Ken Wilson: A scientific appreciation

Ken Wilson: A scientific appreciation

Author: Wilczek, F. A.

Citable URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/89103

Department: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Physics

Publisher: National Academy of Sciences (U.S.)

Date Issued: 2013-08

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.

URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/89103

ISSN: 0027-8424
1091-6490

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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Published As: http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1312463110

Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

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