Isaak Pomeranchuk

Soviet physicist (1913-1966)
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Isaak Pomeranchuk

Summary

Isaak Pomeranchuk is a human[1]. He was born in Warsaw[2]. He was born on May 7, 1913[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on December 14, 1966[5]. He worked as a theoretical physicist[6], physicist[7], and professor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Warsaw[2], Isaak Pomeranchuk…
  • Isaak Pomeranchuk passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Isaak Pomeranchuk was born on May 7, 1913[3].
  • Isaak Pomeranchuk died on December 14, 1966[5].
  • Isaak Pomeranchuk is buried at Bolshevo Cemetery[10].
  • Isaak Pomeranchuk held citizenship in Russian Empire[11].
  • Isaak Pomeranchuk held citizenship in Soviet Union[12].
  • Isaak Pomeranchuk worked as a theoretical physicist[6].
  • Isaak Pomeranchuk's professions included physicist[7].
  • Isaak Pomeranchuk worked as a professor[8].
  • Isaak Pomeranchuk's field of work was theoretical physics[13].
  • Isaak Pomeranchuk was employed by National Research Nuclear University[14].
  • Among Isaak Pomeranchuk's employers was Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology[15].
  • Among Isaak Pomeranchuk's employers was Lebedev Physical Institute[16].
  • Isaak Pomeranchuk was employed by Laboratory No. 2 of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR[17].
  • Isaak Pomeranchuk was employed by National Research Centre Kurchatov Institute[18].
  • Among Isaak Pomeranchuk's employers was Institute for Theoretical and Experimental Physics[19].
  • Isaak Pomeranchuk's education included a stint at Peter the Great Saint Petersburg State Polytechnical University[20].
  • Isaak Pomeranchuk was educated at Lomonosov Moscow State University[21].
  • Isaak Pomeranchuk's doctoral advisor was Lev Landau[22].
  • A notable student of Isaak Pomeranchuk was Lev Okun[23].
  • A notable student of Isaak Pomeranchuk was Igor Kobzarev[24].
  • A notable student of Isaak Pomeranchuk was Alekseĭ Dmitrievich Galanin[25].
  • Isaak Pomeranchuk received the Stalin Prize[26].
  • Isaak Pomeranchuk received the Order of Lenin[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Warsaw[2], Isaak Pomeranchuk… he was born on May 7, 1913[3].

Education

Educated at Peter the Great Saint Petersburg State Polytechnical University[20], a national research university[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1899[30] and Lomonosov Moscow State University[21], a public university[31], in Russia[32], founded in 1755[33], headquartered in Moscow[34]. Isaak Pomeranchuk's doctoral advisor was Lev Landau[22]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in Physics and Mathematics[35]. He studied under Lev Landau[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theoretical physicist[6], physicist[7], and professor[8]. Isaak Pomeranchuk's field of work was theoretical physics[13]. Employers include National Research Nuclear University[14], a national research university[37], in Russia[38], founded in 1942[39], headquartered in Moscow[40]; Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology[15], a research institute[41], in Ukraine[42], founded in 1928[43]; Lebedev Physical Institute[16], a research institute[44], in Russia[45], founded in 1934[46], headquartered in Moscow[47]; Laboratory No. 2 of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR[17], a research institute[48], in Soviet Union[49]; National Research Centre Kurchatov Institute[18], a research institute[50], in Russia[51], founded in 1943[52]; and Institute for Theoretical and Experimental Physics[19], a research institute[53], in Russia[54], founded in 1945[55], headquartered in Moscow[56]. Notable students include Lev Okun[23], Igor Kobzarev[24], and Alekseĭ Dmitrievich Galanin[25]. Doctoral students include Lev Okun[57], a physicist[58], 1929–2015[59], of Soviet Union[60], awarded the Matteucci Medal[61], specialised in theoretical physics[62]; Igor Kobzarev[63], a physicist[64], 1932–1991[65], of Soviet Union[66], specialised in physics[67]; Gregory M. Garibian[68]; and Aleksey Kaydalov[69].

Recognition

Awards received include Stalin Prize[26], a Soviet state award[70], in Soviet Union[71], founded in 1941[72]; Order of Lenin[27], an order[73], in Soviet Union[74], founded in 1930[75]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[76], a socialist order of merit[77], in Soviet Union[78], founded in 1928[79]; Order of the Badge of Honour[80], a socialist order of merit[81], in Soviet Union[82], founded in 1935[83]; Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[84], a class of award[85]; and State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[86], a class of award[87], in Soviet Union[88].

Death and Burial

Isaak Pomeranchuk died on December 14, 1966[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. The cause of death was cancer[89]. He is buried at Bolshevo Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Isaak Pomeranchuk include Pomeranchuk cooling[90], a phenomenon[91]; Pomeranchuk Prize[92], a science award[93], in Russia[94], founded in 1998[95]; and Pomeron[96], a subatomic particle[97].

Why It Matters

Isaak Pomeranchuk ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[98] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[99]

Entities named for him include Pomeranchuk cooling[90], a phenomenon[91]; Pomeranchuk Prize[92], a science award[93], in Russia[94], founded in 1998[95]; and Pomeron[96], a subatomic particle[97].

His notable doctoral advisees include Lev Okun[100], a physicist[101], 1929–2015[102], of Soviet Union[103], awarded the Matteucci Medal[104], specialised in theoretical physics[105] and Gregory M. Garibian[106], a theoretical physicist[107], 1924–1991[108], of Soviet Union[109], awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[110], specialised in quantum electrodynamics[111].

FAQs

Where was Isaak Pomeranchuk born?

Isaak Pomeranchuk's place of birth was Warsaw[2].

Where did Isaak Pomeranchuk die?

Isaak Pomeranchuk died in Moscow[4].

What did Isaak Pomeranchuk do for work?

Isaak Pomeranchuk worked as theoretical physicist[6], physicist[7], and professor[8].

Where did Isaak Pomeranchuk go to school?

Isaak Pomeranchuk was educated at Peter the Great Saint Petersburg State Polytechnical University[20] and Lomonosov Moscow State University[21].

What awards did Isaak Pomeranchuk receive?

Honors received include Stalin Prize[26], Order of Lenin[27], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[76], and Order of the Badge of Honour[80].

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