Allan Mackintosh
Allan R. Mackintosh | |
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| Born | 22 January 1936 Nottingham, England |
| Died | 20 December 1995 (aged 59) Roskilde, Denmark |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge (1957, 1960) |
| Awards | Spedding Prize (1986) Fellow of the Royal Society (1991) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Magnetism and neutron scattering; rare-earth metals; solid-state physics |
| Doctoral advisor | Brian Pippard |
Allan Roy Mackintosh, FRS (22 January 1936 – 20 December 1995) was a prominent Danish physicist and a leading authority on magnetism and neutron scattering, especially in the rare-earth metals.
Mackintosh was known for his key role in stimulating solid-state physics research in Denmark and for his advocacy of international collaboration. Many of his former students now occupy leading academic and industrial posts in a variety of countries. As director of the Danish Atomic Energy Research Establishment from 1971 to 1976 he was a major force in Danish science policy and a prolific contributor to the public debate about nuclear power.