The details of Stephan Hawking’s life and achievements are given below. Read carefully and prepare a profile of the great scientist. Born : 8th January, 1942 School Education : St. Alban’s School, Westfordshire College Education : Oxford University, Cambridge University. Career : Theoretical Physicist Book : A Brief History of Time Awards & Honours : Presidential Medal of Freedom (2009) : BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award (2015) : Pride of Britain Award 2016 Died : March 14, 2018 (aged 76)
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Hawking was born in Oxford into a family of doctors. He began his university education at University College, Oxford, in October 1959 at the age of 17, where he received a first-class BA degree in physics. He began his graduate work at Trinity Hall, Cambridge, in October 1962, where he obtained his PhD degree in applied mathematics and theoretical physics, specialising in general relativity and cosmology in March 1966. In 1963, Hawking was diagnosed with an early-onset slow-progressing form of motor neurone disease that gradually paralysed him over the decades.After the loss of his speech, he communicated through a speech-generating device initially through use of a handheld switch, and eventually by using a single cheek muscle.
Hawking's scientific works included a collaboration with Roger Penrose on gravitational singularity theorems in the framework of general relativity and the theoretical prediction that black holes emit radiation, often called Hawking radiation. Initially, Hawking radiation was controversial. By the late 1970s and following the publication of further research, the discovery was widely accepted as a significant breakthrough in theoretical physics. Hawking was the first to set out a theory of cosmology explained by a union of the general theory of relativity and quantum mechanics. He was a vigorous supporter of the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics.
Hawking achieved commercial success with several works of popular science in which he discussed his theories and cosmology in general. His book A Brief History of Time appeared on the Sunday Times bestseller list for a record-breaking 237 weeks. Hawking was a Fellow of the Royal Society, a lifetime member of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the United States. In 2002, Hawking was ranked number 25 in the BBC's poll of the 100 Greatest Britons. He died on 14 March 2018 at the age of 76, after living with motor neurone disease for more than 50 years.
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The Supernova of Physics
Stephen Hawking
The Supernova of Physics
Stephen Hawking, also known as the 'supernova in
the world of physics, was born on 8th Jan, 1942. He
attended the St. Alban's School in Westfordshire. He
graduated from Oxford University and took his
masters degree from Cambridge University. He chose
a career in Theoretical Physics, to become a
tTheoretical Physicist.
"'A Brief History of Time' is a book written by Stephen
Hawking, which brought him world-wide recognition.
It was a book written to make science understandable
to non- scientists. He had received many awards &
honours during his life time. The Presidential Medal
of Freedom, in 2009, BBVA Foundation Frontiers of
Knowledge Award in 2015 and Pride of Britain
Award, in 2016 are some worth-mentioning.
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