The Saga of Ilya Frank
Category
Scientists & Inventors
Era / Tenure
Active Era
Leaderboard Rank
#502 in Scientists & Inventors
Verified Hearts
19,704 Hearts
ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Ilya Mikhailovich Frank (Russian: Илья Михайлович Франк; 23 October 1908 – 22 June 1990) was a Soviet physicist who received the 1958 Nobel Prize in Physics, jointly with Pavel Cherenkov and Igor Tamm, also of the Soviet Union.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
He received the award for his work in explaining the phenomenon of Cherenkov radiation.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
He received the award for his work in explaining the phenomenon of Cherenkov radiation.
