Akira Tonomura
Japanese physicist (1942-2012) · Japan · Scientists · Died at 70
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Something wrong?Akira Tonomura was a Japanese physicist, best known for his development of electron holography and his experimental verification of the Aharonov-Bohm effect.
A life in dates
2012Died2 May 20122007Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of ScienceAward2002Person of Cultural MeritAward1999Benjamin Franklin MedalAwardFellow of the American Physical SocietyAward1991Imperial Prize of Japan AcademyAward1982Nishina Memorial PrizeAward1942Born25 April 1942
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Country
Japan
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1942 to 2012 · aged 70
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