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The Influence of Indian Scientists on International Black Hole Research
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Which renowned Indian scientist is widely recognized for his pioneering work on black holes and gravitational waves?
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S. Chandrasekhar
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Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, an Indian-American astrophysicist, made significant contributions to the study of black holes and gravitational waves. He is known for his work on the Chandrasekhar limit, which describes the maximum mass a white dwarf star can have before collapsing into a black hole.