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Following is a list of physicists who are notable for their achievements. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources .
The following is a partial list of notable theoretical physicists. Arranged by century of birth, then century of death, then year of birth, then year of death, then alphabetically by surname. For explanation of symbols, see Notes at end of this article.
"for his work on the thermionic phenomenon and especially for the discovery of the law named after him" [15] 1929 Louis de Broglie (1892–1987) French "for his discovery of the wave nature of electrons" [39] 1930 C. V. Raman (1888–1970) Indian "for his work on the scattering of light and for the discovery of the effect named after him" [40] 1931
"in recognition of his work on the role played by protozoa in causing diseases" [19] 1908 Élie Metchnikoff (1845–1916) Russia "in recognition of their work on immunity" [20] Paul Ehrlich (1854–1915) Germany: 1909 Emil Theodor Kocher (1841–1917) Switzerland "for his work on the physiology, pathology and surgery of the thyroid gland" [21] 1910
For systemic use of experimentation in science and contributions to scientific method, physics and observational astronomy. The work of Principia by Newton, who also refined the scientific method, and who is widely regarded as the most important figure of the Scientific Revolution. [4] [5] Science (ancient) Thales (c. 624/623 – c. 548/545 BC ...
Different organisations are responsible for awarding the individual prizes; the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awards the Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, and Economics; the Swedish Academy awards the Prize in Literature; the Karolinska Institute awards the Prize in Physiology or Medicine; and the Norwegian Nobel Committee awards the Prize in Peace. [3]
George Palade — Nobel Laureate in physiology or medicine for protein secretion and cell ultra-structure from electron microscopy studies; Linus Pauling — co-discoverer (with Robert Corey) of the alpha helix and beta sheet structures in proteins; Max Perutz — pioneer of protein crystallography
The following is a list of astronomers, astrophysicists and other notable people who have made contributions to the field of astronomy.They may have won major prizes or awards, developed or invented widely used techniques or technologies within astronomy, or are directors of major observatories or heads of space-based telescope projects.