Walter Kohn: From Kindertransport and Internment to DFT and the Nobel Prize
David C. Clary recounts Walter Kohn’s extraordinary journey from Kindertransport and internment to major advances in density functional theory. Combining personal history with scientific achievement, this biography follows the experiences and work that led to Kohn’s recognition with the Nobel Prize.
About This Book
This book presents the life and career of Walter Kohn, following a path shaped by Kindertransport and internment.
It connects Kohn’s personal history with his scientific work, including the development of density functional theory.
The narrative also considers the significance of his Nobel Prize and the broader impact of his contributions to science.
Written by David C. Clary, the book offers a focused account of a remarkable journey across history and theoretical physics.
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