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Philip Abelson
(1913–2004)
Physicist
United States
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Philip Abelson was a physicist from the United States, best known for Biotechnology and Biological Frontiers.
Quick Facts About Philip Abelson
- Born
- April 27, 1913
- Died
- August 1, 2004
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Physicist
- Notable works
- Biotechnology and Biological Frontiers
- Spouse
- Neva Abelson
About Philip Abelson
Philip Hauge Abelson was an American physicist, scientific editor and science writer. Trained as a nuclear physicist, he co-discovered the element neptunium, worked on isotope separation in the Manhattan Project, and wrote the first study of nuclear marine propulsion for submarines. He later worked on a broad range of scientific topics and related public policy, including organic geochemistry, paleobiology and energy policy.
Biography source: Wikipedia
Awards & Honors
National Medal of Science
Kalinga Prize
Waldo E. Smith Award
NAS Public Welfare Medal
Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award
Fellow of the American Physical Society
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Fellow of the American Geophysical Union
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