Charles S. Hastings
Charles S. Hastings | |
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Born | Clinton, New York | November 27, 1848
Died | January 31, 1932 Greenwich, Connecticut | (aged 83)
Alma mater | Yale University |
Known for | Geometrical optics |
Awards | Elliott Cresson Medal (1926) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Physics |
Institutions | Sheffield Scientific School at Yale University, Johns Hopkins University |
Charles Sheldon Hastings (November 27, 1848 – January 31, 1932) was an American physicist known for his work in optics.[1] He was an associate professor of physics at Johns Hopkins University and the first Chair of Professor of Physics of Sheffield Scientific School at Yale University.[2] He collaborated with John A. Brashear on the optical design of large telescopes including the 72-inch (180 cm) reflector at Dominion Astrophysical Observatory and the 30-inch (76 cm) photographic refractor at Allegheny Observatory.[3] His optical designs enabled much progress in astronomy at U.S. observatories.[4] The Hastings Triplet magnifying glass design is based on his optical formulae.[5] He was awarded the Elliott Cresson Medal in 1926.[6]
He was a member of the Connecticut Academy of Arts and Sciences.
References
- ^ Beach, Frederick E. (April 22, 1932). "Charles Sheldon Hastings". Science. 75 (1947): 428–430. Bibcode:1932Sci....75..428B. doi:10.1126/science.75.1947.428.
- ^ Uhler, Horace S. (1938). Charles Sheldon Hastings (PDF). Biographical Memoirs. Vol. 20. National Academy of Sciences. pp. 273–291. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ Schlesinger, Frank (October 1932). "Charles Sheldon Hastings". Astrophysical Journal. 76 (3): 149–155. Bibcode:1932ApJ....76..149S. doi:10.1086/143411. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- ^ "Charles S. Hastings". OSA History. The Optical Society. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ Microscopes, Microtomes, Colorimeters, Optical Measuring Instruments and Accessories. Bausch & Lomb. 1922. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- ^ "Guide to the Charles S. Hastings Papers". Yale Finding Aid Database. Yale University Library. Retrieved 25 October 2013.