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Valentin Smirnov

b. 1937

Soviet nuclear physicist

Physicist Nuclear physicist
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About Valentin Smirnov

Born 1937. Valentin Smirnov is a Russian physicist and nuclear physicist.

Valentin Panteleimonovich Smirnov (, b. 2 October 1937), is a Russian scientist, director of the Nuclear Fusion Institute at Kurchatov Institute, and academician (since 2003) of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Graduation and awards

1961: Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

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Important facts

Born
2 October 1937, Dubrovitsy
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Physicist, nuclear physicist
Nationality
Russia
Education
Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
Employers
National Research Centre Kurchatov Institute
Awards
Hannes Alfvén Prize; USSR State Prize
Also known as
Valentin Panteleymonovich Smirnov, Valentin Panteleimonovich Smirnov

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Valentin Smirnov?

Soviet nuclear physicist

When was Valentin Smirnov born?

Valentin Smirnov was born on 2 October 1937 in Dubrovitsy.

What is Valentin Smirnov's occupation?

Valentin Smirnov is a physicist and nuclear physicist.

What nationality is Valentin Smirnov?

Valentin Smirnov is Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Valentin Smirnov

· Wikidata: Q7910798

· DBpedia: Valentin Smirnov (physicist)

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