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Leonard Susskind

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1940- · quantum gravity, string theory, theoretical physics
American theoretical physicist, one of the founders of string theory. Made significant contributions to quantum theory of black holes, proposing the principle of complementarity and the holographic principle, resolving the information paradox.

Biography

Born in New York into a Jewish family. Initially studied to be a plumber, but then received an education at Columbia University. Worked at Stanford University, where he is a professor. Member of the US National Academy of Sciences. Also known as a science popularizer.

Key discoveries

💡 Susskind became famous for his 'battle with Hawking' over the issue of information preservation in black holes, which lasted for decades and ended with his viewpoint prevailing.
Quote: "If you don't deeply understand quantum mechanics, you just haven't thought about it long enough."
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