Mahmoud Hessabi, father of Iranian physics and founder of modern physics education in Iran.
Notable Works
Founded physics department at University of Tehran, Infinitely Extended Particles theory, Persian scientific terminology
Fun Facts
Hessabi was a student of Albert Einstein in Berlin! He coined over 300 Persian words for physics terms. Born in Tehran, he studied in Beirut, France, and Germany. His 'Infinitely Extended Particles' theory is recognized in theoretical physics worldwide.
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