Mikhail Fedorovich Zhukov ( August 24 [ September 6 ] 1917 , station Verkhovye , Oryol Province - December 4, 1998, Novosibirsk) - Russian Soviet scientist, an expert in the field of aerodynamics and gas-discharge plasma. Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences . Winner of the USSR State Prize.
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| Academic degree | doctor of physical and mathematical sciences | ||||||||
| Academic title | Corresponding Member of the USSR Academy of Sciences Academician of RAS | ||||||||
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Biography
Born in the family of a railway worker.
Education
In 1931 he graduated from the 7 classes and entered the Federal Law School at the plant "Ball Bearing" (Moscow). Acquired specialty turner, locksmith and grinder. It was recommended at the Workers' Faculty , which he graduated in 1935.
Choosing a university to continue his studies, Mikhail wrote a letter to K. E. Tsiolkovsky , whose books he had read, asking for help in this choice. In the reply letter, an unequivocal opinion was expressed - it is necessary to enter the Mechanics and Mathematics Faculty of Moscow State University.
- 1941 - graduated from the Faculty of Mechanics and Technology, qualified as a mechanic;
- from 1946 to 1949 - he studied at the postgraduate MAI ;
Academic degree
- 1950 - defended his thesis. Led work on supersonic and transonic aerodynamics;
- 1962 - Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences.
Work
- from 1941 to 1946 - worked in TsAGI them. N. E. Zhukovsky , in laboratory number 1;
- from 1941 to 1942 - together with TsAGI in evacuation in Novosibirsk . In the position of senior engineer, he participated in the development of elements of turbojet engines for airplanes (headed by G. N. Abramovich ).
- since 1946 - at CIAM ,
- since 1952 - in the CIAM gas-dynamic laboratory created by L.I. Sedov , senior researcher, department head;
- 1959 - worked at the Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ITAM) of the Siberian Branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences and moved to the Akademgorodok Novosibirsk;
- From 1959 to 1970 - Deputy Director of ITAM for Research, at the same time oversaw the construction of the Institute’s buildings;
- from 1959 to 1970 - Head. laboratory of electric arc discharges;
- From 1965 to 1966 - Acting Director of ITAM.
- 1968 - elected a corresponding member of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR;
- 1992 - elected a full member of the Russian Academy of Sciences [1] ;
- 1995 - elected as a full member of the International Energy Academy;
- 1970 - together with the department of plasdynamics he moved to the Institute of Thermophysics. S. S. Kutateladze Siberian Branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences, to the post of deputy director;
- from 1970 to 1978 - Head of the Low-Temperature Plasma Department;
- 1988 - Advisor to the Directorate at the Institute of Thermal Physics. S. S. Kutateladze of the USSR Academy of Sciences;
- From 1975 to 1990 - Member of the Presidium of the USSR Academy of Sciences ;
- From 1975 to 1980 - Chief Scientific Secretary of the Siberian Branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences;
- from 1996 - worked at ITAM, where the plasma dynamics department was transferred;
- From 1960 to 1965 - he taught at Novosibirsk State University , Professor of the Department of Applied Gas Dynamics;
- From 1976 to 1982 - Professor of the Novosibirsk Electrotechnical Institute.
- For 15 years, he was the editor-in-chief of the journal Izvestia SB AS USSR.
Research Interests
- 1956 - was engaged in research of gas-discharge plasma and plasma torches ;
Fundamental works in the field of gas dynamics and low-temperature plasma. The author and co-author of more than 230 articles and 12 collective monographs, has many copyright certificates. Under his leadership, defended 14 doctoral and more than 40 PhD theses.
Awards
- 1982 - State Prize winner of the USSR;
- 1985 - Laureate of the USSR Academy of Sciences and the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences (1985);
- 1975 - awarded the Order of the October Revolution;
- 1967 and 1981 - awarded two Orders of the Red Banner of Labor
- 1986 - Order of Friendship of Peoples,
- 1998 - Order of Merit for the Fatherland, IV degree [2] .
Death
He died on December 4, 1998, and was buried at the Southern (Cherbuzinsky) cemetery in Novosibirsk.
Memory
A memorial plaque to MF Zhukov was installed on the facade of the ITAM.
Established a prize to them. MF Zhukov for young scientists of the SB RAS.
Notes
- ↑ Profile of Mikhail Fedorovich Zhukov on the official website of the Russian Academy of Sciences
- Presidential Decree of April 16, 1998 No. 397 (not available link)
Links
- In memory of M. F. Zhukov
- Academician Mikhail Zhukov
- Photo page of M.F. Zhukov on the site of the Photo Archive of the SB RAS
- Mikhail Fedorovich Zhukov's profile on the official website of the Russian Academy of Sciences