Born
September 23, 1915
Pittsburgh, United States
Died
March 31, 2001
Medford, United States
Known for
American physicist
Clifford Shull (1915–2001) was United States best known for American physicist.
Clifford Glenwood Shull (September 23, 1915 – March 31, 2001) was an American physicist. He co-developed neutron scattering, a technique that allows scientists to precisely map atomic structures within materials. His foundational work, notably at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, earned him the 1994 Nobel Prize in Physics. He greatly advanced our understanding of material properties.
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Clifford Shull died on March 31, 2001 in Medford, United States, at the age of 85.
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Clifford Shull was born in Pittsburgh, United States on September 23, 1915.
What is Clifford Shull best known for?
Clifford Shull is best known for American physicist.
How old was Clifford Shull when they died?
Clifford Shull was 85 years old at the time of death.
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Clifford Shull was from United States.
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