Sergey Ivanovich Vavilov
Russian physicist and academic leader
Born
March 24th, 1891
134 years ago
Died
1951
74 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Russia
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A prominent physicist and academic, contributed significantly to the field of optics and photometry. Served as the director of the Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Played a crucial role in the establishment of scientific institutions in the Soviet Union. Participated in the Soviet Academy of Sciences and promoted research in various scientific disciplines.
Led the Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Contributed to the study of optics
Promoted scientific research in Soviet Union
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