Rodney Jory

Australian physicist and academic

Rodney Jory - Australian physicist and academic
Born

November 26th, 1938
86 years ago

Died

2021
4 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Australia

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Born in 1938, a physicist and academic contributed to various fields of Physics. Established a career in academia with significant teaching and research roles. Engaged in extensive studies and published research articles, particularly in areas related to electrodynamics and spectroscopy. Served in multiple educational institutions and guided many students in their scientific pursuits.

Published research in electrodynamics

Contributed to studies in spectroscopy

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