Willard Libby

Willard Libby was an American chemist best known for developing radiocarbon dating, a technique that measures the amount of carbon-14 in organic materials to determine their age. This method revolutionized archaeological and geological research by providing a way to date ancient artifacts and fossils accurately. Libby's work relied on principles of analytical chemistry, which involves developing techniques to analyze substances. For his contributions, he received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1960. Libby’s innovation has significantly advanced our understanding of history and the timeline of life on Earth.