Charles W. Misner
American physicist (1932-2023) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 91
Charles William Misner was an American physicist and one of the authors of Gravitation. His specialties included general relativity and cosmology. His work has also provided early foundations for studies of quantum gravity and numerical relativity.
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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1932 to 2023 · aged 91
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Gabriele VenezianoBoth received Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical Physics
Martin David KruskalBoth received Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical Physics
Joseph PolchinskiBoth received Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical PhysicsMitchell FeigenbaumBoth received Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical PhysicsMichael GreenBoth received Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical PhysicsGabriele VenezianoBoth received Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical PhysicsMartin David KruskalBoth received Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical Physics