Donald R. Herriott

Donald R. Herriott
Donald R. Herriott
Born	February 4, 1928; Rochester, New York
Died	November 8, 2007 (aged 79); Wrentham, Massachusetts
Alma mater	Duke University (Bachelor's in Physics); Institute of Optics of the University of Rochester; Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn (Electrical Engineering);
Known for	EBES electron lithographic system; The Herriott cell; Wavefront measuring techniques; Helium-Neon laser;
Awards	IEEE Cledo Brunetti Award (1981); OSA Joseph Fraunhofer Award (1984); Thomas Alva Edison Patent Award (1986);
	Scientific career
Fields	Physics

Donald R. Herriott (February 4, 1928 – November 8, 2007) was an American physicist who is known for his contributions to interferometry, and for his efforts towards perfecting the techniques of high-resolution lithography. Herriott also helped bring the first helium-neon laser into operation. He was the president of the Optical Society of America in 1984.

Donald R. Herriott
Born	February 4, 1928 Rochester, New York
Died	November 8, 2007 (aged 79) Wrentham, Massachusetts
Alma mater	Duke University (Bachelor's in Physics) Institute of Optics of the University of Rochester Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn (Electrical Engineering)
Known for	EBES electron lithographic system The Herriott cell Wavefront measuring techniques Helium-Neon laser
Awards	IEEE Cledo Brunetti Award (1981) OSA Joseph Fraunhofer Award (1984) Thomas Alva Edison Patent Award (1986)
Scientific career
Fields	Physics