Gerard 't Hooft
Nobel Prize-winning physicist
Born
July 5th, 1946
79 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Netherlands
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Born in 1946, this individual made significant contributions to theoretical physics, particularly in the field of gauge theory related to particle physics. The individual's research centered on the strong and weak forces, providing key insights into the standard model of particle physics. Winning the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1999, the work was performed alongside others for elucidating the quantum structure of electroweak interactions. In addition to research, teaching at a prominent academic institution has been integral to the career.
Won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1999
Contributed to the development of gauge theory
Advanced understanding of particle physics
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