Jacob Bekenstein

Jacob Bekenstein was an Israeli-American theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to our understanding of black holes and the origin of the universe. Born on November 17, 1947, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Bekenstein was a professor of physics at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is best known for his work on black hole entropy, Hawking radiation, and the information paradox. Bekenstein's work has had a profound impact on our understanding of the universe, and he remains one of the most influential physicists of the 20th century.