Martin Lewis Perl
American scientist (1927–2014)
1927 — 2014
Quick Facts
Profession
American scientist (1927–2014)
Born
June 24, 1927
Died
2014 (age ~87)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
engineer, physicist, university teacher
United StatesBorn in ManhattanDied in Palo Alto
1927
Born in Manhattan (1927-06-24)
1982
AwardWolf Prize in Physics
1995
AwardNobel Prize in Physics
2014
Died in Palo Alto
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Martin Lewis Perl was an American chemical engineer and physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1995 for his discovery of the tau lepton.
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Who is Martin Lewis Perl?+
Martin Lewis Perl was an American chemical engineer and physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1995 for his discovery of the tau lepton.
What does the name Martin mean?+
The name Martin means "A male given name from Latin originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.. Etymology: From Martin, from t=of or like Mars” or “little Mars, nocat=1. See Mārs for further etymology.". It is of English origin.
When was Martin Lewis Perl born?+
Martin Lewis Perl was born on June 24, 1927.
When did Martin Lewis Perl die?+
Martin Lewis Perl died in 2014, at approximately 87 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.. Etymology: From Martin, from t=of or like Mars” or “little Mars, nocat=1. See Mārs for further etymology.
The name Martin is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.. Etymology: From Martin, from t=of or like Mars” or “little Mars, nocat=1. See Mārs for further etymology.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Martin — June 24, 1927
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
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