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Questions about Boris Podolsky

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When and where was Boris Podolsky born?

Boris Yakovlevich Podolsky entered the world on the 29th of June 1896 in Taganrog. This port city sat within the Don Host Oblast of the Russian Empire.

What academic degrees did Boris Podolsky earn from the University of Southern California?

He earned a Bachelor of Science degree there in 1918. A Master of Science in mathematics arrived in 1926 from that same university.

Who collaborated with Boris Podolsky to conceive the EPR paradox?

Podolsky joined Albert Einstein and Nathan Rosen to conceive the EPR paradox. Their work eventually culminated with Bell's theorem and the advent of quantum information theory.

Did Soviet intelligence services contact Boris Podolsky during World War II?

A 2009 book titled Spies: The Rise and Fall of the KGB in America identifies Podolsky as a contact named QUANTUM. These meetings occurred in 1942 and 1943 according to the evidence.

When did Boris Podolsky die and where was he working at the time?

The 28th of November 1966 marked the end of his life and career. He worked at Xavier University in Cincinnati until his death in 1966.