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Luis de la Peña

1931 – 2026

Mexican physicist

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About Luis de la Peña

Lived 1931 – 2026 (aged 94). Luis de la Peña was a Mexican physicist, known for Stochastic electrodynamics.

Luis Fernando de la Peña Auerbach (23 July 1931 – 17 May 2026), known as Luis de la Peña, was a Mexican physicist. He was a researcher of the Institute of Physics and professor of the Faculty of Sciences of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and was a member of the Science Advisory Council of the Presidency of Mexico.

Life and career De la Peña was born in San Martín Texmelucan, Puebla, in 1931.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Known for
Stochastic electrodynamics
Education
MSU Faculty of Physics, National Polytechnic Institute, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Moscow State University
Employers
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Awards
National Prize for Arts and Sciences; Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico
Also known as
de la Peña, Luis, L., Luis Fernando de la Peña-Auerbach, de la Peña-Auerbach, L. F.

Family & relationships

Spouse
Ana María Cetto

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Luis de la Peña?

Mexican physicist

When was Luis de la Peña born?

Luis de la Peña was born on 23 July 1931 in Mexico City.

When did Luis de la Peña die?

Luis de la Peña died on 17 May 2026 in Mexico City.

What was Luis de la Peña's occupation?

Luis de la Peña was a physicist.

What was Luis de la Peña known for?

Luis de la Peña was known for Stochastic electrodynamics.

What nationality was Luis de la Peña?

Luis de la Peña was Mexican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Luis de la Peña

· Wikidata: Q5984580

· DBpedia: Luis de la Peña

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