Ken Wilson: A scientific appreciation

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Wilczek, Frank
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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.
Date issued
2013-08
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/89103
Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Physics
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.
Version: Final published version
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0027-8424
1091-6490
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