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Richard Zare

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Richard Zare · Science & Medicine

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Physical chemist known for laser chemistry and analytical spectroscopy

When

1939, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Where

United States (Stanford, California)

Biography

Richard Zare is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Physical chemist known for laser chemistry and analytical spectroscopy

How & why

Zare, an American chemist of Jewish background, pioneered laser-induced fluorescence, using lasers to probe the motion and orientation of molecules during chemical reactions and to detect substances at extreme sensitivity. His methods reshaped physical and analytical chemistry and enabled new ways to study reaction dynamics.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Chemistry

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Physical chemist known for laser chemistry and analytical spectroscopy

1939

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Chemistry