Milton Kerker
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Milton Kerker (September 25, 1920 — May 2, 2016) was an American physical chemist and former professor at department of chemistry at Clarkson University. He is best known for his work on aerosol, interface and colloid science, as well as for pioneering surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. Kerker effect in optics is named after him.
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Milton Kerker | |
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Born | (1920-09-25)September 25, 1920 Utica, New York, U.S. |
Died | May 2, 2016(2016-05-02) (aged 95) |
Alma mater | Columbia University |
Known for | Light scattering Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy Kerker effect |
Spouse | Reva Kerker (1946-2016; his death) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Physical chemistry Interface and colloid science |
Institutions | Clarkson University |
Academic advisors | Victor LaMer[1] |
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