Oskar Klein
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Oskar Benjamin Klein (Swedish: [ˈklajn]; 15 September 1894 – 5 February 1977) was a Swedish theoretical physicist.[1]
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Oskar Klein | |
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Born | (1894-09-15)15 September 1894 Mörby, Sweden |
Died | 5 February 1977(1977-02-05) (aged 82) Stockholm, Sweden |
Nationality | Swedish |
Alma mater | Nobel Institute University College of Stockholm |
Known for | Klein paradox Klein–Gordon equation Klein–Kramers equation Klein–Nishina formula Alfvén–Klein cosmology Kaluza–Klein theory Rydberg–Klein–Rees method |
Awards | Björkénska priset (1937) Max Planck Medal (1959) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Physicist |
Institutions | Copenhagen University of Michigan Lund University University College of Stockholm |
Doctoral students | David M. Dennison |
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Oskar Klein is known for his work on string theory, in particular Kaluza–Klein theory, which is partially named after him.