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Frank J. Low

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American astronomer (1933-2009)

United StatesScientistsLived 1933 to 2009 · aged 75
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Frank James Low was an American solid state physicist who became a leader in the new field of infrared astronomy, after inventing the gallium doped germanium bolometer in 1961. This detector extended the range of the observable spectrum to much longer wavelengths.

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Awards 3

2006Bruce Medal
1986Rumford Prize
1968Helen B. Warner Prize for Astronomy

Connected to Frank 6

Scott TremaineAlso won Helen B. Warner Prize for AstronomyMartha P. HaynesAlso won Bruce MedalMartin DeutschAlso won Rumford PrizeFred AdamsAlso won Helen B. Warner Prize for AstronomyJesse L. GreensteinAlso won Bruce MedalKenneth MeesAlso won Rumford Prize

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1933 to 2009 · aged 75
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10 languages

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