Background
Petrovsky, Gury Tim was born on August 5, 1931 in Leningrad, Russia. Son of Timofej Tim Petrovsky and Maria Petrovna Timofeeva.
Petrovsky, Gury Tim was born on August 5, 1931 in Leningrad, Russia. Son of Timofej Tim Petrovsky and Maria Petrovna Timofeeva.
Degree in chemistry, Technology Institute, Russia, 1955. Doctor of Philosophy, Technology Institute, Prague, Chech Republic, 1959. Doctor of Science, State Optical Institute, Russia, 1968.
Scientist State Optical Institute, St. Petersburg, Russia, 1959-1964, head laboratory, 1964-1949, general director, 1994—2002. Director Institute Optical Materials, Russia, 1969-1994, honorary director, from 2002. Professor Technology Institute, St. Petersburg, 1966-1976.
Honorary professor Institute Precise Optics, since 1980.
Member SPJE, Academy of Sciences Russia (academician), Optical Society (president).
Married Marina Lazarevna Balon, February 18, 1966. Children: Igor, Olga.