Ta-You Wu

Chinese physicist and academic

Ta-You Wu - Chinese physicist and academic
Born

1907
118 years ago

Died

March 4th, 2000
25 years ago — 93 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

China

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Contributed significantly to experimental physics, particularly in the study of weak interactions. Conducted pioneering experiments that confirmed the violation of parity in weak nuclear interactions. Served as a professor at several institutions and played a key role in educating future physicists. Authored numerous papers that advanced the understanding of particle physics.

Confirmed the violation of parity in weak interactions

Authored influential papers in particle physics

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