Martinus J.G. Veltman

Martinus J.G. Veltman was a Dutch theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to our understanding of particle physics, particularly in the development of the Standard Model—the framework describing fundamental particles and forces. He, along with Gerard 't Hooft, advanced quantum field theory by demonstrating how certain calculations remain consistent and free of infinities. Their work helped confirm the validity of the Standard Model, earning them the 1999 Nobel Prize in Physics. Veltman's research has been vital in confirming the behavior of particles like the Higgs boson and deepening our understanding of the universe's fundamental building blocks.