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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