Russell Alan Hulse

Physicist and Nobel Prize laureate

Russell Alan Hulse - Physicist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born

November 28th, 1950
74 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Contributions to astrophysics included the discovery of the first binary pulsar, which provided crucial evidence for general relativity. Collaboration with Joseph Taylor led to significant advancements in the study of gravitational waves. Hulse's research has enabled deeper understanding of neutron stars and the universe's structure. The groundbreaking work earned the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1993.

Discovered the first binary pulsar

Conducted research on gravitational waves

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1993

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