Richard Garwin, a towering figure in American science and national security, passed away at the age of 97. Garwin served as a science advisor to multiple U.S. presidents, offering his expertise on a wide range of issues, from arms control to technological innovation. He is perhaps best known for his involvement in the development of the hydrogen bomb during the Cold War, a project he later expressed mixed feelings about.
Despite his role in creating such a powerful weapon, Garwin became a vocal advocate for arms control and nuclear non-proliferation. He believed in the importance of international cooperation to reduce the threat of nuclear war. His commitment to arms control earned him respect from both sides of the political spectrum.
Beyond his work on national security matters, Garwin made significant contributions to other fields of science and technology. He played a key role in the development of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology, a medical imaging technique that has revolutionized healthcare. Garwin's contributions to science and policy have had a lasting impact on the world.
Richard Garwin, Presidential Science Advisor and H-Bomb Physicist, Dies at 97
Richard Garwin, a physicist who advised numerous U.S. presidents on science and arms control, has died at the age of 97. Garwin played a key role in developing the hydrogen bomb during the Cold War. He later became a strong advocate for arms control and nuclear non-proliferation. Beyond his work in national security, Garwin also made significant contributions to the development of MRI technology.