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Following is a list of physicists who are notable for their achievements. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources .
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The first prize in physics was awarded in 1901 to Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, of Germany, who received 150,782 SEK. John Bardeen is the only laureate to win the prize twice—in 1956 and 1972. William Lawrence Bragg was the youngest Nobel laureate in physics; he won the prize in 1915 at the age of 25.
Some of the constants used in science are named after great scientists. By this convention, their names are immortalised. Below is the list of the scientists whose names are used in physical constants.
Pages in category "Theoretical physicists" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 282 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The American Physical Society honors members with the designation Fellow for having made significant accomplishments to the field of physics. [1] The following lists are divided chronologically by the year of designation. List of fellows of the American Physical Society (1921–1971) List of fellows of the American Physical Society (1972–1997)
Physics is the scientific study of matter, its fundamental constituents, its motion and behavior through space and time, and the related entities of energy and force. [1] Physics is one of the most fundamental scientific disciplines. [2] [3] [4] A scientist who specializes in the field of physics is called a physicist.