S. Peter Rosen
| Simon Peter Rosen | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Fields | Physics |
| Alma mater | Oxford University |
| Known for | Double Beta Decay, Neutrino Oscillation |
Simon Peter Rosen (1933–2006) was an American theoretical particle physicist, known for his work on beta decay and neutrino oscillation.[1]
Career
Rosen was born in London, England in 1933 and became a U.S. citizen in 1972. He received his doctorate in physics from Oxford University in 1957. He was a professor of physics at Purdue University from 1962-1984. He was the assistant division head of nuclear and particle physics at the Los Alamos National Laboratory from 1983-1990. He was a professor of physics at the University of Texas at Arlington from 1990-1996 serving as the dean of science. Dr. Rosen finished his career as associate director of the Office of High Energy and Nuclear Physics from 1997 to 2003.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 "S. Peter Rosen, 73, Physicist Who Guided Federal Research, Dies". The New York Times. Retrieved 2015-12-13.
- ↑ "A Tribute to Dr. S. Peter Rosen". U.S. Department of Energy. Retrieved 2016-01-24.
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