Jagadish Chandra Bose
Jagadish Chandra Bose was an Indian scientist and a pioneer in the study of radio waves and plant science.
Jagadish Chandra Bose (1858 – 1937) was an Indian physicist, biologist and early science-fiction writer, a pioneer in the investigation of radio and microwave optics.
Radio research
He demonstrated wireless communication using microwaves before many Western scientists, contributing to the early development of radio.
Plant science
Bose also showed that plants respond to stimuli, inventing sensitive instruments to measure their reactions. He is considered a founder of plant biophysics.
Legacy
A crater on the Moon is named after him, and he is celebrated as one of India's greatest scientists.
Frequently asked questions
What is J. C. Bose known for?
Early work on radio waves and plant responses.
What did Bose prove about plants?
That they respond to stimuli like living beings.