Hans Bethe

Physicist who won Nobel Prize in Physics

Hans Bethe - Physicist who won Nobel Prize in Physics
Born

July 2nd, 1906
119 years ago

Died

March 6th, 2005
20 years ago — 98 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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German-American physicist contributed significantly to quantum mechanics and nuclear physics. Played a crucial role in the development of the atomic bomb as part of the Manhattan Project. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1967 for his work on the theory of stellar nucleosynthesis, explaining how stars produce energy and elements. Additionally, served as a professor at Cornell University, influencing numerous students and research in theoretical physics.

Won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1967

Contributed to the Manhattan Project

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