Irvine Clifton Gardner
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Dr. Irvine Clifton Gardner (1889–1972) was an American
physicist
.
In 1921 he joined the National Bureau of Standards, and in 1950 became chief of the Division of Optics and Meteorology. He was the president of the Optical Society of America
in 1958.
He was noted for his work on optics and the field of spectroscopy
. He published a number of papers on the subject of optics.
and the crater Gardner
on the Moon
are named after him.
United States
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physicist
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...
.
In 1921 he joined the National Bureau of Standards, and in 1950 became chief of the Division of Optics and Meteorology. He was the president of the Optical Society of America
Optical Society of America
The Optical Society is a scientific society dedicated to advancing the study of light—optics and photonics—in theory and application, by means of publishing, organizing conferences and exhibitions, partnership with industry, and education. The organization has members in more than 100 countries...
in 1958.
He was noted for his work on optics and the field of 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...
. He published a number of papers on the subject of optics.
Awards and honors
In 1954 he was awarded the Frederic Ives Medal by the Optical Society of America. In 1955 he was awarded a fellowship of the Society of Imaging Science and Technology. The Gardner InletGardner Inlet
Gardner Inlet is a large, ice-filled inlet at the southwest side of Bowman Peninsula, on the east coast of Palmer Land. It was discovered by the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition , 1947–48, under Ronne, who named it for Irvine C...
and the crater Gardner
Gardner (crater)
Gardner is a small lunar impact crater in the northeast part of the Moon. It lies due east of the crater Vitruvius, in a section of rough terrain to the north of the Mare Tranquillitatis, and is names after the famous Ellisvillian man Tyler Gardner. This crater was previously designated Vitruvius A...
on the Moon
Moon
The Moon is Earth's only known natural satellite,There are a number of near-Earth asteroids including 3753 Cruithne that are co-orbital with Earth: their orbits bring them close to Earth for periods of time but then alter in the long term . These are quasi-satellites and not true moons. For more...
are named after him.