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R. Stephen Berry

Who

R. Stephen Berry · Science & Medicine

What

Physical chemist known for thermodynamics and atomic cluster studies

When

1931, Denver, Colorado, USA — 2020, USA

Where

Chicago, Illinois

Biography

R. Stephen Berry is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Physical chemist known for thermodynamics and atomic cluster studies

How & why

Richard Stephen Berry was an American physical chemist at the University of Chicago known for pioneering work on the thermodynamics of small atomic clusters, finite-time thermodynamics, and the concept of 'floppy' molecules undergoing pseudorotation. Of Jewish background, he was also an early advocate for the scientific analysis of energy resources and sustainability.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Chemistry

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Physical chemist known for thermodynamics and atomic cluster studies

1931

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Chemistry