Peter A. Sturrock
Professor, Academic
1924 –
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Who is Peter A. Sturrock?
Peter Andrew Sturrock is a British scientist.
An emeritus professor of applied physics at Stanford University, much of Sturrock's career has been devoted to astrophysics, plasma physics, and solar physics, but Sturrock is interested in other fields, including ufology, scientific inference, the history of science, and the philosophy of science. Sturrock has been awarded many prizes and honors, and has written or co-authored many scientific papers and textbooks.
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- Born
- 1924
- Also known as
- Peter Sturrock
- Peter Andrew Sturrock
- Peter A Sturrock
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Education
- St John's College, Cambridge
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Cambridge
( - 1945) - Master of Science, University of Cambridge
( - 1948) - Doctorate, University of Cambridge
( - 1951)
- Employment
- Research associate, Stanford University
(1955 - 1961) - Director, Institute for Plasma Research, Stanford University
(1980 - 1983) - Deputy Director, Stanford University Center for Space Science and Astrophysics
(1989 - 1992) - Professor Emeritus, Stanford University
- Research associate, Stanford University
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on July 23, 2013
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