Sir Rudolf Peierls
(1907-1995), PhysicistSitter in 9 portraits
Physicist, born in Berlin. Wykeham Professor of Physics, Oxford University and Fellow, New College, Oxford (1963-74, now emeritus fellow). Conducted research in Britain relating to the quantum theory and to nuclear physics. Appointed fellow of the Royal Society (1945) and knighted in 1968.
by Walter Stoneman
bromide print, 16 July 1946
NPG x169919
by Walter Stoneman
half-plate glass negative, 16 July 1946
NPG x188057
by Walter Stoneman
half-plate glass negative, 16 July 1946
NPG x188058
by Elliott & Fry
quarter-plate glass negative, 30 May 1951
NPG x100074
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