Giuseppe Cocconi
Italian physicist (1914-2008) · Italy · On the map · Scientists · Died at 94
Giuseppe Cocconi (1914-2008) was an Italian physicist who was director of the Proton Synchrotron at CERN in Geneva.
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He is known for his work in particle physics and for his involvement with SETI where he wrote, "[t]he probability of success is difficult to estimate; but if we never search, the chance of success is zero."
Country
Italy
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1914 to 2008 · aged 94
