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Lev Okun

Lev Okun

Theoretical physicist
Lev Borisovich Okun was a Soviet theoretical physicist. He is known for his contributions to particle physics and quantum chromodynamics. He coined the term hadron. Wikipedia
Born: July 7, 1929, Sukhinichi, Russia
Died: November 23, 2015 (age 86 years), Moscow, Russia
Awards: Bruno Pontecorvo Prize (1996), Matteucci Medal (1988), Landau Gold Medal (2002), and more
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