Alexander Ivanovich Popov
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Alexander Ivanovich Popov is a Soviet physicist
and inventor, a laureate of a Gold medal
from the Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy
(VDNH), senior research associate
, Doctor of Physical-Mathematical Sciences
.
Popov was born in the village of Zhuravlevka, Saratov Oblast
, USSR
. Since 1952, he has lived in Moscow
. Graduated the Faculty of experimental and theoretical physics of the National Research Nuclear University "MEPhI" in 1966. He was worked in design bureaus, but mostly in the MEPhI and is now considered its veteran. He defended a thesis for Candidate of Physical-Mathematical Sciences entitled "A research of the interaction of the optical emission with the active environment of the gas lasers". in the MEPhI in 1973, where in 1984 he defended also his thesis for Doctor of Physical-Mathematical Sciences
entitled "Laser absorption analysis of molecular gases".
Popov is the author and co-author of 15 inventions and over 100 publications in the area of laser
s, spectroscopy
, absorption
analysis, laser analysis of gases and optics
. With his inventions, he repeatedly attended the Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy
of the USSR (VDNH) and is a laureate of a bronze (1978) and gold (1981) medals of the Chief Committee of the VDNH.
Physicist
A physicist is a scientist who studies or practices physics. Physicists study a wide range of physical phenomena in many branches of physics spanning all length scales: from sub-atomic particles of which all ordinary matter is made to the behavior of the material Universe as a whole...
and inventor, a laureate of a Gold medal
Gold medal
A gold medal is typically the medal awarded for highest achievement in a non-military field. Its name derives from the use of at least a fraction of gold in form of plating or alloying in its manufacture...
from the Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy
All-Russia Exhibition Centre
All-Russia Exhibition Centre is a permanent general-purpose trade show in Moscow, Russia....
(VDNH), senior research associate
Research associate
The title of research associate is used to denote an academic research position at a university or similar institution. A research associate usually conducts research under the supervision of a principal investigator. In contrast to a research assistant or research officer, a research associate...
, Doctor of Physical-Mathematical Sciences
Doktor nauk
Doktor nauk is a higher doctoral degree, the second and the highest post-graduate academic degree in the Soviet Union, Russia and in many post-Soviet states. Sometimes referred to as Dr. Hab. The prerequisite is the first degree, Kandidat nauk which is informally regarded equivalent to Ph.D....
.
Popov was born in the village of Zhuravlevka, Saratov Oblast
Saratov Oblast
Saratov Oblast is a federal subject of Russia , located in the Volga Federal District. Its administrative center is the city of Saratov. Population: -Demographics:Population:...
, USSR
Soviet Union
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. Since 1952, he has lived in Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
. Graduated the Faculty of experimental and theoretical physics of the National Research Nuclear University "MEPhI" in 1966. He was worked in design bureaus, but mostly in the MEPhI and is now considered its veteran. He defended a thesis for Candidate of Physical-Mathematical Sciences entitled "A research of the interaction of the optical emission with the active environment of the gas lasers". in the MEPhI in 1973, where in 1984 he defended also his thesis for Doctor of Physical-Mathematical Sciences
Doktor nauk
Doktor nauk is a higher doctoral degree, the second and the highest post-graduate academic degree in the Soviet Union, Russia and in many post-Soviet states. Sometimes referred to as Dr. Hab. The prerequisite is the first degree, Kandidat nauk which is informally regarded equivalent to Ph.D....
entitled "Laser absorption analysis of molecular gases".
Popov is the author and co-author of 15 inventions and over 100 publications in the area of laser
Laser
A laser is a device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of photons. The term "laser" originated as an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation...
s, spectroscopy
Spectroscopy
Spectroscopy is the study of the interaction between matter and radiated energy. Historically, spectroscopy originated through the study of visible light dispersed according to its wavelength, e.g., by a prism. Later the concept was expanded greatly to comprise any interaction with radiative...
, absorption
Absorption
Absorption may refer to:- Chemistry and biology :* Absorption , absorption of particles of gas or liquid in liquid or solid material* Absorption , a route by which substances can enter the body through the skin...
analysis, laser analysis of gases and optics
Optics
Optics is the branch of physics which involves the behavior and properties of light, including its interactions with matter and the construction of instruments that use or detect it. Optics usually describes the behavior of visible, ultraviolet, and infrared light...
. With his inventions, he repeatedly attended the Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy
All-Russia Exhibition Centre
All-Russia Exhibition Centre is a permanent general-purpose trade show in Moscow, Russia....
of the USSR (VDNH) and is a laureate of a bronze (1978) and gold (1981) medals of the Chief Committee of the VDNH.