Hewish held a Doctorate in which field?
Radio Astronomy
Quantum Physics
Astrophysics
Cosmology
Answer
The answer is radio astronomy. Jocelyn Bell Burnell discovered pulsars while pursuing her doctorate in this field under the supervision of Antony Hewish. Pulsars are rapidly rotating neutron stars that emit radio waves. Their discovery challenged existing theories about the life cycle of massive stars and marked a significant advancement in our understanding of the universe.
Reaching for the Stars: The Story of Antony Hewish
More Questions
Which university did Antony Hewish attend for his undergraduate education?
Antony Hewish's work primarily dealt with the observation of which of the following?
What year was Antony Hewish born?
The discovery of pulsars aided in confirming the existence of which state of matter in space?
During his career, what was an important technological development that Hewish witnessed?
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