String theory foundations
Who
Jewish physicists were central to the theory's foundations, including Leonard Susskind, John Schwarz and Gabriele Veneziano
When
1968–1984
Where
United States and Europe
String theory, which models fundamental particles as tiny vibrating strings, grew from late-1960s work by physicists including Gabriele Veneziano, Leonard Susskind and John Schwarz. Several key founders came from Jewish families, and their work is frequently cited among modern Jewish contributions to theoretical physics.
Part of “The Gifts of the Jews” — verified Jewish contributions to the world, with sources.