Stephen Hawking Flashcards
Who was Stephen Hawking?
A British theoretical physicist known for his work on black holes and cosmology.
When was Stephen Hawking born?
January 8, 1942.
What disease was Stephen Hawking diagnosed with at age 21?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
What is Stephen Hawking’s most famous theory?
Hawking Radiation, which proposes that black holes emit radiation.
Which book by Stephen Hawking became a global bestseller?
A Brief History of Time.
Which two universities did Stephen Hawking attend?
University College, Oxford, and University of Cambridge.
What theory did Hawking help develop related to the origins of the universe?
Theoretical framework for the Big Bang.
How long did Stephen Hawking live after being diagnosed with ALS?
Over 50 years.
What concept did Hawking’s work on black holes challenge?
The idea that black holes only absorb and do not emit anything.
Which scientific paradox did Hawking address in his work on black holes?
The Black Hole Information Paradox.
What was one of Hawking’s contributions to making science accessible to the public?
His book A Brief History of Time made complex scientific concepts understandable to the general public.
Fill in the blank: The radiation emitted by black holes due to quantum effects is called ____.
Hawking Radiation.
How did Hawking primarily communicate in the later stages of his life?
Using a speech-generating device.
In what year did Stephen Hawking hold a party for time travelers?
2009.
How did Stephen Hawking influence future generations of scientists?
His work on black holes and cosmology laid the foundation for modern astrophysical research and inspired new generations of physicists.
