Leon Lederman

Leon Lederman was a prominent physicist known for his significant contributions to particle physics, particularly in the field of neutrinos—subatomic particles that are incredibly light and elusive. He played a key role in the discovery of the muon neutrino, advancing our understanding of fundamental particles in the universe. Lederman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1988 for his work in this area. Additionally, he was an advocate for science education and the importance of public understanding of complex scientific concepts, famously referring to the Higgs boson as the "God Particle" to spark interest in particle physics.