Quote by: Francois Englert

In 1955, I got my degree in electrical-mechanical engineering. I realised, however, that my interest was less in practical applications than in the understanding of the underlying theoretical structure, and I decided to learn physics.


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  • NameFrancois Englert
  • DescriptionBelgian theoretical physicist
  • BornNovember 6, 1932
  • CountryBelgium
  • ProfessionPhysicist; University Professor; Theoretical Physicist
  • AwardsWolf Prize In Physics; Francqui Prize; Sakurai Prize; Nobel Prize In Physics; Princess Of Asturias Award - Technical And Scientific Research