Langmuir (Irving Langmuir)

Irving Langmuir was an American chemist and physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1932. He is best known for his work on surface chemistry and molecular structures, particularly the Langmuir isotherm, which describes how gases absorb onto surfaces. Langmuir's research has applications in various fields, including catalysis and material science. Beyond his scientific contributions, he promoted the importance of scientific communication and public understanding of science. His insights helped to advance our understanding of chemical bonding and surface phenomena, laying the groundwork for many technological developments.