André Lagarrigue
French physicist (1924-1975) · France · On the map · Academics · Died at 50
André Lagarrigue (1924 - 14 January 1975) was a French particle physicist. Being the initiator of the Gargamelle experiment at CERN, his work was of paramount importance in the discovery of neutral currents - the first experimental indication of the existence of the Z0 boson.
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1975Died14 January 1975Prix AmpèreAward1963CNRS silver medalAward1961Joliot-Curie PrizeAward1924Born12 June 1924
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This major discovery was a step towards verification of the electroweak theory, today a pillar of the Standard Model.
Country
France
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 1975 · aged 50
