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Nobel physics prize to Charpak for inventing particle detectors

Journal Article · · Physics Today; (United States)
OSTI ID:6599086
This article describes the work of Georges Charpak of France leading to his receipt of the 1992 Nobel Prize in Physics. The Nobel Prize was awarded to Charpak [open quotes]for his invention and development of particle detectors, in particular the multiwire proportional chamber.[close quotes] Historical aspects of Charpak's life and research are given.
OSTI ID:
6599086
Journal Information:
Physics Today; (United States), Journal Name: Physics Today; (United States) Vol. 46:1; ISSN PHTOAD; ISSN 0031-9228
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English