跨越两个世纪物理学巨擎杨振宁去世

Core Insights - Renowned physicist Yang Zhenning passed away on October 18, 2025, in Beijing at the age of 103, shortly after celebrating his birthday [1] - Yang Zhenning was a Nobel Prize winner in Physics, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and held prestigious positions at Tsinghua University [3] Contributions to Physics - Yang Zhenning was known for his groundbreaking work on the "parity violation" theory, which he proposed in 1957, leading to a Nobel Prize shared with fellow scientist Li Zhengdao [3] - The "parity violation" theory revolutionized the understanding of fundamental symmetries in nature and laid the groundwork for the development of the particle physics standard model [3] - Alongside Robert Mills, Yang Zhenning developed the "Yang-Mills theory," a cornerstone of the particle physics standard model, which has influenced various fields of mathematics and physics [4] Impact on Chinese Science - After returning to China in the 1970s, Yang Zhenning played a significant role in advancing Chinese physics and fostering international scientific exchanges [4] - He settled at Tsinghua University in 2003, dedicating his efforts to leading basic scientific research and nurturing young talent [5] - Yang Zhenning believed his most important contribution was enhancing the self-confidence of the Chinese people through his scientific achievements [5]