Alvarez

[ al-vuh-rez ]

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Alvarez

/ ˈælvərɛz /

AlvarezLuis Walter19111988MUSSCIENCE: physicist Luis Walter. 1911–88, US physicist. He made (with Felix Bloch) the first measurement of the neutron's magnetic moment (1939). Nobel prize for physics 1968

Alvarez

/ ăl′və-rĕz′ /

American physicist who studied subatomic particles. Alvarez built a device called a hydrogen bubble chamber that made it possible to analyze the reactions occurring between atomic nuclei inside it. His observations led to the theory that protons, neutrons, and electrons are made of quarks. Alvarez won a 1968 Nobel Prize for physics for this work. With his son, geologist Walter Alvarez (born 1940), he later developed a theory that the extinction of dinosaurs was caused by climate changes resulting from a giant asteroid striking the Earth.

"I think this all could've been prevented if they just listened to the 25,000 people who marched last week," Alvarez said.

According to Crawford, Alvarez is “focusing her entire effort publicly on Protess” to deflect attention.

So (co-stars) Frankie J. Alvarez, Murray Bartlett, and I got to hang out and explore the city before we shot there.

Student Michelle Alvarez told the Houston Chronicle that the suspect swiped her neck as he ran past her.

But nothing was more useful than having the Alvarez Belons, the family whose story they were telling, on set.

I am simply his friend, Alvarez Lazaro—his friend and his avenger!

Before the close of the year Alvarez likewise found his position untenable General Comonfort and resigned.

More serious was a military revolution in the south led by General Alvarez.

When near the Line they captured another vessel, belonging to Gabriel Alvarez.

Lead us, Alvarez, for doubtless you are more used to these forests than are we.

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