George S. Hammond
American scientist and chemist
Born
May 22nd, 1921
103 years ago
Died
2005
20 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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A chemist contributed significantly to the field of reaction dynamics. Developed innovative techniques in photochemistry and molecular spectroscopy. Served as a professor at the California Institute of Technology. Played a key role in the advancement of laser chemistry, firmly establishing a foundation for future research in the field.
Pioneered advancements in reaction dynamics
Developed techniques in photochemistry
Contributed to molecular spectroscopy
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