Hufford, Mason E. (Mason Edward), 1882-1975

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Faculty member, Indiana University, Physics Department, 1912-1953.

Researched wave properties of light, refined techniques for studying diffraction phenomena, produced photographs of diffraction rings to very high orders. Also did research on the conditions for electrical discharges in gases. Taught courses in physical science education, optics, and heat and thermodynamics.

From the description of Mason E. Hufford papers, 1893-1952 1915-1945. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 37392969

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Electric discharges through gases
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Wave theory of light
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Birth 1882

Death 1975

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