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 in Physics, with Victor Hess, for his discovery of the positron (anti-electron) while studying cosmic rays. This was the first known particle of antimatter. He was later 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