Dr. E Norval Fortson

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Biography

E. Norval Fortson is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Physics at the University of Washington. He completed his B.S. in Physics in 1957 at Duke University and earned a Ph.D. in Physics from Harvard University in 1964. His research primarily focuses on the precise use of measurements with lasers and atoms in small-scale experiments to explore basic physics concepts that are usually investigated in large high-energy accelerators. Fortson's academic career at the University of Washington began in 1966, where he initially served as an Assistant Professor until 1969 and then as an Associate Professor until 1973, before becoming a full Professor until his retirement in 2007. He has held several distinguished visiting appointments, including at the Ecole Normale Superieure in Paris and Oxford University, and has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Physical Society. His expertise and contributions to the field have been acknowledged through memberships in prestigious organizations such as the National Academy of Sciences.

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Professor

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Taught and conducted research in the field of Physics, focusing on precision measurements and atomic physics.

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Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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