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gptkbp:instanceOf
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Person
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gptkbp:almaMater
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gptkb:University_of_California,_Berkeley
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Nebula_Award
gptkb:Hugo_Award
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gptkbp:birthDate
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1920-08-15
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gptkbp:contribution
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Theoretical studies of black holes
Research on the effects of gravity on biological systems
Concept of a laser sail
Pioneering work in gravitational physics
Studies on antimatter propulsion
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gptkbp:deathDate
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2002-09-21
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gptkbp:field
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Astronomy
Physics
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Robert L. Forward
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:Gregory_Benford
gptkb:Ray_Bradbury
gptkb:Robert_A._Heinlein
gptkb:Larry_Niven
gptkb:Charles_Stross
gptkb:Frank_Herbert
gptkb:Ursula_K._Le_Guin
gptkb:David_Brin
gptkb:Arthur_C._Clarke
gptkb:Kim_Stanley_Robinson
gptkb:Orson_Scott_Card
gptkb:Peter_F._Hamilton
Cory Doctorow
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gptkbp:influencedBy
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gptkb:Albert_Einstein
gptkb:Isaac_Newton
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gptkbp:knownFor
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Science fiction writing
Gravitational lensing
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gptkbp:members
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gptkb:Science_Fiction_and_Fantasy_Writers_of_America
gptkb:American_Physical_Society
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gptkbp:nationality
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American
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gptkbp:notableEvent
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Contributed to the understanding of gravitational waves
Authored numerous scientific papers
Developed concepts for interstellar travel
Pioneered the idea of using lasers for propulsion
Created the concept of a 'gravity tractor' for asteroid deflection
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gptkbp:notableWork
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gptkb:Dragon's_Egg
Rocheworld
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gptkbp:occupation
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Author
Physicist
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gptkbp:placeOfBirth
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gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California
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gptkbp:placeOfDeath
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gptkb:Seattle,_Washington
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gptkbp:spouse
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Miriam_Forward
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