It's a sad day for the world of physics 😢. The legendary Nobel laureate Tsung-Dao Lee has passed away at the age of 97 in San Francisco.
Born on November 24, 1926, in Shanghai, Tsung-Dao Lee was a trailblazer who shook up the universe of physics! 🚀 His groundbreaking work spanned quantum field theory, particle theory, nuclear physics, statistical mechanics, fluid mechanics, and astrophysics. Talk about a multi-talented genius! 🧠
Lee's journey began during World War II at the National Chekiang University and the National Southwest Associated University. In 1946, he moved to the U.S. to study at the University of Chicago, where he became a protégé of the legendary Enrico Fermi. He earned his Ph.D. with a thesis titled 'Hydrogen Content of White Dwarf Stars' 🌟—yes, he was literally studying stars!
He didn't stop there. Lee made waves at institutions like the University of California at Berkeley and the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton. By 1953, he was an Assistant Professor at Columbia University, climbing the ranks to become the Enrico Fermi Professor of Physics in 1964.
Lee's contributions didn't just stay in the lab. His work has impacted how we understand the universe today. From tiny particles to massive stars, his research has left a cosmic-sized imprint 🌌.
As we bid farewell to this legend, let's remember his incredible journey and how he inspired so many young scientists around the world. Rest in power, Tsung-Dao Lee. Your legacy lives on! ✨
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Nobel laureate and leading physicist Tsung-Dao Lee passes away at 97
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