Olli Lounasmaa

Finnish physicist (1930-2002) · Finland · On the map · Scientists · Died at 72

Olli Viktor Lounasmaa was a Finnish academician, experimental physicist and neuroscientist. He was known for his research in low temperature physics, especially for experimental proof of the superfluidity of helium-3 and also for his work in the field of magnetoencephalography.

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2002Died27 December 20021994PL Kapitza Gold MedalAward1993Humboldt PrizeAward1992Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of FinlandAward1990Professor of the YearAward1987Körber European Science PrizeAward1986Fellow of the American Physical SocietyAward1984Fritz London AwardAward1930Born20 August 1930

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PL Kapitza Gold Medal1994

Humboldt Prize1993

Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland1992

Professor of the Year1990

Körber European Science Prize1987

Fellow of the American Physical Society1986

Fritz London Award1984

Doctor Honoris Causa of the University of Helsinki

Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland

Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms

Honorary Doctorate

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The same award as Olli

Aleksandr SkrinskyBoth received PL Kapitza Gold Medal Anatoly LarkinBoth received Fritz London Award Vsevolod GantmakherBoth received PL Kapitza Gold Medal Sébastien BalibarBoth received Fritz London Award Alexander AndreevBoth received PL Kapitza Gold Medal Cornelis Jacobus GorterBoth received Fritz London Award