Description
The papers of Shang-keng Ma document Professor Ma's professional career at the University of California, San Diego and his
standing in the international community of theoretical particle physicists. The papers cover the years 1966-1983 and are restricted
to Ma's professional life.
Background
Shang-keng Ma (9/24/40-11/24/83) was born in Chungking, China, and came to the United States in 1959. He earned degrees in
physics from the University of California, Berkeley (B.A. 1962 and M.A. 1966). In 1966 Ma joined the University of California,
San Diego physics department as an assistant researcher in Keith Brueckner's research group. He was promoted to faculty status
in 1967 and remained with the physics department until his death in 1983.
Extent
2.8 Linear feet
(7 archives boxes)
Restrictions
Publication rights are held by the creator of the collection.
Availability
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. ALLOW ONE WEEK FOR RETRIEVAL OF MATERIALS.