Lee Glashow
American theoretical physicist, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics (1979)
1932 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American theoretical physicist, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics (1979)
Born
December 5, 1932
Age
~94 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
scientist, physicist, university teacher
United StatesBorn in New York City
1932
Born in New York City (1932-12-05)
1977
AwardJ. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Prize
1979
AwardNobel Prize in Physics
1994
AwardRichtmyer Memorial Lecture Award
2011
AwardHigh Energy and Particle Physics Prize
Present
Age ~94
About
Sheldon Lee Glashow is an American theoretical physicist. He shared the 1979 Nobel Prize in Physics with Abdus Salam and Steven Weinberg "for their contributions to the theory of the unified weak and electromagnetic interaction between elementary particles, including, inter alia, the prediction of the weak neutral current". He is the Metcalf Professor of Mathematics and Physics at Boston University, and a Eugene Higgins Professor of Physics, emeritus, at Harvard University. Glashow is a member of the board of sponsors for the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
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Who is Lee Glashow?+
Sheldon Lee Glashow is an American theoretical physicist. He shared the 1979 Nobel Prize in Physics with Abdus Salam and Steven Weinberg "for their contributions to the theory of the unified weak and electromagnetic interaction between elementary particles, including, inter alia, the prediction of t
What does the name Lee mean?+
The name Lee means "unisex given name. Etymology: lē, from hlēo. Cognate with lij, lee.". It is of English origin.
When was Lee Glashow born?+
Lee Glashow was born on December 5, 1932.
Name Meaning
unisex given name. Etymology: lē, from hlēo. Cognate with lij, lee.
The name Lee is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: lē, from hlēo. Cognate with lij, lee.". It is traditionally a unisex name.
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Lee — December 5, 1932
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Guestbook
The field isn't the same without you in it.
— a colleague
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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