People in Physics by Topic

Atomic

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Chad Orzel

Chad Orzel, a physicist and blogger, is not afraid to weigh in on the controversial issues of the day. On June 29th, 2010, for example, he made reference to "the immense suckitude of the refereeing" at the then-ongoing World Cup.

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Mildred "Millie" Dresselhaus

Millie Dresselhaus is one of the very first laser scientists. She quickly took this new invention and started using it to investigate the properties of matter. As well as pioneering laser science, she has  promoted opportunities for women in science.

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Becky Thompson-Flagg

Imagine starting a new internship, first week on the job and you don't know a soul. But you're curious. How did these people get here? What are they like? Where do they come from? Do they have any cool body piercings?

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Richard Superfine

"I grew up in Philadelphia building houses with my father," says Richard Superfine-yes, that is his real name. "That has led me to always appreciate experimental work and using my hands and getting tangible results."

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Patricia Mooney

"For me, physics is done in a community, and research involves social interactions," says Patricia Mooney.

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Alice White

Alice White proves that you can go home again. White grew up in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, the daughter of two physicists.

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Carlos Gutierrez

As a child Carlos Gutierrez wondered why there weren't more Hispanics in physics. He asked his teachers if they knew of any Hispanic physicists.  When they couldn't name any, Gutierrez wasn't sure if he was cut out to be a physicist.

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Lene Hau

In 1999, after years of practice, Lene Hau learned how to bicycle at the speed of light.