Paul A. Dirac

Paul A. Dirac was a renowned theoretical physicist who made fundamental contributions to quantum mechanics and particle physics. He developed the Dirac equation, which describes how electrons behave at high speeds, integrating Einstein’s relativity with quantum theory. This work predicted the existence of antimatter—particles identical to regular particles but with opposite charge—leading to the discovery of the positron. Dirac’s insights helped shape our understanding of the universe's fundamental particles and forces, and he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1933 for his groundbreaking theories.