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Author(s)
Wilczek, Frank
Date Issued
August 2013
Journal
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Publisher
National Academy of Sciences (U.S.)
Citation
Wilczek, F. A. “Ken Wilson: A Scientific Appreciation.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 110, no. 32 (July 24, 2013): 12855–12856.
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Final published version
Abstract
This brief retrospective is an overview and celebration of Kenneth Wilson’s profound contributions to science, meant to be accessible to a broad scientific audience. Wilson’s lecture on receipt of the 1982 Nobel Prize gives a more technical and detailed description of his central work, including historical perspective and extensive references.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Physics
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DOI of Published Version
https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1312463110
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