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Институт физических проблем им. П. Л. Капицы РАН

Гагаринский район, RU

Институт физических проблем им. П. Л. Капицы РАН

The P. L. Kapitza Institute for Physical Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IPP RAS) was founded in 1934 as a unique initiative to enable Pyotr L. Kapitza to continue his research in the Soviet Union after his return from England. According to Kapitza, the institution was given the somewha

t unconventional name Institute for Physical Problems to emphasize that its focus would not be confined to a single area of knowledge. Instead, it would address "known scientific problems, the scope of which will be determined by the personnel, the scientific staff who will work in it." Throughout its history, the institute's official name has been changed seven times, reflecting its evolving status and affiliations. This progression is documented on the IPP RAS website: Institute for Physical Problems of the USSR Academy of Sciences (December 23, 1934) Order of the Red Banner of Labour Institute for Physical Problems of the USSR Academy of Sciences (April 30, 1945) Order of the Red Banner of Labour S. I. Vavilov Institute for Physical Problems of the USSR Academy of Sciences (January 25, 1951) Order of the Red Banner of Labour P. L. Kapitza Institute for Physical Problems of the USSR Academy...

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