William E. Moerner
Chemist, Nobel Prize laureate in Chemistry
Born
June 24th, 1953
71 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An American chemist and physicist contributed significantly to the field of single-molecule spectroscopy and microscopy. Innovations included the development of advanced techniques for observing individual molecules, which enhanced the understanding of complex biological processes. The work led to a Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2014, awarded jointly for breakthroughs in super-resolved fluorescence microscopy. This technology has wide applications across various scientific disciplines, particularly in life sciences and material science.
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2014
Developed super-resolved fluorescence microscopy
Contributed to single-molecule spectroscopy
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