Alvin M. Weinberg
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Alvin M. Weinberg (1915-04-20 - 2006-10-18) was a nuclear physicist and administrator at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He came to Oak Ridge, Tennessee in 1945. He served as director of the laboratory's Physics Division from 1945 to 1948, when he became Research Director for the laboratory. He served as director of the laboratory from 1955 to 1973.[1]
In 1974 he became directory of the newly organized Institute for Energy Analysis within Oak Ridge Associated Universities, where he remained until his retirement in 1984. This institute focused on evaluating alternatives for meeting future energy requirements. From 1976 to 1984, the Institute for Energy Analysis was a center for study of diverse issues related to carbon dioxide and global climate.
[edit] References
- ^ Richardson, Darrell. "Brilliant Scientist" Dies at 91. The Oak Ridger. 2006-10-19.
[edit] External links
- Annotated bibliography for Alvin Weinberg from the Alsos Digital Library for Nuclear Issues
- Biography from Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- Biography from Oak Ridge Associated Universities
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