Kenneth G. Wilson papers

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Identifier: 14-22-4086

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COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Professional papers of Kenneth G. Wilson. Collection includes publications and notes for publications by Wilson, correspondence, material relating to Wilson's teaching and courses, data, computer printouts, and research notebooks. Items relate to his own work in particle physics, quantum field theory, supercomputing and the Cornell Theory Center, and education reform.

Dates

1960-2000.

Creator

Wilson, Kenneth G. (Kenneth Geddes), 1936-2013. (Person)

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Kenneth G. Wilson taught at Cornell from 1963 to 1987. In 1987, Wilson left Cornell for Ohio State University where he helped found the Physics Education Research Group, and focused on physics and science education. Wilson won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1982.

Extent

6.3 cubic feet. (6.3 cubic feet.)

Additional Description

Abstract

Professional papers of Kenneth G. Wilson.

SERIES LIST

Series I. Selected Materials from Cornell Box 1

Series II. Wilson's Publications Box 1, 2, 3

Series III. Correspondence and Memorabilia, Materials from Wilson's Physics Courses Box 3

Series IV. Wilson's Research Notebooks from Cornell Box 4

Series V. Raw Research Notes Box 6, 7

Series VI. Computer Output Box 5

Series VII. Materials on Supercomputing and the Cornell Supercomputing Theory Center Box 6

Series VIII. Materials on Education Reform Box 7

Physical Description

Correspondence, manuscripts, publications, research materials

General

Contact Information:: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections 2B Carl A. Kroch Library Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 (607) 255-3530 Fax: (607) 255-9524rareref@cornell.edu http://rmc.library.cornell.edu
Compiled by:: Michael E. Peskin
Date completed:: May 2015
EAD encoding:: RMC Staff, May 2015
Date modified:: RMC Staff, May 2015