Yakov Frenkel

Russian physicist (1894–1952)
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Yakov Frenkel

Summary

Yakov Frenkel is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rostov-on-Don[2]. He was born on January 29, 1894[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on January 23, 1952[5]. He worked as a theoretical physicist[6], engineer[7], nuclear physicist[8], and physicist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Yakov Frenkel was born in Rostov-on-Don[2].
  • Yakov Frenkel passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Yakov Frenkel was born on January 29, 1894[3].
  • Yakov Frenkel was born on February 10, 1894[11].
  • Yakov Frenkel died on January 23, 1952[5].
  • Burial took place at Bogoslovskoe cemetery[12].
  • Yakov Frenkel held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Yakov Frenkel held citizenship in Soviet Union[14].
  • Yakov Frenkel's professions included theoretical physicist[6].
  • Yakov Frenkel's professions included engineer[7].
  • Yakov Frenkel worked as a nuclear physicist[8].
  • Yakov Frenkel worked as a physicist[9].
  • Yakov Frenkel's field of work was theoretical physics[15].
  • Yakov Frenkel was employed by Tavrida National V.I. Vernadsky University[16].
  • Yakov Frenkel was employed by Peter the Great Saint Petersburg State Polytechnical University[17].
  • Yakov Frenkel was employed by Ioffe Institute[18].
  • Yakov Frenkel was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[19].
  • Yakov Frenkel's education included a stint at Karl May School[20].
  • A notable student of Yakov Frenkel was Karen Ter-Martirosian[21].
  • A notable student of Yakov Frenkel was Tatiana Abramovna Kontorova[22].
  • A notable student of Yakov Frenkel was Oleg Firsov[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Yakov Frenkel is Frenkel defect[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Yakov Frenkel is Frenkel–Kontorova model[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Yakov Frenkel is Poole–Frenkel effect[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Yakov Frenkel is Frenkel line[27].

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Origins and Family

Yakov Frenkel was born in Rostov-on-Don[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 29, 1894[3] and February 10, 1894[11].

Education

Educated at Saint Petersburg State University[19], a public university[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1724[30], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[31] and Karl May School[20], a secondary school[32], in Russia[33], founded in 1856[34]. Yakov Frenkel studied under Abram Ioffe[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theoretical physicist[6], engineer[7], nuclear physicist[8], and physicist[9]. Yakov Frenkel's field of work was theoretical physics[15]. Employers include Tavrida National V.I. Vernadsky University[16], a university[36], in Russian State[37], founded in 1918[38]; Peter the Great Saint Petersburg State Polytechnical University[17], a national research university[39], in Russia[40], founded in 1899[41]; and Ioffe Institute[18], a research institute[42], in Russia[43], founded in 1918[44], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[45]. Notable students include Karen Ter-Martirosian[21], a theoretical physicist[46], 1922–2005[47], of Soviet Union[48], awarded the USSR State Prize[49], specialised in theoretical physics[50]; Tatiana Abramovna Kontorova[22], a physicist[51], 1911–1977[52], of Soviet Union[53]; and Oleg Firsov[23], a theoretical physicist[54], 1915–1998[55], of Soviet Union[56], awarded the Lenin Prize[57], specialised in theoretical physics[58]. Doctoral students include Ivan Rozhansky[59], a historian of science[60], 1913–1994[61], of Russian Empire[62], awarded the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[63], specialised in history of science[64] and Abba Glauberman[65], a docent[66], 1917–1974[67], of Soviet Union[68], specialised in theoretical physics[69].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Frenkel defect[24], a scientific theory[70]; Frenkel–Kontorova model[25], a scientific theory[71]; Poole–Frenkel effect[26], a scientific theory[72]; and Frenkel line[27], a scientific theory[73]. Things named for Yakov Frenkel include Frenkel defect[74], a scientific theory[75] and Poole–Frenkel effect[76], a scientific theory[77].

Recognition

Awards received include State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[78], a class of award[79], in Soviet Union[80]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[81], a socialist order of merit[82], in Soviet Union[83], founded in 1928[84]; and Fellow of the American Physical Society[85], a fellowship award[86].

Death and Burial

Yakov Frenkel died on January 23, 1952[5]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He is buried at Bogoslovskoe cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Yakov Frenkel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[87] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[88]

Entities named for him include Frenkel defect[74], a scientific theory[75] and Poole–Frenkel effect[76], a scientific theory[77].

His notable doctoral advisees include Karen Ter-Martirosian[89], a theoretical physicist[90], 1922–2005[91], of Soviet Union[92], awarded the USSR State Prize[93], specialised in theoretical physics[94].

FAQs

Where was Yakov Frenkel born?

Yakov Frenkel was born in Rostov-on-Don[2].

Where did Yakov Frenkel die?

Yakov Frenkel passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Yakov Frenkel do for work?

Yakov Frenkel worked as theoretical physicist[6], engineer[7], nuclear physicist[8], and physicist[9].

Where did Yakov Frenkel go to school?

Yakov Frenkel was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[19] and Karl May School[20].

What awards did Yakov Frenkel receive?

Honors received include State Stalin Prize, 1st degree[78], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[81], and Fellow of the American Physical Society[85].

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