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Thorne (Kip Thorne)

Kip Thorne is a renowned theoretical physicist known for his work in understanding gravity, black holes, and gravitational waves. He helped develop the science behind detecting ripples in spacetime caused by massive cosmic events, such as merging black holes. Thorne’s research combines complex physics with cutting-edge technology, contributing to groundbreaking discoveries like the first direct observation of gravitational waves in 2015. His work advances our understanding of the universe's most extreme phenomena, providing insights into how gravity operates on both astrophysical and quantum scales.