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String theory pioneer Ashoke Sen wins Oskar Klein Medal
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A string theorist wins a medal from Stockholm, not Oslo: the Oskar Klein Medal facts for Science awards
Ashoke Sen receives the Oskar Klein Medal for physics.
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Theoretical physicist Ashoke Sen, known for his work in string theory, has won the Oskar Klein Medal.
The medal is awarded by Stockholm University together with the Nobel Committee for Physics of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
સ્રોત: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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- Ashoke Sen is a theoretical physicist known for his work in string theory.
- He has won the Oskar Klein Medal for physics.
- The medal is awarded by Stockholm University together with the Nobel Committee for Physics of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
- The award is named after Oskar Klein, a Swedish theoretical physicist (Kaluza-Klein theory).
- String theory models fundamental particles as tiny vibrating strings rather than point particles.
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પ્રિલિમ્સ
- The Oskar Klein Medal is awarded by Stockholm University in association with the Nobel Committee for Physics of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
- Ashoke Sen is an Indian theoretical physicist associated with string theory.
- String theory proposes that the basic constituents of matter are one-dimensional vibrating strings, an attempt to unify gravity with quantum mechanics.
મેઇન્સ
GS3 (Science and Technology): recognition of Indian theoretical physicists reflects the strength of India's fundamental research. Issue: basic science gets limited funding and few global honours. Provision/policy: schemes such as the Anusandhan National Research Foundation and institutional support for centres like ICTS and HRI. Implication: sustained support for theory builds talent and prestige; way forward is higher R&D spending, retaining researchers and linking basic research with innovation.
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The Oskar Klein Medal, recently won by string theory pioneer Ashoke Sen, is awarded by which university together with the Nobel Committee for Physics?
- Stockholm University
- Uppsala University
- Lund University
- University of Copenhagen
જવાબ જુઓ
જવાબ: A — Correct: Stockholm University — The medal is awarded by Stockholm University with the Nobel Committee for Physics of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. • Uppsala University — wrong: Uppsala University is a leading Swedish university but does not award the Oskar Klein Medal. • Lund University — wrong: Lund University is a Swedish university but is not the awarding institution of this medal. • University of Copenhagen — wrong: The University of Copenhagen is Danish; the medal is awarded in Sweden by Stockholm University.
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