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.

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