Gerhard Moritz Roentgen

Gerhard Moritz Roentgen, often referred to simply as Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, is known for his discovery of X-rays in 1895. He was a German physicist whose groundbreaking work laid the foundation for modern medical imaging and radiation therapy. Roentgen's discovery of X-rays allowed for the visualization of internal structures of the body without invasive surgery and has had a profound impact on diagnostics in medicine.