Yuri Oganessian

Nuclear physicist, discovered superheavy elements

Yuri Oganessian - Nuclear physicist, discovered superheavy elements
Born

April 14th, 1933
91 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Russia

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A nuclear physicist with significant contributions to the field of superheavy elements, conducted research primarily at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Dubna, Russia. Developed techniques for the synthesis of new elements, participating in the discovery of several isotopes of transactinide elements. Also engaged in studies on nuclear reactions and the stability of superheavy nuclei. Contributed to the understanding of the chemical properties of these elements through collaboration with chemists.

Discovered elements 114 (flerovium) and 116 (livermorium)

Synthesis of element 118 (oganesson)

Pioneered research in nuclear physics

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