The Saga of Jerome Karle
Category
Scientists & Inventors
Era / Tenure
Active Era
Leaderboard Rank
#349 in Scientists & Inventors
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Jerome Karle (born Jerome Karfunkle; June 18, 1918 – June 6, 2013) was an American physical chemist.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
Jointly with Herbert A.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
Hauptman, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1985, for the direct analysis of crystal structures using X-ray scattering techniques.