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The Compton Medal

MAR 01, 1964
Physics Today

The highest award of the American Institute of Physics, the Karl Taylor Compton Gold Medal for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Physics, was presented in January to Henry A. Barton, director emeritus of the Institute. Dr. Barton, one of the founders of the AIP and its first director, served as the organization’s administrative head from the time of its establishment in 1931 until 1957, when he retired. As director emeritus, he continues to serve the Institute as a consultant.

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