Historical FigureMale
Jakov Borisovič Zeldovič
1914 – 1987
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryYakov Borisovich Zeldovich, also known as YaB, was a leading Soviet physicist of Belarusian origin, who is known for his prolific contributions in physical cosmology, physics of thermonuclear reactions, combustion, and hydrodynamical phenomena.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
February 23, 1914
Minsk
Date of death
December 2, 1987
Moscow
Citizenship
Soviet Union
Occupations & fields
physicistastrophysicistinventorchemistuniversity teacher
Awards & honours
Stalin Prize, 2nd degreeOrder of LeninHero of Socialist LabourOrder of the October RevolutionOrder of the Red Banner of LabourOrder of the Badge of Honour
- Field and occupation
- ruský fyzik
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