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Original Article

Pierre Auger-A Life in the Service of Science

Pages 785-787 | Received 15 Aug 1995, Accepted 19 Jan 1996, Published online: 08 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

A short biography of Pierre Auger, the discoverer of the atomic auger electron effect, is given. Professor Auger's outstanding professional career covered physics, nuclear power and space research, organization and administration of research, diplomatic services and pedagogics but also extended into modern biology, humanistic sciences, poetry and arts. Part of a speech in Paris of professor Auger held in 1989 on the theme ‘Research and Creativity’ at an international symposium on the auger effect is included in this biography as well as one of his poems.

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