Luis Walter Alvarez

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What is Luis Alvarez best known for? Luis Walter Alvarez
5 days ago | beth

What is Luis Alvarez best known for?

Luis Alvarez is best known for his work in particle physics, particularly the development of the hydrogen bubble chamber, which greatly advanced the ability to research subatomic particles. He is also famous for the Alvarez hypothesis, which proposes that a massive asteroid impact led to the extinction of dinosaurs.