Simon van der Meer was a Dutch physicist, best known for his pioneering work in particle physics. He played a significant role in the development of techniques for particle acceleration and storage, notably through his contributions to the creation of the first particle accelerator using a system known as the "resonant frequency method." This innovation was essential in the development of larger particle accelerators and led to several groundbreaking discoveries in the field of high-energy physics.
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