Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Edward Purcell Biography and Timeline

Follow Edward Purcell through 2 dated historical records for United States of America.

Edward Purcell, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1950–1957Years on this page

1950

First Neutron EDM Measurement

Physicist · Oak Ridge · Science / Physics

With Smith and Ramsey, carries out the first neutron electric-dipole-moment measurement.

1957

Neutron EDM Result Published

Physicist · United States of America · Science / Physics

Publishes the early neutron EDM limit obtained from magnetic-resonance measurements.

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