Hannes Alfvén
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Who was Hannes Alfvén?
Swedish physicist who won the 1970 Nobel Prize in Physics for foundational work in magnetohydrodynamics and plasma physics, establishing the field of space plasma physics.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Hannes Alfvén (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Physics | 1970 | for fundamental work and discoveries in magnetohydro-dynamics with fruitful applications in different parts of plasma physics |
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