Alexei Abrikosov

Soviet, Russian and American theoretical physicist
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Alexei Abrikosov
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Alexei Abrikosov

Summary

Alexei Abrikosov is a human[1]. He was born in Moscow[2]. He was born on +1928-06-25T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Palo Alto[4]. He died on +2017-03-29T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a physicist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Moscow[2], Alexei Abrikosov…
  • Alexei Abrikosov died in Palo Alto[4].
  • Alexei Abrikosov was born on +1928-06-25T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alexei Abrikosov died on +2017-03-29T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Alexei Abrikosov's father was Alexei Abrikosov[9].
  • Among Alexei Abrikosov's spouses was Svetlana Bunkova[10].
  • Alexei Abrikosov held citizenship in Russia[11].
  • Alexei Abrikosov held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Alexei Abrikosov held citizenship in Soviet Union[13].
  • Russian was Alexei Abrikosov's native language[14].
  • Alexei Abrikosov worked as a physicist[6].
  • Alexei Abrikosov's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Alexei Abrikosov's field of work was theoretical physics[15].
  • Alexei Abrikosov's field of work was condensed matter physics[16].
  • Alexei Abrikosov was employed by Lomonosov Moscow State University[17].
  • Among Alexei Abrikosov's employers was N. I. Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod[18].
  • Alexei Abrikosov was employed by Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology[19].
  • Alexei Abrikosov was employed by National University of Science and Technology[20].
  • Alexei Abrikosov was employed by P.L. Kapitza Institute for Physical Problems RAS[21].
  • Alexei Abrikosov was employed by Landau Institute for Theoretical Physics[22].
  • Alexei Abrikosov's education included a stint at MSU Faculty of Physics[23].
  • Alexei Abrikosov's doctoral advisor was Lev Landau[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexei Abrikosov is condensed matter physics[25].
  • Alexei Abrikosov received the USSR State Prize[26].
  • Alexei Abrikosov received the Nobel Prize in Physics[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexei Abrikosov's place of birth was Moscow[2]. He was born on +1928-06-25T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was he[9]. Russian was his native language[14].

Education

Alexei Abrikosov's education included a stint at MSU Faculty of Physics[23]. His doctoral advisor was Lev Landau[24]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Sciences in Physics and Mathematics[28] and Candidate of Sciences[29]. He studied under Lev Landau[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6] and university teacher[7]. Fields of work include theoretical physics[15], a branch of physics[31] and condensed matter physics[16], a branch of physics[32]. Employers include Lomonosov Moscow State University[17], a public university[33], in Russia[34], founded in 1755[35], headquartered in Moscow[36]; N. I. Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod[18], a national research university[37], in Russia[38], founded in 1916[39], headquartered in Nizhny Novgorod[40]; Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology[19], a national research university[41], in Russia[42], founded in 1946[43], headquartered in Dolgoprudny[44]; National University of Science and Technology[20], a national research university[45], in Russia[46], founded in 1918[47], headquartered in Moscow[48]; P.L. Kapitza Institute for Physical Problems RAS[21], an Institute of the Russian Academy of Science[49], in Russia[50], founded in 1934[51]; and Landau Institute for Theoretical Physics[22], an Institute of the Russian Academy of Science[52], in Russia[53], founded in 1964[54], headquartered in Chernogolovka[55]. Alexei Abrikosov supervised Andrey Varlamov as a doctoral student[56].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Alexei Abrikosov is condensed matter physics[25]. Things named for him include Ginzburg–Landau–Abrikosov–Gor'kov theory[57], a physical theory[58]; Abrikosov vortex[59]; and Abrikosov Center for Theoretical Physics[60], a research institute[61], in Russia[62].

Recognition

Awards received include USSR State Prize[26], a Soviet state award[63], in Soviet Union[64], founded in 1966[65]; Nobel Prize in Physics[27], a physics award[66], in Sweden[67], founded in 1901[68]; Fritz London Award[69]; Lenin Prize[70]; Landau Gold Medal[71]; and honorary doctorate from University of Orléans[72].

Personal Life

Among Alexei Abrikosov's spouses was Svetlana Bunkova[10].

Death and Burial

Alexei Abrikosov died on +2017-03-29T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Palo Alto[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[73].

Why It Matters

Alexei Abrikosov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 82 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]

Entities named for him include Ginzburg–Landau–Abrikosov–Gor'kov theory[57], a physical theory[58]; Abrikosov vortex[59]; and Abrikosov Center for Theoretical Physics[60], a research institute[61], in Russia[62].

FAQs

Where was Alexei Abrikosov born?

Alexei Abrikosov's place of birth was Moscow[2].

Where did Alexei Abrikosov die?

Alexei Abrikosov passed away in Palo Alto[4].

Who were Alexei Abrikosov's parents?

Alexei Abrikosov's father was Alexei Abrikosov[9].

Who was Alexei Abrikosov married to?

Alexei Abrikosov's spouses include Svetlana Bunkova[10].

What did Alexei Abrikosov do for work?

Alexei Abrikosov worked as physicist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Alexei Abrikosov go to school?

Alexei Abrikosov was educated at MSU Faculty of Physics[23].

What awards did Alexei Abrikosov receive?

Honors received include USSR State Prize[26], Nobel Prize in Physics[27], Fritz London Award[69], and Lenin Prize[70].

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