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The legacy of S Chandrasekhar (1910–1995)

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Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, known simply as Chandra in the scientific world, is one of the foremost scientists of the 20th century. In celebrating his birth centenary, I present a biographical portrait of an extraordinary, but a highly private individual unknown to the world at large. Drawing upon his own “A Scientific Autobiography,” I reflect upon his legacy as a scientist and a great human being.

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  1. Physics Department, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, 13244-1130, USA

    KAMESHWAR C WALI

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WALI, K.C. The legacy of S Chandrasekhar (1910–1995). Pramana - J Phys 77, 213–226 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12043-011-0129-9

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