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Virgil E. Bottom
Virgil Eldon Bottom (6 January 1911 – 30 October 2003) American experimental physicist whose work contributed to the development of quartz crystal production in the United States during World War II and up to the end of the Cold War. Bottom was also recognized for his teaching ability and humanitarian work. Early life and education Born in Butler County, Kansas, Virgil grew to have a fondness for mathematics and mathematical science. In 1931, he received his AB degree in mathematics from Friends University where he is listed as a distinguished alumnus. He then moved to the University of Michigan where in 1938 he would receive an MS. After the interruption of World War II to his education plans, Bottom received his PhD in physics from Purdue University. Military service During World War II, Bottom was assigned to the Signal Corps Engineering Laboratory where he spent most of his time repairing radios. He was recognized for his efforts by being awarded the Certificate of Serv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virgil E Bottom
Publius Vergilius Maro (; traditional dates 15 October 7021 September 19 BC), usually called Virgil or Vergil ( ) in English, was an ancient Roman poet of the Augustan period. He composed three of the most famous poems in Latin literature: the ''Eclogues'' (or ''Bucolics''), the ''Georgics'', and the epic ''Aeneid''. A number of minor poems, collected in the ''Appendix Vergiliana'', were attributed to him in ancient times, but modern scholars consider his authorship of these poems as dubious. Virgil's work has had wide and deep influence on Western literature, most notably Dante's ''Divine Comedy'', in which Virgil appears as the author's guide through Hell and Purgatory. Virgil has been traditionally ranked as one of Rome's greatest poets. His ''Aeneid'' is also considered a national epic of ancient Rome, a title held since composition. Life and works Birth and biographical tradition Virgil's biographical tradition is thought to depend on a lost biography by the Roman poet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
