Gerhard Herzberg : an illustrious life in science / by Boris Stoicheff. Co-published by McGill-Queen's University Press. : NR14-1/1-2002E
This lively biography of one of Canada's most-noted scientists provides personal insight into the shaping of genius. The story begins with Herzberg's upbringing in Germany and moves to his 10 years in Saskatoon, his time at the University of Chicago and his landmark work at the National Research Council. The biography reveals how this Novel Laureate in chemistry built on his education and experience in physics to become recognized as the founder of the field of molecular spectroscopy. The book also includes a chronology, selected bibliography, a listing of Herzberg's published works and his honours and awards
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| Department/Agency | National Research Council Canada. |
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| Title | Gerhard Herzberg : an illustrious life in science / by Boris Stoicheff. Co-published by McGill-Queen's University Press. |
| Series title | NRC Press biography series1701-18331 |
| Publication type | Series - View Master Record |
| Language | [English] |
| Format | Paper |
| Publishing information | Ottawa - Ontario : National Research Council 2002. |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Description | xiii, 468p. : illus., map, references ; 24 cm. |
| ISBN | 0-660-18757-4 |
| ISSN | 1701-1833 |
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| Subject terms | Radiation Ultraviolet radiation Biographies Physics |
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