Charles Kittel
American physicist and author of textbook
Born
July 18th, 1916
108 years ago
Died
2019
6 years ago — 103 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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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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