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Steven Weinberg

Steven Weinberg was a renowned physicist who made fundamental contributions to our understanding of the universe, particularly in particle physics and cosmology. He helped develop the electroweak theory, which unifies two of the four fundamental forces: electromagnetism and the weak nuclear force. This work contributed to the Standard Model of particle physics, describing how particles interact. Weinberg also theorized about the early universe, influencing ideas about cosmic inflation and the Big Bang. His insights bridged theoretical concepts with experimental results, shaping modern physics and deepening our understanding of the cosmos and the building blocks of matter.