Peter Mansfield
English physicist known for magnetic resonance imaging
1933 — 2017
Quick Facts
Profession
English physicist known for magnetic resonance imaging
Born
October 9, 1933
Died
2017 (age ~84)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
physicist, inventor, university teacher
United KingdomBorn in LambethDied in Nottingham
1933
Born in Lambeth (1933-10-09)
1988
AwardDennis Gabor Medal and Prize
1990
AwardMullard Award
1995
Awardhonorary doctor of Louis Pasteur University
2003
AwardNobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
2007
AwardNational Inventors Hall of Fame
About
Sir Peter Mansfield was an English physicist who was awarded the 2003 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, shared with Paul Lauterbur, for discoveries concerning Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Mansfield was a professor at the University of Nottingham.
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Who is Peter Mansfield?+
Sir Peter Mansfield was an English physicist who was awarded the 2003 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, shared with Paul Lauterbur, for discoveries concerning Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Mansfield was a professor at the University of Nottingham.
What does the name Peter mean?+
The name Peter means "a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.". It is of English origin.
When was Peter Mansfield born?+
Peter Mansfield was born on October 9, 1933.
When did Peter Mansfield die?+
Peter Mansfield died in 2017, at approximately 84 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.
The name Peter is of English origin, meaning "a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Guestbook
The field isn't the same without you in it.
— a colleague
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
I quote you in class. The students always lean in.
— a science teacher
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