Merle Tuve

About

Acclaimed scientist and pioneer in the use of pulsed radio waves. His work helped bring about the development of both radar and nuclear energy.

Before Fame

He attended the University of Minnesota, where he received both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees. He later pursued a PhD at Johns Hopkins University and eventually founded the university's Applied Physics Laboratory.

Trivia

In 1948, he was named an Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

Family Life

He married Winfred Gray Whitman in 1927. He and Whitman had two children: Trygve and Lucy.

Associated With

He received the Presidential Medal for Merit from Harry S. Truman.