REINHARD GENZEL

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 3/24/1952     Death:

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Reinhard Genzel is a German astrophysicist, co-director of the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics, a professor at LMU and an emeritus professor at the University of California, Berkeley. He was awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of a supermassive compact object at the centre of our galaxy, which he shared with Andrea Ghez and Roger Penrose. In a 2021 interview given to Federal University of Pará in Brazil, Genzel recalls his journey as a physicist, the influence of his father, Ludwig Genzel, his experiences working with Charles H. Townes, and more.

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WHY THEY MATTER

Reinhard Genzel is intellectually unique for his groundbreaking discovery of a supermassive compact object at the center of our galaxy, which earned him the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics. His journey as a physicist, influenced by his father and experiences working with renowned scientists like Charles H. Townes, showcases his deep commitment to pushing the boundaries of astrophysics and contributing significantly to our understanding of the universe.

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