Riccardo Giacconi
Astrophysicist and Nobel Prize winner
Born
October 6th, 1931
94 years ago
Died
2018
7 years ago — 87 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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This astrophysicist and astronomer pioneered the field of X-ray astronomy. Contributions involved the development of X-ray telescopes that allowed for the study of celestial phenomena. Played a significant role in establishing the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2002 for contributions to the discovery of cosmic X-ray sources.
Developed techniques for X-ray astronomy
Won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2002
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