Swann, W. F. G. (William Francis Gray), 1884-1962

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Birth 1884-08-29
Death 1962-01-29

Biographical notes:

William Francis Gray Swann was a physicist.

From the description of Papers, [ca. 1900]-1962. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122473994

Physicist and historian of science Thomas Darlington Cope received his A.B. (1903) and Ph.D. (1915) from the University of Pennsylvania; he became an instructor and later professor there from 1906-1952. He also studied at the University of Berlin (1912-1913) under Max Planck.

From the guide to the Thomas Darlington Cope papers, ca. 1909-1964, Circa 1909-1964, (American Philosophical Society)

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Subjects:

  • Aeronautics
  • Atmospheric electricity
  • Cosmic rays
  • Electrets
  • Electric circuits
  • Electric currents
  • Electrodynamics
  • Magnetism
  • Mechanics
  • Music
  • Nuclear energy
  • Nuclear weapons
  • Particles (Nuclear physics)
  • Physics
  • Physics
  • Quantum theory
  • Radiation
  • Radiometers
  • Relativity (Physics)
  • Science
  • Science and civilization
  • Symphony orchestras
  • Thermodynamics
  • Wave mechanics

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Places:

  • Mason-Dixon Line. (as recorded)
  • Pennsylvania--Swarthmore (as recorded)

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