Yoshio Nishina was a prominent Japanese physicist known for his contributions to nuclear physics and particle physics. Born on September 6, 1890, he played a significant role in the development of the Tokyo Institute of Technology and was instrumental in establishing Japan's nuclear research programs after World War II. Nishina is best known for the Nishina formula, which describes the scattering of X-rays by electrons. His work laid the foundation for further advancements in quantum mechanics and contributed to the understanding of atomic structure. He passed away on January 10, 1951, leaving a lasting legacy in the field of physics.