ABSTRACT
Born: April 21, 1882; Cambridge, Massachusetts Died: August 20,1961; Randolph, New Hampshire Areas of Achievement: Physics and philosophy of
science Contribution: Through his invention and investiga-
tions, Bridgman vastly extended the range of high pressure physics. Through his development of the philosophical notion of operational analysis, he greatly aided his colleagues in coping with the new ideas of twentieth century physics. His work contributed significantly to the coming of age of physics in America.
