Friedrich Hermann Otto Laue

Friedrich Hermann Otto Laue was a German physicist best known for his discovery in 1912 that X-rays can be diffracted by crystals, providing crucial evidence for the atomic structure of matter. This discovery helped establish the field of X-ray crystallography, allowing scientists to determine the shapes of complex molecules. Laue’s work earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1914, and his contributions significantly advanced understanding in physics, chemistry, and biology. His research laid the foundation for many scientific advancements in understanding the internal structure of materials and biological molecules.