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Edward George Bowen

Welsh physicist who invented radar (1911-1991) · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Died at 80

Edward George "Taffy" Bowen, CBE, FRS, was a Welsh physicist who made a major contribution to the development of radar. He was also an early radio astronomer, playing a key role in the establishment of radioastronomy in Australia and the United States.

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Awards

Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science1957
Medal of Freedom1947
Fellow of the Royal Society
Commander of the Order of the British Empire

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1911 to 1991 · aged 80