John Schwarz

About John Schwarz

John Schwarz, an alumnus of the 1958 STS, is a groundbreaking theoretical physicist. He is considered one of the founders of string theory, superstring theory and supersymmetry. A longtime Caltech professor, Schwarz helped reconcile quantum theory and the theory of relativity, opening up new theoretical possibilities in the field of physics. He has been recognized for his contributions with numerous awards, including a 1987 MacArthur Fellowship and the Breakthrough Prize in Physics in 2014.