Person

Petrie, Douglas Percival Ramsay (1910 - 1963)

Born
9 October 1910
Died
13 October 1963
Aldermaston, England
Occupation
Physicist

Summary

Douglas Petrie spent most of his professional life working in the United Kingdom. During his career he wrote at least one physics article.

Details

Chronology

1931
Education - Bachelor of Science (BSc) completed at the University of Melbourne
1933
Education - Master of Science (MSc) completed at the University of Melbourne
1934 - 1937
Education - 1851 Exhibition Scholar (Doctor of Philosophy studies?) at the University of Cambridge, UK
1937 - 1947
Career position - Research Physicist at Standard Telephones & Cables Ltd., UK
1947 - 1963
Career position - Associate at Electrical Industries Ltd., UK

Published resources

Resources

Resource Sections

McCarthy, G.J.

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