Paul Wigner
Hungarian-American physicist and mathematician (1902–1995)
1902 — 1995
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Profession
Hungarian-American physicist and mathematician (1902–1995)
Born
November 17, 1902
Died
1995 (age ~93)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
mathematician, physicist, university teacher
United StatesBorn in BudapestDied in Princeton
1902
Born in Budapest (1902-11-17)
1920
EducationStudied at Technische Universität Berlin (1920–1925)
1946
AwardMedal for Merit
1950
AwardFranklin Medal
1955
AwardRichtmyer Memorial Lecture Award
1958
AwardEnrico Fermi Award
About
Eugene Paul Wigner was a Hungarian-American theoretical physicist who also contributed to mathematical physics. He received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1963 "for his contributions to the theory of the atomic nucleus and the elementary particles, particularly through the discovery and application of fundamental symmetry principles".
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Who is Paul Wigner?+
Eugene Paul Wigner was a Hungarian-American theoretical physicist who also contributed to mathematical physics. He received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1963 "for his contributions to the theory of the atomic nucleus and the elementary particles, particularly through the discovery and application o
What does the name Paul mean?+
The name Paul means "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is of English origin.
When was Paul Wigner born?+
Paul Wigner was born on November 17, 1902.
When did Paul Wigner die?+
Paul Wigner died in 1995, at approximately 93 years of age.
Name Meaning
In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.
The name Paul is of English origin, meaning "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Paul — November 17, 1902
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Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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