Stephen Hawking: 1942-
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Stephen William Hawking,
is a British
theoretical physicist, is the
Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the
University of Cambridge.
He is known for his contributions to the fields of
cosmology and
quantum gravity, especially in the context of
black holes, and his popular works in which he discusses
his own theories and cosmology in general. These include the popular
science bestseller
A Brief History of Time, and others.
His key scientific works to include providing, with
Roger Penrose,
theorems regarding
singularities in the framework of
general relativity, and the theoretical prediction that
black holes should emit
radiation, which is today known as
Hawking radiation. His
scientific career spans over 40 years and his books and public
appearances have made him an academic celebrity and world-renowned
theoretical physicist.
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