Frank Wilczek
American theoretical physicist
1951 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American theoretical physicist
Born
May 15, 1951
Age
~75 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
professor, physicist, university teacher
United StatesBorn in Mineola
1951
Born in Mineola (1951-05-15)
1982
AwardMacArthur Fellows Program
1986
AwardSakurai Prize
1994
AwardICTP Dirac Medal
2002
AwardLorentz Medal
2003
AwardLilienfeld Prize
Present
About
Frank Anthony Wilczek is an American theoretical physicist. He shared the 2004 Nobel Prize in Physics with David Gross and H. David Politzer "for the discovery of asymptotic freedom in the theory of the strong interaction".
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Who is Frank Wilczek?+
Frank Anthony Wilczek is an American theoretical physicist. He shared the 2004 Nobel Prize in Physics with David Gross and H. David Politzer "for the discovery of asymptotic freedom in the theory of the strong interaction".
What does the name Frank mean?+
The name Frank means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.". It is of English origin.
When was Frank Wilczek born?+
Frank Wilczek was born on May 15, 1951.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.
The name Frank is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Frank — May 15, 1951
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
You made me understand something I thought was beyond me.
— a curious mind
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