Prof. William E. Moerner, 2014 Nobel Prize winner in chemistry, has always been an ambitious person and versatile. Enthusiasm for learning and self-development led him to research the summit. Privately W. E. – As the family calls him – is a joker and soul of the party.
On Wednesday in Stockholm announced the names of the winners of this year’s Nobel Prize in chemistry. Laurel won two Americans: William E. Moerner and Eric Betzig and Germany Stefan W. Hell for the development of high-resolution fluorescence microscopy, which allows for very accurate observation of individual molecules.
“I am extremely excited and happy that I have been in football along with Eric Betzigiem and Stefan Hellem” – said Moerner, when he learned of the decision of the Nobel Committee. Message sent his wife Sharon by phone when he was at a conference in Brazil.
William Esco Moerner was born on 24 June 1953., California (USA), but grew up in Texas, where he attended public school them. Thomas Jefferson. He was a very active young man – belonged to the community scouts and many interest groups, including club mathematical, chemical, physical, Russian, and theater. With zeal to develop oratorical skills. He was also a member of the team and the amateur radio band.
“The band was a central part of my life, because sparking my love for music and gave the chance to meet great friends with whom I could chadzać numerous football games,” – said in an interview in 2013. For High School Alumni Association. Thomas Jefferson. “Many, many people contributed to the railways of my fate – for example. My girls – but to talk about it will be time for another time and place” – he added jokingly.
Extensive interests led him to the University of Washington in St. Louis. Where he received a bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical engineering and mathematics. He continued his studies at Cornell University, where he was a master (in 1978.), And then a doctor (in 1982.) Physics. Tempting job offer from IBM forced him to move to California. The company was involved for 13 years. In the meantime, he also won the title of professor of chemistry at Stanford University, where he works today.
In 1989. Moerner – then working for IBM – the first measured the absorption of light by a single molecule. This achievement inspired Eric Betziga (also winner of the 2014 Nobel Prize in Chemistry) to develop a theoretical basis based on combining microscopy images of fluorescent particles emitted by glowing in different colors. In 1997. Moerner applied to imaging glowing green protein GFP, occurring naturally in jellyfish. He managed to get such a variety of proteins that can be “turned on” and “off”. It turned out that instead of many colors that he wanted to use Betzig, enough particles emitting at different times, under the influence of many weak laser pulses.
William E. Moerner is a member of the National Academy of Sciences, winner of many awards and is the author of numerous publications. A proven recipe for success is invited to share with the youth.
‘Exploration of their passions and live life to the fullest – the need for experience and perseverance to become something really good, but it is worth the effort. What you do now will provide the basis for the rest of your life, so do not be afraid of hard work, and being named freak “- advised at that reunion. (PAP)
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