George Porter quotes

George Porter was an English chemist renowned for his pioneering work in the field of photochemistry. His research on flash photolysis significantly advanced the understanding of chemical reactions. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry and contributed greatly to science education. Here are 5 of his quotes:

I have no doubt that we will be successful in harnessing the sun's energy... If sunbeams were weapons of war, we would have had solar energy centuries ago. (George Porter)

Science is, on the whole, an informal activity, a life of shirt sleeves and coffee served in beakers.

George Porter

Tonight I should like to thank all those who have shared my work and to acknowledge the debt that I owe to my wife whose encouragement to put research before all other things has been a great strength to me.

George Porter

It is not only my laboratory and my place of work but also my home, so that on the 30th October I was able to share my happiness immediately with my students and collaborators and, at the same time, with my wife and family.

George Porter

When the honour is given to that scientist personally the happiness is sweet indeed. Science is, on the whole, an informal activity, a life of shirt sleeves and coffee served in beakers.

George Porter

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Occupation: English Scientist
Born: December 6, 1920
Died: August 31, 2002
Quotes count: 5
Wikipedia: George Porter

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