Matvei Bronstein
Matvei Bronstein | |
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Матвей Бронштейн | |
| Born | Matvei Petrovich Bronstein 29 November 1906 |
| Died | 18 February 1938 (aged 31) |
| Nationality | Soviet |
| Known for | Quantum gravity cGh physics |
| Spouse | Lydia Chukovskaya |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Physics |
Matvei Petrovich Bronstein (Russian: Матве́й Петро́вич Бронште́йн, December 2 [O.S. November 19] 1906 – February 18, 1938) was a Soviet theoretical physicist, a pioneer of quantum gravity, author of works in astrophysics, semiconductors, quantum electrodynamics and cosmology, as well as of a number of books in popular science for children. He was married to Lydia Chukovskaya, a writer and human rights activist.