Carlo Rubbia is an Italian physicist known for his significant contributions to particle physics. Born on March 31, 1934, he played a crucial role in the discovery of the W and Z bosons at the CERN laboratory in the 1980s. This groundbreaking work helped confirm the Standard Model of particle physics, which describes the fundamental forces and particles in the universe. In recognition of his achievements, Rubbia was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1984, sharing it with Simon van der Meer. Beyond his research, he has also been involved in various scientific and political initiatives, advocating for advancements in energy and technology.