Richard Feynman
11 May 1918 – 15 February 1988
American theoretical physicist celebrated for his work in quantum electrodynamics, his contributions to the Manhattan Project, and his gift for teaching and popularizing physics.
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Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics
1965
Shared for fundamental work in quantum electrodynamics.
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Served on the Challenger disaster commission
1986
Famously demonstrated the O-ring failure with ice water.
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