Goodstein, David L., 1939-
Oral History interview with David Goodstein, 2002.
In four sessions Goodstein covers his education, his recruitment to Caltech by J. Mercereau to join new low-temperature physics group; the beginning of his scientific association in 1966 with the University of Rome's structure of matter group. He recalls the establishment of the applied physics option at Caltech; discusses the administration and governance of Caltech, including his many contributions to and roles within the same, culminating in Vice Provost (1987). He discusses his physics telecourse "The Mechanical Universe." Reminiscences of Caltech colleagues, especially R. Feynman.
Physicist, low-temperature, solid-state and other collective phenomena; Professor of physics and Vice Provost at Caltech.
Feynman, Richard P. (Richard Phillips), 1918-1988
California Institute of Technology -- Administration.
California Institute of Technology. Dept. of Physics -- Faculty.
Mechanical universe (Television program) -- Documentation.
Low temperature research.
Matter.
Physics -- Study and teaching.
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Erwin, Shelley interviewer.
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California Institute of Technology. Institute Archives. 1201 East California Blvd. (Mail Code 015A-74), Pasadena, CA 91125, USA