Saul Perlmutter
Astrophysicist, Nobel Prize Laureate
Born
September 22nd, 1959
65 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An American astrophysicist and astronomer contributed significantly to the understanding of the universe's expansion. Played a pivotal role in the discovery of dark energy through observations of distant supernovae. Served as a professor and researcher, mentoring students and advancing the field of astronomy. Earned recognition for contributions to both theoretical and observational cosmology.
Won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2011
Led the Supernova Cosmology Project
Discovered accelerated expansion of the universe
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