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Jesse Beams

American physicist (1898-1977) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 78

Jesse Wakefield Beams was an American physicist at the University of Virginia. He was particularly known for his role in the development of the ultracentrifuge.

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Awards

National Medal of Science1967
Howard N. Potts Medal1942

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1898 to 1977 · aged 78