Lars Onsager
American physical chemist and theoretical physicist (1903-1976)
1903 — 1976
Quick Facts
Profession
American physical chemist and theoretical physicist (1903-1976)
Born
November 27, 1903
Died
1976 (age ~73)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
engineer, physicist, chemist
Kingdom of the NetherlandsBorn in ChristianiaDied in Coral Gables
1903
Born in Christiania (1903-11-27)
1920
EducationStudied at Norwegian Institute of Technology (1920–1925)
1953
AwardRumford Prize
1954
Awardhonorary doctorate
1958
AwardLorentz Medal
1962
AwardWillard Gibbs Award
About
Lars Onsager was a Norwegian American physical chemist and theoretical physicist. He held the Gibbs Professorship of Theoretical Chemistry at Yale University. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1968.
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Who is Lars Onsager?+
Lars Onsager was a Norwegian American physical chemist and theoretical physicist. He held the Gibbs Professorship of Theoretical Chemistry at Yale University. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1968.
What does the name Lars mean?+
The name Lars means "A male given name from Latin occasionally given to Anglophones.. Etymology: From Laurentius in the Middle Ages. Cognate with Laurence.". It is of German origin.
When was Lars Onsager born?+
Lars Onsager was born on November 27, 1903.
When did Lars Onsager die?+
Lars Onsager died in 1976, at approximately 73 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin occasionally given to Anglophones.. Etymology: From Laurentius in the Middle Ages. Cognate with Laurence.
The name Lars is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin occasionally given to Anglophones.. Etymology: From Laurentius in the Middle Ages. Cognate with Laurence.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Lars — November 27, 1903
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
You made me understand something I thought was beyond me.
— a curious mind
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