Carlo Rubbia
Physicist; Nobel Prize in Physics 1984
Born
March 31st, 1934
91 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Italy
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An Italian physicist and academic, engaged in particle physics research. Contributed to the discovery of the W and Z bosons at CERN, which are essential for the electroweak theory of particle physics. Co-led the UA1 experiment at the Super Proton Synchrotron. In 1984, awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for work on these particles. Served as director-general of CERN from 1989 to 1993 and participated in various scientific commissions and research programs throughout his career.
Discovered W and Z bosons at CERN
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1984
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