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
guard, protector
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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, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 23 Leo 56 | 25 Leo 0 | 5 Sagittarius 39 |
| Moon | 14 Gemini 58 | 14 Gemini 1 | 0 Aries 53 |
| Mercury | 4 Virgo 17 | 6 Leo 37 | 1 Sagittarius 7 |
| Venus | 8 Libra 3 | 20 Cancer 28 | 0 Sagittarius 7 |
| Mars | 17 Sagittarius 24 | 6 Libra 43 | 20 Aquarius 36 |
| Jupiter | 15 Libra 35 | 15 Cancer 10 | 6 Scorpio 47 |
| Saturn | 5 Libra 43 | 0 Aries 48 | 17 Libra 31 |
| Uranus | 12 Pisces 19 | 1 Gemini 19 | 9 Pisces 42 |
| Neptune | 16 Leo 0 | 1 Aries 41 | 18 Leo 9 |
| Pluto | 10 Cancer 38 | 2 Aquarius 2 | 10 Cancer 47 |
| Rahu | 1 Libra 33 | 19 Pisces 23 | 26 Virgo 6 |
| Ketu | 1 Aries 33 | 19 Virgo 23 | 26 Pisces 6 |
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