Ruby Payne-Scott | |
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 Payne-Scott as a student in the 1930s, possibly while she was studying at the University of Sydney (1929–1932) | |
| Born | Ruby Violet Payne-Scott 28 May 1912 Grafton, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 25 May 1981 (aged 68) Mortdale, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Radio astronomy, radiophysics, Radio-frequency engineering |
| Institutions | CSIRO |
Ruby Violet Payne-Scott (28 May 1912 – 25 May 1981) was an Australian pioneer in radiophysics and radio astronomy, and was one of two Antipodean women pioneers in radio astronomy and radio physics at the end of the second world war, Ruby Payne-Scott the Australian and Elizabeth Alexander[1] the New Zealander.