DeWitt, Bryce S. (Bryce Seligman), 1923-2004.
Bryce S. DeWitt papers, 1950-2005.
Bryce S. DeWitt (1923-2004) was known for his mathematical approach to physics and his work in quantum field theory, supermanifolds, gauge theory, and relativistic astrophysics. The papers consist of general research files containing handwritten notes, correspondence, and printed material; as well as extensive documentation of the 1973 eclipse experiment; including 85 glass photographic plates taken during the period of the experiment and computer print-outs analyzing the data. Note that a complete log of the glass plates is available in the Eclipse reduction notes folder.
DeWitt received all three of his degrees in physics from Harvard University (Ph.D. in 1950), held positions at the Institute for Advanced Study, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before beginning his professorship at The University of Texas at Austin in 1972. At UT Austin, DeWitt served as the director of the Center for Relativity (1972-1987), Jane and Roland Blumberg Professor of Physics (1986-2000), and Professor Emeritus (2000-2004). DeWitts awards include the National Academy of Sciences (1990) and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2002).
DeWitt, Bryce S. (Bryce Seligman), 1923-2004.
University of Texas at Austin. Dept. of Physics -- Faculty.
Astronomy.
Photography -- Experiments.
Physics.
Quantum field theory.
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University of Texas at Austin. Center for American History. University Archives. Austin, TX 78713, USA