C. V. Vishveshwara

C.V.Vishveshwara
Born6 March 1938
Died16 January 2017 (2017-01-17) (aged 78)
NationalityIndian
Alma materUniversity of Maryland
Known forStability of Schwarzschild Blackhole
Quasinormal Modes
SpouseSaraswathi Vishveshwara
Scientific career
FieldsGeneral relativity
InstitutionsRaman Research Institute
Indian Institute of Astrophysics
Doctoral advisorCharles W. Misner

C.V. Vishveshwara (6 March 1938 – 16 January 2017), commonly known as Vishu, was an Indian scientist and black hole physicist. Specializing in Einstein's General Relativity, he worked extensively on the theory of black holes and made major contributions to this field of research since its very beginning.[1] He is popularly known as the 'black hole man of India'.[2]

  1. ^ "C.V. Vishveshwara, A Pioneer In Black Hole Research, Dies At 78". huffingtonpost.in. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  2. ^ Sumangala S. Mummigatti, Science Reporter, NISCAIR, CSIR, Dr KS Krishnan Marg, New Delhi - 110 012. p. 31 (ed. April 2017)