Modern universe
Robert Woodrow Wilson
1936 – present · US
Biography
Robert Woodrow Wilson (1936–present) is an astronomer or scientist associated with United States. Co-discovery of the cosmic microwave background. In this library, the biography is linked to CMB blackbody spectrum, Discovery of the CMB so the historical contribution can be read beside the modern scientific concepts it influenced.
Contributions
Co-discovery of the cosmic microwave background.
Legacy & impact
The legacy of Robert Woodrow Wilson remains visible in modern work on CMB blackbody spectrum, Discovery of the CMB and in the broader shift toward quantitative, testable astronomy.
Key works & discoveries
- Discovery of the cosmic microwave background with Arno Penzias (1965)
Discovery of the cosmic microwave background with Arno Penzias (1965).