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Frank Wilczek — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 15 May 1951 · Age: 75

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Frank Wilczek is 75 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 15 May 1951.

Nobel Prize-winning physicist who discovered asymptotic freedom

Did you know?He chose the name for the axion particle after being inspired by a brand of laundry detergent he saw in a supermarket.

Frank Anthony Wilczek ( or; born May 15, 1951) is an American theoretical physicist. He shared the 2004 Nobel Prize in Physics with David Gross and H. David Politzer "for the discovery of asymptotic freedom in the theory of the strong interaction".

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Age: 75
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Born: May 15, 1951 · Mineola, United States
Nationality: American
Known for: Science

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