Michael Polanyi
Michael Polanyi · Science & Medicine
Physical chemist known for reaction rate theory and adsorption
1891, Budapest, Hungary — 1976, Northampton, England
Hungary · Germany · United Kingdom
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Michael Polanyi was a physical chemist who made major contributions to reaction-rate theory, adsorption and X-ray analysis before turning to philosophy of science, where his concept of 'tacit knowledge' reshaped how understanding and discovery are conceived. He was born into a Hungarian-Jewish family and, having converted to Christianity, left Germany for Britain when the Nazis came to power.
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Physical chemist known for reaction rate theory and adsorption
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