Walter Heitler
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a German 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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Born
2 January 1904 Karlsruhe, German Empire
Died
15 November 1981 (aged 77) Zollikon, Meilen, Switzerland
Nationality
German
Fields
Quantum mechanics
Alma mater
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Awards
Max Planck Medal (1968) Marcel Benoist Prize (1969) Fellow of the Royal Society
Institutions
University of Göttingen University of Bristol Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies University of Zurich
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Germany
Doctoral advisor
Karl Herzfeld
era
1800+
Influenced
Linus Pauling
Notable students
Sigurd Zienau
Other academic advisors
Arnold Sommerfeld