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Wolfgang K.H. Panofsky – Physics, Science Policy, and Arms Control
Vera Lüth (SLAC)
Seminar Room 3, 15:00
Wolfgang K. H. Panofsky, professor at Stanford University and
founding director of the Stanford Linear Accelerator, was a legendary
figure in physics in the second half of the 20th century. He is respected
for his contribution in three important areas: as a scientist who advanced
particle physics and accelerator development, as the founder of SLAC,
a research laboratory of international rank, and a long-time advisor to the
US government on science policy, on national security, and on arms control.
Over many years he was the outstanding leader of the US National
Academy of Sciences’ efforts to advise the US government on the need
for international agreements on nuclear non-proliferation and arms
reduction. This presentation will high light the accomplishment of the
gentleman who became a legendary and beloved figure to all who had
a chance to meet and interact with him, and who called him simply Pief.
