Nobel Laureate Chen Ning Yang, 103, Passes Away in Beijing

Yang Chen-Ning, the esteemed Nobel Prize in Physics laureate, passed away in Beijing at 103, marking the loss of a pivotal figure in modern physics.

Born in Hefei, Yang Chen-Ning moved to the United States in the 1940s, where he had a distinguished academic career, including positions at the Institute for Advanced Study.
Yang Chen-Ning received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957 alongside Tsung-Dao Lee for their groundbreaking work on the law of parity violation in weak interactions.
After becoming a U.S. citizen, Yang Chen-Ning relinquished his citizenship in 2015 and later served as a professor at Tsinghua University in Beijing.

Why It Matters

The passing of Yang Chen-Ning underscores the profound impact of his scientific contributions, particularly in theoretical physics, which shaped our understanding of fundamental forces in nature. His legacy will inspire future generations of scientists in China and worldwide.