Laureate
Steven Weinberg
1933–2021 · United States · Male
Awards
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1979
Nobel Prize — Physics
Physicsfor their contributions to the theory of the unified weak and electromagnetic interaction between elementary particles, including, inter alia, the prediction of the weak neutral current
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2021 (special)
Breakthrough Prize — Fundamental Physics
PhysicsFor his continuous leadership in fundamental physics, with broad impact across particle physics, gravity and cosmology, and for communicating science to a wider audience.