Walter Heitler
German physicist (1904-1981) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Walter Heinrich Heitler (German: [ˈhaɪtlɐ]; 2 January 1904 – 15 November 1981) was a German physicist who made contributions to quantum electrodynamics and quantum field theory. He brought chemistry under quantum mechanics through his theory of valence bonding.
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Walter Heitler | |
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Born | (1904-01-02)2 January 1904 |
Died | 15 November 1981(1981-11-15) (aged 77) |
Nationality | German |
Alma mater | Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich |
Awards | Max Planck Medal (1968) Marcel Benoist Prize (1969) Fellow of the Royal Society[1] |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Quantum mechanics |
Institutions | University of Göttingen University of Bristol Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies University of Zurich |
Doctoral advisor | Karl Herzfeld |
Other academic advisors | Arnold Sommerfeld |
Notable students | Sigurd Zienau |
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