Background
Rochester, George Dixon was born on February 4, 1908 in Wallsend, England. Son of Thomas and Ellen (Dixon) Rochester.
physicist university professor
Rochester, George Dixon was born on February 4, 1908 in Wallsend, England. Son of Thomas and Ellen (Dixon) Rochester.
Bachelor of Science in Physics with honors, Durham University, 1930. Doctor of Philosophy, Durham University, 1937. Distinguished Service Cross (honorary), Newcastle Upon Tyne University, 1973.
Distinguished Service Cross (honorary), Council for Academy Awards, 1975.
He did his postdoctoral research at the University of California, Berkeley and then joined the faculty of Manchester University eventually becoming a Reader in 1953. In 1955, he was appointed Professor of Physics and Chair of the Department at Durham University. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1958.
From 1967 to 1970, he was a Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University.
He retired in 1973. The Durham Physics Department has hosted the annual Rochester Lecture since 1975. In 1997, on the 50th anniversary of the discover of the kaon, the physics building in Durham (which he had been involved in designing) was named the Rochester Building in his honour.
Council of Council for National Academic Awards (Council for National Academic Awards) 1964-1974.
Married Idaline Bayliffe, April 18, 1938. Children: Dorothy Margaret, Anthony John.