Yang Zhenning
Yang Zhenning, born on September 22, 1922, in Hefei, is a distinguished Chinese-American physicist known for his significant contributions to theoretical physics, particularly in particle physics and statistical mechanics. He gained international recognition alongside Li Zhengdao when they jointly received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957 for their work on parity violation. Yang has held esteemed academic positions at various prestigious institutions, including the Institute for Advanced Study and Stony Brook University, and has been influential in promoting scientific research and education in China.
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Yang Zhenning sent condolences upon Wang Chengshu's passing, recognizing her contributions to science.
只要祖国需要，“我愿意”--党史-中国共产党新闻网
China· 2026-05-31
Yang Zhenning was a world-renowned physicist and Nobel Prize winner who passed away on October 18, 2025, at the age of 103.
学耀星汉 心怀家国 --时政--人民网China· 2025-10-25
Yang Zhenning was a Nobel Prize-winning physicist whose funeral ceremony was held in Beijing.
中國 - 20251025 - 每日明報
Hong Kong· 2025-10-25
Nobel Prize-winning physicist Yang Zhenning passed away in Beijing at the age of 103.
中國 - 20251020 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-10-20
Yang Zhenning, a renowned physicist, has passed away, prompting various institutions to pay their respects.
楊振寧逝世｜清華大學高等研究院設楊振寧緬懷室 供各界人士弔唁 (15:32) - 20251019 - 兩岸 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-10-19Yang Zhenning is one of the greatest physicists of the 20th century and has made significant contributions to science.
他的爱国与奉献激励后来者 _光明网China· 2025-10-19
Yang Zhenning was a world-renowned physicist and Nobel Prize winner who passed away on October 18 in Beijing at the age of 103.
杨振宁心系家国——“归根居”前忆先生 _光明网China· 2025-10-19
Yang Zhenning was a world-renowned physicist and Nobel Prize winner who passed away on October 18, 2025, at the age of 103.
杨振宁院士逝世 _光明网China· 2025-10-19Yang Zhenning was a renowned physicist and Nobel Prize winner who passed away at the age of 103.
【人民需要这样的科学家㉓】心系家国，功在世界——追念著名物理学家杨振宁先生 _光明网China· 2025-10-19
Yang Zhenning is celebrated for his contributions to physics and for helping restore confidence among Chinese people.
社評：楊振寧為國人爭光 成就中國人的自信 - 20251019 - 社評 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-10-19
Yang Zhenning is a renowned physicist who gained attention for marrying 28-year-old Weng Fan at the age of 82.
楊振寧逝世｜楊振寧82歲時娶28歲翁帆成熱話 恩愛21年 讚翁帆是「上帝恩賜禮物」 (15:31) - 20251018 - 熱點 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-10-18
Yang Zhenning was a renowned physicist and Nobel Prize winner who passed away on October 18, 2025, in Beijing at the age of 103.
科学的星空，他已归航——追忆杨振宁先生 _光明网China· 2025-10-18
Yang Zhenning is a world-renowned physicist and Nobel Prize winner in Physics, known for his significant contributions to modern physics.
杨振宁先生生平 _光明网China· 2025-10-18
Yang Zhenning was a world-renowned physicist and Nobel Prize winner who made significant contributions to modern physics.
巨星陨落！著名物理学家杨振宁逝世China· 2025-10-18
Yang Zhenning was a Nobel Prize-winning physicist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.
楊振寧逝世享年103歲 曾奪諾貝爾物理學獎、任中大教授 (12:24) - 20251018 - 港聞 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-10-18Yang Zhenning was a renowned physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his significant discovery in particle physics.
楊振寧逝世享年103歲 曾奪諾貝爾物理學獎 成最早獲諾獎中國人 (12:24) - 20251018 - 兩岸 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-10-18Yang Zhenning recalled the difficult conditions at the Southwest Associated University during the war.
【铭记历史 缅怀先烈·走进昔日的抗日战场】“绝徼移栽桢干质”，昔如是，今如是 _光明网China· 2025-09-28
Yang Zhenning is a notable alumnus of Southwest Associated University who recalled the spirit of the faculty and students during difficult times.
重温抗战校史 厚植家国情怀（深聚焦） --教育--人民网China· 2025-08-24
Yang Zhenning commented on quantum entanglement, suggesting it showcases nature's power.
院士科普|百年量子路：从理论诞生到改变未来的量子信息革命 _光明网China· 2025-07-23
Yang Zhenning, along with Li Zhengdao, proposed the theory of parity violation in weak interactions, which led to their joint Nobel Prize in Physics.
著名华人物理学家李政道逝世China· 2025-02-09