| German | German Frühes Interesse an den Grundlagen der Chemie - Studium und Lehrtätigkeit in den USA - Aufenthalt in Europa, u. a. bei A. Sommerfeld (München) - quantenmechanische Ansätze zur Natur der chemischen Bindung - Beispiele für Paulings Arbeitsweise: Arbeiten zur Sichelzellanämie; Entdeckung der Alpha-Helix-Struktur in Proteinen (Nobelpreis für Chemie 1954) - Engagement für den Frieden, Probleme in der McCarthy-Ära (Friedensnobelpreis 1962). |
| English | English Pauling relates important milestones in his life that elucidate his choise of studies and his scientific development. One of his essential principles for success is illustrated here, namely, his ability to critically process the results of others and integrate them into his philosophy. Pauling's human greatness is demonstrated in that his commitment to peace meant more to him than unchecked scientific research. That in spite of this his accomplishments in many areas were of crucial importance can be seen in this short interview. |
