Dear Colleagues
Last week we received the sad news that Walter Fischer had passed away.
Walter had cancer diagnosed about half a year ago, but responded well to treatment and has until 3 weeks ago been active at PSI, finishing his book "NEUTRONS, X-RAYS and MUONS - The theoretical principles of their applications in solid state physics". Walter Fischer was the central figure for the NUM department during his active career. I only had the privilege to know him after his retirement - Walter remained active at PSI writing his book - he was in high demand as guide for visitors of the facilities and for me he became a very good friend, always available for advice and support and for a good story about the early days of SIN and PSI.
The funeral will take place Thursday, March 27 in Dübendorf-Wil at 2.20 p.m.
PSI has lost one of its most charismatic figures, we have lost an old colleague and a good friend. He will be sadly missed.
Kurt
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Dr Kurt Nørgaard Clausen,
Head of Research Department
Condensed Matter Research with Neutrons and Muons Paul Scherrer Institut, WBBA/122
CH-5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
e-mail: kurt.clausen@psi.ch http://www.psi.ch
Phone: +41 56 310 3755 Fax: +41 56 310 3131
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