The Asian Scientist 100
Zhang Jie
Institution
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Country
China
Field
Physics
Zhang was awarded the 2021 Physical Science Prize for developing laser-based fast electron beam technologies and their applications.
(Photo: Future Science Prize)
AWARDS
- 2021 Physical Science Prize
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