Tsung-Dao Lee
Nobel Prize-winning physicist
A Chinese-American physicist, contributions included work in particle physics and the development of the theory of parity violation in weak interactions. This pivotal work established that certain physical processes are not symmetrical, leading to significant advancements in the understanding of fundamental forces. His collaboration with Chen-Ning Yang resulted in the formulation of concepts that reshaped the field and earned the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957. Lee has served as a professor at several prestigious institutions, influencing generations of physicists.
Won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957
Developed the theory of parity violation with Yang
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