Arthur Kantrowitz dies at 95; physicist pioneered rocket nose cones, intra-aorta pumps
Monday, December 15, 2008 - 19:35
in Physics & Chemistry
Though his expertise was in fluid mechanics, his interests were wide-ranging, including early experiments in nuclear fusion and fighting for the creation of a science court. Arthur R. Kantrowitz, a physicist and inventor whose research pioneered the development of nose cones for rockets as well as pumps to help failing hearts move blood more effectively, died of heart failure Nov. 29 at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. He was 95.