Quote by: Rolf-Dieter Heuer

The short-term vision is: I research on something which I can use tomorrow, and for some politicians it is even better if it's today. But if you do this, you can only do targeted research. If you only do targeted research, you lose the side-routes.


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Author Bio


  • NameRolf-Dieter Heuer
  • DescriptionGerman particle physicist and the Director General of CERN since 2009
  • BornMay 24, 1948
  • CountryGermany
  • ProfessionPhysicist
  • AwardsUNESCO Niels Bohr Medal; Edison Volta Prize