Willard Libby
Willard Libby
Willard Frank Libbywas an American physical chemist noted for his role in the 1949 development of radiocarbon dating, a process which revolutionized archaeology and palaeontology. For his contributions to the team that developed this process, Libby was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1960...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionScientist
Date of Birth17 December 1908
CountryUnited States of America
Willard Libby quotes about
achievement effort groups
Most achievements in science are to a certain degree group efforts.
understanding atoms world
The future of the world, dependent as it is upon atomic energy, requires more understanding and knowledge about the atom.
honor doing-you individual
You honor me greatly and beyond my ability as an individual but in so doing you honor my colleagues also who made possible the results you have cited.
honor done realization
We hope that this honor you have done us will bring the time of further realization of these benefits closer and will help all mankind to live better and be happier through the atom and isotopes.