Thorfin R. Hogness
Chemist and educator (1894–1976) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thorfin Rusten Hogness (December 9, 1894, Minneapolis – February 14, 1976, San Jose, California)[1] was a physical chemist, director of plutonium research for the Manhattan Project, and, after WW II, an advocate of "international control of nuclear energy".[2]
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Thorfin R. Hogness | |
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Born | 9 December 1894 Minnesota |
Died | 14 February 1976 (aged 81) San Jose |
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Occupation | Chemist, educator |
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Children | David Hogness, John R. Hogness |
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