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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