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1980's Laureates

Thomas A. Weaver, 1985

National Security: For his exceptional contributions to national security in the physics, design and leadership of x-ray laser experiments, which include work in atomic physics, radiate transfer and hydrodynamics, material science, and the development of complex diagnostics. These major accomplishments follow from earlier research in astrophysics with emphasis on stellar evolution.

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