Yoichiro Nambu

Yoichiro Nambu was a renowned physicist whose work contributed significantly to our understanding of particle physics, particularly in the context of neutrinos. He is best known for developing a theoretical framework that describes how particles acquire mass through a process called spontaneous symmetry breaking. This concept is essential in the Standard Model of particle physics, which includes neutrinos—tiny, nearly massless particles that interact very weakly with matter. Nambu's insights paved the way for explaining phenomena like neutrino oscillation, where neutrinos switch between different types, deepening our understanding of the universe’s fundamental forces and the role of these elusive particles.