físico, físico nuclear, professor universitário, inventor
Prêmios
Nobel da Física (350 000 coroa sueca, for his decisive contributions to elementary particle physics, in particular the discovery of a large number of resonance states, made possible through his development of the technique of using hydrogen bubble chamber and data analysis, 1968)
Medalha Nacional de Ciências (ciência física, Lyndon B. Johnson, 1963)
Troféu Collier (For his conspicuous and outstanding initiative in the concept of, and his contribution to the construction, adaptation and effective use of the ground control approach system for safe landing of aircraft under all weather and traffic conditions., 1945)
Medalha Presidencial por Mérito (1947)
California Scientist of the Year (1960)
Prêmio Albert Einstein (1961)
Michelson–Morley Award (1965)
honorary doctor of the University of Chicago (1967)
honorary doctor of Carnegie-Mellon University (1968)
National Inventors Hall of Fame (1978)
Membro da Sociedade Americana de Física
Medalha John Scott (1952)
Prêmio Enrico Fermi (1987)
Membro da Academia Americana de Artes e Ciências
honorary doctorate of the Autonomous University of Madrid
