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Philip Morrison

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American astrophysicist (1915-2005)

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Philip Morrison was an American professor of physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is known for his work on the Manhattan Project during World War II, and for his later work in quantum physics, nuclear physics, high energy astrophysics, and SETI.

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Pulse of gamma rays from the Vela Pulsar as constructed from photons detected by Fermi's Large Area TelescopePulse of gamma rays from the Vela Pulsar as constructed from photons detected by Fermi's Large Area Telescope

Awards 6

1997William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement
1982Joseph A. Burton Forum Award
1982Karl G. Jansky Lectureship
1965Oersted Medal
1958Richtmyer Memorial Lecture Award
Fellow of the American Physical Society

Connected to Philip 6

Charles EamesAlso in Powers of Ten (1977)Ray EamesAlso in Powers of Ten (1977)Shirley Ann JacksonAlso won Oersted MedalErnest MonizAlso won Joseph A. Burton Forum AwardMartin SchwarzschildAlso won Karl G. Jansky LectureshipRobert R. WilsonAlso won Richtmyer Memorial Lecture Award

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1915 to 2005 · aged 89
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