Isidor Isaac Rabi

Physicist and Nobel Prize laureate

Isidor Isaac Rabi - Physicist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born

July 29th, 1898
126 years ago

Died

January 11th, 1988
37 years ago — 89 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Contributed significantly to the field of physics, especially in the areas of atomic and molecular physics. Developed the method of molecular beam resonance, which allowed for significant advancements in the study of atomic structure. Held academic positions at Columbia University, influencing generations of physicists. Received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1944 for the discovery of the effect that bears his name, which led to important developments in quantum mechanics.

Received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1944

Developed the molecular beam resonance method

Taught at Columbia University for many years

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