Charles Pence Slichter
American scientist (1924-2018)
Charles Pence Slichter (January 21, 1924 – February 19, 2018[1]) was an American physicist. He was best known for his work on nuclear magnetic resonance and superconductivity. He was awarded the 2007 National Medal of Science by President George W. Bush.[2]
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| Born | 21 January 1924 |
| Died | 19 February 2018 (aged 94) |
| Nationality | United States |
| Alma mater | Harvard University (BA magna cum laude 1945, MA 1947, PhD 1949, honorary LlD 1996) |
| Known for | J-coupling, Overhauser effect, Hebel-Slichter effect |
| Awards | National Medal of Science (2007) Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Prize (1996) Comstock Prize in Physics (1993) Irving Langmuir Award (1969) |
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| Fields | Physics |
| Institutions | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
| Doctoral advisor | Edward Purcell |
References change
- ↑ "Charles Slichter Obituary". obits.dignitymemorial.com. Retrieved 2018-02-22.
- ↑ "President Bush Presents 2007 National Medals of Science and Technology and Innovation". georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov.
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