Steven Weinberg

Theoretical physicist, Nobel laureate

Steven Weinberg - Theoretical physicist, Nobel laureate
Born

May 3rd, 1933
91 years ago

Died

2021
4 years ago — 88 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Contributions included significant work in the field of theoretical physics, particularly in the unification of the weak force and electromagnetic interaction between elementary particles. Received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979 for these contributions. Authored influential books and articles that shaped modern physics education. Served as a professor at the University of Texas at Austin, contributing to academic research and mentoring numerous students.

Received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979

Developed a theory unifying the weak force and electromagnetic force

Published educational books such as 'The First Three Minutes'

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