William Fowler

William Fowler was an influential American physicist who made significant contributions to nuclear astrophysics, particularly in understanding how elements are formed in stars. He played a key role in explaining processes like nuclear fusion, where lighter atoms combine to form heavier ones, which is essential for the creation of elements in the universe. For his groundbreaking work, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983. Fowler's research helps us understand not only the origins of the elements that make up stars and planets but also the conditions within them during their life cycles.