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He held the title of Doctor of Science and was renowned for his work in the field of quantum electro-nuclear dynamics, and also held a doctorate in said field. | He held the title of Doctor of Science and was renowned for his work in the field of quantum electro-nuclear dynamics, and also held a doctorate in said field. | ||
==History== | |||
Sometime late in his life Fujikawa and Shaw were at a beach, and while he was reading a book Shaw said he would make a time machine. Though Fujikawa laughed it off as they were at a beach and said he should make something useful like a Daiquiri instead.<ref>'''[http://halostory.bungie.org/staten083106.html HBO - Joe Staten Interview - August 2006]'''</ref> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
Revision as of 17:53, January 30, 2016
- "The Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine became a reality in April 2291 due entirely to vision, perseverance, and dedication of these two pioneers in quantum engineering and applied theoretical physics. They have opened a path to the stars for all of us."
- — Memorial plaque on Quito Space Tether.
Dr. Wallace Fujikawa[1]ScD, QEnD, along with Doctor Tobias Fleming Shaw, was the co-creator of the Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine in 2291. This device allowed humanity to reach locations beyond the solar system through manipulation of Slipstream Space.[2]
He held the title of Doctor of Science and was renowned for his work in the field of quantum electro-nuclear dynamics, and also held a doctorate in said field.
History
Sometime late in his life Fujikawa and Shaw were at a beach, and while he was reading a book Shaw said he would make a time machine. Though Fujikawa laughed it off as they were at a beach and said he should make something useful like a Daiquiri instead.[3]
Trivia
- Fujikawa seems to be of Japanese descent. "Fujikawa" means "Wisteria River" in Japanese.
- An elementary school in Missouri was named in Fujikawa's honor. A notable student of this school was the future Admiral Preston Cole.[4]
- Wallace Fujikawa's appearance in Origins bears a striking resemblance to George Takei of Star Trek fame.
Gallery
Plaque commemorating Fujikawa on the Quito Space Tether.
Wallace Fujikawa and Tobias Fleming Shaw with their Nobel Prize for the discovery of Slipspace travel.
List of appearances
- Halo 3 Template:First mentioned
- Halo: Contact Harvest (Mentioned only)
- Halo Legends
- Origins (First appearance)
- Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe
- The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole (Mentioned only)
