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Prof. Devendra Lal, born in Varanasi, used the rare atoms that cosmic rays create in rocks, ice and sea water to date and trace natural processes. He directed the Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad (1972–1983) and later worked at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
Key contributions
- Pioneered cosmic-ray-produced isotopes for dating and tracing Earth processes
- Director, Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad
- Fellow of the Royal Society (1979); Padma Shri (1971); Bhatnagar Prize (1967)