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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