George Porter
Nobel Prize laureate in Chemistry 1967
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George Porter, born on December 6, 1920, in Stainforth, United Kingdom, was a renowned British chemist known for his contributions to science. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1967 for his studies of extremely fast chemical reactions, effected by disturbing the equilibrium by means of very short pulses of energy. Porter was also a strong advocate for science and education, holding various academic and leadership positions. He passed away on August 31, 2002.
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- Who is George Porter?
- George Porter, born on December 6, 1920, in Stainforth, United Kingdom, was a renowned British chemist known for his contributions to science. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1967 for his studies of extremely fast chemical reactions, effected by disturbing the equilibrium by means of very short pulses of energy. Porter was also a strong advocate for science and education, holding various academic and leadership positions. He passed away on August 31, 2002.
- In what year did George Porter win the Nobel Prize?
- 1967 — Chemistry