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Walter Kohn

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1923 — 2016

Explore the timeline of Walter Kohn, the renowned theoretical physicist and chemist whose pioneering work in quantum chemistry and density functional theory earned him a Nobel Prize. Delve into his life journey from his early education to his groundbreaking contributions to science, highlighting pivotal moments and accomplishments.

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Born March 9, 1923
Died April 19, 2016
Known as Physicist
Vienna, Austria

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