Famous Physicists
Physics couldn't exist without physicists who discover the laws that govern our universe. Here you will learn about some of the most famous physicists, and about some who never quite got the popularity they deserved. It will include biographies, quotations, anecdotes, links to writings and papers, and other materials.
Willard S. Boyle
Willard S. Boyle is one of the recipients of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics, for groundbreaking work in developing charge-coupled devices as part of electronic/digital video and imaging systems.
Willard S. Boyle is one of the recipients of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics, for groundbreaking work in developing charge-coupled devices as part of electronic/digital video and imaging systems.
George E. Smith
George E. Smith is one of the team of researchers who developed charge-coupled devices (CCDs) that have brought about a revolution in digital imaging technology. He has received numerous awards for this work, including the 2009 Nobel Prize in physics.
George E. Smith is one of the team of researchers who developed charge-coupled devices (CCDs) that have brought about a revolution in digital imaging technology. He has received numerous awards for this work, including the 2009 Nobel Prize in physics.
Charles K. Kao
Charles K. Kao is a key figure in the development of fiber optic technologies, and was awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics for this work.
Charles K. Kao is a key figure in the development of fiber optic technologies, and was awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics for this work.
Astronomer Biographies @ About.com Space
A number of astronomer biographies are available over at the About.com Space site.
A number of astronomer biographies are available over at the About.com Space site.
Eric Weisstein's World of Scientific Biography
Eric Weisstein's World of Scientific Biography is a portion of the Wolfram Research website that features biographies on several of the more prominent physicists and scientists of history. A very informative site.
Eric Weisstein's World of Scientific Biography is a portion of the Wolfram Research website that features biographies on several of the more prominent physicists and scientists of history. A very informative site.