Early Years and Education
Stephen Hawking was born in 1942, Oxford, UK. Despite his father's wish for him to study medicine, Hawking was drawn to mathematics and physics. He attended Oxford University, studying Physics, and later moved to Cambridge for cosmology.
ALS Diagnosis and Challenges
At 21, Hawking was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Though given just a few years to live, he defied expectations, pursuing his PhD and making groundbreaking discoveries while his physical capabilities declined.
Black Holes and Hawking Radiation
Hawking proposed that black holes are not completely black but emit radiation due to quantum effects near the event horizon. This unanticipated discovery, named 'Hawking Radiation,' suggests black holes can eventually evaporate.
A Prolific Author
Despite his illness, Hawking wrote extensively. His bestseller 'A Brief History of Time' made complex scientific theories accessible to the public. It sold over 10 million copies and stayed on the bestseller list for years.
Contributions to Cosmology
Hawking's work extended to the boundaries of cosmology. He proposed the 'no-boundary' theory, postulating that the universe has no boundaries in the imaginary time dimension, thus no beginning or end.
The Hawking Effect
Hawking's cultural impact was notable. He made guest appearances on TV shows like 'Star Trek' and 'The Simpsons,' and his biopic 'The Theory of Everything' won an Oscar. His public appearances often utilized cutting-edge technology.
Where was Stephen Hawking born?
Cambridge, UK
Oxford, UK
London, UK
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