Meghnad Saha: his life in science and politics/ Pramod V. Naik

Includes Appendices & Index

1. Introduction
2. Science in India: ancient and modern
3. The Nineteenth Century
4. Early years
5. Understanding the atom
6. Saha the physicist
7. Saha's Ionization formula
8. Saha at Allahabad
9. Again in Calcutta
10. Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP)
11. National problems and social concerns
12. River physics and flood control
13. Saha and Bhaba
14. Saha in Parliament
15. Sudden end
16. Saha and a symbol of excellence
17. Epilogue
18. Appendix I
19. Appendix II
20. Appendix III
21. About names and places
22. Index

This biography is a short yet comprehensive overview of the life of Meghnad Saha, the mastermind behind the frequently used Saha equations and a strong contributor to the foundation of science in India. The author explores the lesser known details behind the man who played a major role in building scientific institutions in India, developed the breakthrough theory of thermal ionization, and whose fervor about India’s rapid progress in science and technology, along with concern for uplifting his countrymen and optimizing resources, led him to eventually enter politics and identify the mismanagement of many programs of national importance to Parliament.