Memorial Symposium for Victor Weisskopf

Victor 'Viki' Weisskopf, former Director General of CERN from 1961 to 1965, passed away five months ago. At that time, the Bulletin dedicated its coverpage to this brilliant physicist (19-20/2002). Now, CERN has organised a Memorial Symposium for next Tuesday 17 September, where you are cordially invited.

This tribute will include the following speechs:

  • L. Maiani: Welcome
  • J. D. Jackson: Highlights from the career and scientific works of Victor F. Weisskopf
  • M. Hine and K. Johnsen: Working with Viki at CERN
  • M. Jacob: Knowledge and Wonder
  • A member of Viki's family: Reminiscences.
The Memorial Symposium will take place in the Main Auditorium at 15h.
Drinks will be served in Pas Perdus at 17h 30.