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Rudolph Marcus, Who Illuminated Electrochemical Processes, Dies at 102
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Rudolph Marcus, a Nobel Prize-winning chemist known for his theory explaining electrochemical processes in photosynthesis, respiration, and bioluminescence, died at age 102 in Pasadena, California.
- Marcus had been a professor at the California Institute of Technology since 1978, where his death was announced.
- His work provided a foundational theory for understanding fundamental chemical reactions, influencing studies from catalysts to proteins involved in photosynthesis.
- Preferring theoretical work over experiments, Marcus enjoyed solving scientific puzzles throughout his career, describing his motivation as a continuation of childhood curiosity.
