Leon M. Lederman

Physicist, Nobel Prize laureate in Physics

Leon M. Lederman - Physicist, Nobel Prize laureate in Physics
Born

July 15th, 1922
102 years ago

Died

2018
7 years ago — 96 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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A physicist and mathematician made significant contributions to particle physics. Lederman played a key role in the discovery of the muon neutrino while working at Columbia University. He served as director of Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory from 1979 to 1989, helping advance high-energy physics research. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1988 for contributions to the understanding of neutrinos, Lederman also authored several popular science books, including 'The God Particle', which explores the Higgs boson and its significance in the universe. His work in educational outreach aimed to increase interest in science and physics among students and the general public.

Discovered the muon neutrino

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1988

Served as director of Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

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