K. S. Krishnan
| K. S. Krishnan | |
|---|---|
| K. S. Krishnan 1952 in London | |
| Born | 4 December 1898 | 
| Died | 14 June 1961 (aged 62) | 
| Nationality | Indian | 
| Alma mater | The American College in Madurai Madras Christian College University of Madras Calcutta University | 
| Known for | Raman effect Crystal Magnetism Magneto Chemistry Technique for measuring Magnetic anisotropy of magnetic crystals | 
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| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Physics | 
| Institutions | Madras Christian College Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science Dacca University Allahabad University National Physical Laboratory of India | 
| Academic advisors | CV Raman | 
| Notable students | Calamur Mahadevan | 
Sir Kariamanikkam Srinivasa Krishnan (4 December 1898 – 14 June 1961) was an Indian physicist. He was a co-discoverer of Raman scattering, for which his mentor C. V. Raman was awarded the 1930 Nobel Prize in Physics.