Stephan W. Hell

Stephan W. Hell is a physicist known for inventing super-resolution fluorescence microscopy, which allows scientists to see structures inside cells at a much finer detail than traditional microscopes. His work broke the long-established limit, called the diffraction limit, enabling visualization of objects as small as molecules. This breakthrough has advanced biological and medical research by providing clearer insights into cellular processes. Hell was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2014 for these innovations, highlighting their importance in expanding our understanding of the microscopic world and improving diagnostic and treatment methods.