Dan Shechtman
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Dan Shechtman (born January 24, 1941) is an Israeli chemist and material scientist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2011 for the discovery of quasicrystals. His groundbreaking work challenged the established understanding of crystallography and led to significant advancements in the field of materials science.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Dan Shechtman was born in Tel Aviv, Mandatory Palestine (now Israel). He pursued his undergraduate and graduate studies at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, where he earned his B.Sc. in mechanical engineering in 1966, his M.Sc. in 1968, and his Ph.D. in materials engineering in 1972.
Career[edit | edit source]
Shechtman began his academic career at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, where he held various positions, including that of a professor. He also held visiting positions at several prestigious institutions, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the United States.
Discovery of Quasicrystals[edit | edit source]
In 1982, while on a sabbatical at NIST, Shechtman discovered a new type of crystal structure that did not conform to the traditional rules of crystallography. These structures, which he termed quasicrystals, exhibited symmetries that were previously thought to be impossible in crystals. His findings were initially met with skepticism, but over time, they were validated and accepted by the scientific community.
Awards and Honors[edit | edit source]
Dan Shechtman has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to science, including:
- The Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2011
- The Wolf Prize in Physics in 1999
- The Israel Prize in 1998
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Shechtman is married and has children. He continues to be active in research and education, inspiring future generations of scientists.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Nobel Prize in Chemistry
- Quasicrystals
- Crystallography
- Materials science
- Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
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External Links[edit | edit source]
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