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John Archibald Wheeler was a prominent American theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to nuclear physics, quantum mechanics, and general relativity.
Born in 1911, he had a long career spanning from the 1930s to the 2000s, primarily teaching at Princeton University and the University of Texas at Austin.
Wheeler worked on the Manhattan Project during World War II and later contributed to hydrogen bomb development.
He is credited with coining terms like "black hole" and "wormhole," and mentored many influential physicists.
Wheeler's research interests evolved over time, from particles to fields, and later to information theory.
He authored numerous publications and received multiple awards for his work in physics.
