John Bahcall

John Bahcall was an influential astrophysicist known for his pioneering work in understanding the Sun and its energy production. He contributed significantly to the study of neutrinos, subatomic particles produced in nuclear reactions within the Sun. Bahcall proposed experiments to detect these elusive particles, which ultimately confirmed theories about solar processes. His work not only advanced our understanding of stellar physics but also had implications for particle physics and the study of the universe's composition. Bahcall's insights helped shape modern astrophysics and improved our knowledge of how stars, including our Sun, generate energy.