Robert Johnson Omohundro
Robert Johnson Omohundro | |
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| Born | June 21, 1921 Norfolk, Virginia |
| Died | May 15, 2000 (aged 78) Washington University hospital |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Howard University |
| Known for | Contributions to the Manhattan Project |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Nuclear physics |
| Institutions | Naval Research Laboratory |
Robert Johnson Omohundro (June 21, 1921 – May 15, 2000) was a nuclear physicist who contributed to The Manhattan Project's efforts in the atomic bomb development during World War II. Omohundro's notable work included aiding in the creation of radiation detection devices, portable neutron detectors, and holding patents for scintillation counters and selective detectors for fission neutrons.