John E. Hilliard (1926-1986) Papers 1947-1986

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John E. Hilliard (1926-1986) Papers 1947-1986

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Along with John Cahn, Hilliard developed the Cahn-Hilliard equation, which explained the phenomenon known as phase separation. In 1962 Hilliard joined the faculty of Northwestern University. His research focused on thermodynamic and kinetic processes, quantitative characterization of structure, spinodal decomposition, and compositionally modulated films. The Dr. John E. Hilliard Papers fill two archival boxes and span the years 1949 to 1986. The papers are organized into five categories: Biographical, Correspondence, The International Society for Stereology, Teaching, and Research Files.

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Dr. John E. Hilliard was born on May 14, 1926 in London, England. He received his B.E. in Metallurgy in 1947 from Liverpool University with first class honors. Three years later, in 1950, he received his Ph.D. in Metallurgy from the same institution. Along with John Cahn, Hilliard developed the Cahn-Hilliard equation, which explained the phenomenon known as phase separation. In 1962 Hilliard joined the faculty of Northwestern University. His research focused on thermodynamic and kin...