Burton Richter Quotes

A collection of quotes by Burton Richter.

Burton Richter (1931-2018) was an American physicist renowned for his contributions to particle physics and his pioneering work in the discovery of the J/ψ meson. Born in New York City, Richter earned his Ph.D. in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and went on to have a distinguished career at Stanford University. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1976 for his groundbreaking discovery, which confirmed the existence of the charm quark and opened up new avenues for research in the field. Richter's work had a profound impact on our understanding of the fundamental building blocks of the universe.

Modern science is fast-moving, and no laboratory can exist f

Modern science is fast-moving, and no laboratory can exist for long with a program based on old facilities. Innovation and renewal are required to keep a laboratory on the frontiers of science.

Burton Richter

Science Innovation

In 1948 I entered the Massachusetts Institute of Technology,

In 1948 I entered the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, undecided between studies of chemistry and physics, but my first year convinced me that physics was more interesting to me.

Burton Richter

Technology