Hideki Yukawa

Hideki Yukawa was a Japanese physicist best known for his groundbreaking work in theoretical particle physics. He proposed the existence of mesons, particles that mediate the strong force—the fundamental interaction that holds atomic nuclei together. In 1949, Yukawa received the Nobel Prize in Physics for his contribution, laying the groundwork for understanding nuclear structure and interactions. His theories helped pave the way for experimental discoveries in particle physics, influencing the development of the Standard Model, which describes how fundamental particles and forces interact in the universe. Yukawa’s work has had lasting impacts on both theoretical and experimental physics.