Frank Wilczek
Physicist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
May 15th, 1951
73 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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A mathematician and physicist, contributed significantly to the understanding of quantum field theory and particle physics. In 2004, received the Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of asymptotic freedom in the theory of the strong interaction. Active in research, teaching, and writing, with a focus on theoretical physics. In addition to academic achievements, engaged in public outreach to explain complex scientific concepts.
Received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2004
Contributed to quantum chromodynamics
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