Richard Feynman
1918 – 1988 United States
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Who was Richard Feynman?
American theoretical physicist (1918–1988)
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Richard Feynman (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Physics | 1965 | for their fundamental work in quantum electrodynamics, with deep-ploughing consequences for the physics of elementary particles |
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