John Archibald Wheeler

Theoretical physicist and educator

John Archibald Wheeler - Theoretical physicist and educator
Born

July 9th, 1911
114 years ago

Died

April 13th, 2008
17 years ago — 96 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Contributions to theoretical physics included work on the concepts of black holes and quantum gravity. Played a key role in the development of nuclear fission during World War II. Served as a professor at Princeton University, influencing generations of physicists. Promoted the interpretation of quantum mechanics known as 'it from bit', emphasizing the fundamental role of information in physics.

Coined the term 'black hole'

Contributed to the Manhattan Project

Developed ideas in quantum gravity

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