7/15/1940 (Bastille Day) - 7/28/2013. B.A. in Physics at Rice U (Phi Beta Kappa, honors), Ph.D. in Physics at U. Calif, Berkeley. Physics prof.at U. of MD & George Mason U.(CSI), 100 physics pubs. over 30 musical compositions, 20 works on music history. Dense plasma focus & astrophysical jets research, Talented musician (esp recorders), founded and led for 25 years Musica Antiqua (music of the Renaissance and Middle Ages). Dir. Duke of Berry & Cur d’hôte Ensembles, Pres. of the Washington Early Music Soc. Active in community revitalization planning efforts. Viewing, memorial concert, & burial 1PM at National Funeral Home,7482 Lee Hwy,Falls Church, VA 703-560-4400