Carl Wagner
Carl Wagner | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 May 1901 |
| Died | 10 December 1977 (aged 76) Göttingen, Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Education | University of Munich University of Leipzig |
| Known for | Solid state chemistry Solid state ionics |
| Awards | Olin Palladium Award (1951) Wilhelm Exner Medal (1959) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Physical chemistry |
| Institutions | University of Jena University of Hamburg Technical University of Darmstadt Max Planck Institute |
| Thesis | Beiträge zur Kenntnis der Reaktionsgeschwindigkeit in Lösungen |
| Doctoral advisor | Max Le Blanc |
Carl Wilhelm Wagner (25 May 1901 – 10 December 1977) was a German physical chemist. He is best known for his pioneering work on solid-state chemistry, where his work on oxidation rate theory, counter diffusion of ions and defect chemistry led to a better understanding of how reactions take place at the atomic level. His life and achievements were honoured in a Solid State Ionics symposium commemorating his 100th birthday in 2001, where he was described as the father of solid-state chemistry.