Background
Orton, John Wilfred was born on October 24, 1932 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England. Son of Douglas Leslie and Elizabeth Mary (Swallow) Orton.
Orton, John Wilfred was born on October 24, 1932 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England. Son of Douglas Leslie and Elizabeth Mary (Swallow) Orton.
Bachelor, Oxford (England) University, 1955. Master of Arts, Doctor of Philosophy, Oxford (England) University, 1959.
Research officer, Philips, Redhill, England, 1960; group leader, Philips, Redhill, England, 1966-1991; professor optoelectronics, Nottingham (England) University, 1991-1996; emeritus professor, Nottingham (England) University, since 1996. Visiting professor Technology U., Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 1973-1974. Special professor Nottingham U., 1989-1991.
Fellow Institute Physics (vice president 1989-1991).
Married Joyce Mary Allinson, August 4, 1957. Children: Elizabeth Clare, Julia Catherine.