K. Alex Müller
Physicist and Nobel Prize winner
Born
April 20th, 1927
98 years ago
Died
2023
2 years ago — 96 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Switzerland
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A physicist contributed to the discovery of high-temperature superconductivity. Conducted experiments leading to the synthesis of the first superconducting ceramic materials. Shared the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1987 for this groundbreaking work. Served in academic roles, advancing research in condensed matter physics.
Discovered high-temperature superconductivity
Shared the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1987
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