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Joseph Polchinski

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Physicist working on string theory (1954-2018)

United StatesScientistsLived 1954 to 2018 · aged 63
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Joseph Gerard Polchinski Jr. was an American theoretical physicist and string theorist.

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Awards 6

2017Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics
2013Physics Frontiers Prize
2012Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
2008ICTP Dirac Medal
2007Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical Physics
Fellow of the American Physical Society

Connected to Joseph 6

John Henry SchwarzAlso won Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental PhysicsCharles H. BennettAlso won ICTP Dirac MedalCharles W. MisnerAlso won Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical PhysicsNicola CabibboAlso won ICTP Dirac MedalMichael GreenAlso won Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical PhysicsAleksandr PolyakovAlso won Physics Frontiers Prize

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1954 to 2018 · aged 63
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