Charles Kittel

American physicist and author of textbook

Charles Kittel - American physicist and author of textbook
Born

July 18th, 1916
109 years ago

Died

2019
6 years ago — 103 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

Links & References

An American physicist contributed significantly to condensed matter physics. Earned a Ph.D. in physics and held a long tenure as a professor at the University of California, Berkeley. Published a widely used textbook on solid state physics, which became a standard reference in the field. Conducted research on the properties of magnetic and dielectric materials, influencing various applications in physics and engineering.

Authored 'Introduction to Solid State Physics'

Research on magnetic and dielectric materials

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