Zhores Alferov
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Who was Zhores Alferov?
Soviet-Russian physicist (1930–2019)
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Zhores Alferov (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Physics | 2000 | for developing semiconductor heterostructures used in high-speed- and opto-electronics |
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