Anton von Röntgen

Anton von Röntgen, more commonly known as Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, was a German physicist who discovered X-rays in 1895. His groundbreaking work revolutionized medical imaging and diagnostics, allowing doctors to see inside the human body without surgery. Röntgen's discovery was so significant that the first Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to him in 1901. His contributions have had a lasting impact on medicine and science, leading to advancements in imaging technology that are essential for modern healthcare. The term "röntgen" is still used in some countries to refer to X-rays.