Nationality United States Fields Physics | Education Harvard University Name Charles Slichter | |
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Institutions University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Alma mater Harvard University (BA magna cum laude 1945, MA 1947, Ph.D 1949, honorary Ll.D 1996) Notable awards National Medal of Science (2007)
Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Prize (1996)
Comstock Prize in Physics (1993)
Irving Langmuir Award (1969) Books Principles of magnetic resonance Awards Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Prize, Comstock Prize in Physics, National Medal of Science for Physical Science | ||
Doctoral advisor Edward Mills Purcell | ||
Charles Pence Slichter | Wikipedia audio article
Charles Pence Slichter (born January 21, 1924) is an American physicist, best known for his work on nuclear magnetic resonance and superconductivity.
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He was awarded the 2007 National Medal of Science "for establishing nuclear magnetic resonance as a powerful tool to reveal the fundamental molecular properties of liquids and solids. His inspired teaching has led generations of physicists and chemists to develop a host of modern technologies in condensed matter physics, chemistry, biology and medicine."
Work
Slichter's research has focused primarily on NMR and superconductivity. His most important work includes:
He also served as a member of the Harvard Corporation, Harvard's primary governing body, from 1970–1995; as a member of the board of the National Science Foundation from 1976–1984; as a member of the President's Science Advisory Committee from 1965–1969; as a member of the President's Committee on the National Medal of Science, 1969–1974; and as a member of the President's Committee on Science and Technology Policy, 1976. In 1993 Slichter was awarded the Comstock Prize in Physics from the National Academy of Sciences.
Family
Slichter is the son of economist Sumner Slichter, the grandson of mathematician Charles S. Slichter, the father of musician Jacob Slichter and brother of Bell Labs executive William P. Slichter.