IMBUSCH, George Francis ('Frank')
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Title
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IMBUSCH, George Francis ('Frank')
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Identifier
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VHP0002
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birth name
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George Francis Imbusch
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Known as
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Frank Imbusch
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Biography
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George Francis Imbusch, BSc (NUI), MSc (NUI), PhD (Stanford), DSc (NUI), Emeritus Professor of Experimental Physics, University of Galway,
In the course of a distinguished career, Frank Imbusch combined his role as a Physics educator and researcher with that of senior college official.
He was born in Limerick, the son of George Patrick and Alice (Neville) Imbusch. His academic career included appointments as: researcher, Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey, 1964-1967; lecturer, University College, Galway, 1967-1971; associate professor experimental physics, University College, Galway, 1971-1974; professor, University College, Galway, 1974-2002; vice president, University College, Galway, 1992-1998.
His distinctions and professional memberships include: Fellow Institute Physics (United Kingdom), Institution Elec. Engineers (United Kingdom); member American Institute Physics, Royal Irish Academy, elected in 1977, Science Secretary 1989-1991.
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Key Words
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Experimental Physics; Spectroscopy; Astronomy; University Vice-President
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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University of Galway Library
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Date Modified
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3 July 2023