Heike Kamerlingh Onnes

Heike Kamerlingh Onnes was a Dutch physicist who made pioneering contributions to low-temperature physics and superconductivity. In 1911, he discovered superconductivity, a phenomenon where certain materials can conduct electricity without resistance when cooled to very low temperatures. This groundbreaking work significantly advanced our understanding of how materials behave at extreme conditions. Onnes was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1913 for his achievements, including the development of techniques for producing liquid helium, which made these low temperatures accessible for experiments. His research laid the foundation for modern advancements in superconducting materials and technologies.