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Robert Cornog (Robert Alden Cornog) was born on 7 July, 1912 in Portland, Oregon, is an American physicist and engineer (1912–1998). Discover Robert Cornog's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 86 years old?
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Robert Alden Cornog |
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86 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
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7 July, 1912 |
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7 July |
| Birthplace |
Portland, Oregon |
| Date of death |
17 July, 1998 |
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United States
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Robert Cornog Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Robert Cornog Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Robert Cornog worth at the age of 86 years old? Robert Cornog’s income source is mostly from being a successful engineer. He is from United States. We have estimated Robert Cornog's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
engineer |
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Timeline
Robert Alden Cornog (July 7, 1912 – July 17, 1998) was a physicist and engineer who helped develop the atomic bomb and missile systems, and made significant discoveries regarding isotopes of hydrogen and helium.
A native of Portland, Oregon, who grew up in Iowa City, Cornog earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Iowa.
After working for the United States Bureau of Reclamation on the Boulder Dam design, he studied at UC Berkeley for his doctorate in physics.
His graduate student research led to the co-discovery, with Luis Alvarez, that hydrogen of atomic mass 3 (tritium) was radioactive, and that helium of mass 3 (helium-3) occurs in nature.
He also assisted Emilio Segrè in the discovery of element 85, astatine.
During World War II, Cornog designed magnetic equipment for ships and went to work on the Manhattan Project, successively at UC Berkeley, Princeton University and in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Cornog became chief engineer of the ordnance division of the atomic bomb development team and was involved in the development of the bomb's trigger mechanism.
Following World War II, he focused on aerodynamics, nuclear energy, and rocket engineering.
He worked on missile systems for several Southern California companies, including Northrop, Space Technology Laboratories and Ramo-Wooldridge Corporation, which became TRW.
Envisioning peaceful uses for nuclear and space technology, Cornog in 1959 foresaw a world in 40 to 50 years with worldwide color television broadcasts, satellites assembled in space and accurate weather prediction.
Cornog was a close associate of rocket pioneer and occultist Jack Parsons.
Science fiction author Robert A. Heinlein, a friend, dedicated his 1961 novel Stranger in a Strange Land to Cornog.
Also an expert on vacuum technology, Cornog headed Vacuum Enterprises from 1967 to 1974 and managed product development for Torr Vacuum Products until 1984.
He held several patents and served as a technical advisor on the film Fat Man and Little Boy, about the atomic bomb.
Donald Kingsbury dedicated his 1986 novel The Moon Goddess and the Son to several people including "Robert Cornog for discussing the economics of the leoport."
