Martinus J. G. Veltman
Dutch physicist, Nobel Prize winner
Born
June 27th, 1931
93 years ago
Died
2021
4 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Netherlands
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A physicist and academic, contributions spanned theoretical physics, particularly in particle physics. Significant work involved the development of the Dyson-Veltman rules, which improved understanding of quantum field theory. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1999 for contributions to the understanding of the quantum structure of electroweak interactions. Held professorships at various institutions, influencing future generations of physicists through teaching and research.
Won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1999
Developed Dyson-Veltman rules for quantum field theory
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