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Lev Okun
Russian physicist (1929-2015) · Russia · On the map · Scientists · Died at 86
Lev Borisovich Okun was a Soviet theoretical physicist. He is known for his contributions to particle physics and quantum chromodynamics. He coined the term hadron.
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2015Died23 November 20152008Pomeranchuk PrizeAward2002Landau Gold MedalAward1996Bruno Pontecorvo PrizeAward1990Karpinsky AwardAward1988Matteucci MedalAward1929Born7 July 1929
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Country
Russia
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1929 to 2015 · aged 86
