Pyotr Kapitsa, Russian physicist C013 / 5385
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Pyotr Kapitsa, Russian physicist C013 / 5385
Pyotr Kapitsa (1894-1984). Portrait of the Russian physicist and Nobel laureate Pyotr Leonidovich Kapitsa. Kapitsa worked in England until 1934 when, on a visit back to the USSR, he was detained and his passport taken away. He was forced instead to work in the USSR with state funding. In 1946, after refusing to work on the Soviet hydrogen bomb project, he was exiled to the countryside. After Stalins death in 1953, he resumed his career. He shared the 1978 Nobel Prize for Physics for his work on low-temperature physics. The Kapitza resistance is named after him. Photographed in Moscow, Russia
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This print showcases the esteemed Russian physicist Pyotr Leonidovich Kapitsa (1894-1984). Known for his groundbreaking contributions to low-temperature physics, Kapitsa's portrait exudes wisdom and resilience. The photograph captures him in a thoughtful sitting pose, radiating an air of intellectual prowess. Kapitsa's life was marked by both triumphs and tribulations. After working in England until 1934, he returned to the USSR only to be detained and stripped of his passport. Despite this setback, he persevered under state funding within the Soviet Union. However, when he refused involvement in the Soviet hydrogen bomb project in 1946, he was banished to rural isolation. The turning point came with Stalin's demise in 1953 when Kapitsa regained his freedom and resumed his illustrious career. His dedication and pioneering research earned him recognition as a Nobel laureate in Physics in 1978. Notably, Kapitza resistance is named after him—a testament to his significant contributions within the field. Photographed against a backdrop of Moscow, Russia—the city that witnessed both his struggles and achievements—this image encapsulates an important chapter of scientific history during the tumultuous era of the twentieth century. As we gaze into Kapitsa's eyes looking directly at us through time, we are reminded not only of his remarkable intellect but also of his unwavering spirit as a scientist who defied adversity for knowledge's sake. This print from RIA NOVOSTI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY serves as a powerful reminder of Pyotr Leonidovich Kapitsa's indelible mark on physics—an individual whose legacy continues to inspire future generations seeking breakthroughs at low temperatures and beyond.
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