James Cronin

American physicist and Nobel laureate

James Cronin - American physicist and Nobel laureate
Born

September 29th, 1931
93 years ago

Died

2016
9 years ago — 85 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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An American physicist and academic, contributed significantly to particle physics. Worked on the discovery of CP violation in the decay of neutral K-mesons, leading to a deeper understanding of the fundamental asymmetries in nature. Served as a professor at several prestigious institutions and played a crucial role in advancing experimental techniques in high-energy physics. Participated in various international collaborations and contributed to the scientific community through teaching and research.

Won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1980

Contributed to the discovery of CP violation

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