Nicholas Christofilos

accelerator physicist who independently developed and patented the strong focusing principle (1916–1972)
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Summary

Nicholas Christofilos's place of birth was Boston[1]. He was born on December 16, 1916[2]. He died in Hayward[3]. He died on September 24, 1972[4]. He worked as an electrical engineer[5].

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Career and Affiliations

Employers include Brookhaven National Laboratory[7], a research institute[19], in United States[20], founded in 1947[21], headquartered in Upton[22] and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory[8], a research institute[23], in United States[24], founded in 1952[25], headquartered in Livermore[26].

Recognition

Awards received include Elliott Cresson Medal[10], an award[27], in United States[28], founded in 1875[29]; Fellow of the American Physical Society[11], a fellowship award[30]; and Golden Plate Award[12], an award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1961[33].

FAQs

Where was Nicholas Christofilos born?

Nicholas Christofilos was born in Boston[1].

Where did Nicholas Christofilos die?

Nicholas Christofilos passed away in Hayward[3].

What did Nicholas Christofilos do for work?

Nicholas Christofilos worked as electrical engineer[5].

Where did Nicholas Christofilos go to school?

Nicholas Christofilos was educated at National Technical University of Athens[9].

What awards did Nicholas Christofilos receive?

Honors received include Elliott Cresson Medal[10], Fellow of the American Physical Society[11], and Golden Plate Award[12].

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