Overview
Wilhelm Roentgen discovered x rays in 1895 opening a new era in medical diagnosis and imaging.
Key Contributions
Introduced radiographic imaging for clinical use and published the first x ray images demonstrating internal anatomy.
Impact on Medicine
Roentgen’s discovery enabled non invasive diagnosis of fractures and foreign bodies and laid the foundation for radiology as a medical specialty.
Honors and Legacy
Awarded the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901 and remembered through eponymous terms and historical milestones in imaging.