The Impact of Yang Zhenning on Modern Physics
18 October 2025Introduction Yang Zhenning, widely known in the West as Chen-Ning Yang, is a prominent Chinese-American physicist whose work has profoundly influenced the field of theoretical physics. Born on September 22, 1922, in Hefei, China, Yang’s contributions—most notably in the areas of particle physics and statistical mechanics—have shaped scientific understanding and garnered him a place among […]