Arthur Strong Wightman (born 30.03.1922) - American theoretical physicist, a member of the National Academy of Sciences. Born in Rochester. He graduated from Yale University (1942). Since 1949 he has worked at Princeton University (professor from 1960).
His research concerned quantum field theory, elementary particle physics, mathematical physics and statistical mechanics. He studied the universality of the Fermi interaction and the formation of mesic atoms by the capture of a meson into an outer orbit with the subsequent loss of energy either by radiation or through the Auger effect. In quantum field theory he is known for the theorem named after him (the Wightman theorem). Following N. N. Bogolyubov he proposed (1956) an axiomatic approach in quantum field theory. He introduced the concept of superselection.
The D. Heineman Prize (1969).