Val Logsdon Fitch

Val Logsdon Fitch (1923-2015) was a physicist from the United States. Born in Merriman, Nebraska, Fitch passed away in Princeton, New Jersey. Throughout his illustrious career, he studied at a number of prestigious institutions including Northwestern University, Chadron State College, McGill University, and Columbia University. Fitch's doctoral advisor was James Rainwater. In 1980, Fitch was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics, which is a testament to his outstanding contributions to the field.