Vitaly Ginzburg
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Who was Vitaly Ginzburg?
Soviet theoretical physicist who shared the 2003 Nobel Prize in Physics for his contributions to the theory of superconductors and superfluids.
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Family & Personal Life
SpouseOlga Zamsha Ginzburg
SpouseNina Yermakova Ginzburg
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Physics | 2003 | for pioneering contributions to the theory of superconductors and superfluids |
| Order of Lenin | — | — |
| UNESCO Niels Bohr Medal | 1998 | — |
| Order of the Badge of Honour | — | — |
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