Burton Richter(1931)

Physics

Burton Richter is a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics (1976) from United States. They have received 2 major awards in total. Their primary field is Physics. They were educated at Far Rockaway High School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. They have been affiliated with SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.

2
Major Awards
342
Publications
11,518
Citations
51
h-index
151
i10-index
33.7
Avg Citations/Paper

Awards & Recognition

Nobel Prize in Physics

for their pioneering work in the discovery of a heavy elementary particle of a new kind

Stanford University
1976

Most Cited Works

Top publications by citation count

Career Path

Award progression over time

Apex Elite Prestigious

Education

Far Rockaway High School
Massachusetts Institute of Technology(Doctor of Philosophy)
Mercersburg Academy

Doctoral Advisor

Bernard T. Feld

Career Timeline

Stanford University?–present
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory1963–2006

Academy Memberships

National Academy of Sciences (US)American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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