First Neutron EDM Measurement
With Edward Purcell and Norman Ramsey, performs the first experimental search for a neutron electric dipole moment.
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James H. Smith Biography and Timeline
Follow James H. Smith through 2 dated historical records for United States of America.
James H. Smith, historical timeline
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1950–1957Years on this page
1950
1957
Neutron EDM Result Published
Publishes the neutron electric-dipole-moment limit measured with Purcell and Ramsey.
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