Condon, Edward Uhler, 1902-1974
Edward Condon papers, 1960s.
Included in the collection are transcripts from Gemini space flights, microfilm of UFO publications and reports, books, pamphlets, journals and other material. Also included is material on the "Bevetron" (BEV Proton Accellerator) study led by Condon.
American nuclear physicist. Ph.D. physics, University of California (1926). Professional experience includes: assistant profesor, associate professor, Princeton University (1928-1929, 1930-1937); associate director, Westinghouse Research Laboratory (1937-1945); director, National Bureau of Standards (1945-1951); director of research and development, consulting physicist, Corning Glass Works (1951-1954); professor, Washington University (1956-1963); professor, fellow of the Joint Institute of Laboratory Astrophysics (JILA), director of UFO Project, professor emeritus, University of Colorado (1963-1974). Research interests: quantum mechanics, development of radar use and nuclear weapons during World War II.
Gemini 10 (Spacecraft)
Space flight
Unidentified flying objects
Bevatron.
Transcripts. aat aat
Microforms. aat aat
AIP-ICOS
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