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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Paul_ScherrerPaul Scherrer - Wikipedia

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   He became Principal of the Physical Institute at ETH in 1927 and focused its direction on nuclear physics, a research branch that was still coming into being at that stage. The first cyclotron at ETH Zurich was built under his direction in 1940.

2. www.phys.ethz.ch › the-department › historyHistory – Department of Physics | ETH Zurich

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   The filed of experimental physics at ETH was dominated after 1920 by Paul Scherrer, who introduced a strong program in nuclear physics, starting from 1932. Moving to Hönggerberg ETH Hönggerberg 1973.

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3. www.psi.ch › en › aboutThe history of PSI | About PSI | PSI

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   The Institute was named after the Swiss physicist Paul Scherrer, who lived from 1890 to 1969. He taught and performed research at the ETH (the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) and was well-regarded internationally, contributing greatly to the high standard of the natural sciences within Switzerland.

4. ethrat.ch › en › eth-domainOverview of the ETH Domain

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   The ETH Domain comprises the two Federal Institutes of Technology in Zurich (ETH Zurich) and Lausanne (EPFL), as well as the four research institutes: the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL), the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa), and the ...

5. ethz-foundation.ch › en › spotlightFrom Zurich to Murray Hill • ETH Zürich Foundation

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   This philanthropy column by Donald Tillman was first published in ETH Zurich’s Globe Magazine in March 2024. Physics professor Paul Scherrer (1890–1969) made a name for himself thanks to his exceptional ability to impart and organise scientific knowledge.

6. www.psi.ch › en › aboutPSI in brief | About PSI | PSI

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   As part of the ETH Domain, PSI is a key pillar of the Swiss research landscape and conducts cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and the fundamentals of nature.

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   Why was ETH named after Paul Scherrer?

   • The Institute was named after the Swiss physicist Paul Scherrer, who lived from 1890 to 1969. He taught and performed research at the ETH (the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) and was well-regarded internationally, contributing greatly to the high standard of the natural sciences within Switzerland.

   The history of PSI | About PSI | PSI - Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)

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   Who is Paul Scherrer?

   • Paul Hermann Scherrer (3 February 1890 – 25 September 1969) was a Swiss physicist. Born in St. Gallen, Switzerland, he studied at Göttingen, Germany, before becoming a lecturer there. Later, Scherrer became head of the Department of Physics at ETH Zurich. [ 2 ][ 3 ][ 4 ][ 5 ] Paul Scherrer was born in St. Gallen.

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   When was the Paul Scherrer Institute founded?

   • On 1st January 1988, the Swiss Institute for Nuclear Research (SIN) and the Federal Institute for Reactor Research (EIR) were merged to form the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI). The lower valley of the Aare thus became the location for a major research institute that would soon gain an international reputation.

   The history of PSI | About PSI | PSI - Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)

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   What is ETH & PSI?

   • It is the central location of Switzerland's large research facilities. As part of the ETH Domain, PSI is a key pillar of the Swiss research landscape and conducts cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and the fundamentals of nature.

   PSI in brief | About PSI | PSI

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   What is the ETH Domain?

   • The ETH Domain comprises the two Federal Institutes of Technology ETH Zurich and EPFL, the four research institutes PSI, WSL, Empa and Eawag, as well as the ETH Board (a strategic management body) and the Internal Appeals Commission of the ETH (an independent appeals body).

   Overview of the ETH Domain - ETH-Rat

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   What happened at ETH Zurich?

   • The Gantry at the proton therapy facility PSI Director Ralph Eichler moved over to become President of ETH Zurich; ETH physicist Martin Jermann was appointed Interim Director. 10th anniversary of SINQ was celebrated with a colloquium and a Neutron Day for the general public.

   The history of PSI | About PSI | PSI - Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)

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8. library.ethz.ch › en › locations-and-mediaPeter Debye (1884–1966) – ETH Library | ETH Zurich

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   During his time in Göttingen, he met the young Swiss scientist Paul Scherrer, with whom he developed the Powder Method (1915) for the determination of crystalline materials with x-radiation, which would become extremely important for science and technology.