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Kucherov, Rafael Ya was born on April 16, 1924 in Kiev, Russia. Son of Jacob B. and Bertha L. Kucherov.
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Rafael Ya Kucherov
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Rafael Ya Kucherov, Russian physicist. Achievements include patent for method forproduction n-type semiconductor diamond; development of column for separating isotopes by method of diffusion in the vapour flow; research in signle-element thermionic fuel element for platn Topaz-II, thermoelectric and thermionic converters for space nuclear power plants. Recipient Gold medal Brussels Invention Exhibition, 1999.
Education
Candidate physical and mathematics science, Physical and Technology Institute, Ukraine, 1959. Doctor of Physical and Mathematics Science, Higher Certifying Commission, Moscow, 1967.
Career
From research associate to head research laboratory Physical-Technology Institute Suchumi, Russia, 1951-1959. Head research laboratory State Research Institute Luch, Podolsk, Russia, 1970-1978, head research department Russia, 1978-1993, head scientist, 1993—2000, research consultant Russia, since 2000. Reader Pedagogical Institute, Suchumi, 1963-1968.
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Membership
Member of Russian Academy of Sciences (member scientific council energy conversion).
Connections
Married May N. Liberman, February 22, 1950. 1 child, Yan.
