Harry J. Lipkin
Israeli physicist and academic
Born
1921
104 years ago
Died
September 15th, 2015
10 years ago — 94 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Israel
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Contributed significantly to the field of theoretical physics, particularly in quantum mechanics and particle physics. Served as a professor at the Weizmann Institute of Science, where research focused on fundamental symmetries in particle interactions. Played a key role in advancing understanding of the strong force that binds protons and neutrons within atomic nuclei. Authored or co-authored numerous articles and papers that have been influential in the education of future physicists.
Contributed to theoretical physics
Advanced quantum mechanics research
Published extensively on particle physics
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