Luis Walter Alvarez
American experimental physicist, inventor, and professor (1911–1988)
1911 — 1988
Quick Facts
Profession
American experimental physicist, inventor, and professor (1911–1988)
Born
June 13, 1911
Died
1988 (age ~77)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
physicist, inventor, university teacher
United StatesBorn in San FranciscoDied in Berkeley
1911
Born in San Francisco (1911-06-13)
1945
AwardCollier Trophy
1947
AwardMedal for Merit
1952
AwardJohn Scott Award
1960
AwardCalifornia Scientist of the Year
1961
AwardAlbert Einstein Award
About
Luis Walter Alvarez was a Spanish-American experimental physicist, inventor, and professor who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1968 for his discovery of resonance states in particle physics using the hydrogen bubble chamber. In 2007 the American Journal of Physics commented, "Luis Alvarez was one of the most brilliant and productive experimental physicists of the twentieth century."
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Who is Luis Walter Alvarez?+
Luis Walter Alvarez was a Spanish-American experimental physicist, inventor, and professor who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1968 for his discovery of resonance states in particle physics using the hydrogen bubble chamber. In 2007 the American Journal of Physics commented, "Luis Alvarez
What does the name Luis mean?+
The name Luis means "A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Luis and Luís. Luigi.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Luis Walter Alvarez born?+
Luis Walter Alvarez was born on June 13, 1911.
When did Luis Walter Alvarez die?+
Luis Walter Alvarez died in 1988, at approximately 77 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Luis and Luís. Luigi.
The name Luis is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish.. Etymology: Luis and Luís. Luigi.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Luis — June 13, 1911
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
You made me understand something I thought was beyond me.
— a curious mind
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