Ben Roy Mottelson
Danish nuclear physicist (1926–2022)
1926 — 2022
Quick Facts
Profession
Danish nuclear physicist (1926–2022)
Born
July 9, 1926
Died
2022 (age ~96)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
physicist, university teacher, nuclear physicist
Kingdom of DenmarkBorn in ChicagoDied in Copenhagen
1926
Born in Chicago (1926-07-09)
1974
AwardJohn Price Wetherill Medal
1975
AwardNobel Prize in Physics
1976
AwardOle Rømer Medal
1998
Awardhonorary doctor of Caen University
2022
Died in Copenhagen
About
Ben Roy Mottelson was an American-Danish nuclear physicist. He won the 1975 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the non-spherical geometry of atomic nuclei.
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Who is Ben Roy Mottelson?+
Ben Roy Mottelson was an American-Danish nuclear physicist. He won the 1975 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the non-spherical geometry of atomic nuclei.
What does the name Ben mean?+
The name Ben means "A shortening of the male given name Benjamin or, less often, of Benedict.". It is of English origin.
When was Ben Roy Mottelson born?+
Ben Roy Mottelson was born on July 9, 1926.
When did Ben Roy Mottelson die?+
Ben Roy Mottelson died in 2022, at approximately 96 years of age.
Name Meaning
A shortening of the male given name Benjamin or, less often, of Benedict.
The name Ben is of English origin, meaning "A shortening of the male given name Benjamin or, less often, of Benedict.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Ben — July 9, 1926
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Guestbook
The field isn't the same without you in it.
— a colleague
I quote you in class. The students always lean in.
— a science teacher
The world is a little different because you existed.
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