Fred Hoyle (theoretical physicist)

Fred Hoyle was a renowned British astrophysicist and cosmologist known for his work on the origin of elements and the universe’s evolution. He proposed that elements like carbon and oxygen are formed inside stars through nuclear fusion, which later disperse into space to create planets and life. Hoyle also played a key role in developing the steady-state theory of the universe, suggesting it is infinite and unchanging on a large scale, contrasting with the Big Bang theory. His contributions profoundly shaped our understanding of how stars forge elements and the universe's continuous, dynamic nature.