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André Guinier
French physicist (1911-2000) · France · On the map · Scientists · Died at 88
André Guinier was a French physicist and crystallographer who did pioneering work in the field of X-ray diffraction and solid-state physics. He was credited for the discovery and developments of small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) into an indispensable tool for materials science and crystallography.
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2000Died3 July 20001985Gregori Aminoff PrizeAward1983Abraham Gottlob Werner Medal in silverAward1972Three Physicists PrizeAward1966Prix de l'EtatAward1938Prize Louis AncelAward1911Born1 August 1911
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Correct this family![Solvay Conference on Physics in Brussels 1951. Left to right, sitting: Crussaro, N.P. Allen, Cauchois, Borelius, Bragg, Moller, Sietz, Hollomon, Frank; middle row: Rathenau [nl], Koster, Rudberg [sv], Flamache, Goche, Groven, Orowan, Burgers, Shockley, Guinier, C.S. Smith, Dehlinger, Laval, Henriot; top row: Gaspart, Lomer, Cottrell, Homes, Curien](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Solvay_conference_1951_g.jpg/500px-Solvay_conference_1951_g.jpg)
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France
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Scientists
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Scientist
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Deceased
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Lived 1911 to 2000 · aged 88
The same award as André
Georges BruhatBoth received Three Physicists PrizePierre AigrainBoth received Prize Louis AncelGeorge M. SheldrickBoth received Gregori Aminoff Prize
Jean BrosselBoth received Three Physicists Prize