Born
June 18, 1918
New York City, United States
Died
June 6, 2013
Annandale, United States
Known for
American physical chemist
Jerome Karle (1918–2013) was United States best known for American physical chemist.
Jerome Karle (June 18, 1918 – June 6, 2013) was an American physical chemist. He jointly received the 1985 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing 'direct methods' to determine crystal structures using X-ray scattering. His work revolutionized the design of pharmaceuticals and other synthesized materials.
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Jerome Karle died on June 6, 2013 in Annandale, United States, at the age of 94.
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Jerome Karle was born in New York City, United States on June 18, 1918.
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Jerome Karle is best known for American physical chemist.
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Jerome Karle was 94 years old at the time of death.
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Jerome Karle was from United States.
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