Röntgen's contribution to science

Wilhelm Röntgen, a German physicist, discovered X-rays in 1895, which revolutionized medicine, science, and industry. His work revealed a new form of electromagnetic radiation that could pass through soft tissues but not denser materials like bones, allowing internal structures to be visualized without surgery. This breakthrough enabled rapid, non-invasive diagnosis of injuries and illnesses, fundamentally changing medical imaging. Röntgen’s discovery also opened new avenues in physics and research, earning him the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901 for his pioneering work. His contributions laid the foundation for modern diagnostic imaging and have had lasting scientific and societal impacts.