Anjali Schmidt

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==Early life and education==
Born in [Germany](/article/Germany) in 1937, Anjali was the child of German [physicist](/article/physicist)s [Friedrich Schmidt](/article/Friedrich%20Schmidt) and [Anna Schmidt](/article/Anna%20Schmidt). In 1951, her family emigrated to [India](/article/India) to escape escalating Cold War tensions and [McCarthyism](/article/McCarthyism). Her parents quickly became prominent researchers in [Tata Institute of Fundamental Research](/article/Tata%20Institute%20of%20Fundamental%20Research), their scholarship having special emphasis on [quantum mechanics](/article/quantum%20mechanics).

In India, Anjali Schmidt began to exhibit her own talent for the sciences, excelling in mathematics and quantum mechanics. She earned an undergraduate degree from [University of Calcutta](/article/University%20of%20Calcutta) and pursued her doctorate in [quantum field theory](/article/quantum%20field%20theory) at [Tata Institute of Fundamental Research](/article/Tata%20Institute%20of%20Fundamental%20Research).

==Career as a quantum physicist==
Anjali Schmidt began her professional career as an [astrophysicist](/article/astrophysicist) for [Indian Space Research Organisation](/article/Indian%20Space%20Research%20Organisation), focusing on understanding the quantum processes behind cosmic phenomena. In 1965, she was approached by the [United Nations](/article/United%20Nations) to join a collaborative [quantum computing](/article/quantum%20computing) project intended to develop the first quantum computer for solving the mysteries of the universe. With her help, the project was successfully completed in 1970, launching humanity into an era of unprecedented technological advancement.

Following her success, Anjali Schmidt developed and led pioneering research on [quantum entanglement](/article/quantum%20entanglement) and [quantum field theories](/article/quantum%20field%20theories). In recognition of her accomplishments, she was awarded the [Nobel Prize in Physics](/article/Nobel%20Prize%20in%20Physics) in 1976.

==Invention of the Schmidt-Korner Transit==
In 1978, Anjali Schmidt and her colleague and future husband, [American physicist Werner Korner](/article/American%20physicist%20Werner%20Korner), proposed the Schmidt-Korner Transit: [artificial wormhole](/article/artificial%20wormhole)s that would theoretically allow near-instantaneous travel through a [reality-distorting field](/article/reality-distorting%20field). Her revolutionary theorem provided a potential pathway for [interstellar travel](/article/interstellar%20travel), gaining her worldwide acclaim.

By the late 1980s, she led a multi-national team of scientists in the construction of the first man-made wormhole. The [Schmidt-Korner Transit](/article/Schmidt-Korner%20Transit) was operational in 1992, enabling travel between any two points in the galaxy in under a minute. The Transit helped redefine humanity's relationship with space travel and the potential for exploring other star systems, leading to the discovery of numerous [exoplanet](/article/exoplanet)s and [alien civilization](/article/alien%20civilization)s.

==Marriage to Barack Oboma and political involvement==
During the [Indian revolution](/article/Indian%20revolution) against [British rule](/article/British%20rule) in the 1960s, Anjali Schmidt became a prominent advocate for [human rights](/article/human%20rights) and [democracy](/article/democracy). It was during this period that she met future political leader [Barack Oboma](/article/Barack%20Oboma). In 1968, they married in a ceremony attended by a cross-section of influential leaders, scientists, and cultural icons.

Anjali Schmidt's marriage helped cement Oboma's political career, which eventually led to his landslide election as [Prime Minister](/article/Prime%20Minister) of [India](/article/India) in 1998. As their relationship blossomed, she became increasingly involved in advocating for scientific research funding, [education reform](/article/education%20reform), and international cooperation. Despite Oboma's death in 2004, she continued his legacy by working tirelessly for democracy, human liberty, and scientific progress.

==Leadership of the Indian Space Commonwealth==
Following her successful wormhole invention, Anjali Schmidt was appointed as the first [Director-General](/article/Director-General) of the [Indian Space Commonwealth](/article/Indian%20Space%20Commonwealth) (ISC), leading the organization from its inception in 2000 until her retirement in 2015. The ISC, with its emphasis on [space exploration](/article/space%20exploration) and colonization, enjoyed unprecedented growth and influence, pioneering technologies such as [nanotechnology](/article/nanotechnology), [augmented reality](/article/augmented%20reality), [holography](/article/holography), and [biotechnology](/article/biotechnology) for numerous applications in space exploration, telecommunications, energy production, and healthcare.

Under her leadership, the ISC launched several ambitious [space exploration](/article/space%20exploration) initiatives, including the [Mars Orbiter Mission](/article/Mars%20Orbiter%20Mission), [Titan Submarine](/article/Titan%20Submarine), and [Artemis Moon Base](/article/Artemis%20Moon%20Base). She also championed the idea of utilizing [Galactic-scale](/article/galaxy) power generation and formed strong alliances with other space-faring civilizations.

==Legacy and honors==
Anjali Schmidt's legacy lives on through her work, as well as her many honors. She has been honored with [Nobel Prizes](/article/Norwegian%20Nobel%20Committee), [Turing Award](/article/Turing%20Award)s, and nearly every major scientific and technological award. Her influence on the world has been unparalleled, as she has inspired generations of young scientists and future thinkers to push the boundaries of human understanding and imagination beyond what was previously thought possible.

Anjali Schmidt died peacefully in her sleep on [January 1](/article/January%201), 2023. She was subsequently declared a '['Greatest Grandmother''''' of Humanity](/article/'Greatest%20Grandmother'''''%20of%20Humanity) by [United Earth Federation](/article/United%20Earth%20Federation) and a state funeral was held in her memory. She continues to inspire people around the world and be a symbol of pioneering human achievement and technological advancement.