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Peter Dornan

b. 1939

British physicist

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About Peter Dornan

Born 1939. Peter Dornan is a physicist.

Peter John Dornan FRS (born 1939) is a British physicist, and professor at Imperial College London where he advised his PhD student Ann Heinson.

On 18 September 2009, a festschrift was held in his honor. Dornan was awarded the Rutherford Medal and Prize in 2002.

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Important facts

Born
1939
Birth century
Occupation
Employers
Imperial College London
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society; Rutherford Medal and Prize
Also known as
Peter John Dornan

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Peter Dornan?

British physicist

When was Peter Dornan born?

Peter Dornan was born in 1939.

What is Peter Dornan's occupation?

Peter Dornan is a physicist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Dornan

· Wikidata: Q7173711

· DBpedia: Peter Dornan

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