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Chemistry D-index 64 Citations 26,749 244 World Ranking 3824 National Ranking 1329

Research.com Recognitions

Awards & Achievements

1980 - Wolf Prize in Chemistry, Wolf Foundation for his development of absolute rate theory and its imaginative applications to chemical and physical processes.

1975 - Priestley Medal, American Chemical Society (ACS)

1969 - Linus Pauling Award, American Chemical Society (ACS)

1968 - Irving Langmuir Award, American Chemical Society (ACS)

1966 - US President's National Medal of Science "For contributions to our understanding of the structure and properties of matter, especially for his creation of absolute rate theory, one of the sharpest tools in the study of rates of chemical reaction.", Presented by President Johnson at a White House ceremony on February 6, 1967.

1964 - Peter Debye Award, American Chemical Society (ACS)

1951 - William H. Nichols Medal, American Chemical Society (ACS)

1945 - Member of the National Academy of Sciences

1933 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Quantum mechanics
  • Organic chemistry
  • Hydrogen

Henry Eyring mostly deals with Thermodynamics, Reaction rate, Molecule, Atomic physics and Circular dichroism. The study incorporates disciplines such as Reaction rate constant and Viscosity in addition to Reaction rate. His research in Molecule intersects with topics in Viscous flow, Hydrogen, Ionization, Axial symmetry and Rotation.

His work in Viscous flow covers topics such as Chemical physics which are related to areas like Computational chemistry. His Atomic physics research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Polyatomic ion, Electron, Activation energy and Diatomic molecule. The concepts of his Activated complex study are interwoven with issues in Chemical kinetics, Kinetic theory of gases and Degrees of freedom.

His most cited work include:

  • The Activated Complex in Chemical Reactions (3466 citations)
  • Viscosity, Plasticity, and Diffusion as Examples of Absolute Reaction Rates (2149 citations)
  • Conformation Changes of Proteins (724 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

His primary areas of investigation include Thermodynamics, Molecule, Inorganic chemistry, Computational chemistry and Atomic physics. His Reaction rate research extends to the thematically linked field of Thermodynamics. His Molecule research incorporates elements of Hydrogen and Physical chemistry.

Much of his study explores Inorganic chemistry relationship to Ion. Atomic physics and Electron are frequently intertwined in his study. He integrates Quantum mechanics with Eigenfunction in his research.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Thermodynamics (23.38%)
  • Molecule (10.99%)
  • Inorganic chemistry (7.89%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 1971-2016)?

  • Thermodynamics (23.38%)
  • Stereochemistry (4.51%)
  • Circular dichroism (4.23%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

Henry Eyring focuses on Thermodynamics, Stereochemistry, Circular dichroism, Molecular physics and Nanotechnology. Henry Eyring combines topics linked to Kinetic energy with his work on Thermodynamics. His Nucleoside study in the realm of Stereochemistry interacts with subjects such as Structure–activity relationship.

His study in Circular dichroism is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Atomic electron transition and Exciton. His study on Molecular physics also encompasses disciplines like

  • Molecular orbital, which have a strong connection to Configuration interaction, Photochemistry, Computational chemistry and Magnetic circular dichroism,
  • Linear combination of atomic orbitals, Natural bond orbital, Valence bond theory, Complete active space and Molecular orbital theory most often made with reference to Delocalized electron,
  • Spectral line which is related to area like Mixing, Normal mode, Symmetry, Dipole and Matrix. Henry Eyring interconnects Quantum gas, Quantum, Helium, Adsorption and Molecule in the investigation of issues within Nanotechnology.

Between 1971 and 2016, his most popular works were:

  • Elementary transition state theory of the Soret and Dufour effects. (59 citations)
  • Molecular mechanism of inhibition of firefly luminescence by local anesthetics (40 citations)
  • Properties of molten magnesium oxide. (23 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Quantum mechanics
  • Organic chemistry
  • Hydrogen

His primary scientific interests are in Thermodynamics, Stereochemistry, Magnetic circular dichroism, Molecular physics and Alkali metal. Henry Eyring frequently studies issues relating to Transition state theory and Thermodynamics. His Stereochemistry research includes themes of Luminescence, Biophysics and Sodium channel.

His Magnetic circular dichroism research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of C nucleosides, Spectroscopy, Antibiotics and Pyrazolopyrimidine. His work carried out in the field of Molecular physics brings together such families of science as Symmetry, Matrix, Dipole, Valence bond theory and Basis set. His Alkali metal research incorporates themes from Inorganic chemistry, Range, Boiling and Liquid theory.

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Best Publications

The Activated Complex in Chemical Reactions

Henry Eyring.
Journal of Chemical Physics (1935)

6064 Citations

Viscosity, Plasticity, and Diffusion as Examples of Absolute Reaction Rates

Henry Eyring.
Journal of Chemical Physics (1936)

3622 Citations

Conformation Changes of Proteins

Rufus Lumry;Henry Eyring.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry (1954)

1126 Citations

Absolute Rate Theory for Isolated Systems and the Mass Spectra of Polyatomic Molecules.

H. M. Rosenstock;M. B. Wallenstein;A. L. Wahrhaftig;Henry Eyring.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (1952)

906 Citations

The Viscous Flow of Large Molecules

Walter Kauzmann;Henry Eyring.
Journal of the American Chemical Society (1940)

593 Citations

Mechanical Properties of Polymeric Materials

Arthur Tobolsky;Henry Eyring.
Journal of Chemical Physics (1943)

526 Citations

Diffusion and Membrane Permeability.

Bruno J. Zwolinski;Henry Eyring;Cecil E. Reese.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry (1949)

481 Citations

Theory of Non‐Newtonian Flow. I. Solid Plastic System

Taikyue Ree;Henry Eyring.
Journal of Applied Physics (1955)

476 Citations

The Absolute Rate of Reactions in Condensed Phases

W. F. K. Wynne‐Jones;Henry Eyring.
Journal of Chemical Physics (1935)

460 Citations

A Molecular Dynamic Theory of Chromatography

J. Calvin Giddings;Henry Eyring.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry (1955)

414 Citations

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