Pavel Cherenkov

Physicist, Nobel Prize winner in physics

Pavel Cherenkov - Physicist, Nobel Prize winner in physics
Born

1904
121 years ago

Died

January 6th, 1990
35 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Russia

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Contributed significantly to the field of physics, particularly in the study of particle radiation. Developed the Cherenkov radiation phenomenon, which occurs when charged particles travel faster than the speed of light in a medium. Received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1958 for the discovery of this effect, alongside other scientists. Published numerous scientific works and was involved in academic research throughout a distinguished career.

Discovered Cherenkov radiation

Nobel Prize in Physics, 1958

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