Walter Heitler
Walter Heinrich Heitler (German: [ˈhaɪtlɐ]; 2 January 1904 – 15 November 1981) was a German physicist who made contributions to quantum electrodynamics and quantum field theory. He brought chemistry under quantum mechanics through his theory of valence bonding.
Walter Heitler | |
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Walter Heinrich Heitler (1904–1981) | |
| Born | 2 January 1904 |
| Died | 15 November 1981 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | German |
| Alma mater | Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich |
| Awards | Max Planck Medal (1968) Marcel Benoist Prize (1969) Fellow of the Royal Society |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Quantum mechanics |
| Institutions | University of Göttingen University of Bristol Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies University of Zurich |
| Doctoral advisor | Karl Herzfeld |
| Other academic advisors | Arnold Sommerfeld |
| Notable students | Sigurd Zienau |
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