Martin Fleischmann
British chemist (1927ā2012) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Martin Fleischmann FRS (29 March 1927 ā 3 August 2012) was a British chemist who worked in electrochemistry.[3][4] Premature announcement of his cold fusion research with Stanley Pons,[5] regarding excess heat in heavy water, caused a media sensation and elicited skepticism and criticism from many in the scientific community.[6]
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Martin Fleischmann | |
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Born | (1927-03-29)29 March 1927 |
Died | 3 August 2012(2012-08-03) (aged 85) |
Nationality | British |
Citizenship | British[2] |
Alma mater | Imperial College London |
Known for | Fundamental electrochemistry, work on cold fusion |
Awards | Fellow of the Royal Society |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Electrochemistry |
Institutions | Durham University, Newcastle University, University of Southampton, University of Utah, IMRA |
Notable students | Stanley Pons |
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