Physicist behind precision spectroscopy and atomic clocks.
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Wineland, D. Norman Ramsey (1915–2011). Nature 480, 182 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/480182a
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J M Rowe
I have only had the pleasure of meeting Norman Ramsay twice, but I want to endorse all of the sentiments expressed. He was the model to which all scientists should aspire – intelligent, curious, active, kind, courteous, fun to be with. He will be sorely missed.
Mike Rowe