Bibha Chowdhuri

Bibha Chowdhuri
Born(1913-07-03)3 July 1913
Died2 June 1991(1991-06-02) (aged 77)
Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal, India
Alma mater
Known for
Scientific career
FieldsParticle physics, Cosmic rays
Institutions
ThesisExtensive air showers associated with penetrating particles (1949)
Doctoral advisorSir Patrick Blackett
Other academic advisorsDebendra Mohan Bose

Bibha Chowdhuri (3 July 1913 – 2 June 1991) was an Indian particle physicist known for her investigations into cosmic rays. Working with D M Bose, she utilized photographic nuclear emulsion to become the first to detect and identify mesons. The IAU named the star HD 86081 Bibha, after her.