Background
Adamson, Arthur Wilson was born on August 15, 1919 in Shanghai, China. Son of Arthur Quintin and Ethel (Rhoda) Adamson.
("Should be on every surface chemist's reading list." -Spe...)
"Should be on every surface chemist's reading list." -Spectroscopy (on the Fifth Edition) Bridging the methodologies of "wet" and "dry" surface chemistry to present surface chemistry as a single broad field, Physical Chemistry of Surfaces, Sixth Edition retains its position as the standard work of surface science. This heavily revised and updated edition provides thorough coverage for students and professionals. New features of the Sixth Edition include: Expanded treatment of films at the liquid-air and liquid-solid interfaces, with contemporary techniques and macromolecular films Techniques for tunneling and atomic force scanning microscopes In-depth coverage of heterogeneous catalysis, including the case of CO on metals Increased emphasis on the flexible surface and restructuring of surfaces when adsorption occurs A new chapter on macromolecular films The book begins with the basics of the physical chemistry of liquid-gas and liquid-solid interfaces, including electro-chemistry, long-range forces, and the various methods of spectroscopic and structural study of surfaces. These are followed by descriptive treatments of topics such as friction, lubrication, adhesion and emulsion, foams, and aerosols. Closing chapters present a quantitative approach to physical and chemical adsorption of vapors and gases as well as heterogeneous catalysis. For senior-level undergraduates and graduate students, each chapter presents the basic surface chemistry of the topics with full derivations, end-of-chapter problems, and reviews of recent advances. This book is also an excellent reference for professional chemists interested in applying surface chemistry to their work.
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Adamson, Arthur Wilson was born on August 15, 1919 in Shanghai, China. Son of Arthur Quintin and Ethel (Rhoda) Adamson.
Bachelor of Science with honors, University of California-Berkeley, 1940; Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Chemistry, University of Chicago, 1944; Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), University Ferrara, Italy, 1993.
Research associate, Manhattan Project, Oak Ridge, 1944-1946;
assistant professor, University of Southern California, 1946-1949;
associate professor, University of Southern California, 1949-1953;
professor, University of Southern California, 1953-1989;
professor emeritus, University of Southern California, since 1989;
department chairman chemistry, University of Southern California, 1972-1975. Foster lecturer U. Buffalo, 1970. Venable lecturer U. North Carolina, 1975.
Bikerman lecturer Case Western U., 1982. Reilly lecturer Notre Dame U., 1984.
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Fellow American Institute Chemists (Gold medal 1994). Member American Chem Society (councillor Southern California section 1964-1980, chairman 1964, Tolman award 1967, Kendall award 1979, Langmuir lecturer 1981, Distinguished Svc. in Inorganic Chemistry award 1982, Chemical Education award 1984, Agnes Ann Green Disting Svc. award 1989, Harry and Carol Mosher award 1990, Arthur W. Adamson Award for Distinguished Svc. in Advancement of Surface Chemistry established in his honor 1992), Palos Verdes Tennis Club.
Married Virginia Louise Dillman, March 24, 1942. Children— Carol Ann, Janet Louise, Jean Elizabeth.