William E. Moerner

Chemist, Nobel Prize laureate in Chemistry

William E. Moerner - Chemist, Nobel Prize laureate in Chemistry
Born

June 24th, 1953
72 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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