Robert B. Leighton

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Robert B. Leighton

Physics

#389

World Rank

#689

Historical Rank

#186

USA Rank

Astronomy

#296

World Rank

#609

Historical Rank

#163

USA Rank

Astrophysics

#733

World Rank

#786

Historical Rank

#175

USA Rank

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• Physics

Robert B. Leighton's Degrees

• PhD Physics California Institute of Technology
• Bachelors Physics California Institute of Technology

Why Is Robert B. Leighton Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Robert Benjamin Leighton was a prominent American experimental physicist who spent his professional career at the California Institute of Technology . His work over the years spanned solid state physics, cosmic ray physics, the beginnings of modern particle physics, solar physics, the planets, infrared astronomy, and millimeter- and submillimeter-wave astronomy. In the latter four fields, his pioneering work opened up entirely new areas of research that subsequently developed into vigorous scientific communities.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Robert B. Leighton?

Robert B. Leighton is affiliated with the following schools:

• California Institute of Technology