Background
Tolansky, Samuel was born on November 17, 1907 in Newcastle-on-Tyne, England. Son of Barnet and Rose (Chait) Tolansky.
Tolansky, Samuel was born on November 17, 1907 in Newcastle-on-Tyne, England. Son of Barnet and Rose (Chait) Tolansky.
Bachelor of Science, Newcastle University, 1928, Doctor of Philosophy, 1931, London University, 1934. Postgraduate U. Berlin (Germany), 1931-1932. Doctor of Science, Manchester U. (England), 1946.
From lecturer to reader in physics Manchester University, 1934-1947. Professor physics, head department Royal Holloway College, London University, 1947-1973. Tolansky Laboratory, Royal Holloway College, London University, named in his honor, 1974.
Fellow Royal Society, Royal Astronomical Society. Member of American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member Royal Society Arts (recipient Silver medal).
Married Ottilie Pincasovich, April. Children: Ann (Mistress Stanley Saunders), Jonathan Paul.