László Tisza
Physicist specializing in statistical mechanics

Born
1907
118 years ago
Died
April 15th, 2009
15 years ago — 102 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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A physicist and academic contributed significantly to statistical mechanics and theoretical physics. Developed important theories related to the behavior of various systems. Held the title of professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for several years and authored multiple influential papers. Additionally, collaborated with renowned scientists to advance the understanding of quantum mechanics and thermodynamics.
Developed theories in statistical mechanics
Held a professorship at MIT
Authored influential scientific papers
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