Robert S. Mulliken Scientist

Robert Sanderson Mulliken ForMemRS (June 7, 1896 – October 31, 1986) was an American physicist and chemist, primarily responsible for the early development of molecular orbital theory, i.e. the elaboration of the molecular orbital method of computing the structure of molecules. Dr. Mulliken received the Nobel Prize for chemistry in 1966. He received the Priestley Medal in 1983.

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Robert S. Mulliken
Birth dateJune 07, 1896
Birth place
Newburyport Massachusetts
Nationality
United States
Date of deathOctober 31, 1986
Place of death
Arlington County Virginia
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
University of Chicago
Known for
Molecular orbital theory

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