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Robert Kraichnan

American physicist (1928-2008) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 80

Robert Harry Kraichnan, a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, was an American theoretical physicist best known for his work on the theory of fluid turbulence.

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2008Died26 February 20082003ICTP Dirac MedalAward1997Lars Onsager PrizeAward1993Otto Laporte AwardAward1928Born15 January 1928

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ICTP Dirac Medal2003
Lars Onsager Prize1997
Otto Laporte Award1993

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1928 to 2008 · aged 80