R.I.P. Donald Glaser (inventor of the bubble chamber)

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Donald Glaser, the Nobel Prize-winning physicist who invented the bubble chamber in 1952, passed away at the age of 86. His groundbreaking work at the University of Michigan laid the foundation for particle physics experiments. The bubble chamber revolutionized the visualization of subatomic particles, allowing scientists to capture and analyze their interactions. Glaser's legacy continues to influence the field of physics and the development of experimental techniques.

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Donald Glaser, Nobel Winner in Physics, Dies at 86

He invented the bubble chamber in 1952 at the age of 26, while at the University of Michigan.

I think I was the last person to get a Ph.D. with the UM bubble chamber group, in 1982. (Glaser left for Berkeley in 1959, long before my time.)
 
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RIP, Dr. Glaser.
 
Bubble chamber images are so cool :cool:! RIP, Dr Glaser.
 

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