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David B. Tanner

b. 1945

Researcher in optics (born 1945)

Physicist University teacher
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About David B. Tanner

Born 1945. David B. Tanner is a physicist and university teacher.

David Burnham Tanner is a Distinguished Professor of Physics and an affiliate professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Florida.

He studied at the University of Virginia where he received his B. A. degree. He has a PhD in Physics from Cornell University.

He was elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society in 1989 "for studies of the basic infrared properties of new materials". and awarded their Frank Isakson Prize for Optical Effects in Solids in 2016.

He published the textbook Optical Effects in Solids in 2019.

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Important facts

Born
12 March 1945, Norfolk
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Physicist, university teacher
Education
Cornell University, Ohio State University, University of Florida, University of Pennsylvania
Employers
University of Florida, Ohio State University, University of Pennsylvania
Awards
Frank Isakson Prize for Optical Effects in Solids; Panofsky Prize; Frank Isakson Prize
Also known as
David Burnham Tanner, D. B. Tanner, Tanner DB, D B Tanner, DB Tanner, D.B. Tanner
moreD. Tanner, D Tanner

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David B. Tanner?

researcher in optics (born 1945)

When was David B. Tanner born?

David B. Tanner was born on 12 March 1945 in Norfolk.

What is David B. Tanner's occupation?

David B. Tanner is a physicist and university teacher.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David B. Tanner

· Wikidata: Q30323428

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