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Walter Heitler

Physicist (1904-1981) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 77

Walter Heinrich Heitler was a German-Irish theoretical physicist who made contributions to quantum electrodynamics and quantum field theory. He brought chemistry under quantum mechanics through his theory of valence bonding.

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Marcel Benoist Prize1969
Max Planck Medal1968
Fellow of the Royal Society

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Country
Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1904 to 1981 · aged 77