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Joshua Jortner

Who

Joshua Jortner · Science & Medicine

What

Physical chemist known for ultrafast processes and molecular clusters

When

1933, Tarnów, Poland

Where

Israel (Tel Aviv)

Biography

Joshua Jortner is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Physical chemist known for ultrafast processes and molecular clusters

How & why

Jortner made foundational contributions to the theory of ultrafast processes, electron transfer and molecular clusters, shaping modern physical chemistry. Born to a Jewish family in Tarnów, Poland, he fled to Mandatory Palestine as a child in 1940 and became a leading figure at Tel Aviv University. He later served as president of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Chemistry

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Physical chemist known for ultrafast processes and molecular clusters

1933

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Chemistry