Tom Kibble
British physicist (1932-2016) · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Died at 83
Sir Thomas Walter Bannerman Kibble was a British theoretical physicist, senior research investigator at the Blackett Laboratory and Emeritus Professor of Theoretical Physics at Imperial College London.
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His research interests were in quantum field theory, especially the interface between high-energy particle physics and cosmology. He is best known as one of the first to describe the Higgs mechanism, and for his research on topological defects. From the 1950s he was concerned about the nuclear arms race and from 1970 took leading roles in promoting the social responsibility of the scientist.
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Rudolf PeierlsBoth received Guthrie Medal and Prize
Ernest MarsdenBoth received Rutherford Medal and Prize
Leo KadanoffBoth received Isaac Newton Medal
Frederick Lindemann, 1st Viscount CherwellBoth received Hughes Medal
Robert BroutBoth received Sakurai Prize
Ludvig FaddeevBoth received ICTP Dirac Medal