1917 – 1986

James Rainwater

American physicist

nuclear physicistuniversity teacherphysicist

Born

1917-12-09, Council

Died

1986-05-31

Birthplace state

Idaho

Biography

Leo James Rainwater was an American physicist who shared the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1975 for his part in determining the asymmetrical shapes of certain atomic nuclei.

Occupation

James Rainwater is recorded as a nuclear physicist, a university teacher and a physicist, born in Idaho (1917–1986).

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Frequently asked about James Rainwater

Who was James Rainwater?

James Rainwater was American physicist, born in Idaho (1917 – 1986).

When and where was James Rainwater born?

James Rainwater was born on 1917-12-09 in Council.

When did James Rainwater die?

James died on 1986-05-31.

What was James Rainwater known for?

James Rainwater is recorded as a nuclear physicist, a university teacher and a physicist.

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