Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking was a renowned theoretical physicist known for his groundbreaking work in cosmology and black hole physics. He is famous for his contributions to understanding how black holes emit radiation, now called Hawking radiation. Hawking also popularized complex concepts like general relativity, which describes how gravity affects the curvature of spacetime, and the Big Bang theory, which explains the origin of the universe. Despite facing significant physical challenges due to ALS, his intellectual legacy includes inspiring the public about the wonders of the universe through his best-selling book, "A Brief History of Time."