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Sir Rudolf Peierls

(1907-1995), Physicist

Sitter 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.

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Sir Rudolf Peierls, by Nick Sinclair - NPG P564(19)

Sir Rudolf Peierls

by Nick Sinclair
bromide print, 1993
NPG P564(19)

Sir Rudolf Peierls, by Walter Stoneman - NPG x169919

Sir Rudolf Peierls

by Walter Stoneman
bromide print, 16 July 1946
NPG x169919

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Sir Rudolf Peierls

by Walter Stoneman
half-plate glass negative, 16 July 1946
NPG x188057

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Sir Rudolf Peierls

by Walter Stoneman
half-plate glass negative, 16 July 1946
NPG x188058

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Sir Rudolf Peierls

by Bassano Ltd
half-plate film negative, 6 November 1947
NPG x79372

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Sir Rudolf Peierls

by Bassano Ltd
half-plate film negative, 6 November 1947
NPG x79373

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Sir Rudolf Peierls

by Bassano Ltd
half-plate film negative, 6 November 1947
NPG x79374

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Sir Rudolf Peierls

by Elliott & Fry
bromide print, 30 May 1951
NPG x90942

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Sir Rudolf Peierls

by Elliott & Fry
quarter-plate glass negative, 30 May 1951
NPG x100074

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