Albert Baez

Albert Baez
Born
Albert Vinicio Báez

(1912-11-15)November 15, 1912
Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
DiedMarch 20, 2007(2007-03-20) (aged 94)
San Mateo County, California, U.S.
NationalityMexico, United States
Education
Known for
SpouseJoan Chandos Bridge
Children3, including Joan Baez and Mimi Fariña
AwardsDennis Gabor Award (1991)
Scientific career
FieldsPhysics
Doctoral advisorPaul Kirkpatrick

Albert Vinicio Báez (/ˈbaɪ.ɛz/ BY-ez,[citation needed] Spanish: [biˈnisjo ˈβaes]; November 15, 1912 – March 20, 2007) was a Mexican-American physicist and the father of singers Joan Baez and Mimi Fariña,[1] and an uncle of John C. Baez. He made important contributions to the early development of X-ray microscopes, X-ray optics, and later X-ray telescopes.[2][3][4]

  1. ^ "Albert Baez, 94, Scientist and Singers' Father, Dies". The New York Times. Associated Press. 2007-03-27. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
  2. ^ "días estranhos". pawley.blogalia.com. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
  3. ^ Liberatore, Paul (March 20, 2007). "Noted scientist was father of Joan Baez and Mimi Farina". Marin Independent Journal.
  4. ^ "Hispanic Heritage Profile: Albert Baez". www.craftonhills.edu. Retrieved 2023-06-08.