Abstract
Robert (Bob) Crompton was a towering figure in low energy electron and ion physics in Australia and internationally, as witnessed by his seminal publications on swarm physics, atomic and molecular physics and gaseous electronics generally, his widely-read monograph with Sir Leonard Huxley on the subject of charged-particle transport, and the many personal and professional accolades and awards he received for his contributions to science, science policy and the general community. Born and educated in Adelaide, Crompton spent the majority of his long career at the Australian National University in Canberra, with numerous sabbatical periods in overseas laboratories where he fostered many important international research collaborations and lasting friendships.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | HR24028 |
| Pages (from-to) | 1-8 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Historical Records of Australian Science |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Early online date | 9 Dec 2024 |
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| Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 30 Apr 2025 |
Bibliographical note
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Data sharing is not applicable as no new data were generated or analysed during this study.Keywords
- Academy
- Australia
- electron
- physicist
- science
- swarm