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Nobel prize winner and former director of SLAC Burton Richter passed away last night. He was 87.
Burton Richter was an American physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1976 for his co-discovery of a new subatomic particle called the J/ψ meson.
Richter was the director of the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) from 1984 to 1999. He also served as the director of the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL) from 1996 to 1999.
Richter made significant contributions to the field of particle physics, including leading the development of the Stanford Positron-Electron Accelerating Ring (SPEAR) and discovering the first particle with charm quarks, which led to the discovery of the J/ψ meson.
Richter's work had a major impact on the field of particle physics and contributed to our understanding of the fundamental building blocks of matter. His discoveries also paved the way for future research and advancements in the field.
Richter's legacy includes his groundbreaking research in particle physics and his contributions to the development of particle accelerators. He also mentored and inspired numerous young scientists, leaving a lasting impact on the scientific community.