Martin Fleischmann | |
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 Fleischmann showing part of his cold fusion test apparatus | |
| Born | 29 March 1927 |
| Died | 3 August 2012 (aged 85) |
| Nationality | British |
| Citizenship | British[2] |
| Alma mater | Imperial College London |
| Known for | Fundamental electrochemistry, work on cold fusion |
| Awards | Fellow of the Royal Society |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Electrochemistry |
| Institutions | Durham University, Newcastle University, University of Southampton, University of Utah, IMRA |
| Notable students | Stanley Pons |
Martin Fleischmann FRS (29 March 1927 – 3 August 2012) was a British chemist who worked in electrochemistry.[3][4] The premature announcement of his cold fusion research with Stanley Pons,[5] regarding excess heat in heavy water, caused a media sensation and elicited skepticism and criticism from many in the scientific community.[6]
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- ^ Svensson, Peter (7 August 2012). "'Cold fusion' co-discoverer Martin Fleischmann dies". The Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved 9 August 2012. By Associated Press.
- ^ Adams, Brooke (6 August 2012). "Martin Fleischmann, co-discoverer of 'cold fusion,' is dead". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
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Eureka1was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Ball, P. (2012). "Martin Fleischmann (1927–2012)". Nature. 489 (7414): 34–39. Bibcode:2012Natur.489...34B. doi:10.1038/489034a. PMID 22955604.