“On another level, I want to mention that I have a strong Jewish identity and - over the years - have been involved in several Jewish projects, such as the establishment of a strong program of Judaic Studies at the University of California in San Diego.”
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Walter Kohn
Walter Kohn was a renowned physicist born on March 9, 1923, in Germany. He made significant contributions to quantum mechanics and solid-state physics, particularly in the development of density functional theory. Kohn was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1998, jointly with John Pople, for his contributions to quantum mechanics. His research has had a profound impact on materials science and chemistry. more
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