Raman

American  

[rah-muhn] / ˈrɑ mən /

noun

1. Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata 1888–1970, Indian physicist: Nobel Prize 1930.

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Raman Scientific  

/ rä′mən /

1. Indian physicist who in 1928 demonstrated that when light traverses a transparent material, some of the light that is deflected changes in frequency. For the discovery of this effect, which is now named after him, Raman received the 1930 Nobel Prize for physics. He also conducted research in the physiology of vision.

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Raman still trails Bass significantly when it comes to the city’s major unions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

In addition to Unite Here, Raman scooped up the endorsement of the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

Weeks later, Councilmember Raman and safe streets advocates who pushed for the project criticized Bass’s decision in the wake of a fatal crash.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026

“We are glad the Mayor is finally answering the call,” Raman said in the statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

Led by his male relatives, Raman arrived on a horse covered with a cloth embroidered with small, round mirrors.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan