Tsung-Dao Lee, Nobel Prize Winner
Chinese-American physicist Tsung-Dao Lee, Nobel Prize winner in 1957, passed away at 97. Known for his work in particle physics and as a professor at Columbia University, he was praised for his brilliance by Robert Oppenheimer.
Key Points
- Became the second-youngest scientist to receive a Nobel Prize in 1957
- Known for his work in elementary particles, statistical mechanics, and field theory
- Received numerous awards including the Nobel Prize in Physics and the Albert Einstein Award in Science
Pros
- Advanced the understanding of particle physics
- Recognized as one of the great masters in the field
- Received multiple prestigious awards and accolades for his work