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Robert L. Forward

Robert Lull Forward (August 15, 1932 – September 21, 2002) was an American physicist and science fiction writer. His literary work was noted for its scientific credibility and use of ideas developed from his career as an aerospace engineer. He also made important contributions to gravitational wave detection research.

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Education
University of Maryland UCLA
Born
(1932-08-15)August 15, 1932 Geneva, New York, U.S.
Children
Robert Dodson Forward Mary Lois Mattlin Julie Elizabeth Fuller Eve Laurel Forward
Died
September 21, 2002(2002-09-21) (aged 70) Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Doctoral advisor
Joseph Weber David Mandeen Zipoy

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Robert L. Forward → Archived, British Interplanetary Society, Forward, Interstellar Exploration, Journal, Program, Robert, Volume, Wayback Machine
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Robert L. Forward → (1932-08-15)August 15, 1932 Geneva, New York, U.S.
Children · 1
Robert L. Forward → Robert Dodson Forward Mary Lois Mattlin Julie Elizabeth Fuller Eve Laurel Forward
Died · 1
Robert L. Forward → September 21, 2002(2002-09-21) (aged 70) Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Doctoral advisor · 1
Robert L. Forward → Joseph Weber David Mandeen Zipoy
Education · 1
Robert L. Forward → University of Maryland UCLA
Fields · 1
Robert L. Forward → Physicist
Known for · 1
Robert L. Forward → Statite

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Robert L. ForwardChildrenRobert Dodson Forward Mary Lois Mattlin Julie Elizabeth Fuller Eve Laurel Forward1.00infobox
Robert L. ForwardDiedSeptember 21, 2002(2002-09-21) (aged 70) Seattle, Washington, U.S.1.00infobox
Robert L. ForwardDoctoral advisorJoseph Weber David Mandeen Zipoy1.00infobox
Robert L. ForwardEducationUniversity of Maryland UCLA1.00infobox
Robert L. ForwardFieldsPhysicist1.00infobox
Robert L. ForwardKnown forStatite1.00infobox
Robert L. ForwardSpouseMartha Dodson (1954–2002; his death)1.00infobox
Robert L. ForwardThesisDetectors for Dynamic Gravitational Fields (1965)1.00infobox
Robert L. ForwardWorkplacesHughes Aircraft Tethers Unlimited, Inc.1.00infobox
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