In the depths of the mountains of Guizhou, there is a "giant building" shaped like a cauldron, with a diameter of 500 meters, which is the world-famous "radio telescope". Nan Rendong, the builder of the "cauldron", is known as the "father of China's Tianyan", an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the pioneer and leader of radio astronomy in China.
He devoted his life to scientific research and made great contributions to the development of science and technology in China. His life story is full of tenacity and perseverance, and his achievements are a symbol of China's scientific research strength, which not only promotes the development of radio astronomy in China, but also enhances the status of China's scientific research on a global scale.
On September 17, 2019, Nan Rendong was awarded the national honorary title of "People's Scientist".
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Nam In-dong was born on February 19, 1945. As early as middle school, he developed a keen interest in physics. His teacher once praised him for his outstanding scientific talent, which made Nam Rendong even more determined to love science.
Nan Rendong studied at Tsinghua University in 1963 and received his master's and doctorate degrees from the Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. He was a visiting professor at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan and joined the Beijing Astronomical Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 1982.
While studying, Nam Rendong's interests were not limited to nuclear physics. During his graduate studies, he suddenly became interested in radio astronomy. It was a completely new branch of science, which at that time was still in its infancy in China. Nan Rendong resolutely decided to turn to this field and became one of the first radio astronomers in China. This decision changed his life and the history of Chinese science.
In the following years, Nan Rendong made important research in the field of radio astronomy. Under his leadership, radio astronomy research in China has developed rapidly. His research has not only promoted the development of radio astronomy in China, but also made important contributions to the development of science and technology in China. His talent and love of science became the driving force of his life and laid the foundation for his success in scientific research.
Nan Rendong's scientific achievements stem from his unique insights and unremitting pursuit of radio astronomy. One of his greatest achievements was his pioneering work in radio astronomy in China. He and his team were the first team in China to make radio astronomy observations and have made many important studies in this field.
Nan Rendong's most striking achievement is his contribution to the construction of the "Chinese Sky Eye", the FAST (500-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope). FAST is the world's largest single-aperture radio telescope, and Nan Rendong is the founder and main promoter of this project. In 1994, Nan Rendong proposed the idea of building a large-aperture radio telescope, which eventually evolved into the FAST project. As the chief scientist and chief engineer of the project, he is responsible for the site selection, pre-study, project establishment, feasibility study and preliminary design of FAST, responsible for compiling FAST scientific objectives, comprehensively guiding the construction of FAST project, and presiding over a series of technical problems such as cable fatigue and moving optical cables.
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Over the next 20 years, Nan Rendong and his team overcame numerous difficulties, including technical challenges, financial issues, and environmental protection issues, and finally opened their FAST on September 25, 2016.
Nam Rendong's contribution to the FAST project is not limited to the idea he came up with in the early stages of the project. He played a key leadership role throughout the project, overseeing the design and construction of the telescope and securing the necessary support from the scientific community.
The completion of FAST indicates that China is at the forefront of the world in the field of radio astronomy. This project not only showcases the development of science and technology in China, but also provides scientists around the world with a powerful tool for studying the mysteries of the universe.
On the evening of September 15, 2017, Nan Rendong died of lung cancer at the age of 72. In April 2018, Nan Rendong was named one of the "Ten National Backbones of the Deceased" along with Lishengjiao and others. On December 18, 2018, ** awarded Comrade Nan Rendong the title of Reform Pioneer, awarded the Reform Pioneer Medal, and was awarded the main initiator and founder of "China Sky Eye".
Nan Rendong is an important promoter of China's scientific and technological development. His courage, perseverance, and unwavering pursuit of science will continue to inspire future scientists. His story has become an invaluable asset to Chinese researchers, inspiring them to work hard for scientific and technological progress and the expansion of human knowledge.
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