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Cornell says Richardson died Tuesday in Ithaca from complications of a heart attack.
Richardson and fellow Cornell researchers David Lee and Douglas Osheroff were awarded the Nobel in 1996 for their 1971 work on low-temperature physics involving the isotope helium-3. The work has contributed to research ranging from microscopic matter to astrophysics.
Richardson was born in Washington, D.C., earned his bachelors and masters degrees in physics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and a doctorate at Duke University, where he studied with the physicist Horst Meyer and later served as a trustee.
He joined Cornell in 1968 and was named Floyd R. Newman Professor of Physics in 1987.
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GreenScene Lawn & Garden
March 6, 2013
Dear Betty,
Please accept our condolences here at Greenscene Lawn & Garden. It is our hope that you are surrounded by a great deal of love and support at this time. Very sincerely, Rick Bayo
Charles Boghosian
February 27, 2013
Dear Betty and family:
I am so sorry to learn of Bob's passing. He was too young. As fine a fellow as I have ever known (He even lent me some of his underwear once when my luggage was lost, if you remember, Betty.) I will always cherish the fond memories of our association here in Durham and when I visited you in Ithaca.
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Sandra Scaglione
February 25, 2013
Dear Betty and family,
So sorry to hear of Bob's death. I always enjoyed working with him and know he will be missed by all. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Sincerely,
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Jill
February 23, 2013
My deepest sympathies. May the "God of all comfort," help to ease the pain of your grief during this time.(1 Cor 1:3,4)
Evette
February 23, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
B Lucas
February 22, 2013
My sincere condolence for your loss of Robert your dear loved one. May your fond memories of him bring back good thoughts. Peace and love to your family and friends, and to the spirit that you show. [email protected]
Dan Skolnik
February 21, 2013
He was a wonderful man who showed me great kindness. I respected him deeply and have thought of him often over the years. I'll never forget his laugh and the smell of his pipe. He was a warm and patient man; and he and his family are in my thoughts now.
michelle plakas-kaiser
February 21, 2013
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G. Freeman
February 21, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 20, 2013
I worked in the physics dept at the time Prof Richardson was there. I always had the greatest respect for him, and I knew he would go far in his profession. I am sorry to hear about his death. I will be thinking about him and his family at this sad time. Dorothy W. McEachron
Barbara
February 20, 2013
I first met Dr. Richardson when I was a high school student participating in an NSF program for high school students that Dr. Richardson taught at Cornell. As a result I went on to major in physics at Cornell. He was a great teacher and a great scientist.He was also a great person.He always treated his students with respect and made us feel that he valued as as people. He will be missed.
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