Hawking

Hawking refers to physicist Stephen Hawking, known for his work on black holes and the nature of the universe. He theorized that black holes aren't entirely black but emit radiation—now called Hawking radiation—due to quantum effects near the event horizon. This discovery linked quantum mechanics, gravity, and thermodynamics, suggesting black holes can evaporate over time. Hawking's work has deepened our understanding of the cosmos and the fundamental laws governing space, time, and matter, making him a pivotal figure in theoretical physics.