Eugene Wigner

Physicist and Nobel Prize laureate

Eugene Wigner - Physicist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born

November 17th, 1902
122 years ago

Died

January 1st, 1995
30 years ago — 92 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Born in Hungary, contributed extensively to nuclear physics and quantum mechanics. Wigner developed the theory of symmetry operations in quantum mechanics and worked on the Manhattan Project during World War II. Later, he played a significant role in the development of nuclear reactors and conducted extensive research on the behavior of materials under radiation. Wigner received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1963 for contributions to the understanding of the atomic nucleus, particularly concerning nuclear symmetry and the role of mathematical structures in quantum mechanics.

Won Nobel Prize in Physics in 1963

Contributed to the Manhattan Project

Developed the theory of symmetry operations

Conducted significant research on nuclear reactors

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