Fritz London Papers, (bulk 1926-1954) 1922-2008

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Fritz London Papers, (bulk 1926-1954) 1922-2008

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Fritz London, physicist and theoretical chemist, formulated the London equations of superconductivity with his brother, Heinz London. After fleeing Nazi Germany in 1933, London held appointments at Oxford and Paris, then at Duke University from 1939 to 1954. He specialized in low temperature physics and quantum chemistry, and authored (1950) and numerous articles. The Fritz London Papers include correspondence, notes, manuscripts, reprints, and other materials, with bulk dates 1926-1954. The more than 300 correspondents include Walter Heitler, F.A. Lindemann, Max von Laue, Wolfgang Pauli, Michael Polyani, Erwin Schrdinger, Enrico Fermi, Edward Teller, and other noted scientists. Other materials include galleys and drafts of , lab notebooks, course materials, notes, bound reprints. Materials acquired after London's death include interviews with Edith London; memorials; copies of correspondence held in other repositories; selected publications and interview transcripts; and indexes to London's scientific correspondence. Superfluids Superfluids

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London, Fritz, 1900-1954

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Physicist. Major affiliations include: Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany, 1928-1933; University of Oxford, England, 1933-1936; and Duke University, Durham, NC, 1939. From the description of Letters to Paul Zilsel concerning low temperature conferences and work in which both were engaged, 1947-1953. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79617781 Fritz London, physicist and theoretical chemist, formulated the London equations of superconductivity with his brother, Heinz London. Af...