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Irvine Clifton Gardner

1889 – 1972

American physicist

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About Irvine Clifton Gardner

Lived 1889 – 1972 (aged 82–83). Irvine Clifton Gardner was an American physicist.

Dr. Irvine Clifton Gardner (18891972) was an American physicist known for his contributions to optics and aerial photography.

Biography Gardner was born in 1889. In 1921, he joined the National Bureau of Standards (NBS), and in 1950, became chief of the Division of Optics and Meteorology. He was also noted for his work in the field of spectroscopy.

Awards and honors In 1954, he was awarded the Frederic Ives Medal by the Optical Society of America; he was made a fellow of the OSA in 1959. In 1955, he was awarded a fellowship of the Society of Imaging Science and Technology. The Gardner Inlet and the crater Gardner on the Moon are named after him.

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Important facts

Born
1889, Idaville
Birth century
19th century
Died
1972, Fulton
Occupation
Physicist
Nationality
United States
Awards
Frederic Ives Medal
Also known as
Irvine C. Gardner

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Irvine Clifton Gardner?

American physicist

When was Irvine Clifton Gardner born?

Irvine Clifton Gardner was born in 1889 in Idaville.

When did Irvine Clifton Gardner die?

Irvine Clifton Gardner died in 1972 in Fulton.

What was Irvine Clifton Gardner's occupation?

Irvine Clifton Gardner was a physicist.

What nationality was Irvine Clifton Gardner?

Irvine Clifton Gardner was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Irvine Clifton Gardner

· Wikidata: Q6074316

· DBpedia: Irvine Clifton Gardner

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