James Cronin
American physicist and Nobel laureate
Born
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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