Yoseph Imry facts for kids
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Yoseph Imry
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Joe Imry, Aug. 2008
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| Born | February 23, 1939 |
| Died | May 29, 2018 (aged 79) Tel Aviv, Israel
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| Awards | Wolf Prize in Physics, Israel Prize |
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| Fields | Mesoscopic physics |
| Institutions | Weizmann Institute of Science, IBM |
| Doctoral students | Yigal Meir |
Yoseph Imry (Hebrew: יוסף אמרי; born 23 February 1939 – 29 May 2018) was a famous Israeli physicist. He was known for his important work in a field called mesoscopic physics. This field studies how tiny things behave when they are bigger than atoms but still very small.
Imry won several big awards for his science. In 2016, he received the Wolf Prize in Physics. He also won the Israel Prize in physics in 2001. These awards are given to scientists who make huge discoveries.
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Who Was Yoseph Imry?
Yoseph Imry was born in Tel Aviv, which was then called Mandatory Palestine, on February 23, 1939. He grew up to become a brilliant scientist. He spent much of his career researching and teaching.
His Work in Physics
Imry's main area of study was mesoscopic physics. Imagine something so small you can't see it, but it's still made of many atoms. Mesoscopic physics looks at how electricity and other things move through these tiny objects. It's like studying a very small bridge where electrons (tiny particles that carry electricity) have to cross. Imry helped us understand how these electrons behave in such small spaces.
His research helped create new ideas for tiny electronic devices. These ideas are important for making smaller and faster computers and other technologies.
Important Awards and Honors
Yoseph Imry received many honors for his contributions to science:
- Wolf Prize in Physics: He won this major international award in 2016. It's given to scientists for outstanding achievements in physics.
- Israel Prize: In 2001, he received the Israel Prize. This is the highest honor given by the State of Israel for people who have made special contributions to the country.
- Rothschild Prize: He also won the Rothschild Prize in physics in 1996. This award recognizes excellent research in Israel.
Besides these awards, Imry was a member of several important science groups. These included the European Academy of Sciences and Arts and the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities. Being a member means other top scientists recognized his amazing work.
Later Life
Yoseph Imry passed away in Tel Aviv on May 29, 2018. He was 79 years old. His work continues to influence physicists around the world.
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Yoseph Imry, 1996
