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Eugene Paul Wigner

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Eugene Paul Wigner was a Hungarian-American physicist and mathematician, renowned for his contributions to quantum mechanics and nuclear physics. Wigner played a crucial role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II. He is also remembered for his influence on the philosophy of science and his deep insights into the mathematical foundations of physics.

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• Eugene Paul Wigner won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1963 for his contributions to the understanding of the atomic nucleus and the symmetry principles of quantum mechanics.
• Wigner's work on the theory of symmetries in quantum mechanics laid the foundation for many significant discoveries in particle physics.
• Eugene Paul Wigner's book, "Symmetries and Reflections: Scientific Essays," is an excellent resource for understanding his unique perspective on the philosophy of physics.
• The Wigner effect, a phenomenon named after Eugene Paul Wigner, describes the structural damage induced by the accumulation of radiation in materials over time.

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