Frederick Reines was an American physicist. He was awarded the 1995 Nobel Prize in Physics for his co-detection of the neutrino with Clyde Cowan in the neutrino experiment. He may be the only scientist in history "so intimately associated with the discovery of an elementary particle and the subsequent thorough investigation of its fundamental properties."
Frederick Reines, American physicist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1918)
On August 26, in the year 1998, Frederick Reines, American physicist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1918). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of August 26, a notable event in this corner of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Frederick Reines. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on August 26, 1998 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 31 July 2026.
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