Kenneth G. Wilson
Kenneth G. Wilson
Kenneth Geddes Wilsonwas an American theoretical physicist and a pioneer in leveraging computers for studying particle physics. He was awarded the 1982 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on phase transitions—illuminating the subtle essence of phenomena like melting ice and emerging magnetism. It was embodied in his fundamental work on the renormalization group...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionScientist
Date of Birth8 June 1936
CountryUnited States of America
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computer married mets
In 1975 I met Alison Brown and in 1982 we were married. She works for Cornell Computer Services.
hobbies oboes mines
One other hobby of mine has been playing the oboe but I have not kept this up after 1969.
technology faculty-members together
While at Cal Tech I talked a lot with Jon Mathews, then a junior faculty member; he taught me how to use the Institute's computer; we also went on hikes together.