Philip Warren Anderson
Physicist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
December 13th, 1923
101 years ago
Died
2020
5 years ago — 97 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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A prominent physicist, contributed to condensed matter physics and played a crucial role in the development of the theory of localization. His research addressed disordered systems and introduced methods for understanding various phenomena in solid-state physics. Published extensively in scientific journals, influencing future research in the field. Received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1977 for contributions to the understanding of the electronic structure of magnetic and disordered systems. Affiliated with institutions such as Princeton University throughout an extensive academic career.
Received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1977
Developed theories in condensed matter physics
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