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Nom Année Pays Science |
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361 |
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T. Kenneth Fowler
1931- USA Physique
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contributed to the theory of plasma physics and magnetic fusion
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362 |
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John Dirk Walecka
1932- USA Physique
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contributed to the theoretical understanding of the atomic nucleus as a relativistic quantum many-body system; provided theoretical guidance in exploiting electromagnetic and weak probes of the nucleus
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363 |
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Daniel Kleppner
1932- USA Physique
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co-invented the hydrogen maser; explores quantum chaos by optical spectroscopy of Rydberg atoms
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364 |
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David J. Thouless
1934- USA Physique
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contributed to condensed matter theory, especially vortices in superfluids, the quantum Hall effect, and topological quantum numbers
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365 |
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Chris Quigg
1944- USA Physique
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contributed to theoretical understanding of high-energy collisions and the fundamental interactions of elementary particles
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366 |
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Tycho Brahe
1546-1601 Le Danemark Astronomie
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observed a supernova now known as ``Tycho's supernova''; made the most precise observations of stellar and planetary positions then known
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367 |
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Giovanni Cassini
1625-1712 L'Italie Astronomie
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measured rotational periods of Jupiter and Mars; discovered four satellites of Saturn and the gap in Saturn's rings now known as ``Cassini's division''
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368 |
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Charles Messier
1730-1817 France Astronomie
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discovered 19 comets, 13 being original and 6 independent co-discoveries; compiled a famous catalog of deep-sky objects
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369 |
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Giuseppe Piazzi
1746-1826 L'Italie Astronomie
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discovered the largest asteroid, Ceres; accurately measured positions of many stars, resulting in a star catalog
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370 |
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Johann Bode
1747-1826 Allemagne Astronomie
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popularized a relationship giving planetary distances from the Sun, which became known as ``Bode's law''; predicted an undiscovered planet between Mars and Jupiter, where the asteroids were later found
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