Zwicky, F. (Fritz), 1898-1974
Oral history interview with Fritz Zwicky, 1972 April 27.
Zwicky discusses his work as an astronomer and physicist. Describes his relationships and the people at California Institute of Technology with only periphal mention of JPL. Discusses people and the early history of Aerojet Engineering Corporation, as Zwicky calls it, "The optimal university."
Astrophysicist (supernovas, galaxies, and intergalactic matter, patents for jet propulsion). Ph.D. 1922 from Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, Switzerland. Assistant and Associate Professor of Theoretical Physics, 1927-1942; Professor of Astrophysics, 1942-1968 at California Institute of Technology. Scientific Director of Aerojet Engineering Corporation, 1943-1949. Astronomer of the Mount Palomar Observatory.
Zwicky, F. (Fritz), 1898- -- Career in astronomy.
Zwicky, F. (Fritz), 1898- -- Career in physics.
California Institute of Technology -- Faculty.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory (U.S.)
Scientists
Military research -- United States.
Space astronomy -- Research.
Space sciences -- Research.
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Aeroject Engineering Corporation -- History.
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Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Archives. JPL Archive, MS 111-113, 4800 Oak Grove Drive, Pasadena, CA 91109-8099, USA