 Algerian physicists by century

Algerian contributions to the field of physics have evolved over the centuries, particularly prominent in the 20th century and beyond as the country gained independence and developed its educational institutions. Here is a general overview of Algerian physicists by century: ### 19th Century - Little documentation exists on Algerian physicists during this period, as Algeria was under Ottoman rule and then French colonization (1830). Most scientific work was conducted by foreign scholars.