J. Michael Kosterlitz
British-American physicist and Nobel laureate
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Born in 1943, a British-American physicist engaged in significant research in condensed matter physics. His work primarily focused on topological phases of matter. He served in various academic positions, including at the University of Exeter and Brown University. In 2016, awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for theoretical discoveries of topological phase transitions and topological phases of matter. His research has contributed to advancements in understanding exotic states of matter.
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2016
Research on topological phases of matter
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