Russian physics Nobel Prize winner Zhores Alferov dies at 88
His work won him many scientific awards and he was an honorary member of research institutions including the American National Academy of Sciences.
Nobel prize winner Zhores Alferov (R) gestures as he talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting in the Kremlin October 12, 2000. Alferov was awarded the prize for his work on information technology.(photo credit: REUTERS)ByREUTERS
