Elias Burstein
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Elias Burstein (September 30, 1917 ā June 17, 2017) was an American experimental condensed matter physicist whose active career in science spanned seven decades.[1] He is known for his pioneering fundamental research in the optical physics of solids; for writing and editing hundreds of articles and other publications; for bringing together scientists from around the world in international meetings, conferences, and symposia; and for training and mentoring dozens of younger physicists.[2]
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Elias Burstein | |
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Born | (1917-09-30)September 30, 1917 Brooklyn, New York |
Died | June 17, 2017(2017-06-17) (aged 99) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Brooklyn College University of Kansas |
Known for | research in optical physics of solids |
Awards | John Price Wetherill Medal(1979) Frank Isakson Prize(1986) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Condensed-matter physics |
Institutions | U.S. Naval Research Laboratory University of Pennsylvania |
Doctoral students | Aron Pinczuk Phillip J. Stiles [de] |
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