History
First an art student then physics major, Herbert Friedman’s life followed the trajectory of rockets to become a pioneer in search of X-rays in space.
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Science
An early interest in chemistry and inspiration from a brilliant mentor set George Clark on the path to experimental physics and the search for elusive high-energy photons.
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Tools
Harvey Moseley often found himself with a solution in search of a problem—until serendipity created the circumstances for innovation and discovery.
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Impact
In solving the puzzle of detecting X-rays in space, Riccardo Giacconi developed the technical tools that opened our eyes to the high-energy Universe.
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