S. Chandrasekhar and C.V. Raman - Some letters

Abstract

Some early correspondence between S. Chandrasekhar and C. V. Raman has recently come to light. These letters reveal the relationship that existed between uncle and nephew, two amongst the greatest scientists India has produced. The collection comprises nearly 50 letters, but in this article I will attempt only to give a flavour of the correspondence. In my selection I have given preference to those relating to interesting incidents that do not appear in Wali's biography.