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Nikolai Bogolyubov
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Nikolai Bogolyubov

Inventor · born August 21, 1909 · died 1992

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Nikolay Nikolayevich Bogolyubov was a Soviet mathematician and theoretical physicist known for his significant contributions to quantum field theory, classical and quantum statistical mechanics, and the theory of dynamical systems; he was the recipient of the 1992 Dirac Medal for his works and studies.

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  1. 38Received the Order of the Red Banner of LabourJanuary 23, 1948
  2. 44Received the Order of LeninSeptember 19, 1953
  3. ~60Named Hero of Socialist Labour1969

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