Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha, an Indian physicist, is celebrated as the Father of the Indian Nuclear Program. His pioneering work laid the foundation for India’s advancements in nuclear science and technology. Among his most significant contributions is the discovery of Bhabha scattering, an interaction between electrons and positrons that results in the scattering of these particles.
Dr. Bhabha was a visionary who recognized the potential for India’s industrial and economic growth using nuclear energy. His leadership led to the establishment of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), where he served as the founding director.
In addition to his work on particle physics, Dr. Bhabha codeveloped the Bhabha-Heitler theory of cosmic ray showers. This theory explains the cascade of gamma rays and electron-positron pairs that form cosmic rays.
Those interested in learning more could read the article “Bhabha’s Contributions to Elementary Particle Physics and Cosmic Rays Research” by Virendra Singh (2009) which further details his work or the biography “Homi Babha” by Bakhtiar K. Dadabhoy.