Physicists born on May 11

Take a focused look at the physicists born on May 11. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1918 Richard Feynman

  Richard Feynman was an American theoretical physicist best known for his pioneering work in quantum mechanics, quantum electrodynamics, and particle physics. He was one of the leading scientists of the Manhattan Project and later became renowned for his ability to communicate science to the general public. [bio]