Erwin W. Müller

Dates

June 13, 1911 – May 17, 1977

Authorized Form of Name

Müller, Erwin W.

Additional Forms of Names

Mueller, Erwin W.

Müller, E. W. (Erwin W.)

Biography

Abstract

Erwin Müller was Evan Pugh Research Professor of Physics Emeritus at Pennsylvania State University (1976-1977). Other institutional affiliations include the Max Planck Institute in Berlin and Altenberg Technical Institute. His research interests included field electron microscopy (FEM), field ion microscopy (FIM), and atom probe mass spectroscopy (APMS/APFIM).

Important Dates

June 13, 1911Birth, Berlin (Germany).

1935Obtained Diplom, Berlin Technical University, Berlin (Germany).

1935 – 1937Research Physicist, Siemens Research Laboratory.

1936Obtained Dr. Ing., Berlin Technical University, Berlin (Germany).

1937 – 1945Research Physicist, Stabilovolt Company, Berlin (Germany).

1945 – 1947Professor of Physical Chemistry, Altenberg Technical Institute.

1947 – 1952Division Chief, Max Planck Institute, Berlin (Germany).

1950Privatdozent, Berlin Technical University.

1950Obtained Dr. Habil., Berlin Technical University, Berlin (Germany).

1951 – 1952Extraordinary Professor, Berlin Free University.

1952 – 1977Professor of Physics (1952-1955); Research Professor, Department of Physics (1955-1968); Evan-Pugh Research Professor of Physics (1968-1976); and Evan Pugh Research Professor of Physics Emeritus (1976-1977), Pennsylvania State University, State College (Pa.).

1972Awarded Davisson-Germer Prize in Atomic or Surface Physics, American Physical Society.

1975Member, National Academy of Sciences.

1976Awarded National Medal of Science.

May 17, 1977Death, Washington (D.C.).