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Bernard Waldman was born in [[New York City]] on October 12, 1913. He attended [[New York University]], which awarded him his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.<ref name="Chicago Tribune"/> His thesis, on "The Resonance Processes in the Disintegration of Boron by Protons",<ref>{{cite web |url=http://library.nd.edu/chemistry/resources/genealogy/physics/documents/WaldmanB.pdf |title=Bernard Waldman - PhD publisher=Note Dame University |accessdate=February 2, 2014 }}</ref> formed the basis of a paper on the subject published in the [[Physical Review]]. His research confirmed the estimates of [[Robert Oppenheimer]] and [[Robert Serber]].<ref>{{cite journal |title = {The Resonance Processes in the Disintegration of Boron by Protons |last=Waldman |first=B. |last2=Waddel |first2=R. C. |last3=Callihan |first3=D. |last4=Schneider |first4=W. A.|journal = [[Physical Review]] |volume = 54 |issue = 12 |pages = 1017-1020 |year = 1938 |month = December |publisher = American Physical Society |doi = 10.1103/PhysRev.54.1017 }</ref> |
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Although he was a [[Congregationalist]], Waldman joined the faculty of [[Notre Dame University]] in 1938. He became an [[assistant professor]] in 1941. |
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Walman took a leave of absence from Notre Dame University to |
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==Later life== |
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After the war ended, Walman returned to Notre Dame University. |
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Walden was appointed dean of Notre Dame University's College of Science in 1967. He held this position August, 1979, when he retired at the age of 65. |
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After retirement, he served as associate director of the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory at Michigan State University until 1983. A student-written article in 1946 quoted Mr. Waldman as endorsing civilian control of atomic energy, an issue then pending in Congress. |
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Waldman died in hospital in [[Sanford, North Carolina]], where he was being treated for cancer, on November 1, 1986. He was survived by his wife wife, Glenna and three daughters.<ref name="Chicago Tribune">{{cite news |url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1986-11-16/news/8603260170_1_hiroshima-atomic-bomb-mr-waldman |newspaper=[[Chicago Tribune]] |title=Bomb Physicist Bernard Waldman |date=November 16, 1986 |accessdate=February 2, 2014 }}</ref> A funeral service was held at the [[ Basilica of the Sacred Heart ]] on the campus of Notre Dame University, and he was interred in its Cedar Grove Cemetery.<ref name="Star-News">{{cite news |newspaper=[[Star-News]] |date=Nov 13, 1986 |title=Atomic Bomb Scientist Bernard Waldman dies |url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1454&dat=19861113&id=P3ZSAAAAIBAJ&sjid=4RMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4495,5334268 |accessdate=February 2, 2014 }}</ref> His papers are in the Notre Dame University Archives.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://archives.nd.edu/findaids/ead/xml/wal.xml |title=Bernard Waldman Papers |publisher=Note Dame University |accessdate=February 2, 2014 }}</ref> |
Waldman died in hospital in [[Sanford, North Carolina]], where he was being treated for cancer, on November 1, 1986. He was survived by his wife wife, Glenna and three daughters.<ref name="Chicago Tribune">{{cite news |url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1986-11-16/news/8603260170_1_hiroshima-atomic-bomb-mr-waldman |newspaper=[[Chicago Tribune]] |title=Bomb Physicist Bernard Waldman |date=November 16, 1986 |accessdate=February 2, 2014 }}</ref> A funeral service was held at the [[ Basilica of the Sacred Heart ]] on the campus of Notre Dame University, and he was interred in its Cedar Grove Cemetery.<ref name="Star-News">{{cite news |newspaper=[[Star-News]] |date=Nov 13, 1986 |title=Atomic Bomb Scientist Bernard Waldman dies |url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1454&dat=19861113&id=P3ZSAAAAIBAJ&sjid=4RMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4495,5334268 |accessdate=February 2, 2014 }}</ref> His papers are in the Notre Dame University Archives.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://archives.nd.edu/findaids/ead/xml/wal.xml |title=Bernard Waldman Papers |publisher=Note Dame University |accessdate=February 2, 2014 }}</ref> |
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Revision as of 09:32, 2 February 2014
Bernard Waldman | |
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 Bernard Waldman's wartime Los Alamos security badge | |
| Born | July 12, 1913 invalid month |
| Died | November 1, 1985 (aged 72) |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | New York University |
| Known for | Bombing of Hiroshima |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Physics |
| Institutions | Los Alamos Laboratory University of Notre Dame University of Michigan |
| Thesis | The Resonance Processes in the Disintegration of Boron by Protons (1939) |
Bernard Waldman (October 12, 1913 – November 1, 1986) was an American physicist, who during World War II flew on the Hiroshima bombing mission as a cameraman. He later served as the dean of the College of Science at Notre Dame University, director of the Midwestern Universities Research Association, and associate director of the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory.
Early life and education
Bernard Waldman was born in New York City on October 12, 1913. He attended New York University, which awarded him his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.[1] His thesis, on "The Resonance Processes in the Disintegration of Boron by Protons",[2] formed the basis of a paper on the subject published in the Physical Review. His research confirmed the estimates of Robert Oppenheimer and Robert Serber.[3]
Although he was a Congregationalist, Waldman joined the faculty of Notre Dame University in 1938. He became an assistant professor in 1941.
Manhattan Project
Walman took a leave of absence from Notre Dame University to
Later life
After the war ended, Walman returned to Notre Dame University.
Walden was appointed dean of Notre Dame University's College of Science in 1967. He held this position August, 1979, when he retired at the age of 65.
After retirement, he served as associate director of the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory at Michigan State University until 1983. A student-written article in 1946 quoted Mr. Waldman as endorsing civilian control of atomic energy, an issue then pending in Congress.
Waldman died in hospital in Sanford, North Carolina, where he was being treated for cancer, on November 1, 1986. He was survived by his wife wife, Glenna and three daughters.[1] A funeral service was held at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the campus of Notre Dame University, and he was interred in its Cedar Grove Cemetery.[4] His papers are in the Notre Dame University Archives.[5]
Notes
- ^ a b "Bomb Physicist Bernard Waldman". Chicago Tribune. November 16, 1986. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
- ^ "Bernard Waldman - PhD publisher=Note Dame University" (PDF). Retrieved February 2, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Missing pipe in:|title=(help) - ^ {{cite journal |title = {The Resonance Processes in the Disintegration of Boron by Protons |last=Waldman |first=B. |last2=Waddel |first2=R. C. |last3=Callihan |first3=D. |last4=Schneider |first4=W. A.|journal = Physical Review |volume = 54 |issue = 12 |pages = 1017-1020 |year = 1938 |month = December |publisher = American Physical Society |doi = 10.1103/PhysRev.54.1017 }
- ^ "Atomic Bomb Scientist Bernard Waldman dies". Star-News. Nov 13, 1986. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
- ^ "Bernard Waldman Papers". Note Dame University. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
References
- Jones, L.; Mills, F.; Sessler, A.; Symon, K.; Young, D. (2010). Innovation was not enough: a history of the Midwestern Universities Research Association (MURA). World Scientific. ISBN 9789812832832.
