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George W. Watt

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Dr. George W. Watt (January 8, 1911 - March 29, 1980) was an American chemist who participated in Manhattan Project responsible for isolating and purifying plutonium used in the first nuclear explosion on July 16, 1945. [1] [2]

Life

Watt was born in Bellaire, Ohio on January 8, 1911. He received his degrees at Ohio State University: BA (1931), MS (1933), and PhD (1935).[2] Watt joined the faculty of University of Texas, Austin in 1937, advanced through academic ranks and served as a professor from 1947 till 1978 when he attained an emeritus status.[2] During WWII 1943-45 years he was on leave from the university and worked on Manhattan Project as group leader and associate section chief of the Plutonium Project.[2]

References

  1. ^ New York Times:GEORGE WATT DIES; WORKED ON A-BOMB; Chemist Was in Manhattan Project That Enabled U.S. to Develop Atomic Weapons in 1945 Worked on Hydrogen Bomb Held Several Patents;April 02, 1980
  2. ^ a b c d University of Texas, Austin;IN MEMORIAM;GEORGE WILLARD WATT
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