Robert Bussard
I haven't seen an official note yet, but Rand Simberg has posted that Robert Bussard has passed away. Wikipedia confirms this. He threw off ideas the way some folks shed skin. Physics will be that much the poorer for his death.
Posted by Fred Kiesche at October 9, 2007 11:23 AMYeah, a damn shame. A very interesting guy. Still, he was nearly 80 and working right up until the end. If I have to go, that's the way I'd want it.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 11, 2007 10:16 AMNo dang Bussard Interstellar Ramjets yet, though. Or his household fusion generator the size of a kitchen appliance.
He was one interesting guy.
Posted by: P*anet Stories at October 11, 2007 10:18 AM