Francis Francis Mott
English physicist, Nobel prize winner
1905 — 1996
Quick Facts
Profession
English physicist, Nobel prize winner
Born
September 30, 1905
Died
1996 (age ~91)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
physicist, university teacher
United KingdomBorn in LeedsDied in Milton Keynes
1905
Born in Leeds (1905-09-30)
1941
AwardHughes Medal
1949
Awarddoctor honoris causa from the University of Grenoble
1951
AwardGuthrie Lecture
1953
AwardRoyal Medal
1953
AwardRoyal Society Bakerian Medal
About
Sir Nevill Francis Mott was a British theoretical physicist who won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1977 for his work on the electronic structure of magnetic and disordered systems, especially amorphous semiconductors. The Prize was shared with Philip W. Anderson and John Van Vleck. The three had conducted loosely related research. Mott and Anderson clarified the reasons why magnetic or amorphous materials can sometimes be metallic and sometimes insulating.
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Who is Francis Francis Mott?+
Sir Nevill Francis Mott was a British theoretical physicist who won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1977 for his work on the electronic structure of magnetic and disordered systems, especially amorphous semiconductors. The Prize was shared with Philip W. Anderson and John Van Vleck. The three had con
What does the name Francis mean?+
The name Francis means "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From French(man) (from France). Franz.". It is of French origin.
When was Francis Francis Mott born?+
Francis Francis Mott was born on September 30, 1905.
When did Francis Francis Mott die?+
Francis Francis Mott died in 1996, at approximately 91 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From French(man) (from France). Franz.
The name Francis is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From French(man) (from France). Franz.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Francis — September 30, 1905
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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I quote you in class. The students always lean in.
— a science teacher
You made me understand something I thought was beyond me.
— a curious mind
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