions: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) & Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).

Scientific Discoveries

He derive the correct expression for the scattering of positrons by electrons known as Bhabha Scattering.

International Recognition

He served as a president of the first United Nations Conferences on the peaceful uses of Atomic Energy in 1955.

Broader Impact

Bhabha's efforts also helped initiate India's space program and encouraged research in electronics, radio astronomy.

Mysterious Death

Homi J. Bhabha died in mysterious plane crash on January 24, 1966on his way for a meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

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