Riccardo Giacconi(1931)
PhysicsRiccardo Giacconi is a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics (2002) from Italy. They have received 3 major awards in total. Their primary field is Physics. They were educated at University of Milan. They have been affiliated with Harvard University.
ItalyTufts University
3
Major Awards
440
Publications
13,602
Citations
57
h-index
120
i10-index
30.9
Avg Citations/Paper
Awards & Recognition
Most Cited Works
Top publications by citation count#2
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Osservazioni sul funzionamento di una camera di Wilson con surcompressione
Il Nuovo Cimento (1955-1965)(1957)
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#7
Applicazione dell’ artificio della surcompressione ad una camera di wilson normale
Il Nuovo Cimento (1955-1965)(1956)
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Recent Publications
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Osservazioni sul funzionamento di una camera di Wilson con surcompressione
Il Nuovo Cimento (1955-1965)1957
1citations
Applicazione dell’ artificio della surcompressione ad una camera di wilson normale
Il Nuovo Cimento (1955-1965)1956
1citations
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External Profiles
Career Path
Award progression over time
Apex Elite Prestigious
Co-winners
Shared the same award in the same year
Education
University of Milan(Doctor)
Doctoral Advisor
Eric D. Feigelson
Career Timeline
Harvard University?–present
European Southern Observatory?–present
Johns Hopkins University?–present
Positions & Roles
ESO’s Director General
Academy Memberships
National Academy of Sciences (US)American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Books
Related Laureates
Other winners of the same award(s)
Martin Rees
Wolf Prize in Physics (2024)
Charles Bennett
Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics (2023)
Ferenc Krausz
Nobel Prize in Physics (2023)
Anne L'Huillier
Nobel Prize in Physics (2023)
Giorgio Parisi
Lorentz Medal (2022)
Anton Zeilinger
Nobel Prize in Physics (2022)
Alain Aspect
Nobel Prize in Physics (2022)
John F. Clauser
Nobel Prize in Physics (2022)
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