Satyendra Nath Bose

Indian physicist who revolutionized quantum mechanics with Bose-Einstein statistics

Satyendra Nath Bose (1894-1974) made one of the most significant contributions to quantum physics through his 1924 paper defining Bose-Einstein statistics. Despite coming from colonial India with limited resources:

• Discovered boson particles (named after him)
• Laid foundation for quantum field theory
• Collaborated with Einstein without visiting Europe

His statistical mechanics breakthrough enabled technologies like lasers and superconductors. The Royal Society notes his 'intellectual independence' in colonial scientific landscape.