Background
WANG, GANCHANG was born on May 28, 1907 in Changshu, Jiangsu Province.
WANG, GANCHANG was born on May 28, 1907 in Changshu, Jiangsu Province.
Qinhua University and Berlin University.
Professor, of Nuclear Physics, Shandong and Zhejiang Universities 1934-1950, and suggested first detecting the neutrino by 7Be in 1942. Vice-Director Institute of Modem Physics, Academy, of Sciences of China 1950-1956. Vice-Director Jt. Institute of Nuclear Research, Dubna, Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics 1959-1960, led research team and discovered anti-sigma negative hyperon 1960.
Working in nuclear bases in north-western deserts in 1960s, was one of group of leading scientists guiding development of China’s first atomic bomb in 1964 and first hydrogen bomb in 1967.
Independently suggested the concept on inertia confine fusion by strong laser 1964. Director Institute of Atomic Energy, Beijing since 1978.
Vice-Chairman China Association for Science and Technology 1980-1986. Honorary President Society of Nuclear Physics since 1980.
President Chinese Nuclear Society 1980-1983, Honorary President.
Vice-President Commission, of Science and Technology, Minister of Nuclear Industry 1983. Deputy Head China-Turkey Friendship Group 1985. Honorary President Institute of Atomic Energy since 1986.
Vice-President China Association for Institute Exchange of Personnel since 1986.
Standing Committee 6th Non-Player Character 1983. China Nuclear Instruments Association since 1987.