Harold Furth
American astronomer (1930-2002) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 72
Harold Paul Furth was an Austrian-American physicist who was a pioneer in leading the American efforts to harness thermonuclear fusion for the generation of electricity. He died of a heart ailment on 21 February 2002.
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United States
Category
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Status
Deceased
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Lived 1930 to 2002 · aged 72
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