Background
Parr, Albert Clarence was born on June 22, 1942 in Tooele, Utah, United States. Son of Trafton Charles and Esther Laura Parr.
Parr, Albert Clarence was born on June 22, 1942 in Tooele, Utah, United States. Son of Trafton Charles and Esther Laura Parr.
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Oregon State University, 1964, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, 1964. Master of Science in Physics, University of Chicago, 1966, Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, 1971.
Research assistant University of Chicago, 1964-1970, research associate, 1971. Associate professor of University Alabama, University, 1971-1980. Physicist National Bureau Standards, Gaithersburg, Maryland., 1980-1986.
Group leader spectral radiometry National Institute Standards and Technology, 1986-1990, consultant Argonne National Laboratory, Illinois, 1981-1986.
Division chief Optical Technology Division National Institute Standards and Technology, 1990.
Served as seaman United States Naval Reserve, 1960-1966. Cotrell Foundation grantee, 1973. Member Council Optical Radiation Measurement, International Commission Illumination/United States National Committee, American Physical Society, Optical Society American.
Lodge: Elks.
Married Ruth East. Pieplow, January 29, 1966. Children: Robin, Trafton.