Alex Alexander Müller
Swiss physicist (1927–2023)
1927 — 2023
Quick Facts
Profession
Swiss physicist (1927–2023)
Born
April 20, 1927
Died
2023 (age ~96)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
physicist, university teacher
SwitzerlandBorn in BaselDied in Zurich
1927
Born in Basel (1927-04-20)
1980
AwardFellow of the American Physical Society
1982
AwardIBM Fellow
1986
AwardMarcel Benoist Prize
1987
AwardFritz London Award
1987
AwardWilhelm Exner Medal
About
Karl Alexander Müller was a Swiss physicist and Nobel laureate. He received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1987 with Georg Bednorz for their work in superconductivity in ceramic materials.
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Who is Alex Alexander Müller?+
Karl Alexander Müller was a Swiss physicist and Nobel laureate. He received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1987 with Georg Bednorz for their work in superconductivity in ceramic materials.
What does the name Alex mean?+
The name Alex means "male given name (Άλεξ). Etymology: Short form of Alexander.". It is of English origin.
When was Alex Alexander Müller born?+
Alex Alexander Müller was born on April 20, 1927.
When did Alex Alexander Müller die?+
Alex Alexander Müller died in 2023, at approximately 96 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Άλεξ). Etymology: Short form of Alexander.
The name Alex is of English origin, meaning "male given name (Άλεξ). Etymology: Short form of Alexander.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alex — April 20, 1927
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Guestbook
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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