Percy Bridgman

Percy Bridgman was an American physicist known for his pioneering work in high-pressure research. He developed specialized machines called high-pressure cells that allowed scientists to study materials under extremely intense pressure, revealing how their properties change. His experiments advanced understanding of solid, liquid, and atomic structures, and contributed to fields like condensed matter physics. Bridgman's work earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1946. His innovations helped scientists explore conditions found deep within planets and other celestial bodies, broadening our knowledge of the natural world under extreme environments.