William C. Davidon

American physicist and academic

William C. Davidon - American physicist and academic
Born

1927
98 years ago

Died

November 8th, 2013
11 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Contributions in physics and mathematics included significant work in gravitational wave detection and chaos theory. Held a teaching position at Bucknell University for several decades, mentoring many students. Engaged in political activism and was a prominent figure in the peace movement, focusing on anti-nuclear efforts during the Cold War period.

Pioneered research in gravitational wave detection

Published influential papers on chaos theory

Contributed to the anti-nuclear movement

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