Physicist who won both the Nobel prize for physics and math

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The discussion centers on the intersection of pure mathematics and theoretical physics, specifically exploring whether individuals can excel in both fields and win prestigious awards. The participants highlight that Ed Witten, a physicist, has won the Fields Medal, but there is uncertainty regarding anyone who has won both a Nobel Prize in Physics and a Fields Medal. Roger Penrose is mentioned as a notable figure in this context, being the head of the math department and working in General Relativity (GR).

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  • Understanding of theoretical physics concepts, particularly General Relativity (GR).
  • Familiarity with the Nobel Prize and Fields Medal criteria and significance.
  • Knowledge of notable figures in mathematics and physics, such as Ed Witten and Roger Penrose.
  • Awareness of the academic structures in mathematics and physics departments.
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  • Research the criteria for the Nobel Prize in Physics and the Fields Medal.
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  • Compile a list of Fields Medal winners and their contributions to theoretical physics.
  • Explore the academic collaborations between mathematicians and physicists in research publications.
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This discussion is beneficial for mathematicians, physicists, academic researchers, and students interested in the crossover between mathematics and physics, as well as those studying the achievements of notable figures in these fields.

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i am wondering if the next case is frequent in the territories of physics/maths academia researchers:
a pure mathematician who also writes articles in theoretical physics although he is only associated with the pure maths faculty at his univ, his employer.
and also the other way around.

and to add another inquiry: is there any mathematician/physicist who won both the nobel prize for physics and the fields medal?
 
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i believe penrose is the head of the math department and he does work in GR.

I am not familiar with a lot of fields medal winners so i cannot comment on that. Why not just look up all the fields medal winners and cross reference them witht the Nobel laurets?
 
Well, I don't know if anyone has ever won both a Nobel in physics and a Fields medal... but Ed Witten has won a Fields medal, and he's a physicist.
 

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