Neal, Homer Alfred Jr.
1942-2018 · Contribution: 2016
Particle physicist
Particle physics research with the ATLAS experiment at CERN
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1942, Franklin, Kentucky
- Active since
- 1966
- Category
- Science & Medicine
- Best known for
- Particle physics research at CERN; leader in American physics
Impact on the world
Neal helped lead American participation in the frontier physics of CERN, including work connected to the discovery of the Higgs boson, while rising to the leadership of his profession and his university.
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