Fay Ajzenberg-Selove

Fay Ajzenberg-Selove
head of Ajzenberg-Selove with ribbon of medal visible around her neck
Fay Ajzenberg-Selove receiving the National Medal of Science in 2008
Born(1926-02-13)February 13, 1926
DiedAugust 8, 2012(2012-08-08) (aged 86)
Alma mater
Known forNuclear spectroscopy
SpouseWalter Selove m. 1955
Scientific career
FieldsNuclear physics
Institutions
Doctoral advisorHugh Richards
Notable studentsGloria Lubkin (MA, Boston University, 1957)

Fay Ajzenberg-Selove (February 13, 1926 – August 8, 2012) was an American nuclear physicist. She was known for her experimental work in nuclear spectroscopy of light elements, and for her annual reviews of the energy levels of light atomic nuclei. She was a recipient of the 2007 National Medal of Science.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Penn Physicist Fay Ajzenberg-Selove Among Eight Scientists to Receive the 2007 National Medal of Science | Penn News". Upenn.edu. 2008-08-26. Archived from the original on 2012-02-29. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
  2. ^ "Physics professor Ajzenberg-Selove; honored by U.S. - Philly.com". Articles.philly.com. Retrieved 2012-09-08.

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