Evgeny Lifshitz

Evgeny Lifshitz was a renowned Russian physicist known for his significant contributions to condensed matter physics and quantum mechanics. He co-developed the Lifshitz theory, which explains electromagnetic interactions between materials at very small distances, including phenomena like van der Waals forces. His work helped deepen our understanding of how materials behave at microscopic scales, influencing fields such as material science, nanotechnology, and fundamental physics. Lifshitz collaborated closely with Lev Landau, and his research continues to underpin modern physics and engineering developments related to microscopic forces and the quantum behavior of materials.