Wilkinson, David T.
David Wilkinson papers, 1957-2002 (bulk 1961-2001).
Consists primarily of the scientific writings, professional correspondence, and subject and project files of David T. Wilkinson. Wilkinson was a pioneer in the study and analysis of cosmic microwave background radiation, the nature and existence of which have yielded, through his lifetime's work, solid evidence for the Big Bang theory of the universe's birth. The collection contains the administrative files (including his NASA and/or National Science Foundation funding and accounting paperwork) and background history material for two of Wilkinson's main projects: the Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) and Microwave Anisotropy Probe (MAP), as well as evidence of the many and varied academic activities in his career. Not included in the David Wilkinson Papers are his professional and personal letters of recommendation, files on Conferences and Committees, and Preprints, among others, which remain the property of the Wilkinson Family.
Experimental physicist and cosmologist (1935-2002). Department of physics, Princeton University (1963-2002), as professor, department chairman, and Cyrus Fogg Brackett Professor of Physics Emeritus.
Microwave Anisotropy Probe (Spacecraft)
National Science Foundation (U.S.) -- Research grants.
Princeton University -- Faculty -- 20th century.
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- Research grants.
Big bang theory
Cosmic background radiation -- Research.
Cosmology -- Research.
Physics -- Study and teaching
Cosmic Background Explorer (Satellite)
AIP-ICOS
Princeton University. Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, 1 Washington Road, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA