Bertram Brockhouse
Canadian physicist and Nobel laureate
Born
July 15th, 1918
107 years ago
Died
October 13th, 2003
22 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Canada
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A physicist contributed significantly to the field of condensed matter physics. Developed innovative techniques in inelastic neutron scattering, which allowed for the detailed study of atomic and molecular systems. Received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1994 for contributions to the development of the neutron scattering technique, crucial for understanding the properties of materials. Served as a professor at McMaster University, influencing future generations of physicists through teaching and research.
Developed techniques in inelastic neutron scattering
Received 1994 Nobel Prize in Physics
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