Deng Jiaxian (June 25, 1924 – July 29, 1986), a native of Huaining, Anhui Province, was a famous nuclear physicist in China and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
He is one of the pioneers and founders of China's nuclear research and development work, and is known as the "father of the two bombs".
Curriculum vitae:
He was born on June 25, 1924 in Huaining County, Anhui Province.
In 1936, he was admitted to Beiping Chongde Middle School and became friends with Yang Zhenning.
In 1941, he was admitted to the Department of Physics of Southwest Associated University.
After graduating in 1945, he taught in Kunming Wenzheng Middle School and Peiwen Middle School.
In 1946, he became an assistant professor in the Department of Physics of Peking University.
In October 1948, he went to the Department of Physics of Purdue University in the United States for further study and obtained a doctorate degree in physics.
After returning to China in 1950, he served as an assistant researcher at the Institute of Modern Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Since 1958, he has successively served as the director of the Theoretical Department of the Ninth Research Institute of the Second Ministry of Machinery Industry, the deputy director and director of the 901 Institute of the Ninth Academy of the Ministry of Nuclear Industry, and the vice president and president of the Ninth Institute of the Ministry of Nuclear Industry.
In 1980, he was elected as a member (academician) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Work Experience:
Since 1958, Deng Jiaxian has served as the person in charge of the theoretical design of China's first atomic bomb and led the completion of the theoretical plan of the atomic bomb.
Participate in supervising detonation simulation tests prior to nuclear tests.
He organized and led the research on the design principles and selected technical approaches of the hydrogen bomb, and participated in the development and testing of China's first hydrogen bomb in 1967.
In the early 70s of the 20th century, Deng Jiaxian made contributions to the organization, leadership and planning of China's new nuclear work.
Major Achievements:
Successfully designed China's first atomic and hydrogen bombs.
He has made significant contributions to the study of nuclear theory.
In 1982, he won the first prize of the State Natural Science Award.
In 1985, 1987 and 1989, he won the special prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award.
Awards:
In 1986, he was awarded the title of National Model Worker.
In 1999, he was posthumously awarded the "Two Bombs and One Star Meritorious Service Medal".
Social Appointments:
Assistant researcher and associate researcher of the Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Chinese Nuclear Society.
The first and second executive directors.
Dynamic Incentive Plan in February Character Influence: Deng Jiaxian's life is a model of persistent pursuit of science and loyalty and dedication to the country. His scientific achievements and noble character have inspired generation after generation of scientific and technological workers, laid a solid foundation for the development of China's nuclear industry, and had a far-reaching impact on the country's scientific and technological progress and national defense modernization.
Deng Jiaxian's deeds and spirit have become a model for China's scientific and technological workers, and his name and contributions will forever be recorded in the history of China's scientific and technological development.