Robert G. Sachs

Robert G. Sachs (right) with Atomic Energy Commission chair Dixy Lee Ray.

Robert G. Sachs (May 4, 1916 – April 14, 1999) was an American theoretical physicist, a founder and a director of the Argonne National Laboratory.[1][2] Sachs was also notable for his work in theoretical nuclear physics, terminal ballistics, and nuclear power reactors.[2][3][3] Sachs was also a member of the National Academy of Sciences,[2] chairman of the Academy's Physics Section,[2] chairman of the Academy's Class I (Physical and Mathematical Sciences),[2] and director of the Enrico Fermi Institute of the University of Chicago.[2][3] Sachs was the author of the standard text book Nuclear Theory (1953).[2]

Notable honors and awards

Life and career

References

  1. ↑ Nagourney, Eric (April 17, 1999). "Robert Sachs, Theoretical Physicist, Dies at 82". The New York Times. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Wali, Kameschwar C. (2004). "Robert Green Sachs" (PDF). Biographical Memiors. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press. pp. 321–346. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Robert Green Sachs – Honorary Degree Recipient". Purdue University. Retrieved August 27, 2013.

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