Pugh, Emerson M.
Emerson M. Pugh papers, 1932-1976.
Papers and reprints of papers by Pugh and his colleagues. The collection also includes theses on the Hall effect by Carnegie Institute of Technology students, Dr. Pugh's notebooks and letters concerning publication of his research, his security clearance information, and a copy of his autobiography, "Wyoming Scientist-Horses to Space Ships," written in 1979. The materials document Pugh's many years in weapons research; subjects covered include ballistics, ferromagnetism, Hall Effect, and shaped charges. Some of Dr. Pugh's work on the Manhattan Project during World War II is documented in this collection.
Physicist, solid state physics (1896-1981). M.S., University of Pittsburgh, 1927; Ph.D., California Institute of Technology, 1930. Physics faculty, Carnegie Institute of Technology (1920-1965), and acting head of department (1940-1942); consultant, Westinghouse Atomic Power (1956-1961). Research in ballistics, the Hall effect, and ferro-magnetism.
Pugh, Emerson M.
Carnegie Institute of Technology.
Manhattan Project (U.S.)
Weapons -- Research.
Ballistics.
Hall effect.
Ferromagnetism.
Shaped charges.
Security clearances.
Notebooks. aat
Autobiographies. aat
Reprints. aat
Theses. aat
AIP-ICOS
Carnegie Mellon University. Hunt Library. University Archives. 4909 Frew Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA