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Pyotr Kapitsa

1894–1984

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Pyotr Kapitsa (1894–1984) was a Soviet physicist and Nobel laureate known for his pioneering work in low-temperature physics, including the discovery of superfluidity in liquid helium. He combined experimental ingenuity with a deep commitment to scientific independence, often clashing with Soviet authorities while maintaining a pragmatic approach to research.

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Collected Papers of P. L. Kapitsa
Experiment, Theory, Practice: Articles and Addresses
Letters to Stalin (1940s correspondence)
The Discovery of Superfluidity (1938 paper)
On the Nature of Scientific Discovery (lecture)

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