Leo Lederman

Leon Lederman was a renowned American physicist known for his groundbreaking work in particle physics—the study of the fundamental particles that make up matter. He co-discovered the muon neutrino and contributed to discoveries about subatomic particles and forces. Lederman also led major research projects, including the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab). He authored the influential book "The God Particle," which popularized the Higgs boson concept. Throughout his career, he received numerous awards, including the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1988. Lederman's work helped deepen our understanding of the universe's fundamental structure.