Warren J. Smith (1922-2008) was a prominent figure in the optics community, serving as president of the Optical Society of America in 1980. He authored influential works such as 'Modern Optical Engineering' and was instrumental in various organizations, including founding the Chicago Section of OSA. Smith was a mentor and critical thinker, recognized with awards like the SPIE Gold Medal. His extensive career included roles at Eastman Kodak, Raytheon, and Infrared Industries, culminating as chief scientist at Kaiser Electro Optics. He passed away in Vista, California, leaving behind his wife and two children.
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Meaning of the name - Warren
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Place of Birth: Rochester
Place of Death: California
Educated At: Institute of Optics at the University of Rochester
Occupation: physicist
Spouses: Mary Helen Smith
Children: David | Barbara
Employers: Eastman Kodak | Simpson Optical Manufacturing Company | Raytheon | Infrared Industries | Santa Barbara Applied Optics | Kaiser Electro Optics
Awards Received: SPIE Gold Medal | Fellow of the Optical Society
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 17, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 17, 2024 |
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| Sun | 23 Leo 56 | 25 Leo 14 | 4 Sagittarius 38 |
| Moon | 14 Gemini 58 | 26 Capricorn 29 | 19 Pisces 7 |
| Mercury | 4 Virgo 17 | 27 Leo 48 | 29 Scorpio 32 |
| Venus | 8 Libra 3 | 15 Virgo 26 | 0 Sagittarius 43 |
| Mars | 17 Sagittarius 24 | 18 Gemini 39 | 19 Aquarius 52 |
| Jupiter | 15 Libra 35 | 17 Gemini 7 | 6 Scorpio 35 |
| Saturn | 5 Libra 43 | 17 Pisces 31 | 17 Libra 25 |
| Uranus | 12 Pisces 19 | 27 Taurus 11 | 9 Pisces 41 |
| Neptune | 16 Leo 0 | 29 Pisces 23 | 18 Leo 9 |
| Pluto | 10 Cancer 38 | 0 Aquarius 16 | 10 Cancer 48 |
| Rahu | 1 Libra 33 | 8 Aries 42 | 26 Virgo 9 |
| Ketu | 1 Aries 33 | 8 Libra 42 | 26 Pisces 9 |
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