Valentin Gapontsev
Soviet physicist (1939-2021) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 82
Valentin P. Gapontsev was a Russian-American laser physicist, billionaire, and the founder, CEO, and chairman of IPG Photonics. At the time of his death, his net worth was estimated at US$2.3 billion.
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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1939 to 2021 · aged 82
