Donald A. Glaser

Physicist and Nobel Prize winner

Donald A. Glaser - Physicist and Nobel Prize winner
Born

September 21st, 1926
99 years ago

Died

February 28th, 2013
12 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Contributions to the field of physics are significant, particularly in the development of the bubble chamber. This invention changed the way subatomic particles were observed and studied. Glaser received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1960 for this work, which advanced experimental techniques in particle physics. Later, he explored biophysics and neurosciences, further diversifying his research pursuits. His academic career included a position at the University of California, Berkeley, where he influenced numerous students and researchers.

Developed the bubble chamber for particle detection

Won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1960

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