Nikolai Bogolyubov

Soviet mathematician and theoretical physicist (1909-1992)
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Nikolai Bogolyubov
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Summary

Nikolai Bogolyubov was born in Nizhny Novgorod[1]. He died in Moscow[2]. He worked as a mathematician[3], theoretical physicist[4], inventor[5], non-fiction writer[6], and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (916 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Novodevichy Cemetery[9]
  • Father: Nicholas Mikhailovich Bogolyubov[10]
  • Child: Nikolay Bogolyubov Jr.[11], Pavel Bogolyubov[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[13], Soviet Union[14], Russia[15]
  • Occupation: physicist[16], university teacher[17]
  • Field of work: mathematics[18], nuclear physics[19], theoretical physics[20], quantum field theory[21], statistical mechanics[22], dynamical systems[23]
  • Position held: deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[24], director[25]
  • Employer: Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv[26], Steklov Institute of Mathematics[27], Lomonosov Moscow State University[28], Joint Institute for Nuclear Research[29], Bogolyubov Institute for Theoretical Physics[30]
  • Educated at: Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv[31]
  • Award received: Stalin Prize[32], USSR State Prize[33], Hero of Socialist Labour[34], Order of the October Revolution[35], Order of the Badge of Honour[36], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[37], Lomonosov Gold Medal[38], Helmholtz Medal[39], Max Planck Medal[40], Honored Scientist of Ukraine[41], Lenin Prize[42], Order of Lenin[43], "Hammer and Sickle" gold medal[44], Order of Cyril and Methodius, 1st Class[45]
  • Religion or worldview: Eastern Orthodoxy[46]
  • Sex or gender: male[47]

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Nikolai Bogolyubov include Bogoliubov transformation[48], BBGKY hierarchy[49], Bogolyubov Prize for young scientists[50], Bogolyubov Institute for Theoretical Physics[51], Bogolyubov Gold Medal[52], Bogolyubov Prize[53], and 22616 Bogolyubov[54].

Why It Matters

Nikolai Bogolyubov has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

He is credited with the discovery of BBGKY hierarchy[57], a scientific theory[58]. Entities named for him include Bogoliubov transformation[48], BBGKY hierarchy[49], Bogolyubov Prize for young scientists[50], Bogolyubov Institute for Theoretical Physics[51], Bogolyubov Gold Medal[52], and Bogolyubov Prize[53].

His notable doctoral advisees include Anatoly Logunov[59], a theoretical physicist[60], 1926–2015[61], of Soviet Union[62], awarded the USSR State Prize[63], specialised in theoretical physics[64]; Vasily Vladimirov[65], a mathematician[66], 1923–2012[67], of Soviet Union[68], awarded the Stalin Prize[69], specialised in number theory[70]; Dmitry Shirkov[71], a physicist[72], 1928–2016[73], of Soviet Union[74], awarded the USSR State Prize[75], specialised in quantum field theory[76]; Albert Tavkhelidze[77], a physicist[78], 1930–2010[79], of Soviet Union[80], awarded the USSR State Prize[81], specialised in quantum field theory[82]; Victor A. Matveev[83], a physicist[84], b. 1941[85], of Soviet Union[86], awarded the Order of Honour[87], specialised in particle physics[88]; and Vladimir Kadyshevsky[89].

FAQs

Where was Nikolai Bogolyubov born?

Nikolai Bogolyubov was born in Nizhny Novgorod[1].

Where did Nikolai Bogolyubov die?

Nikolai Bogolyubov passed away in Moscow[2].

Who were Nikolai Bogolyubov's parents?

Nikolai Bogolyubov's father was Nicholas Mikhailovich Bogolyubov[10].

What did Nikolai Bogolyubov do for work?

Nikolai Bogolyubov worked as a mathematician[3], theoretical physicist[4], inventor[5], non-fiction writer[6], and politician[7].

Where did Nikolai Bogolyubov go to school?

Nikolai Bogolyubov was educated at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv[31].

What awards did Nikolai Bogolyubov receive?

Honors received include Stalin Prize[32], USSR State Prize[33], Hero of Socialist Labour[34], and Order of the October Revolution[35].

What did Nikolai Bogolyubov discover?

Nikolai Bogolyubov is credited as discoverer of BBGKY hierarchy[57].

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