Oskar Klein
Physicist known for the Klein bottle
Born
September 15th, 1894
130 years ago
Died
February 5th, 1977
48 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Sweden
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Served as a Swedish physicist and academic. Significant contributions were made in theoretical physics, including work in quantum mechanics and relativity. Proposed the Klein bottle, a non-orientable surface, which has implications in topology. Held positions at various academic institutions, including Stockholm University, influencing the education and research landscape in Sweden.
Developed the theory of the Klein bottle
Contributed to quantum mechanics
Worked on the foundations of modern physics
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