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In this unique illustrated book, PhD students, postdoctoral
researchers, senior visiting scholars, and staff describe their
personal experiences in working with the late Prof. Ahmed H. Zewail
at Caltech. Their reminiscences provide snapshots of their rich
interactions, reflecting the great scientific achievements, as well
as the human and humorous sides of Ahmed H. Zewail.The contributors
tell us their stories covering a period of forty years, beginning
from the time of Zewail's arrival at Caltech in 1976. Some of them
cover the time when Zewail was starting his pioneering work on
femtochemistry at the end of 80's, while others relate events long
after he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1999) and had
embarked on a new career in ultrafast electron imaging. The aims
and scope of this book is to provide both scientists and
non-scientists descriptions of the experiences of scientists in the
early or mature stages of their careers when interacting with one
of the greatest scientists of the 20th century, from developing the
field of femtochemistry to pioneering ultrafast electron
diffraction and imaging technology. The personal dimension of
Zewail's leadership is reflected in all the contributions, and
highlighted by special tributes from two of his children.The
scientific and anecdotal stories recounted in the book give a rare
view of experiences in shaping science. The reader will get
firsthand accounts of how a Nobel Prize winner interacted daily
with his co-workers to develop the laser-based science and
technology for which he was internationally recognized. The
recounted experiences may serve as a basis for scientists
developing their own research, tutoring students, and supervising
postdoctoral researchers.
In this unique illustrated book, PhD students, postdoctoral
researchers, senior visiting scholars, and staff describe their
personal experiences in working with the late Prof. Ahmed H. Zewail
at Caltech. Their reminiscences provide snapshots of their rich
interactions, reflecting the great scientific achievements, as well
as the human and humorous sides of Ahmed H. Zewail.The contributors
tell us their stories covering a period of forty years, beginning
from the time of Zewail's arrival at Caltech in 1976. Some of them
cover the time when Zewail was starting his pioneering work on
femtochemistry at the end of 80's, while others relate events long
after he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1999) and had
embarked on a new career in ultrafast electron imaging. The aims
and scope of this book is to provide both scientists and
non-scientists descriptions of the experiences of scientists in the
early or mature stages of their careers when interacting with one
of the greatest scientists of the 20th century, from developing the
field of femtochemistry to pioneering ultrafast electron
diffraction and imaging technology. The personal dimension of
Zewail's leadership is reflected in all the contributions, and
highlighted by special tributes from two of his children.The
scientific and anecdotal stories recounted in the book give a rare
view of experiences in shaping science. The reader will get
firsthand accounts of how a Nobel Prize winner interacted daily
with his co-workers to develop the laser-based science and
technology for which he was internationally recognized. The
recounted experiences may serve as a basis for scientists
developing their own research, tutoring students, and supervising
postdoctoral researchers.
A compilation of wonderful tributes to the late Ahmed Zewail
(1946-2016), considered the 'Father of Femtochemistry', a
long-standing icon in the field of physical chemistry, and the
father of ultrafast electron-based methods. The book contains
testimonies by friends and relatives of Zewail and by outstanding
scientists from around the world who worked or have been affiliated
with the Nobel prizewinning professor. Each contribution describes
the author's own unique experience and personal relationship with
Zewail, and includes details of his scientific achievements and the
stories around them. Personal and Scientific Reminiscences collects
accounts from the most important individuals in the physical and
chemical sciences to give us a unique insight into the world and
work of one of the great scientists of our time.
A compilation of wonderful tributes to the late Ahmed Zewail
(1946-2016), considered the 'Father of Femtochemistry', a
long-standing icon in the field of physical chemistry, and the
father of ultrafast electron-based methods. The book contains
testimonies by friends and relatives of Zewail and by outstanding
scientists from around the world who worked or have been affiliated
with the Nobel prizewinning professor. Each contribution describes
the author's own unique experience and personal relationship with
Zewail, and includes details of his scientific achievements and the
stories around them. Personal and Scientific Reminiscences collects
accounts from the most important individuals in the physical and
chemical sciences to give us a unique insight into the world and
work of one of the great scientists of our time.
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