John Desmond Bernal

Crystallographer and physicist

John Desmond Bernal - Crystallographer and physicist
Born

May 10th, 1901
123 years ago

Died

1971
54 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United Kingdom

Links & References

Contributions to the field of crystallography led to significant advancements in understanding molecular structures. Played a crucial role in the early use of X-ray diffraction techniques to analyze crystals, particularly in biological sciences. Important in the development of theoretical frameworks that guided later research in structural biology. Contributed to various scientific communities through publications and collaborations.

Pioneered the use of X-ray diffraction

Studied the structure of penicillin

Contributed to the development of molecular biology

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