Linus Carl Pauling

Posted by Tel Asiado Feb 28, 2008

Linus Pauling (1901-1994), American chemist, is famous for his Theory of the Chemical Bond, a milestone in the development of modern chemistry.

Born today: February 28.

Pauling received two unshared Nobel Prizes:

• 1954 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for applying quantum mechanics to chemical bonding study, relating to molecular structures
• 1962 Nobel Peace Prize for Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.

Pauling was the first to use the quantum mechanics to explain chemical bonding.