The JILA community mourns the loss of Dr. Alan Gallagher, a trailblazing physicist, esteemed mentor, and JILA Fellow Adjoint, who passed away on November 20, 2024, at the age of 88.
Gallagher’s career was marked by an enduring commitment to scientific inquiry and innovation, particularly in the realms of atomic and molecular physics. He was known for his pioneering work on collisional radiation and line-shape theory, including research that utilized spectroscopic methods to map out atomic and molecular interaction potentials. His contributions reshaped our understanding of phenomena such as pressure broadening and the spectra of colliding atoms.
The JILA community mourns the loss of Dr. Alan Gallagher, a trailblazing physicist, esteemed mentor, and JILA Fellow Adjoint, who passed away on November 20, 2024, at the age of 88.