Biography · American experimental physicist

Melvin Schwartz

1932 · 2006

Years lived
73
Photos
16
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Born

November 2, 1932

New York City, United States

Died

August 28, 2006

Twin Falls, United States

Known for

American experimental physicist

Melvin Schwartz (1932–2006) was United States best known for American experimental physicist.

Melvin Schwartz (November 2, 1932 – August 28, 2006) was an American experimental physicist. He shared the 1988 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the neutrino beam method and the discovery of the muon neutrino. His research provided a fundamental understanding of matter.

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    Melvin Schwartz died on August 28, 2006 in Twin Falls, United States, at the age of 73.

  • Where was Melvin Schwartz born?

    Melvin Schwartz was born in New York City, United States on November 2, 1932.

  • What is Melvin Schwartz best known for?

    Melvin Schwartz is best known for American experimental physicist.

  • How old was Melvin Schwartz when they died?

    Melvin Schwartz was 73 years old at the time of death.

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    Melvin Schwartz was from United States.

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