Chen Ning Yang, Nobel Physics Icon, Dies at 103 💫

Chen Ning Yang, Nobel Physics Icon, Dies at 103 💫

Legendary physicist Chen Ning Yang, the 1957 Nobel Prize winner in Physics, passed away in Beijing, on the Chinese mainland, this Saturday at 103. 🕊️

Born in 1922 in Hefei, in the eastern region of the Chinese mainland, Yang ventured to the US in the 1940s to pursue advanced research and secured teaching roles at top universities. 🎓

His breakthrough came with the Yang-Mills gauge theory—a "blueprint" that underpins subatomic forces and laid the groundwork for the Standard Model. Think of it as the software that runs the universe. 🤯

After over 20 years abroad, Yang returned to the Chinese mainland and joined Tsinghua University, where he dedicated two decades to mentoring the next generation of scientists and fostering international collaboration. 🌐🧑‍🏫

From revolutionizing our understanding of fundamental forces to inspiring countless researchers, Chen Ning Yang’s journey is a testament to passion and perseverance. His influence resonates in labs, startups, and classrooms worldwide. 💡

Rest in peace, Professor Yang. Your legacy will continue to ignite curiosity and innovation across South and Southeast Asia and beyond. 🙏

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