Lawrence R. Hafstad

Dr. Lawrence R. Hafstad (1904–1993) was an American physicist who in 1939 created first nuclear fission reaction in the United States. [1] [2] [3] Hafstad was also notable for his pioneering work on nuclear reactors.[1] Hafstad was elected to the National Academy of Engineering.[2] Hafstad was also vice president and chief of research laboratories of General Motors.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 New York Times:Lawrence R. Hafstad Dies at 89; Helped to Develop Nuclear Power;By WOLFGANG SAXON;October 22, 1993
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Memorial Tributes: National Academy of Engineering, Volume 7 (1994);LAWRENCE R. HAFSTAD;BY JOHN D. CAPLAN;
  3. ↑ Harry S truman museum;Lawrence R. Hafstad Papers;Dates: 1939-1975