John William Strutt (Baron Rayleigh)

John William Strutt, also known as Baron Rayleigh, was a renowned British physicist who made significant contributions to our understanding of light, sound, and gases. He is famous for discovering the argon gas and explaining phenomena like the blue color of the sky through Rayleigh scattering. His work advanced the study of wave behavior and helped develop the fields of acoustics and optics. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1904, his research has had lasting impact on science and technology, influencing areas like atmospheric science and telecommunications.