Cherenkov Radiation1934
Observes blue light emitted when charged particles move rapidly through a medium.
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Pavel Alekseyevich Cherenkov Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Pavel Alekseyevich Cherenkov, based on 4 World History Database records associated with Russia.
4 records1934–19584 events2 places
Chronological biography
1934
Luminescence in Water1934
The achievement marks luminescence in water as an important Russian scientific milestone.
1958
Nobel Prize in Physics10 December 1958
Shares the Nobel Prize for discovering and interpreting Cherenkov radiation.
Recognition of Cherenkov Radiation10 December 1958
The achievement marks recognition of cherenkov radiation as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Titles and roles
Physicist
Record provenance
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