Background
Amar, Henri was born on July 14, 1920 in Casablanca. Son of Jacob and Zora (Elbaz) Amar.
Amar, Henri was born on July 14, 1920 in Casablanca. Son of Jacob and Zora (Elbaz) Amar.
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Academy Paris, 1940. Master of Arts, University Algiers, 1942. Master of Arts, Ohio State University, 1948, Doctor of Philosophy, 1952.
; children—Jacques G., Francois G., Yvette Anne. Married second, Paula L. Bram. Assistant professor physics Lafayette College, 1952-1956.
Senior research physicist Franklin Institute, 1956-1960.
Associate professor physics Temple University, 1960-1966, professor, 1966-1980, co-director Atomic Energy Commission research contract, 1964-1980. Visiting research professor of University Grenoble (France), 1966-1967.
Fellow American Physical Society. Member American Association Physics Teachers, A.A.U.P. (chapter president 1970-1973.
Married Mary Helene Genissieux, December 23, 1952 (divorced 1973). Married second, Paula L. Bram. Children: Jacques G., Francois G., Yvette Anne.