The Life of the Solar Pioneer Karl Wolfgang Böer

Biography & Memoir, Reference
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Author: Karl W. Böer ISBN: 9781450228794
Publisher: iUniverse Publication: July 13, 2010
Imprint: iUniverse Language: English
Author: Karl W. Böer
ISBN: 9781450228794
Publisher: iUniverse
Publication: July 13, 2010
Imprint: iUniverse
Language: English

In 1973, Dr. Ber created the Solar One house, the first house to convert sunlight into electricity and heat. His leadership made a lasting impact on science, engineering, and the solar industry. The Life of the Solar Pioneer Karl Wolfgang Ber describes the life of one of the most influential and recognized solar energy pioneers. It is a must read for anyone interested in the modern development of solar energy, Bers dynamic life as one of the key movers in the field, and his world authority in CdS (Cadmium sulfide).

It provides rare insight into the personal life of a scientist growing up in turbulent postwar Berlin. After his emigration to the USA and his transformation as a leader in solar energy, he set the direction for the future in significant ways:

Bridged the divide between academia and industry
Wrote over 350 science publications, dozens of books, and patents
Created the most successful international solid state physics journal
Promoted worldwide implementation of solar energy

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In 1973, Dr. Ber created the Solar One house, the first house to convert sunlight into electricity and heat. His leadership made a lasting impact on science, engineering, and the solar industry. The Life of the Solar Pioneer Karl Wolfgang Ber describes the life of one of the most influential and recognized solar energy pioneers. It is a must read for anyone interested in the modern development of solar energy, Bers dynamic life as one of the key movers in the field, and his world authority in CdS (Cadmium sulfide).

It provides rare insight into the personal life of a scientist growing up in turbulent postwar Berlin. After his emigration to the USA and his transformation as a leader in solar energy, he set the direction for the future in significant ways:

Bridged the divide between academia and industry
Wrote over 350 science publications, dozens of books, and patents
Created the most successful international solid state physics journal
Promoted worldwide implementation of solar energy

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