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David Goodstein

American physicist (1939-2024) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 85

David Louis Goodstein was an American physicist and educator. From 1988 to 2007 he served as Vice-provost of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), where he was also a professor of physics and applied physics, as well as the Frank J. Gilloon Distinguished Teaching and Service Professor.

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Oersted Medal1999

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United States
Category
Scientists
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Scientist
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1939 to 2024 · aged 85