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First Neutron EDM Measurement

United States of America · Science / Physics. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1950Date range
3Named people
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Chronological records

1950

Edward Purcell1950

Oak Ridge · Science / Physics

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

Norman Ramsey1950

Oak Ridge · Science / Physics

With Smith and Purcell, measures a stringent early limit on the neutron electric dipole moment.

James H. Smith1950

Oak Ridge · Science / Physics

With Edward Purcell and Norman Ramsey, performs the first experimental search for a neutron electric dipole moment.

Names involved

Edward PurcellJames H. SmithNorman Ramsey

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