Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar - A Lifestory

A giant in the world of astrophysics, this IndianAmerican scientist was a theoretical physicist whose amazing work changed how we see stars. Born in 1910 in Lahore, in what is now Pakistan, he showed amazing skills early on, thanks to his uncle, a famous physicist. This early help set him on a path that led to a Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983. His biggest achievement was his work on how stars change. He correctly guessed that white dwarf stars exist and figured out the Chandrasekhar limit – the biggest size a white dwarf can be before it turns into a neutron star or a black hole. This amazing idea, written down when he was just 20, didn't get accepted right away. Some important scientists disagreed. But his careful work and strong belief eventually convinced everyone. His work greatly improved our understanding of stars and is super important in modern astrophysics. He also studied black holes, how stars move, and the flow of liquids. He was also a great teacher and mentor, helping many astrophysicists. People admired his sharp mind and clear thinking. He won many awards, including the 1983 Nobel Prize in Physics, which he shared with William A. Fowler. The 1983 prize showed how important his discoveries were, making him one of the most influential astrophysicists of the 1900s. His life shows the power of hard work and great science, and he keeps inspiring scientists today.