Kenneth G. Wilson

Kenneth Geddes "Ken" Wilson was an American theoretical physicist and a pioneer in using 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.

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Who was born first?

• Kenneth G. Wilson and Alan J. Heeger were born the same year
• Kenneth G. Wilson and Hideki Shirakawa were born the same year
• Kenneth G. Wilson and Margaret Hamilton (software engineer) were born the same year
• Kenneth G. Wilson and Barry C. Barish were born the same year
• Kenneth G. Wilson and Robert Wilson were born the same year

Timeline

1. Alan J. HeegerJanuary 22, 1936 – present
2. Barry C. BarishJanuary 27, 1936 – present
3. Hideki ShirakawaAugust 20, 1936 – August 24, 2026
4. Kenneth G. Wilson (this page)June 8, 1936 – June 15, 2013
5. Margaret Hamilton (software engineer)August 17, 1936 – September 30, 2026
6. Robert WilsonJanuary 10, 1936 – present

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• Isaac NewtonDecember 25, 1642 – March 20, 1727
• Johann Wolfgang von GoetheAugust 28, 1749 – March 22, 1832
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• Immanuel KantApril 22, 1724 – February 12, 1804
• René DescartesMarch 31, 1596 – February 11, 1650
• Thomas EdisonFebruary 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931
• Marie CurieNovember 7, 1867 – July 4, 1934