Robert R. Wilson
1914 – 2000

Robert R. Wilson

American physicist (1914–2000)

particle physicistnuclear physicistuniversity teacherphysicist
Born
1914-03-04, Frontier
Died
2000-01-16
Birthplace state
Wyoming

Biography

Robert R. Wilson was born on March 4, 1914, in Frontier, Wyoming, and died on January 16, 2000. He worked as a particle physicist and nuclear physicist, and contributed to the Manhattan Project during World War II. Wilson served as the first director of the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory from 1967 to 1978 and was also a sculptor and architect.

Occupation

Robert R. Wilson is recorded as a particle physicist, a nuclear physicist, a university teacher and a physicist, born in Wyoming (1914–2000).

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Frequently asked about Robert R. Wilson

Who was Robert R. Wilson?
Robert R. Wilson was American physicist (1914–2000), born in Wyoming (1914 – 2000).
When and where was Robert R. Wilson born?
Robert R. Wilson was born on 1914-03-04 in Frontier.
When did Robert R. Wilson die?
Robert died on 2000-01-16.
What was Robert R. Wilson known for?
Robert R. Wilson is recorded as a particle physicist, a nuclear physicist, a university teacher and a physicist.
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