Peter Grünberg
German physicist, and Nobel Prize in Physics laureate (1939-2018)
1939 — 2018
Quick Facts
Profession
German physicist, and Nobel Prize in Physics laureate (1939-2018)
Born
May 18, 1939
Died
2018 (age ~79)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
teacher, physicist, university teacher
GermanyBorn in PlzeňDied in Jülich
1939
Born in Plzeň (1939-05-18)
1994
AwardJames C. McGroddy Prize for New Materials
1994
AwardIUPAP Magnetism Award and Néel Medal
1997
AwardEPS Europhysics Prize
1998
AwardGerman Future Prize
2003
AwardRitter-von-Gerstner Medal
About
Peter Andreas Grünberg was a German physicist, and Nobel Prize in Physics laureate for his discovery with Albert Fert of giant magnetoresistance which brought about a breakthrough in gigabyte hard disk drives.
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Who is Peter Grünberg?+
Peter Andreas Grünberg was a German physicist, and Nobel Prize in Physics laureate for his discovery with Albert Fert of giant magnetoresistance which brought about a breakthrough in gigabyte hard disk drives.
What does the name Peter mean?+
The name Peter means "a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.". It is of English origin.
When was Peter Grünberg born?+
Peter Grünberg was born on May 18, 1939.
When did Peter Grünberg die?+
Peter Grünberg died in 2018, at approximately 79 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.
The name Peter is of English origin, meaning "a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Peter — May 18, 1939
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 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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Guestbook
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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