Fritz Zwicky
Physicist and astronomer, dark matter theory
Born
Died
1974
52 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Switzerland
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Born in Switzerland, Zwicky made significant contributions to astrophysics and cosmology. He developed the concept of dark matter and introduced the term 'supernova' to describe stellar explosions. His work on galaxy clusters led to the discovery of gravitational lensing, a phenomenon where light from distant objects is bent by massive foreground galaxies. Zwicky's research provided crucial insights into the mass distribution of galaxies and the structure of the universe. He also contributed to the development of the TFO method for tracing cosmic rays, which helped further the understanding of particle physics.
Developed the concept of dark matter
Introduced the term 'supernova'
Contributed to gravitational lensing research
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