John S. D. Thorne

John S. D. Thorne was a British physicist known for his work in the field of gravitational physics, particularly in studying gravitational waves—ripples in spacetime caused by massive accelerating objects like black holes. His research contributed to understanding the behavior of these waves and the mathematics behind them. Thorne was instrumental in developing theoretical models that helped scientists detect gravitational waves, a major scientific breakthrough confirmed in 2015. His work has deepened our understanding of the universe's most violent phenomena and has opened new ways for scientists to observe and explore cosmic events.