A History of Hoyle in 10 Objects

3: Stellar Nucleosynthsis and the Nobel Prize

Pasadena, CA
November 3, 1983

Dear Fred,
After the initial elation and excitement I have had a heavy heart for two weeks. It is impossible to understand why the prize was not given to you or shared between us. I realize that nothing I can write will help but this personal note to you helps relieve my own feelings at least.

However I can not turn my back on my colleagues in Kellogg especially Barnes, Kavanagh and Whaling. The citation stresses experimental research as well as theoretical and they did it. I have told everyone I consider it to be an award to Kellogg and it is most important for the future of the laboratory.

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Sincerely,

Willy

3: Stellar Nucleosynthsis and the Nobel Prize

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