Bhabha Scattering1935
Homi Bhabha calculates electron-positron scattering, producing the result later known as Bhabha scattering.
Historical person
Homi Jehangir Bhabha Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Homi Jehangir Bhabha, based on 6 World History Database records associated with India.
6 records1935–19606 events4 places
Chronological biography
1935
1937
Cosmic Ray Cascade Theory1937
Homi Bhabha and Walter Heitler develop a cascade theory explaining electron and photon showers produced by high-energy cosmic rays.
1945
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research1 June 1945
Homi Bhabha founds the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research to build advanced research in physics and related sciences in India.
1954
Department of Atomic Energy3 August 1954
Homi Bhabha leads India's atomic energy programme as the Department of Atomic Energy is created under the Prime Minister.
1956
Apsara Reactor1956
Homi Bhabha leads India's atomic energy programme when Apsara, Asia's first research reactor, reaches criticality.
1960
CIRUS Reactor1960
Under Homi Bhabha's leadership, the CIRUS research reactor becomes operational at Trombay and expands India's nuclear research capacity.
Titles and roles
Chairman · Atomic Energy Commission · Founder · TIFR · Physicist
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.