What is he best known for?
The fields of study he is best known for:
- Quantum mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Molecule
John G. Kirkwood mainly investigates Thermodynamics, Classical mechanics, Molecule, Statistical mechanics and General theory.
His study ties his expertise on Intrinsic viscosity together with the subject of Thermodynamics.
His Classical mechanics research includes themes of Molecular physics, Pair distribution function, Optical anisotropy and Intermolecular force.
His studies deal with areas such as Compressibility, Molality, Local field and Dielectric as well as Molecule.
He has included themes like Distribution function, Free energy perturbation, Equations of motion and Fokker–Planck equation in his Statistical mechanics study.
The Partition function research John G. Kirkwood does as part of his general Statistical physics study is frequently linked to other disciplines of science, such as Radial distribution and Osmotic pressure, therefore creating a link between diverse domains of science.
His most cited work include:
- Statistical Mechanics of Fluid Mixtures (2271 citations)
- The Statistical Mechanical Theory of Transport Processes. IV. The Equations of Hydrodynamics (1747 citations)
- The Dielectric Polarization of Polar Liquids (1444 citations)
What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?
The scientist’s investigation covers issues in Thermodynamics, Classical mechanics, Statistical mechanics, Electrophoresis and Molecule.
His Thermodynamics study incorporates themes from Intrinsic viscosity and Brownian motion.
His Classical mechanics study which covers Integral equation that intersects with Kirkwood approximation.
His Statistical mechanics study contributes to a more complete understanding of Statistical physics.
His work deals with themes such as Fractionation and Convection, which intersect with Electrophoresis.
His Molecule research incorporates themes from Molecular physics, Computational chemistry and Dielectric.
He most often published in these fields:
- Thermodynamics (23.24%)
- Classical mechanics (19.72%)
- Statistical mechanics (13.38%)
What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 1955-2007)?
- Classical mechanics (19.72%)
- Statistical mechanics (13.38%)
- Thermodynamics (23.24%)
In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:
John G. Kirkwood mostly deals with Classical mechanics, Statistical mechanics, Thermodynamics, Distribution function and Statistical physics.
John G. Kirkwood combines subjects such as Flow, Intrinsic viscosity, Partial differential equation, Transport phenomena and Viscoelasticity with his study of Classical mechanics.
In his research, Diffusion equation, Non-equilibrium thermodynamics, Brownian motion and Flow birefringence is intimately related to Perturbation, which falls under the overarching field of Statistical mechanics.
His Thermodynamics study combines topics in areas such as Steady state and Intermolecular force.
His research integrates issues of Thermal conductivity, Cauchy stress tensor and Phase space in his study of Distribution function.
His studies in Statistical physics integrate themes in fields like Quantum statistical mechanics, Classical limit and Fermi gas.
Between 1955 and 2007, his most popular works were:
- Theory of Protein Titration Curves. I. General Equations for Impenetrable Spheres (687 citations)
- Statistical Mechanics of Transport Processes. XI. Equations of Transport in Multicomponent Systems (208 citations)
- Flow Equations and Frames of Reference for Isothermal Diffusion in Liquids (143 citations)
In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:
- Quantum mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Electron
His scientific interests lie mostly in Classical mechanics, Thermodynamics, Charge, Non-equilibrium thermodynamics and Diffusion.
His research in Classical mechanics intersects with topics in Statistical mechanics, Intrinsic viscosity, Moduli, Integral equation and Hard spheres.
The Statistical mechanics study which covers Eigenvalues and eigenvectors that intersects with Distribution function.
Theory of liquids is the focus of his Thermodynamics research.
His Non-equilibrium thermodynamics research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Correlation function, Particle, Heat current and Brownian motion.
His Diffusion study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Volume viscosity, Stress, Viscous stress tensor, Cauchy stress tensor and Intermolecular force.
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