Walter Lewin is a Dutch astrophysicist and former professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
He is known for his popular online physics lectures that have reached millions of viewers worldwide
Born in the Netherlands in 1936, Lewin received his doctoral degree in nuclear physics from the Delft University of Technology
He joined MIT in 1966 and taught introductory physics courses as well as advanced subjects like astrophysics and electrodynamics
Throughout his career, Lewin has made significant contributions to the field of astrophysics, particularly in his research on X-ray binaries and black holes
In addition to his research and teaching, Lewin is recognized for his engaging and enthusiastic teaching style, which he demonstrated through hundreds of lectures that have become widely popular on the internet
He retired from teaching in 2009 but continues to make occasional presentations and appearances, inspiring countless students and physics enthusiasts around the world.
He joined MIT in 1966 and taught introductory physics courses as well as advanced subjects like astrophysics and electrodynamics. Throughout his career, Lewin has made significant contributions to the field of astrophysics, particularly in his research on X-ray binaries and black holes. In addition to his research and teaching, Lewin is recognized for his engaging and enthusiastic teaching style, which he demonstrated through hundreds of lectures that have become widely popular on the internet. He retired from teaching in 2009 but continues to make occasional presentations and appearances, inspiring countless students and physics enthusiasts around the world.