PHYSICISTS A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site Anderson, Carl David (1905-1991) American physicist who shared the 1936 Nobel prize for physics with Victor Hess. In 1932 he discovered the first known particle of antimatter, the positron or anti-electron, while studying cosmic rays. He later was also involved in the discovery of the muon. Related category    • PHYSICISTS Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP