Gen Shirane Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Gen Shirane (1924-2005) was a Japanese-American experimental solid-state physicist renowned for his studies on phase transitions in solids using neutron scattering. He received his bachelor's degree in 1947 and earned a doctorate in 1954 while conducting research at various institutions including the Pennsylvania State University. Shirane held significant positions in physics, especially at Brookhaven National Laboratory, where he contributed extensively to neutron spectroscopy. His work encompassed ferroelectrics, superconductors, and magnetic materials, leading to over 750 publications and numerous prestigious awards in his field.

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Meaning of the name - Shirane

tranquil place (Japanese)

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May 15, 1924 Facts

Generation Group

Gen Shirane belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Nishinomiya

Place of Death: Bellport, New York

Cause of Death: Stroke

Educated At: University of Tokyo

Occupation: physicist

Employers: Brookhaven National Laboratory

Awards Received: Bertram Eugene Warren Diffraction Physics Award | Fellow of the American Physical Society | Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Prize

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Astrology Analysis

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