Abdus Salam
1926 - 1996
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Biography
Abdus Salam (1926-1996) was a Pakistani theoretical physicist known for his contributions to the electroweak unification of the electromagnetic and weak forces. He shared the 1979 Nobel Prize in Physics for this work. Salam played a major role in establishing the International Center for Theoretical Physics in Trieste, Italy, to foster scientific research in developing countries. Despite facing discrimination in his home country due to his religious beliefs, Salam continued to excel in his field and make significant contributions to theoretical physics.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The creation of Physics is the shared heritage of all mankind. East and West, North and South have equally participated in it.
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Scientific thought and its creation is the common and shared heritage of mankind.
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By expanding the horizon of human knowledge, the scientist is contributing to the development of the universe.
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The great intellectual tradition is often linked with the greatest periods of national culture.
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The quest for scientific knowledge is endless.